Iran rejects US proposal for 48-hour ceasefire, amid escalating West Asia conflict
(250621) -- TEL AVIV, June 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a building damaged during missile attacks near Tel Aviv, Israel, June 20, 2025. Since the outbreak of the Israel-Iran military conflict, Tel Aviv and surrounding areas in central Israel have been hit multiple times by missile attacks, causing casualties and damage to buildings. In response, the city has opened metro stations and civil defense shelters in the city center to provide refuge for the public. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

April 4, 2026 2:10 PM

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Iran rejects US proposal for 48-hour ceasefire, amid escalating West Asia conflict

Iran has formally rejected a United States proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, underscoring a hardening of Tehran’s stance amid the escalating West Asia conflict and raising concerns about further instability in the region. Reports indicate that Iran has formally rejected a United States proposal for ...

Iran claims success in downing US aircrafts
Iranian flag waving with cityscape on background in Tehran, Iran

April 4, 2026 12:41 PM

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Iran claims success in downing US aircrafts

The West Asia conflict escalated sharply on Saturday as fresh Iranian attacks and air defence interceptions were reported across the Gulf, with civilian areas in several locations affected by falling debris. Missile and drone exchanges intensified across multiple fronts. In Israel, Iranian missiles ...

Debris from aerial interceptions reported in Dubai

April 4, 2026 12:35 PM

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Debris from aerial interceptions reported in Dubai

Two minor incidents involving debris from aerial interception operations were reported in Dubai this morning, after fragments struck the facades of buildings. Emergency teams responded and confirmed the situation was contained, reporting no injuries or fire. Authorities described the incident as min...

Gold prices in India remain under pressure despite escalating West Asia tensions

April 4, 2026 11:00 AM

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Gold prices in India remain under pressure despite escalating West Asia tensions

Gold prices in India remained under pressure despite escalating West Asia tensions, trading nearly 17 per cent below their record high. Domestic gold prices closed 31,000 down at 1,49,650 rupees per 10 grams than its peak, even as global prices ended the week higher. A stronger US dollar, rising cru...

Cuba begin releasing prisoners after saying it would free over 2,000 people as  “humanitarian and sovereign gesture”
A woman wearing a face mask walks on a street in Havana, Cuba, May 13, 2021 (Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua)

April 4, 2026 10:36 AM

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Cuba begin releasing prisoners after saying it would free over 2,000 people as  “humanitarian and sovereign gesture”

Cuba has begun releasing prisoners after saying it would free more than 2,000 people as a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture" while facing continued pressure from the United States. More than 20 inmates emerged from La Lima prison in eastern Havana, crying and hugging relatives. Those freed will in...