Nepal ex-PM Oli released from custody after 12 days: police

Former interior minister Ramesh Lekhak also have been released from custody
9 April 2026, 12:15 PM

Iranian delegation to reach Islamabad Thursday for talks

An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive tonight in Islamabad for serious talks based on 10 points proposed by Iran
9 April 2026, 12:08 PM

As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war'

Even as the US and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours.
9 April 2026, 11:16 AM

Pakistan declares Islamabad holidays ahead of US-Iran talks

Pakistan has been preparing for high-stakes talks involving US and Iranian representatives over the war in the Middle East
9 April 2026, 10:05 AM

Crude rises, stocks fall on fears over nascent Iran ceasefire

Equity markets across the globe soared and crude plunged Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced the two-week halt in the war, and the Islamic republic said it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz as peace talks took place.
9 April 2026, 10:03 AM

Trump says US military to stay around Iran until Tehran complies with deal

US President Donald Trump said all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around Iran until it fully complied with a deal.
9 April 2026, 10:00 AM

US-Iran truce shows cracks as war flares in Lebanon

Washington and Tehran both claimed victory after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and negotiations aimed at ending a war that has killed thousands across the Middle East and sparked global economic upheaval.
9 April 2026, 09:38 AM

Trump criticises NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss

Trump, NATO chief Rutte meet amid tensions over Iran war
9 April 2026, 08:48 AM

Iran announces alternative routes in Hormuz strait

Tehran has agreed to temporarily reopen the strait, through which one-fifth of the world's oil usually passes, as part of a two-week truce
9 April 2026, 08:42 AM

BTS to kick off world tour after landmark Seoul comeback

Their latest album "ARIRANG" is billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's Korean identity
9 April 2026, 08:39 AM

Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war

Israel launches heaviest Lebanon strikes despite Iran ceasefire
9 April 2026, 08:32 AM

Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes

Ceasefire fails to halt Israel-Hezbollah fighting, Israeli strikes kill 254 in Lebanon
9 April 2026, 08:29 AM

War on Iran: latest developments

Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah said Thursday it had fired rockets towards Israel in response to its "violation" of the US-Iran truce
9 April 2026, 08:25 AM

Artemis II Mission: Astronauts set for Earth splashdown tomorrow

The Artemis II crew is packing up to prepare for landing after a successful loop around the moon.
9 April 2026, 03:40 AM

Ceasefire in Middle East: Fuel supply relief likely weeks away

The two-week ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran may not have an immediate impact on Bangladesh’s fuel supply situation.
9 April 2026, 03:29 AM

Afghan, Pakistan agree to avoid escalation: China

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to avoid any escalation in their armed conflict, during talks hosted by China in recent days, Beijing said yesterday.
9 April 2026, 01:17 AM

Venezuela interim leader Rodriguez vows to ‘monitor’ amnesty law

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez vowed on Tuesday to “monitor” the application of an amnesty law aimed at freeing political prisoners jailed under former leader Nicolas Maduro.
9 April 2026, 01:15 AM

China visit to sow ‘seeds of peace’

Taiwan’s opposition leader, a proponent of closer ties with Beijing, said yesterday she hoped to sow the “seeds of peace” during a rare visit to China.
9 April 2026, 01:15 AM

Kyiv calls for Ukraine ceasefire after Iran truce

Kyiv yesterday called on the United States to pressure Russia into ending its invasion of Ukraine, saying Washington’s ceasefire agreement with Iran showed the success of US “decisiveness.”
9 April 2026, 01:13 AM

Ceasefire jolted by fresh attacks

Relief over a truce between the United States and Iran gave way yesterday to alarm as fighting continued across the region, with Israel launching its biggest attacks yet on Lebanon and Iran striking Gulf neighbours’ oil facilities.
9 April 2026, 00:36 AM