JD Vance says he is “looking forward to negotiations” with Iran, which are due to take place in Pakistan over the weekend
Boarding Air Force Two, the US vice president says he will work with Iran if they act in “good faith” – but warns if they “try to play us” the US won’t be receptive The Iranian delegation is yet to arrive in Islamabad, where there is an increased number of checkpoints and paramilitaries on the... Read More
India demolishes famous British-built bridge in purge of colonial legacy.
Mumbai’s Elphinstone Road Overbridge, constructed from Glaswegian steel in 1913.An Indian bridge built by the British a century ago has been demolished to make way for a motorway. The Elphinstone Road Overbridge, which was built in Mumbai in 1913, was knocked down overnight as India continued to purge its colonial legacy. Officials said the 121ft... Read More
Travel to Europe is set to change from April 10, 2026, as the European Union rolls out its fully digital Entry/Exit System (EES) across 29 countries.
The system will replace passport stamping with biometric registration for non-EU travellers, with authorities warning of longer wait times at airports during the initial phase.Digital border checks replace passport stampsUnder the new system, travellers entering the EU for short stays of up to 90 days will have their entries and exits recorded digitally. The system... Read More
Kremlin Escalates Crackdown on Western Universities –
Yale, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, is one of at least 18 Western universities, educational alliances and programs to have been labeled “undesirable” over the past five years, The Moscow Times has calculated. For the thousands of Russian students studying at these institutions, the designation can make it risky to return... Read More
Kuwait military says air defenses responding to drone attacks”Kuwait’s army said its air defenses were working to intercept drones fired toward its territory, the first reported in the Gulf on Thursday as the ceasefire between Iran and the United States entered its second day.
“The air defenses of the Armed Forces are currently facing hostile drone attacks that have penetrated the country’s airspace, targeting several vital installations,” the army posted on X, citing the defense ministry spokesperson. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app. This comes despite a recently announced two-week... Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared an Easter ceasefire with Ukraine from Saturday at 4 p.m. Moscow time, until the end of Sunday-
Putin announced the 32-hour halt on Thursday. The president reportedly instructed Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, to halt combat activities on all fronts during this period. The Kremlin reportedly expects the Ukrainian side to follow Russia’s example. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made... Read More
Pakistani capital on high alert ahead of US-Iran peace talks -10,000 security personnel deployed, ‘blue book’ protocol for visitors-
ISLAMABAD: The federal capital was on ‘red alert’ ahead of crucial peace talks between the US and Iran in the city, with more than 10,000 police and security personnel deployed to ensure the safety of the visiting delegates. Sources said the multi-tiered security arrangement would be supervised by the military, assisted by the paramilitary forces,... Read More
US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed
Trump says Iran’s handling of Strait of Hormuz is ‘not the agreement we have’ US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of doing a “very poor job” in its handling of oil passing through the pivotal Strait of Hormuz, arguing it was “not the agreement we have”. The comments reflect the fragile nature of the... Read More
Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein, slams reports on email with Ghislaine Maxwell-
First lady Melania Trump made a statement at the White House on Thursday to slam reports about any connections she may have had with Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. She also called on Congress to allow testimony from Epstein victims and to enter them into the official record. She denied being a victim... Read More
Federal appeals court hears arguments about overturning Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ conviction .
Nine months after a New York jury convicted Sean “Diddy” Combs of transporting prostitutes across state lines for drug-fueled sex parties, the hip-hop mogul is set to appear in a federal appeals court on Thursday to challenge his lengthy prison sentence. Acquitted last year of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking,... Read More