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April 18, 2026 10:14 PM

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Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz traffic until war fully ends

Iran has said it is reviewing new proposals reportedly put forward by the United States. According to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir acted as an intermediary and delivered the proposals during a recent visit to Tehran. The council said Iran is yet to respo...

April 18, 2026 10:09 PM

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Balochistan: 5 civilians killed, 4 forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces

In Balochistan, five civilians were killed in extrajudicial actions, while four others were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces. According to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), the body of 17-year-old student Hatim Baloch was recovered nearly 11 days after he was allegedly taken by Pakistan’s...

April 18, 2026 10:03 PM

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Australia and Japan sign 7 billion dollar deal for supply of warships to Canberra

Australia and Japan have signed a landmark 7 billion Dollar deal to supply warships to Australia. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said the agreement highlights both nations’ commitment to successfully delivering the vessels. The deal reflects Japan’s shift away from its postwar pacifist s...

April 18, 2026 10:00 PM

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Ukraine: 1 civilian killed, dozens injured in overnight Russian attacks 

A civilian was killed and dozens more were injured in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine. The fatality occurred in Mykolaivka, in the eastern Donetsk region. At least 26 others were injured in attacks across northern and eastern parts of the country, including a strike targeting port infrastru...

April 18, 2026 9:58 PM

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India strongly condemns attack on French UN Peacekeepers deployed in UNIFIL

India has strongly condemned the attack that took place today on French UN Peacekeepers deployed in UNIFIL. The External Affairs Ministry urged the government of Lebanon to urgently investigate the attack, bring its perpetrators to justice, and ensure accountability for this crime against UN Peaceke...

April 18, 2026 7:17 PM

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Strait of Hormuz is closed once again: Iran

Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed once again in response to a US blockade on Iranian shipping and ports. Iran's joint military command today said that control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, under strict management and control of the armed...