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(Forelines) – In an effort to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump stated, quoted by Reuters on Sunday that he has “Good conversations” with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. In an interview with Fox News’ cited by Reuters, “The Sunday Briefing,” Trump stated, “We are working on the Russia situation, Russia and Ukraine, and hopefully we are going to get it.” “I do have communications with him, and I do have conversations with President Zelenskiy, and pleasant conversations,” Trump stated, Reuters cited, declining to disclose the date of his most recent contact with…
(Forelines) – On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran is welcome to contact the US if it want to engage in talks to put an end to their conflict, as per Reuters. “They can come to us or give us a call if they want to discuss. There is a telephone, you know. In an interview with Fox News’, cited by Reuters, “The Sunday Briefing,” Trump stated, “We have wonderful, secure lines.” According to Reuters, after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi left Islamabad after speaking only to Pakistani officials, Trump canceled his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s…
(Forelines) – During a discussion on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer talked about the pressing need to restart shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Downing Street spokesperson, Reuters quoted. “The leaders discussed the urgent need to get shipping moving again in the Strait of Hormuz, given the severe consequences for the global economy and cost of living for people in the UK and globally,” the spokesperson for Starmer’s office stated in a statement, cited by Reuters “The prime minister shared the latest progress on his joint initiative with President (Emmanuel) Macron…
(Forelines) – As Washington and Tehran continue to argue over nuclear matters, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was quoted by the Iranian Student News Agency on Sunday as saying that U.S. President Donald Trump has no right to deny Iran its nuclear rights. “Trump claims that Iran cannot exercise its nuclear rights, but he does not specify what offense. Who is he to deny a country its rights?Pezeshkian was cited as saying.
(Forelines) – April 18, 2026 — Two Indian-flagged commercial vessels were forced to turn back after encountering Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening concerns over the safety of key maritime trade routes amid rising regional tensions. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the ships, both oil carriers including a very large crude carrier (VLCC), were approached while transiting the narrow waterway. The vessels withdrew toward safer waters following the incident. No casualties or significant damage were reported. The encounter comes as Iran tightens its control over the strategic strait, a vital corridor for global oil shipments.…
(Forelines) – China stated on Saturday that it is open to moving on with talks to improve the free trade agreement between Switzerland and China. The Commerce Ministry stated in a statement during a bilateral trade summit in Bern that a high-standard free trade agreement will boost trade, investment, and innovation collaboration between the two nations.
(Forelines) – Despite a ceasefire in the Iran war, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has not yet returned to normal operations. She encouraged Tehran to for international shipping to fully restart, According to Reuters report. Cooper told Reuters outside a meeting in Antalya, “We are at a vital diplomatic moment with a truce now in place … but we do not yet have normal transit through the strait.” As per Reuters, she added that it was critical for the world economy to resume shipping via the waterway in order for the truce…
(Forelines) – On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry were arranging for a medical ship to be delivered to Greenland, a Danish territory that Trump has indicated interest in purchasing, according to Reuters report. Trump posted on social media shortly before hosting a dinner for Republican governors at the White House, where he sat next to and conversed with Landry, as per the report. “Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are…
(Forelines) – On Wednesday, in observance of Statehood Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his warmest regards to the sisters and brothers of Manipur. According to the prime minister, Manipur’s residents are contributing to India’s advancement via their commitment and diligence. The State’s love of sports, rich cultural legacy, and intimate connection to nature, he said, are genuinely remarkable. In the future, Manipur will continue to progress gradually along its developmental path, according to the Prime Minister.“On the occasion of Manipur Statehood Day, I extend my warm greetings to my sisters and brothers of the state. People from Manipur…
(Forelines) – Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Thimphu on Wednesday, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. On the occasion of the Fourth King’s 70th birthday, the Prime Minister expressed the warmest wishes and prayers of the Indian government and people for His Majesty’s ongoing health and well-being. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to His Majesty the Fourth King for his leadership, advice, and direction in enhancing the friendship between India and Bhutan. Discussions on bilateral relations and topics of shared interest were held between the two leaders.…