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President Trump Cancels Witkoff and Kushner's Planned Trip to Pakistan Amid Diplomatic Developments

President Trump Cancels Witkoff and Kushner's Planned Trip to Pakistan Amid Diplomatic Developments

President Donald Trump has canceled a planned trip to Pakistan by his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. This decision follows a series of diplomatic meetings in Islamabad involving Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who met with senior Pakistani military and government officials. The cancellation was announced shortly after Araghchi's departure from Pakistan, suggesting a potential shift in diplomatic strategies or priorities by the Trump administration. The trip was initially intended to facilitate discussions on regional security and economic cooperation, but the abrupt cancellation indicates possible changes in the U.S. approach to its foreign policy in South Asia.
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Pirates Hijack Small Product Tanker Off Somalia Coast

Pirates Hijack Small Product Tanker Off Somalia Coast

A small product tanker, Honour 25, has reportedly been hijacked off the coast of Somalia. The vessel was seized by armed individuals and moved to an anchorage off the northern Somali coast. The ship, registered in Palau, was ferrying fuel from the Middle East to Somalia. There are 17 crewmembers on board, with nationalities including Pakistan, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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Remitly Expands WhatsApp Send to New Markets, Introduces 'Request Money' Feature

Remitly Expands WhatsApp Send to New Markets, Introduces 'Request Money' Feature

Remitly Expands WhatsApp Send to New Markets, Introduces 'Request Money' Feature
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Amazon Partners with The Good Rice Alliance for Carbon Credits to Reduce Methane Emissions

Amazon Partners with The Good Rice Alliance for Carbon Credits to Reduce Methane Emissions

Amazon Partners with The Good Rice Alliance for Carbon Credits to Reduce Methane Emissions
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Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, April 23 (Reuters) - Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting.
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Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Achieves Record Opening Day at International Box Office

Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Achieves Record Opening Day at International Box Office

Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Achieves Record Opening Day at International Box Office
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Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

April 24 (Reuters) - Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook, amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and
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U.S. Intercepts Iranian Oil Tankers Amidst Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Intercepts Iranian Oil Tankers Amidst Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

The United States has reportedly intercepted and redirected three Iranian-flagged oil tankers in waters near India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. This action follows Iran's seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, despite an extended ceasefire. The U.S. military has not officially commented on these interceptions, but U.S. Central Command has stated that 29 ships have been turned around as part of the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian leaders have indicated that a lasting ceasefire and reopening of the Strait would require the U.S. to lift its naval blockade and for Israel to commit to a ceasefire. The situation remains tense as the Pentagon estimates that clearing Iranian mines from the Strait could take six months, potentially prolonging economic consequences.
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Iran war hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion

Iran war hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion

By Dhwani Pandya, Sumit Khanna , Helen Reid and Ruma Paul SURAT, India, April 24 (Reuters) - A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M.
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Vyome's VT-1953 Shows Promising Results in Phase 2 Study for Malignant Fungating Wounds

Vyome's VT-1953 Shows Promising Results in Phase 2 Study for Malignant Fungating Wounds

Vyome's VT-1953 Shows Promising Results in Phase 2 Study for Malignant Fungating Wounds
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Animated Film 'Return Of The Jungle' Set for May 29 Release in India

Animated Film 'Return Of The Jungle' Set for May 29 Release in India

Animated Film 'Return Of The Jungle' Set for May 29 Release in India
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Four Seasons Resort Maldives Embraces Holistic Indian Wellness Practices

Four Seasons Resort Maldives Embraces Holistic Indian Wellness Practices

Four Seasons Resort Maldives Embraces Holistic Indian Wellness Practices