Brazil, Mexico and Spain Govts express deep concern over humanitarian crisis facing Cuban people
Havana: A man rests in an out-of-service gas station in Havana, Cuba, on March 17, 2026. Cuba's national power grid suffered a total blackout on Monday, and the process of restoring electricity is currently underway, according to the Electric Union of Cuba. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)

April 19, 2026 8:46 AM

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Brazil, Mexico and Spain Govts express deep concern over humanitarian crisis facing Cuban people

The governments of Brazil, Mexico and Spain expressed deep concern over the grave humanitarian crisis facing the Cuban people and urged necessary measures to ease the situation, according to a joint statement published on the Spanish Foreign Ministry's website. The three governments also called rele...

Election Commission adds 5 lakh new voters in West Bengal ahead of assembly polls

April 19, 2026 8:18 AM

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Election Commission adds 5 lakh new voters in West Bengal ahead of assembly polls

Ahead of the assembly elections in West Bengal, the Election Commission has released new figures on voter enrolment. Since the draft list was published up to the close of nominations, nearly five lakh new voters have joined the rolls. Officials say around seven lakh applications were filed through F...

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs in Hyderabad

April 19, 2026 7:12 AM

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Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs in Hyderabad

In IPL cricket, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad last night. Put in to bat first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 194 for nine in their stipulated 20 overs, with 59-run innings each from Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...