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  At least 112 killed, more than 800 wounded in Israel's attacks on Lebanon: Lebanese Health Ministry

  World | April 08, 2026 23:43 IST

  Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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  Trump backs Israel's Lebanon operation, says Hezbollah 'not included' in Iran ceasefire deal

  World | April 08, 2026 21:58 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Israelis will continue their offensive in South Lebanon aimed at neutralising the threat from Hezbollah.

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  Iran says it will withdraw from ceasefire agreement if Israel continues attacking Lebanon

  World | April 08, 2026 23:44 IST

  The statement from Iran comes as the Israeli army launched what it said were 100 airstrikes at multiple locations across Lebanon in a span of 10 minutes.

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  Pete Hegseth claims 'decisive US military victory' over Iran, asserts President Trump 'made history'

  World | April 08, 2026 19:16 IST

  US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the US had secured a decisive military advantage and asserted that Iran would never obtain nuclear weapons. He praised President Trump for making a historic decision and showing restraint despite having the "power to crush Iran's economy."

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  From ultimatums to U-turn: Timeline of what happened in Washington ahead of US-Iran ceasefire

  World | April 08, 2026 18:01 IST

  The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire aimed at cooling escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. A dramatic day of diplomacy in Washington ultimately paved the way for the temporary agreement. Global leaders welcomed the pause while urging deeper negotiations.

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  Iran-US ceasefire: How did Mojtaba Khamenei play a key role in the truce with Trump?

  World | April 08, 2026 18:00 IST

  Iran, the United States, and Israel said they reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran saying it would negotiate with the United States beginning Friday.

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  Missiles hit UAE, Kuwait, Iran claims Lavan Island attacked: Why did ceasefire fail to stop attacks?

  World | April 08, 2026 16:32 IST

  Hours after the announcement of ceasefire, the United Arab Emirates reported an incoming Iranian missile barrage, and Kuwait's military said its forces were responding to drones. Iran then said an oil refinery came under attack.

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  How China played a key behind-the-scenes role in the US-Iran ceasefire

  World | April 08, 2026 14:51 IST

  China's role in the US-Iran ceasefire has been important but not publicly discussed. Even, Trump has admitted that Beijing was involved in bringing Iran to the negotiating table to pause the conflict in West Asia.

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  Whose Strait is it anyway? After ceasefire, Iran and Trump both lay claim to control Hormuz ops

  World | April 08, 2026 11:37 IST

  In its 10-point plan presented to the US to agree on the truce, Iran has demanded guaranteed control of shipping through Hormuz and the decision on the safe passage protocol for oil and energy supplies.

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  Iranian military at Hormuz, final talks in Islamabad: What comes next as US-Iran announce ceasefire

  Explainers | April 08, 2026 9:08 IST

  US-Iran ceasefire news: Announcing the ceasefire, Trump said the conflict will see a pause for 14 days on condition that Iran allows complete reopening of Hormuz Strait and in turn, the US will stop bombing. The two nations' delegations will now meet in Islamabad on April 10 to finalise the deal.

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  Mojtaba Khamenei tells Iran's military to stop firing after truce with US, warns 'not end of war'

  World | April 08, 2026 8:10 IST

  In an official statement read on state-run IRIB after the ceasefire announcement, Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said, "This is not the end of the war but all military branches should follow the Supreme Leader’s order and cease their fire."

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  Crude oil prices plunge by USD 18 per barrel as US-Iran announce two-week ceasefire

  World | April 08, 2026 7:27 IST

  The United States has agreed to a 2-week ceasefire with Iran, proposed by Pakistan. President Donald Trump announced just 90 minutes before his deadline for a major military strike on the West Asian nation was set to expire.

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  Iranians form massive human chains to shield power plants as Trump's strike deadline nears | VIDEO

  World | April 07, 2026 23:13 IST

  Iran has launched major civilian mobilisation efforts, forming human chains around power plants and bridges as Donald Trump's strike deadline nears. With warnings of massive destruction if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, thousands of citizens took to the streets in symbolic defence.

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  Russia, China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz blocked by Iran

  World | April 07, 2026 23:44 IST

  The 15-nation UN Security Council voted on the resolution proposed by Bahrain, which got 11 votes in favour, two against, and two abstentions.

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  Netanyahu on Iran war: Israel crushing Iranian regime with greater vigour, increasing force

  World | April 07, 2026 23:46 IST

  Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu said, "...Today, our pilots attacked the train tracks and bridges used by the Revolutionary Guards...This is no longer the same Iran, nor is it the same Israel. We are changing the balance of power from one end to the other..."

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 7, 2026

  India | April 07, 2026 23:46 IST

  US President Donald Trump has warned that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 pm in Washington. He issued the stark threat about 12 hours ahead of his deadline.

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  White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran after Trump's strong warning

  World | April 07, 2026 23:44 IST

  US President Donald Trump has warned that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 pm in Washington.

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  Indian embassy issues urgent 48-hour safety advisory for citizens in Iran: 'Stay where you are...'

  World | April 07, 2026 23:50 IST

  The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a strong advisory requesting all Indian nationals in Iran to stay indoors for the next 48 hours amid escalating conflict in the region. Citizens have been told to avoid military and electric sites, remain in safe locations and stay in touch with embassy teams.

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  Iran’s counter warning to US: 'We will not hesitate, double our strikes with new launch platforms'

  World | April 07, 2026 23:46 IST

  Saying that it has exercised great restraint for the sake of good neighbourliness and have had some reservations in choosing targets for retaliation, the IRGC said all these reservations have since been removed.

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  Over 10,000 flights by Indian carriers to West Asia cancelled since war began: MoCA official

  India | April 07, 2026 18:01 IST

  Indian carriers used to operate 300-350 daily flights to West Asia, and the number has come down to 80-90. The war in West Asia broke out on February 28 when the US and Israel attacked Iran, and the latter retaliated.