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Beijing under fire as activists demand release of rights lawyer

Apr 08, 2026

Hundreds of Chinese dissidents gathered in California to unveil a sculpture of missing human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng. Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Gao has been missing since 2017. The monument at Liberty Sculpture Park symbolises the ongoing struggle against the Chinese Communist Party's suppression of religious freedom and dissent.

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The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine (Photo/Youtube@Department of War)

Pentagon says US joint force remains ready to "resume combat operations" in Iran after ceasefire announcement

Apr 08, 2026
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/Youtube/PIBIndia)

"De-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential": India welcomes West Asia ceasefire, hopes for lasting peace

Apr 08, 2026
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (File Photo/Reuters)

"Give up uranium or we'll take it out": US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issues ultimatum to Iran

Apr 08, 2026
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (File Photo/YoutubeDepartment of War)

"Iran begged for ceasefire...US achieved decisive military victory": Secy of War Pete Hegseth

Apr 08, 2026
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning (Photo/Chinese MoFA)

China vows "constructive role" in Middle East peace after Trump credits Beijing for Iran breakthrough

Apr 08, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/File Reuters)

Trump warns of 50% tariffs on countries supplying arms to Iran hours after ceasefire announcement

Apr 08, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump reveals Iran roadmap: End to uranium enrichment, nuclear 'dust' removal for sanctions relief

Apr 08, 2026

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Taiwan's opposition leader and Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun (File Photo/X@kuomintang)

Taiwan's opposition leader calls for reconciliation, regional stability during rare China visit

Apr 08, 2026

Taiwan's opposition leader and Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun on Wednesday called for reconciliation and regional stability during a rare visit to China, as she paid tribute to Dr Sun Yat-sen at his mausoleum in Nanjing, China, Focus Taiwan reported.
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China bides its time, watching Trump's volatile policies

Apr 08, 2026

Beijing, along with the rest of the world, is presumably watching with dropped jaws as America's political leadership behaves like a bull in a china shop. Washington DC's foreign policy is unpredictable in nature, as President Donald Trump continues to prosecute his war against Iran.
US Vice President JD Vance (File Photo/Reuters)

"Not one to mess around": JD Vance warns Iran over "fragile" ceasefire; urges "good faith" in long-term peace talks

Apr 08, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance described the Iran ceasefire as "fragile," urging Tehran to negotiate in "good faith." While confirming President Trump's directive to seek a long-term deal, Vance warned that the President is "impatient" for results and "not one to mess around" as the two-week truce holds.
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Bangladesh Parliament passes Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill, upholds ban on Awami League activities

Apr 08, 2026
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China's covert push into Taiwan expands to grassroots military targets

Apr 08, 2026
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra "Balen" Shah (right) poses during an official engagement at the Prime Minister's Office in Singhadurbar, Kathmandu. (Image Source: Nepal PMO)

Nepal PM Balendra Shah holds group discussions with foreign ambassadors stationed in Kathmandu

Apr 08, 2026
Robinder Sachdev Foreign Expert (Photo/ANI)

"Trump's statements on Iran pressured him to step back," says Foreign Affairs Expert

Apr 08, 2026
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Photo/Reuters)

"Relief to millions": Egypt's President el-Sisi welcomes Iran-US ceasefire; reaffirms "unconditional support" for Gulf allies

Apr 08, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron (Photo/Reuters)

"A very good thing": Macron hails Iran-US ceasefire as vital step for regional stability and freedom of navigation

Apr 08, 2026
A Police officer in Karachi (Photo/Reuters)

Unchecked gunfire turns Karachi into city of fear

Apr 08, 2026
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Iran's representative hails nation's 'indescribable' historical greatness amid crisis, Deputy Speaker warns leader won't sign unless conditions met

Apr 08, 2026
Former Diplomat KP Fabian (Photo/ANI)

"Sanity has been restored, at least temporarily," Former Diplomat KP Fabian on US-Iran ceasefire

Apr 08, 2026
President of the European Council Antonio Costa and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (Photo/@eucopresident@vonderleyen)

US and Iran agree on two-week ceasefire, world urges sustained peace efforts

Apr 08, 2026
Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India (Photo/ANI)

"Taking care of Indian brothers, sisters is my responsibility," says Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India

Apr 08, 2026
Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India (Photo/ANI)

"Iran did not want this war; it was imposed," says Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India

Apr 08, 2026
Elham Kadkhodaee, Assistant Professor at the West Asian Studies at the University of Tehran (Photo/ANI)

"Iranians pessimistic of agrement, no good memories of America," says Iranian Professor Elham Kadkhodaee

Apr 08, 2026
Aftermath of an attack in Iran (File Photo/ANI)

India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, hopes agreement will lead to lasting peace in West Asia

Apr 08, 2026
US Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (Photo/@JDVance@mb_ghalibaf)

Iran and US delegations to hold talks in Islamabad on April 10 in diplomatic push

Apr 08, 2026