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IRGC hardliners in control of Iran's military and diplomacy, moderates sidelined: Report

Apr 20, 2026

The IRGC has reportedly seized control of Iran's military and diplomatic teams, sidelining moderate officials. Led by Maj. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, the hardline faction has blocked the Strait of Hormuz and halted peace talks with the US, heightening regional tensions ahead of a critical ceasefire deadline.

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UNIFIL pays tribute to French peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, repatriates remains to France (Photo/X/@UNIFIL_)

UNIFIL pays tribute to French peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, repatriates remains to France

Apr 20, 2026

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Diodato Abagnara led a solemn ceremony at Beirut airport, honouring Montorio's "service and sacrifice".
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Israeli Army launches probe into viral photo showing damage to Jesus' statue in Lebanon

Apr 20, 2026
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Iranian forces launch drones toward US warships after attack on commercial ship in Sea of Oman: Iran media

Apr 20, 2026

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IRGC forces US troops to retreat from Strait of Hormuz after attack on Iranian ship: Iran media

Apr 20, 2026

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has claimed that US forces stationed in the Sea of Oman were...
Iran's first Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref (Image Source: Iranian state media)

"Security of Strait of Hormuz is not free," says Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref amid rising US-Iran tensions

Apr 20, 2026

In a post on X, Aref said, "The security of the Strait of Hormuz is not free. One...
India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Photo: x/@IndianEmbRiyadh)

NSA Ajit Doval visits Riyadh, discusses bilateral, regional issues with Saudi ministers

Apr 20, 2026

"NSA Ajit Doval paid an official visit to Riyadh on April 19. He had meetings with Energy Minister...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo/Reuters)

"Battle of civilisation against barbarism": Israeli PM Netanyahu on Iran

Apr 19, 2026
US Navy destroyer USS Spruance fires rounds to disable the engine room of Iranian-flagged cargo vessel TOUSKA during interception in the Arabian Sea (Photo: x/@CENTCOM)

CENTCOM confirms interception of Iranian vessel TOUSKA, says US forces fired "several rounds" to disable it

Apr 19, 2026
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (Photo/ANI)

VP Radhakrishnan hands over final tranche of houses under Indian Housing Project in Sri Lanka: Foreign Secy Misri

Apr 19, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump says US takes "full custody" of Iranian ship TOUSKA after interception

Apr 19, 2026
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan visits temples in Colombo (Photo: x/@MEAIndia)

VP Radhakrishnan visits temples in Colombo, highlights civilisational ties

Apr 19, 2026
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (Photo/ANI)

"Deeply disturbed...": Foreign Secy Misri on incident involving Indian vessels in Hormuz; urges safe maritime passage

Apr 19, 2026
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Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting spree, gunman shot dead

Apr 19, 2026
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"Stronger Together": VP Radhakrishnan extends OCI eligibility for 6th-Gen Tamils in Sri Lanka

Apr 19, 2026
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For the First Time: Direct Flights Between Israel and Argentina

Apr 19, 2026
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Energy crisis disrupts waterway transport in Bangladesh

Apr 19, 2026
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi (Photo/WAM)

UAE President meets Ruler of Fujairah and conducts inspection of Fujairah Port

Apr 19, 2026
Ambassador Abhay Kumar with evacuated Indian students (Photo/X@indembassybaku)

Indian envoy meets last batch of students evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan

Apr 19, 2026