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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt with Scott Bessent and Kelly Loeffler (Photo: YouTube/TheWhiteHouse)
White House rejects reports of ceasefire extension bid, says negotiations with Iran "ongoing"

Apr 15, 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday (local time) clarified that reports suggesting the United States had formally sought an extension of the ongoing ceasefire were incorrect, even as high-level diplomatic engagements with Iran remain active and "productive and ongoing."

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AI-generated image depicting US President Donald Trump embraced by a figure resembling Jesus Christ, shared on social media and drawing controversy. (Image Source: Truth Social/@realDonaldTrump)

"Quite nice!!!": Trump slams "Radical Left Lunatics" over AI image of Jesus embracing him

Apr 15, 2026
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov with Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo/@mfa_russia)

Lavrov lays groundwork for Putin's China visit amid global upheaval

Apr 15, 2026
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"Vigilant and ready": US CENTCOM enforces naval blockade in Gulf of Oman

Apr 15, 2026
Devotee Sujan Bagh Shrestha stands on a platform amid a large crowd after performing the tongue-piercing ritual during Jibro Chedne Jatra in Bode, Bhaktapur. (Photo/ANI)

Centuries-old tradition continues in Nepal's Bode with annual tongue-piercing festival

Apr 15, 2026
EAM Jaishankar with the French delegation (Photo/X@DrSJaishankar)

India strengthens parliamentary and diplomatic outreach with France, US

Apr 15, 2026
Thousands of devotees gather at Balkumari Temple in Madhyapur Thimi, celebrating Sindoor Jatra marking Nepali New Year. (Photo/ANI)

Nepal celebrates New Year with vibrant Sindoor Jatra; ancient Thimi town turns orange

Apr 15, 2026
UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan holds a phone call with Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to discuss regional developments and de-escalation efforts. (Image Source: X@mb_ghalibaf and X@HHmansour)

UAE VP holds 1st call since February hostilities with Iranian parliament speaker "to de-escalate tensions"

Apr 15, 2026

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Former Pakistani Minister of Information Fawad Chaudhry (Photo/ANI)

"Cannot afford such expensive imports": Former Pak Minister Fawad Chaudhry on toll of Hormuz blockade

Apr 15, 2026

Speaking to ANI, former Pakistan Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry warned on Wednesday that the middle class is "already feeling the heat" of a crisis that is no longer just diplomatic, but deeply personal for millions of Pakistanis.
Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong (Photo/ANI)

Singapore bets big on India's growth, calls it key to Asia's future: Envoy

Apr 15, 2026

Underscoring India's central role in shaping Asia's future, Singapore's High Commissioner to India Simon Wong said Singapore sees India as a key pillar of regional prosperity and has elevated bilateral ties to their "highest possible level" through a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomes Pakistani Army Chief Munir in Tehran. (Photo: X/@Iran_GOV)

Pakistani Army Chief Munir arrives in Tehran following Islamabad impasse

Apr 15, 2026

His high-stakes visit is seen as a final-hour attempt to resuscitate peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran after the "Islamabad Talks" ended without a breakthrough.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri meets US Ambassador Sergio Gor. (Photo: X/@USAmbIndia)

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri meets US Ambassador Sergio Gor; discusses "strengthening energy security"

Apr 15, 2026
Former Indian diplomat Dinkar P Srivastava (Photo/ANI)

"India has a role in the de-escalation in West Asia": Former Indian diplomat highlights New Delhi's "dual-trust" status with Iran and US

Apr 15, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker (Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar)

"New avenues for greater cooperation": EAM Jaishankar meets Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker on his maiden India visit

Apr 15, 2026
India's High Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika with Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya (Photo/@IndiainKenya)

India, Kenya bolster strategic ties: Security and capacity building take center stage

Apr 15, 2026
Former Pakistani minister Fawad Chaudhry (Photo/ANI)

"No two opinions": Former minister Fawad Chaudhry says Asim Munir is de facto leader of Pakistan, not Shehbaz Sharif

Apr 15, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

"China is very happy that I am permanently opening Strait of Hormuz, agreed not to send weapons to Iran": Trump

Apr 15, 2026
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Social media post lands Hong Kong resident in jail amid crackdown

Apr 15, 2026
Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) in the MEA (Photo/YoutubePIBIndia)

Massive repatriation effort: Nearly 1 million Indians return from West Asia amid regional turmoil

Apr 15, 2026
Oil tankers transit through the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo/Reuters)

Sanctioned Iranian supertanker reportedly transits Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade

Apr 15, 2026
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/Youtube/PIBIndia)

Diplomatic masterclass: India navigates global turmoil with strategic outreach, energy pragmatism

Apr 15, 2026
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China's dual tactic as military pressure shadows political engagement with Taiwan

Apr 15, 2026
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets the France-India Parliamentary Friendship Group delegation at Parliament House. (Photo: X/@ombirlakota)

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hosts French delegation to strengthen bilateral ties, parliamentary cooperation

Apr 15, 2026
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Iran claims arrest of 35 "Mossad-linked" suspects in security crackdown

Apr 15, 2026
Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev (Photo/ANI)

"Big-ticket announcements in coming months": Foreign affairs expert on PM Modi-Trump talks

Apr 15, 2026
Logo of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP). (Photo: X/@HRCP87)

Rights groups slam Islamabad's "anti-poor" demolition drives, accuse state of defying court orders

Apr 15, 2026