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Trump hails first Israel-Lebanon talks in '34 years', Hezbollah hints at ceasefire

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Israel has indicated it will continue its military campaign in Lebanon even as diplomatic efforts gain traction, with Hezbollah signalling openness to discussions tied to a poss... Read More


Massive fire breaks out at one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries in Victoria

India, April 16 -- Massive explosions and flames tore through one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries in Victoria late Wednesday night, with emergency crews battling a major fire at the facili... Read More


Donald Trump, Netanyahu, Mamdani, Xi Jinping among 100 most influential people

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The TIME Magazine has released its much-anticipated annual TIME100 list, featuring the 100 people shaping the world right now. The 2026 list is a mix of political heavyweights, ... Read More


Op Epic Fury: CENTCOM Commander says military 're-arming, retooling, adjusting techniques' during ceasefire

Washington DC, April 16 -- As the delicate two-week ceasefire remains in place between the US and Iran over the military operations in West Asia, CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said on Thursday... Read More


Australian Dollar Rises Amid Risk-on Sentiment, China Data

India, April 16 -- The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday, as Asian shares traded higher, amid hopes a fresh round of negotiations between I... Read More


Pakistan says second round of US-Iran talks expected soon

Dhaka, April 16 -- Pakistan has said the United States and Iran are willing to resume negotiations soon, although no date has yet been finalised. In a statement, the foreign ministry also reaffirmed ... Read More


ASEAN, Japan envision joint AI development

Singapore, April 16 -- Amid intensifying US - China rivalry and deepening technological fragmentation, ASEAN and Japan have strong potential to collaborate in developing more inclusive and comprehensi... Read More


Trump threatens to scrap UK trade deal over Starmer's refusal to join Iran war

Nigeria, April 16 -- President Donald Trump has threatened to rip up the trade deal between the United Kingdom and the United States as tension rises over Britain's willingness to join the Iran war. ... Read More


Will Trump fire Pete Hegseth amid impeachment row? Here's what we know so far

India, April 16 -- Following several high-profile departures from the Trump administration - including the likes of Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi - it seems another name could potentially be added to that... Read More


Donors pledge €1.5bn for Sudan at Berlin conference

France, April 16 -- "This nightmare must end," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the conferenc on Wednesday. "The anniversary is a tragic milestone in a conflict that has shattered ... Read More