The Human Cost of Terror: Pahalgam, 9/11 attacks feature in US exhibition

IANS | April 23, 2026 9:39 AM

Washington, April 23, (IANS) The man remembers the sound first. "It was the loudest noise I ever felt in my entire life… people were screaming… it was just a horrific, horrific heart that I can't get outta my brain," said a 9/11 survivor, his voice breaking as he recalled the moment the second plane struck.

US defends Russia Oil waiver amid price fears

IANS | April 23, 2026 9:24 AM

Washington, April 23 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended a temporary sanctions waiver affecting Russian oil, saying it helped prevent a sharper spike in global prices, even as Democrats warned it could boost Moscow’s war finances and keep fuel costs high.

US Trade Rep Greer calls India tough market

IANS | April 23, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, April 23 (IANS) India remains one of the most challenging markets for US trade negotiators, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told lawmakers, underscoring persistent barriers in agriculture and market access even as both countries work towards a trade framework.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire with no deadline

IANS | April 23, 2026 6:20 AM

Washington, April 23 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration has extended its ceasefire with Iran while maintaining a sweeping naval blockade, with the White House insisting there is no deadline for negotiations and signalling continued economic pressure on Tehran.

Baloch students stage protest in Quetta over atrocities committed by Pak forces

IANS | April 22, 2026 9:17 PM

Quetta, April 22 (IANS) As enforced disappearances of civilians continue unabated across Balochistan, students of Bolan Medical College in the provincial capital, Quetta, staged a sit-in protest on Wednesday outside the college premises, demanding the immediate and safe recovery of a female student forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces.

Pakistan-sponsored terror infrastructure evolving, not declining: Report

IANS | April 22, 2026 9:04 PM

Colombo, April 22 (IANS) Pakistan's terror ecosystem is expanding rather than shrinking, with terrorist organisations such as Jaish-e-Mohammad establishing a women’s wing, 'Jamaat-ul-Mominat', and Lashkar-e-Taiba setting up a so-called 'Water Wing' aimed at maritime assault capabilities, a report said on Wednesday.