IMF, World Bank meets to take stock of global economic shocks amid Middle East crisis

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Finance ministers and central bankers from the 191 member countries will attend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank’s spring meetings, to be held from April 13-18 in Washington, DC, to take stock of the global economic uncertainties amid the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran and continuing uncertainties over the outcome of the peace talks.

Iranian Embassy in Delhi showcases exhibition of drawings retrieved from Minab school rubble

IANS | April 12, 2026 12:02 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) An exhibition titled 'Angels of Minab', showcasing drawings made by children, has been organised at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi, featuring artwork retrieved from the debris of a girls' elementary school in Minab that was destroyed on February 28 following a series of joint strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran.

Trump backs ‘final offer’ after Iran talks fail

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:27 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump was closely involved in high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran and has backed a “final and best offer” to Tehran after negotiations in Islamabad collapsed without agreement, Vice President J D Vance said.

We have not forgotten US breaches: Iran hardens stand amid peace talks

IANS | April 12, 2026 8:25 AM

Tehran, April 12 (IANS) Iran has taken a firm stance amid ongoing negotiations with the US, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei declaring that the country “has not forgotten and will not forget” past breaches of promise by the United States, underscoring deep mistrust even as talks continue in Islamabad.

No deal in US-Iran talks, says JD Vance

IANS | April 12, 2026 7:25 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US Vice President J D Vance said negotiations with Iran failed to produce an agreement after more than 20 hours of talks in Islamabad, warning that Tehran’s refusal to accept Washington’s terms was “bad news for Iran much more than it's bad news for the United States of America.”

US media track marathon Iran talks, tensions

IANS | April 12, 2026 7:15 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US media coverage of the ongoing Iran talks in Islamabad on Saturday focused on prolonged negotiations, deep divisions over key issues, and heavy security measures surrounding the high-level meetings in the Pakistani Capital.

US intel sees China weighing Iran support

IANS | April 12, 2026 7:11 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US intelligence assessments cited by American media suggest China may be weighing a more active role in Iran’s conflict, even as Beijing seeks to avoid a wider war.

Marco Rubio revokes green cards of Iran-linked trio

IANS | April 12, 2026 6:50 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has terminated the lawful permanent resident status of three Iranian nationals with alleged ties to figures associated with Iran’s revolutionary regime, leading to their arrest and detention pending removal, the State Department said.