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Trump claims ceasefire with Iran holds despite clashes, warns of “one big glow” if truce ends

US President Donald Trump has maintained that a ceasefire with Iran remains active despite recent military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Following US retaliatory strikes against Iranian facilities, Trump warned of…

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World May 8, 2026 · 7:45 am

India, UAE identify new initiatives to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during FS Misri’s visit

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, along with UAE'S Minister of State and Special Envoy for India Reem Al Hashimy, identified new initiatives to…

World May 8, 2026 · 7:03 am

Trump holds call with EU chief; both sides “united” on Iran not possessing nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he held a "great call" with the President of the European Commission, Ursula…

World May 8, 2026 · 7:01 am

Strikes against Iran “just a love tap”: Trump says ‘ceasefire going on’ despite exchange of fire

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) described the recent US action against Iranian targets as a "love tap" while insisting…

World May 8, 2026 · 6:30 am

Iran, US discuss 30-day framework to halt hostilities, reopen Strait of Hormuz: Reports

Iran and the United States are discussing a tentative one-page framework aimed at halting hostilities between the two sides and reopening the…

World May 8, 2026 · 5:44 am

Trump confirms US, Iran traded fire in Hormuz, says all three American naval vessels “transited very successfully”

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) confirmed the exchange of fire between American and Iranian naval forces in the Strait…

World May 8, 2026 · 5:36 am

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Tibet in the early hours of Friday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).