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Two planes grounded after accident at Delhi airport
A SpiceJet plane was taxiing at Delhi airport at around 2:15 pm on Thursday when it hit a stationary Akasa aircraft, resulting in a minor collision that resulted in damage to the two planes. No one was injured in the accident.
Myanmar Junta reduces Suu Kyi’s sentence terms
Myanmar’s military-led government has announced a mass amnesty and sentence reductions for thousands of prisoners, including a cut in the jail term of detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Trump says he may visit Pakistan if Iran deal signed
President Trump told reporters that he might visit Islamabad, Pakistan, if a deal is reached there between the U.S. and Iran on Thursday.
Helicopter crashes in Indonesia, all eight on board killed
All eight people on board, including the pilot, have been killed after a civilian helicopter crashed in West Kalimantan province, Indonesia. The local disaster management agency confirmed on Friday, April 17, that the accident occurred in Melawi district on Thursday, April 16.
US deploys 10,000 troops, 12 warships near Iran’s ports
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has significantly expanded its naval and air presence near Iran’s coastal and port regions, with deploying more than 10,000 troops, 12 warships and around 100 military aircraft.
Trump to invite Lebanon’s Aoun and Israel’s Netanyahu for White House talks
US President Donald Trump has said he will invite Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House as part of efforts to advance ongoing diplomatic engagement between Lebanon and Israel.
Lebanon–Israel 10-day ceasefire takes effect today, Beirut celebrates
A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel came into effect, triggering celebrations across Beirut, where residents marked the pause in hostilities with scenes of public relief and jubilation.
Trump announces 10-day Lebanon–Israel ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, saying both sides have agreed to the temporary truce aimed at paving the way for broader peace efforts.
Iran wants to hold US-Israel accountable for assassination of its leaders
Iran wants to hold the US and Israel accountable for the assassination of its leaders, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, told Russia’s Ria Novosti news agency.
Israeli troops being prepared for Lebanon ceasefire
According to IDF officials, ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is expected to begin at 7pm local time today (April 16 ).