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Israel faces $17.5B losses after 40 days of war with Iran and Hezbollah, with 1,000 homes destroyed in Tel Aviv and thousands filing damage claims.

Israeli losses from Iran-Lebanon war reach $17.5 bn

April 19, 2026, 09:23 AM - 2 min read

Reports earlier this week, citing official sources, estimate that “the cost of 40 days of war with Iran and Lebanon stands at around $17.5 billion".

Iran fully shuts Strait of Hormuz again, fires on ships after US blockade continues, escalating tensions and threatening global oil supply amid fragile ceasefire talks.

Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz

April 19, 2026, 08:35 AM - 3 min read

A ceasefire is due on Wednesday, with Iran saying it had received new proposals from the United States and Pakistani mediators working to arrange another round of direct negotiations.

Iran reimposes Hormuz curbs after Donald Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will continue.

Iran blocks Hormuz again, cites US ceasefire violation

April 18, 2026, 03:01 PM - 4 min read

The announcement came the morning after US President Donald Trump said that even after Iran announced the strait's reopening on Friday, the American blockade “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme.

Russia warns of ‘unimaginable’ fallout after Ukraine's strikes

April 18, 2026, 10:48 AM - 2 min read

Russia has repeatedly told Europeans not to arm Ukraine with long-range missiles; however, UK and German missiles are being used to launch attacks on Russia.

In this photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, right, meets with Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir in Tehran, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Pakistan may host next round of US-Iran peace talks: White House

April 16, 2026, 08:54 AM - 2 min read

Analysts have said that due to the risky nature and Israel’s constant sabotage attempts in talks between Israel and Hamas in Qatar and Egypt, Islamabad becomes an ideal choice for both the US and Iran.

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on the village of Qlaileh, as seen from the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Iran threatens to halt trade if port blockade by US continues

April 16, 2026, 08:45 AM - 3 min read

The military adviser to Iran's supreme leader is not in support of extending the ceasefire.

Student kills 9 in school shooting in Turkey; 13 injured

April 15, 2026, 09:07 PM - 2 min read

The motive of the attack wasn't immediately known. It was not clear whether the gunman was killed by police or killed himself.

Iran war almost over, but ‘we’re not done yet': Trump

April 15, 2026, 09:15 AM - 3 min read

The President's comments follow a period of intense regional instability, characterised by a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan arrests 16 terrorists in Punjab ops; major plot foiled, explosives and suicide jacket seized, says Counter Terrorism Department.

Pak security forces arrest 16 terrorists in Punjab province

April 14, 2026, 09:33 PM - 2 min read

A major terror plot was foiled by Punjab police by arresting 16 terrorists belonging to various banned organisations, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Al-Qaeda and Daesh (ISIS), he said.

Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amends Hindu Marriage Act to allow district-level registrars, aiming to simplify and improve marriage registration.

Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt amends Hindu Marriage Act

April 14, 2026, 04:56 PM - 2 min read

The amendment also provides that one or more registrars may be appointed in each district to ensure better access and convenience for the Hindu community.