Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West oil pipeline, a key route for crude exports, was struck in an Iranian attack, according to an industry source on Wednesday. The pipeline, currently serving as the kingdom’s primary export outlet after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, was among several oil-related facilities targeted across the country. The East-West pipeline plays a central role in maintaining Saudi Arabia’s oil supply chain, transporting approximately 7 million barrels per

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran, the United States, and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (Iran Standard Time), in a last-minute effort to halt escalating hostilities that had raised fears of a broader regional war. The agreement, described by U.S. Vice President JD Vance as “fragile,” came just hours before the United States was expected to launch a major bombing campaign against Iran. Despite the announcement, reports of renewed missile and drone attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, that the United States is prepared to work with Iran to recover enriched uranium believed to be buried beneath sites targeted during joint U.S.-Israeli strikes in June 2025. The comments signal a potential shift in U.S.-Iran engagement, though Iranian officials have not confirmed any such cooperation. In a social media post, Trump stated that “there will be no enrichment of uranium” moving forward and asserted that the

The Reserve Bank of India has kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its first monetary policy announcement for the financial year 2026–27. The decision was announced by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra following a detaile

On April 8, 2026, India’s stock markets experienced a remarkable surge, with the BSE Sensex climbing over 2,700 points, marking a 3.66% increase, and the Nifty rising by more than 3.4%. Investor wealth swelled by over Rs 14 lakh crore during the early trade, signaling a sharp recovery after a period of volatility. This rally was fueled by multiple factors, including easing global geopolitical tensions, softer crude prices, and an increase in investor confidence. The biggest trigge

In a dramatic turn of events, US President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, pulling back from the brink of escalating military conflict. The decision was made just hours before a self-imposed deadline for Tehran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global oil shipments, or face devastating US military strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure. The truce, which is aimed at providing a diplomatic window to de-escalate the ongoing 40

President Droupadi Murmu is likely to visit Rourkela, Odisha, on April 21, 2026, for a series of programmes in the steel city, according to Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram. Oram, who is also the Lok Sabha MP for Sundergarh (which includes Rourkela), confirmed the visit after meeting with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Although the final schedule has not yet been confirmed, the visit is expected to focus on key issues in the region.

A deadly rocket attack near Basra, Iraq, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, triggered protests that escalated into a storming of the Kuwaiti consulate in the southern city, according to local security and health officials. Authorities reported that rockets fired from the direction of Kuwait struck a residential house in the Khor al-Zubair area, killing at least three people and injuring five others. Emergency responders warned that the death toll could rise as search operations continued fo

President Donald Trump faced widespread criticism after issuing a stark warning toward Iran, threatening the destruction of the country’s civilization if it failed to meet U.S. demands by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, though the exact date was not specified. The remarks, posted on social media, intensified already heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. Iran responded by suspending direct communications with Washington, while continuing indirect discussions through cease-fir

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A prolonged gun battle outside a high-rise building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul left one attacker dead and two others wounded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Turkish authorities said. The exchange of gunfire, which lasted approximately 10 minutes, unfolded just after midday local time (IST equivalent), in a densely populated financial district marked by office towers and heavy security presence. According to officials and eyewitness accounts, police stationed at a permanent c

Missile strikes by United States and Israeli forces have reportedly targeted Iran’s strategically vital Kharg Island, significantly escalating tensions in West Asia. According to Iran’s Mehr News, the strikes were reported on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, marking a critical development in the ongoing military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury. Kharg Island, often described as Tehran’s economic lifeline, handles nearly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, making it central to globa

Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly-appointed Supreme Leader of Iran, is currently unconscious and receiving medical treatment in Qom, Iran. The report, based on intelligence sources from the US and Israel, revealed that Khamenei sustained severe injuries in the same airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on February 28, 2026. Due to his current condition, Mojtaba Khamenei is unable to be involved in the decision-making process of the country, which has raised concerns regardi

Escalating tensions across the Middle East intensified after US President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to a proposed ceasefire was “substantial” but ultimately “not good enough,” signaling continued diplomatic strain as military exchanges widened across the region. The remarks came as at least 34 people, including six children, were reported killed in coordinated US-Israeli strikes across Iran. The attacks mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, raisin

The ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate as the war in the Middle East enters its second month with no sign of abating. Tensions have been rising ever since US President Donald Trump’s ultimatum for Iran to engage in negotiations was issued, but Tehran remains defiant and continues its aggressive stance. Israel has intensified its military operations in the region, striking Iran’s largest petrochemical complex, which it claims serves as a centr

Iran has formally rejected a United States-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire, instead presenting a structured response that calls for a permanent resolution to the ongoing conflict, according to statements from its state news agency. The move highlights Tehran’s position that a short-term truce would not address the broader geopolitical tensions shaping the crisis. The response was conveyed to Washington through Pakistan, which has been serving as an intermediary in diplom

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (exact date not specified in the source) dismissed concerns that potential strikes on Iran’s power plants and civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime, delivering a series of controversial remarks that further escalated tensions between Washington and Tehran. Speaking to reporters during a public event at the White House, Trump defended his position, stating he was “not worried” about such concerns and using inflammatory language to describ