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US-Iran War Latest News: Strait of Hormuz 'Shut Again'? Iran Claims US Blockade Trigger as Global Shipping and Oil Supply Concerns Rise

India, April 18 -- In a major escalation in the ongoing Middle East crisis, Iran's central military command has announced that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, citing the continuation of a ... Read More


No ceasefire in social media war: Iran is on a roll with memes on Trump

India, April 18 -- A peace deal may or may not be finalised between the US and Iran in a few days, but the social media war is far from over, as Iranian officials and embassy pages on social media are... Read More


Bengaluru records highest prime office rental growth in APAC in Q1 2026: Knight Frank

Mumbai, April 18 -- Knight Frank in its latest report, 'Asia Pacific Research, Office Markets - Q1 2026', noted that Bengaluru recorded the highest year-on-year (YoY) growth in prime office rents acro... Read More


Sunscreens that will actually survive the Indian Summer

New Delhi, April 18 -- As the Indian mercury climbs to record-breaking heights and the UV index shifts to extreme-your basic SPF 30 is no longer invited to the party. We're looking for high-performanc... Read More


Hormuz "safety valve" snaps shut: Iran reimposes blockade, fires on tankers

Tehran, April 18 -- The global hope for a stable energy corridor was short-lived as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday reimposed a strict naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz this S... Read More


EVENTS: April 18 to April 24, 2026

Nepal, April 18 -- Own It Nepal Women LEAD Nepal is organising a one-day leadership programme to celebrate feminist journeys and create an opportunity to connect with women across various fields. Wh... Read More


Rajnath Singh chairs 4th meeting of Informal Group of Ministers over West Asia conflict

New Delhi, April 18 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the fourth meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on the West Asia situation was held today, noting that the NDA ... Read More


Iran reimposes 'strict control' on Strait of Hormuz amid continued US blockade

India, April 18 -- Iran's central military command announced on Saturday that it would resume "strict management" of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a decision to unblock the strategic channel as part... Read More


Vietnam deposits instrument of ratification for UN Convention against Cybercrime

New York, April 18 -- Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, deposited Vietnam's instrument of ratification for the UN Convention against Cybercrime (also ... Read More


Sri Lanka Repatriates 238 Iranian Sailors Including Survivors of US Naval Attack During Initial Phases of US-Iran War

India, April 18 -- Sri Lanka has repatriated more than 200 Iranian sailors, including the 32 survivors of the US submarine attack that wrecked an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka in... Read More