April 11, 2026 9:52 PM

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Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amedi as country’s new president

The Iraqi parliament today elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as the country's ​new president, following parliamentary elections held in November last year. Amedi is a former environment minister and has headed the political office of the Patriotic Union of ​Kurdistan (PUK) in Baghdad since 2024...

April 11, 2026 9:32 PM

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Ukraine and Russia exchange 175 prisoners each ahead of planned ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia today exchanged 175 prisoners of war each, ahead of a planned ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had brought home 175 servicemen and seven civilians from Russian captivity. While Russia's ​Defence Ministry said Russia took ​back 175 servi...

April 11, 2026 9:21 PM

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EAM Jaishankar interacts with members of Indian Community in UAE 

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar started his visit to the UAE today, interacting with the members of the Indian Community. During the interaction, he spoke about the government of India's efforts towards their well-being and security amidst the West Asia conflict. The External Affairs Mini...

April 11, 2026 9:12 PM

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Talks between US and Iran for lasting peace deal begin

The United States and Iran are holding talks to establish lasting peace in West Asia in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. Iran's state-run news agency IRNA confirmed that three-party talks with the U.S., Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other ...

April 11, 2026 9:11 PM

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Campaigning intensifies for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, electioneering is in full swing. Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Piyush Goyal campaigned for AIADMK today. While interacting with the media at Royapuram, he highlighted the Central Government's efforts in solving the fishermen's problem and assured that diplomatic efforts will co...