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War on Iran drives regional repair costs toward $58 billion

Bangladesh, April 17 -- The recent war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is emerging not only as a geopolitical flashpoint but also as a massive economic burden for the wider Middle East. ... Read More


Pathologically Russophobic UK knew NATO expansionism would provoke Russia

Bangladesh, April 17 -- Russophobia (and Russophrenia, a close “cousin” of this severe mental impairment) has been running for centuries, particularly in the political West. Russia was and... Read More


Indian refiners use Yuan to pay for Iranian oil amid US waiver constraints

Bangladesh, April 17 -- Indian refiners have begun settling payments for Iranian crude oil in Chinese yuan, marking a significant shift in trade settlement practices driven by tightening sanctions con... Read More


Iran hails "resistance" of Lebanese people in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, praises Axis of Resistance unity

Tehran, April 17 -- Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Esmaeil Baqaei, welcomed the recent 10-day ceasefire announcement between Lebanon and Israel, describing it as part of broader... Read More


'Would go to Islamabad if.': Donald Trump says war with Iran should be ending 'pretty soon'

New Delhi, April 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he may consider visiting Pakistan if a peace deal between the United States and Iran is finalised, hinting that the negot... Read More


"Are you surprised?": Trump claims historic nuclear breakthrough with Iran

Washington, April 17 -- In a characteristic blend of high-stakes diplomacy and showmanship, US President Donald Trump has claimed a monumental shift in the Middle East crisis, asserting that Tehran ha... Read More


Israel-Lebanon 10-day Ceasefire Takes Effect

India, April 17 -- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect at midnight in Beirut, offering a pause in Middle East war after weeks of fighting. The ceasefire is set to last for ... Read More


Trump claims Iran to hand over enriched uranium amid talksPublished on: April 17, 2026 5:03 PM

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium, describing it as a potential breakthrough in ongoing nuclear negotiat... Read More


Guterres welcomes Iran's move to open Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels during ceasefire

Brussels, April 17 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed Iran's announcement declaring that the Strait of Hormuz has been completely opened for all commercial vessels for t... Read More


Key outcomes of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker's visit to India

New Delhi, April 17 -- The visit of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker to India led to the signing of multiple agreements and key announcements, reflecting a broad-based expansion of bilateral coop... Read More