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MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/Youtube/PIBIndia)

"De-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential": India welcomes West Asia ceasefire, hopes for lasting peace

Apr 08, 2026

India has welcomed the West Asia ceasefire, with the MEA hoping it leads to "lasting peace." Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that "de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy" are vital to ending the conflict, while calling for "unimpeded freedom of navigation" through the Strait of Hormuz to restore global trade.

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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (File Photo/Reuters)

"Give up uranium or we'll take it out": US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issues ultimatum to Iran

Apr 08, 2026

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran must surrender its enriched uranium or face military action. Following a US-Israel ceasefire agreement, President Trump announced plans to remove Iran's nuclear infrastructure, while Tehran agreed to a 14-day truce and the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (File Photo/YoutubeDepartment of War)

"Iran begged for ceasefire...US achieved decisive military victory": Secy of War Pete Hegseth

Apr 08, 2026
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning (Photo/Chinese MoFA)

China vows "constructive role" in Middle East peace after Trump credits Beijing for Iran breakthrough

Apr 08, 2026

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US President Donald Trump (Photo/File Reuters)

Trump warns of 50% tariffs on countries supplying arms to Iran hours after ceasefire announcement

Apr 08, 2026

Hours after the announcement of a double-sided ceasefire in the West Asia conflict with Iran for two weeks,...
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump reveals Iran roadmap: End to uranium enrichment, nuclear 'dust' removal for sanctions relief

Apr 08, 2026

US President Donald Trump announced a total halt to Iranian uranium enrichment following a "double sided CEASEFIRE!" While...
Taiwan's opposition leader and Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun (File Photo/X@kuomintang)

Taiwan's opposition leader calls for reconciliation, regional stability during rare China visit

Apr 08, 2026

Taiwan's opposition leader and Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun on Wednesday called for reconciliation and regional stability during...
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Bangladesh Parliament passes Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill, upholds ban on Awami League activities

Apr 08, 2026
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China's covert push into Taiwan expands to grassroots military targets

Apr 08, 2026
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra "Balen" Shah (right) poses during an official engagement at the Prime Minister's Office in Singhadurbar, Kathmandu. (Image Source: Nepal PMO)

Nepal PM Balendra Shah holds group discussions with foreign ambassadors stationed in Kathmandu

Apr 08, 2026
Robinder Sachdev Foreign Expert (Photo/ANI)

"Trump's statements on Iran pressured him to step back," says Foreign Affairs Expert

Apr 08, 2026
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Photo/Reuters)

"Relief to millions": Egypt's President el-Sisi welcomes Iran-US ceasefire; reaffirms "unconditional support" for Gulf allies

Apr 08, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron (Photo/Reuters)

"A very good thing": Macron hails Iran-US ceasefire as vital step for regional stability and freedom of navigation

Apr 08, 2026
A Police officer in Karachi (Photo/Reuters)

Unchecked gunfire turns Karachi into city of fear

Apr 08, 2026
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Iran's representative hails nation's 'indescribable' historical greatness amid crisis, Deputy Speaker warns leader won't sign unless conditions met

Apr 08, 2026
Former Diplomat KP Fabian (Photo/ANI)

"Sanity has been restored, at least temporarily," Former Diplomat KP Fabian on US-Iran ceasefire

Apr 08, 2026
President of the European Council Antonio Costa and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (Photo/@eucopresident@vonderleyen)

US and Iran agree on two-week ceasefire, world urges sustained peace efforts

Apr 08, 2026
Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India (Photo/ANI)

"Taking care of Indian brothers, sisters is my responsibility," says Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India

Apr 08, 2026
Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India (Photo/ANI)

"Iran did not want this war; it was imposed," says Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India

Apr 08, 2026