3:36 am, Thursday, 30 April 2026
World

No decision yet on Iran’s participation in peace talks

  A final decision on whether Iran will participate in peace talks in Pakistan with the US has not yet

UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008

  Both chambers of Britain’s parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying

SJF president meets UN CEPA vice chairman, highlights media’s role in governance

  Raju Lama, President of SAARC Journalist Forum (SJF), held a meeting with Rolf Alter, Vice Chairman of United Nations

Trump announces ceasefire between Lebanon, Israel

  US President Donald Trump has announced that Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, set to begin

US ready to resume combat if Iran rejects deal: Hegseth

  The United States is prepared to resume military operations if Iran refuses to agree to a deal, US Defense

UN chief says ‘all parties’ must respect freedom of navigation in Hormuz

  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on “all parties” to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of