US-Iran negotiations begin in Islamabad: Iranian media

IANS | April 11, 2026 6:22 PM

Islamabad, April 11 (IANS) Iranian media confirmed Saturday evening, Pakistan time, that the negotiations between Iran and the US side have begun in Islamabad. Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that implementing a ceasefire in Lebanon, release of the Iranian assets by the American side - and the "need for more detailed expert and technical discussions" in this regard - are key parts of the negotiations besides discussions on the Strait of Hormuz.

BrahMos deals deepen India's role in Indo-Pacific security

IANS | April 11, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) As India seeks to position Southeast Asia as a key market for the BrahMos missile, the supersonic cruise weapon – jointly developed by India and Russia – has generated significant interest in the region amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.