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Iran says restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have been reimposed after the United States maintained its naval blockade on Iranian-linked shipping and ports, escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Tehran warned the strategic oil corridor would remain under strict military control until freedom of navigation for Iranian vessels is restored.

North Korea fired multiple short-range missiles into the East Sea, as South Korea holds emergency security meeting amid tensions.

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Iran is reportedly working to recover missiles buried under debris following U.S. strikes on underground bunkers and storage depots during the ongoing conflict. Satellite imagery and intelligence assessments suggest heavy machinery has been deployed to reopen sealed tunnel entrances at missile bases, indicating efforts to restore launch capabilities.

The last rites of Mumbai seafarer Dixit Solanki, killed in a Gulf of Oman attack, were held after weeks of delay in repatriating his remains. His death highlights the growing risks faced by Indian sailors in conflict zones

The US–Iran–Israel conflict remains volatile despite parallel 10-day ceasefires involving Iran and Lebanon. Tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz, with violations and stalled talks raising fears of escalation, even as diplomacy through Pakistan struggles to hold peace.

Israel and Lebanon have reportedly agreed to a truce amid ongoing regional tensions, but Lebanese authorities claim that Israeli forces have already violated the terms of the agreement. The fragile ceasefire raises concerns over stability along the border, as both sides continue to trade accusations.

Matheesha Pathirana joins bottom-placed KKR after regaining fitness, as the team looks to strengthen its struggling bowling in IPL 2026.

The oil war in the Gulf is now being fought on a quieter front—insurance. Even as movement resumes through the Strait of Hormuz, the cost of transporting crude has surged sharply.

A nearly seven-week war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is now exposing a major vulnerability, not just on the battlefield, but in the global economy.

India’s cabinet has approved a 2 percent increase in dearness allowance (DA) for government employees, raising it from 58 percent to 60 percent of basic pay. The hike will also apply to pensioners through dearness relief (DR). The change is effective from January this year.

Donald Trump praised Israel as a “courageous, bold, loyal, and smart” ally amid Iran tensions, while criticizing NATO nations. Iran mocked Trump and accused him of an “Israel first” policy, as leaders including Kamala Harris weighed in on the conflict.

A silent shift is underway in global oil trade, and it’s not about supply, but currency. Recent transactions show that some buyers are no longer paying for Iranian crude in U.S. dollars. Instead, deals are being settled in Chinese yuan, marking a departure from the decades-old petrodollar system. The trigger behind this shift is geopolitical pressure.

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Iran is reportedly demanding $270 billion in war reparations while intensifying discussions around compensation mechanisms and transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz. The development has triggered global concern that the world’s most critical oil chokepoint could move toward a “pay-to-pass” system for commercial shipping.

Qassem has alleged that the United States is directly influencing and dictating ceasefire terms to the Lebanese government amid ongoing regional tensions. His remarks add fresh controversy to the already fragile political and security situation in Lebanon, as diplomatic pressure and external involvement in negotiations continue to draw criticism from multiple sides in the conflict.

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IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad moved to fourth in the standings on Saturday (Apr 18) after a 10-run win over Chennai Super Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, while CSK remained seventh.