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The American-Israeli war on Iran is the quest for dominance

Nepal, April 17 -- Israeli war on Iran, currently on pause, lasted over a month. Even as it caused widespread destruction and hardship in Iran, the war disrupted global oil supply and production and c... Read More


PWD plans to use AI-based system to monitor roads, see complaints

India, April 17 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) has proposed to use an artificial intelligence-based Intelligent Road Maintenance and Monitoring System to strengthen road upkeep and improve compl... Read More


Degrees, Dreams & Dead EndsPublished on: April 17, 2026 4:38 AM

Pakistan, April 17 -- In a modest household somewhere in Lahore, a young graduate wakes up not to opportunity, but to uncertainty. His degree, framed proudly on the wall, once symbolised hope-not just... Read More


10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

Beirut, April 17 -- A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the Uni... Read More


Top bidder for JAL was never disclosed: Resolution professional on Vedanta's claim

Mumbai, April 17 -- Resolution professional of infrastructure company Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) on Friday informed the appellate tribunal that mining firm Vedanta Ltd had no basis to infer that ... Read More


Naval Commanders' Conference 2026 concludes: Indian Navy unveils new maritime strategy amid global shifts

New Delhi, April 17 -- The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' conference 2026 was conducted from April 14-17 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi. The four-day, apex-level conference served as a ... Read More


Quote of the day: Donald Trump on mental toughness-'What separates the winners from the losers is how a person reacts.'

New Delhi, April 17 -- Donald Trump, who is currently serving as the 47th President of the United States, has long been a public figure who commands attention. He is known for speaking in a way that o... Read More


Pakistan's current account posts $1.07 billion surplus in MarchPublished on: April 17, 2026 4:33 AM

Pakistan, April 17 -- Adviser to the Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, announced that Pakistan has achieved a current account surplus of USD 1.07 billion in March 2026, marking a major milestone for... Read More


Macron, Starmer hold international summit on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Paris, April 17 -- The leaders of France and the UK will gather dozens of countries - but not the United States - on Friday to push forward plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route choked... Read More


Eight killed in helicopter crash on Borneo islandPublished on: April 17, 2026 4:30 PM

JAKARTA, April 17 -- Eight people were killed after a helicopter crashed shortly after take-off on Borneo island, Indonesian authorities confirmed on Friday. Read More: UAE helicopter crash claims tw... Read More