Victory for US: White House after Iran strike pause

IANS | April 8, 2026 8:11 AM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) The White House has declared the US campaign against Iran a “victory,” saying military gains created leverage for a diplomatic opening after President Donald Trump ordered a pause in strikes.

Trump's Iran ceasefire announcement draws mixed US response

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:58 AM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump has triggered sharply divided reactions across the US political spectrum, with some lawmakers backing diplomacy and others warning of dangerous escalation and lack of oversight.

Oil falls after Trump signals Iran pause

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:42 AM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) Oil prices dropped sharply after US President Donald Trump said he would pause planned military strikes on Iran for two weeks, easing fears of a wider conflict in the energy-rich Gulf region.

90 minutes before self-imposed deadline, Trump pulls back from Iran brink

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:23 AM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has stepped back from the brink of a major military escalation with Iran, announcing a conditional two-week pause in planned attacks tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a development that came as a big relief to people across the world.

US sees stable China trade, flags WTO crisis

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:39 AM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) The United States has described its trade relationship with China as “stable” while warning that the global trading system risks becoming “less relevant” if reforms are not undertaken, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.

Trump pauses Iran strikes for two weeks

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:18 AM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that he has agreed to suspend planned military strikes on Iran for two weeks, linking the pause to Tehran’s agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing negotiations toward a broader peace deal.

Pakistan PM seeks pause on Trump's threats against Iran

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:04 AM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly appealed to US President Donald Trump to extend a key deadline by two weeks to allow diplomacy to proceed in the escalating West Asia crisis, as the White House signalled it is reviewing the proposal.

Iran war: Kuwait urges citizens to stay indoors at night

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:31 AM

Kuwait City, April 8 (IANS) The Ministry of Interior of Kuwait has issued a strong appeal to all citizens and residents to remain indoors and go out only if absolutely necessary, citing current conditions in the country.