18-04-2026 TEHRAN: On the plains of northwestern Iran, edged by snow-ribboned ridges, spring nudges almond trees into frothy bloom and a fragile ceasefire brings more traffic onto highways, and more Iranians back to their homeland. “I stayed with my son in Turkey for a month,” a grey-haired banker says as …

18-04-2026 CANBERRA: Australia’s wealthiest person Gina Rinehart must part with some of her riches, a court has ruled in a high-profile dispute over her mining empire. Worth an estimated AU$38bn (£20bn; $27bn), Rinehart inherited the iron ore ventures of her father in 1992, before going on to develop mines in …

18-04-2026 ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT: Pope Leo set off for Cameroon, ‌where he is expected to appeal for peace in the simmering conflict in the country’s English-speaking regions on the second leg of an ambitious 10-day tour of four African countries. Leo, who was attacked again, opens new tab overnight …

18-04-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: India’s merchandise trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in March as a surge in exports to ‌the US helped cushion the impact of the ongoing Iran war that has disrupted shipping routes and inflated energy costs. The deficit fell to a nine-month low of $20.67 billion, with …

18-04-2026 WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end soon, telling the world to watch out for an “amazing two days”, while US forces imposing a blockade turned back vessels leaving Iranian ports. With the ​prospect of US and Iranian officials returning to Pakistan for more …

18-04-2026 TEHRAN: Iran has demanded that it receive compensation for the destruction caused by the United States and Israel’s attacks, as the country remains defiant and regional powers continue their attempts to mediate an end to the conflict. Tehran’s envoy to the United Nations said on Tuesday that five regional …

18-04-2026 VIENNA/ PYONGYANG: North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce atomic weapons, according to Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The diplomatically isolated country is believed to operate multiple facilities for enriching uranium, a key step in making nuclear …

Hyderabad, April 18 (PMI) The 48-year-old Matami organisation of Hyderabad, Anjuman Saqaye Sakinaؐ, has been revived, following which it has taken steps to rejoin the Markazi Anjuman Matami Gurohaan Telangana State In this regard, the founder and president of the organisation, Syed Asghar Ali Khan @ Asghar Nawab, and general …

Hanumakonda District, (PMI) A missing person case in Parakala has turned into a shocking murder investigation, with police arresting five people for allegedly conspiring and executing the brutal killing of a 38-year-old man. According to police, Madikonda Suman Bharath was reported missing by his father on April 8. A case …

Hyderabad, 18 April (PMI): Authorities in Medchal–Malkajgiri district are intensifying efforts to reassess property taxes. Assessment surveys in merged municipalities and newly formed circles are expected to be completed by the end of this month, likely increasing the tax burden on residents. As part of revenue enhancement plans for the …