The Strait of Hormuz is open again. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Friday that commercial ships can transit the waterway freely, linking the move directly to the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Oil prices dropped. Stock markets climbed. Araghchi made the announcement on social media, stating that passage for all commercial vessels was … Read more
The disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas has drawn widespread attention, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The case has gained international coverage due to the unclear sequence of events, the involvement of her husband, Brian Hooker, and previously documented aspects of the couple’s history. With search efforts ongoing and … Read more
The UAE Ministry of Defence announced on April 9, 2026, that its air defence systems did not detect any ballistic missiles, cruise missiles or UAVs launched from Iran during the past hours. The update marks a notable shift after weeks of sustained aerial attacks on the country from Iranian forces since the war began in … Read more
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with face-to-face peace talks set to begin on Friday, April 10, in Islamabad. The breakthrough, brokered by Pakistan, came just 90 minutes before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump, who had earlier threatened devastating strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure. These will be … Read more
Sharjah authorities respond after Iranian missile strikes Thuraya Telecommunications facility Sharjah authorities are responding to an incident involving a ballistic missile launched from Iran that struck an administrative building belonging to Thuraya Telecommunications Company in the emirate’s Central Region on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The Sharjah Government Media Bureau confirmed that two Pakistani nationals sustained … Read more
The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has granted visas to more than 2,800 Indian pilgrims ahead of the annual Baisakhi festival, scheduled from April 10 to 19 in Pakistan. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 2,800 visas to Indian pilgrims for the upcoming Baisakhi celebrations in Pakistan. The festival is … Read more
A suspected measles outbreak has killed more than 100 children in Bangladesh in less than a month, prompting an emergency vaccination drive across 18 high-risk districts. Bangladesh is facing its worst measles crisis in years. More than 100 children have died from suspected measles since mid-March, according to the country’s Directorate General of Health Services. … Read more
Pakistan has shared a ceasefire proposal with the United States and Iran aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a source familiar with the plan who spoke to Reuters. The framework, prepared by Pakistan, was shared overnight with both sides and outlines a two-phase approach: an immediate ceasefire followed by … Read more
The United Arab Emirates has delivered a medical aid shipment valued at more than AED 2.7 million to support the healthcare sector in the Gaza Strip, according to official reports released in early April 2026. The shipment forms part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts aimed at addressing urgent medical needs in the territory. Medical … Read more
Beirut has seen a significant influx of displaced residents since Israeli military operations intensified in early March 2026. Schools, sports stadiums, and public spaces across the capital have been converted into emergency shelters. The Lebanese government confirmed that more than one million people have formally registered as displaced. The UN refugee agency noted the figure … Read more