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Iran to facilitate safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels through Strait of Hormuz

Dhaka, April 21 -- The Iranian Embassy in Dhaka on Tuesday said it will continue its efforts to facilitate the safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and has also facilitated... Read More


Singapore buys more LNG from outside of Middle East

Singapore, April 21 -- Singapore is increasing purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from other regions worldwide as conflict in the Middle East disrupts shipments of the fuel used to generate elec... Read More


Israel intensifies pressure on HezbollahPublished on: April 21, 2026 5:23 PM

Pakistan, April 21 -- Israel said Tuesday it is intensifying military and diplomatic pressure to force Hezbollah's disarmament in Lebanon. The announcement comes as cross-border tensions remain high d... Read More


DPR presses peacekeeping audit after Indonesia's UNIFIL fatalities

Jakarta, April 21 -- House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani has called on the government to conduct a thorough evaluation of the deployment of Indonesian soldiers to overseas conflict zo... Read More


Israel continues strikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefirePublished on: April 21, 2026 4:45 PM

Pakistan, April 21 -- Despite a declared ceasefire, Israel military operations have reportedly continued in southern Lebanon, where several residential homes and buildings have been destroyed using ex... Read More


Activist Arif Aajakia slams Pakistan ahead of Pahalgam attack anniversary, questions global silence

London, April 21 -- As the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack is set to be observed tomorrow, human rights activist Arif Aajakia has shared strong views on terrorism, Pakistan's role, and... Read More


Iran demands "immediate release" of Touska vessel and crew after "US assault" in regional waters

Tehran, April 21 -- The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has demanded the urgent release of a commercial ship and its personnel following a maritime incident involving US forces. According to a rep... Read More


PH can now access Japanese equipment with easing of restrictions

Manila, April 21 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Tuesday the Philippines can now access quality military equipment from Japan following the release of its "... Read More


'Not something you rush': Allies fear a hasty US-Iran framework could backfire, trapping talks in technical deadlock

PARIS, April 21 -- European allies fear an inexperienced US negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline-grabbing framework ‌deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper pr... Read More


'Save humanity': Race to lead embattled UN heats up as four hopefuls enter public hearings

NEW YORK, April 21 -- Four contenders are squaring up to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis... Read More