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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Anantara's ambitious expansion aims to bring Asian hospitality to India with 50 new hotels

India, April 9 -- What is Asian hospitality? It's a term that became popular in the early years of this century to categorise hotel chains from East Asia that were opening properties in the West and b... Read More


US, Iran confirm Islamabad talks; PM hails 'shining moment'Published on: April 9, 2026 8:16 AM

Pakistan, April 9 -- Less than 24 hours after the announcement of a ceasefire, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that delegations from the United States and Iran would visit Pakistan on ... Read More


Trump sending VP Vance to Pakistan for Iran talks, confirms White HousePublished on: April 9, 2026 8:15 AM

Pakistan, April 9 -- US President Donald Trump is sending Vice President JD Vance and other negotiators to the Pakistani capital for talks with Iran that will begin on Saturday, the White House said. ... Read More


Israel's attacks on Lebanon threaten US-Iran ceasefire

, April 9 -- Israel's continued military strikes on Lebanon have raised serious concerns over the stability of the recently declared two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. On Wednesda... Read More


Israel reopens Jerusalem holy sites

Dhaka, April 9 -- Israeli authorities have announced that major holy sites in Jerusalem will reopen to visitors and worshippers following a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. Police sai... Read More


Who is likely to attend US-Iran talks in Islamabad?

, April 9 -- Pakistani officials have disclosed the names of key figures expected to attend the upcoming negotiations aimed at ending the conflict between Iran and the United States. The talks are te... Read More


Oil prices surge as investors remain wary of US-Iran ceasefire

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Oil prices rose on Thursday on investors' concerns supply from the key Middle East producing region may not fully resume amid doubts the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and I... Read More


Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to avoid hostilities during China talks: BeijingPublished on: April 9, 2026 8:08 AM

Pakistan, April 9 -- Representatives from China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held an informal meeting from April 1 to 7 in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chinese foreign mini... Read More


326 Humanitarians Killed In Line Of Duty In 2025

India, April 9 -- At least 326 humanitarians were killed in the line of duty across 21 countries during 2025, bringing the total killed over three years to over 1,010, according to the UN's top aid co... Read More


Bay Street Likely To Open On Weak Note

India, April 9 -- Canadian stocks may open on a weak note Thursday morning amid renewed concerns about Middle East war as Iran halted the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz after accu... Read More