April 29, 2026 08:48

Iran proposes three-stage plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz in exchange for end to US blockade: Report

In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre aimed at de-escalating tensions in the West Asia, Iran has submitted a fresh proposal to regional intermediaries offering to cease its military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the deal is contingent upon a complete cessation of hostilities and the removal of the U.S. blockade currently stifling Iranian maritime hubs.The strategic overture, delivered by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, seeks to dismantle the current geopolitical stalemate and revitalise stalled negotiations. Sources familiar with the matter indicated that the framework would essentially see “discussions about Iran’s nuclear program shelved.” While the proposal gains traction, Iran’s mission to the United Nations has yet to offer an official statement.-- ANI

April 29, 2026 08:36

King Charles III stresses NATO's vital role in defending global freedom during White House toast

Stressing the historical foundations of the transatlantic alliance, Britain’s King Charles III underscored the enduring importance of the U.S.-U.K. relationship, tracing its shared heritage back to the battlefields of World War II.Speaking at a White House state dinner, the King highlighted how both nations have consistently supported each other during their “darkest days,” a cooperation that eventually paved the way for the establishment of NATO in 1949.Recalling the pivotal role played by Washington in the previous century, the King noted, “During World War II, at a most critical time in the darkest days of the 20th century, American leadership helped rebuild a shattered continent, playing a decisive role as a defender of freedom in Europe.”-- ANI

April 29, 2026 08:34

Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon