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Taliban authorities have detained TOLOnews journalists Imran Danish and Mansoor Niazi in Kabul. Press freedom groups are demanding their immediate release.

Iran's parliament speaker warned the US that delays will cost American taxpayers as Trump declared the Middle East ceasefire was on ‘massive life support’

European Commission plans to invite Taliban officials to Brussels for talks on returning Afghan migrants. Around 20 EU countries are backing the push

Trump rejected Iran's latest counteroffer, calling it 'totally unacceptable' and warning the Middle East ceasefire was on 'massive life support'

Trump called Iran's peace counterproposal 'totally unacceptable', sending oil prices above $100

A parametric insurance scheme in Ahmedabad pays women workers automatically when temperatures hit dangerous thresholds. Here's how it works and who it covers

China confirms Trump will visit Beijing from May 13 to 15 for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping covering Iran, trade tariffs, and Taiwan

Trump called Iran's counterproposal to end the 10-week war 'totally unacceptable' as Tehran warned of retaliation and threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz

PM Narendra Modi urged Indians to cut petrol and diesel use, revive work-from-home, and carpool as Middle East war disruptions push global fuel prices higher.

Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister after his two-year-old party brokered a coalition government

Iran's FM Araghchi accused the US of choosing military escalation over diplomacy after renewed Gulf clashes, as Tehran kept Washington waiting on its peace proposal

Nearly 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf amid the Middle East war, facing drone attacks, seizures, and severe psychological trauma, charities warn