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Israel uses diplomacy, military pressure to disarm Hezbollah before talks
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced that Israel is employing both military and diplomatic strategies to disarm Hezbollah.
Scammers demand crypto payments for safe passage through Hormuz strait
Shipping companies with vessels stuck west of the Strait of Hormuz have been targeted by scammers.
Japan scraps postwar arms export limits, opens global weapons market
Japan has announced a major overhaul of its defense export rules, removing restrictions on overseas arms sales, allowing exports of warships, missiles, and other weapons.
Getting a Canadian visa is now quicker for Indians
Canada's immigration department has announced a significant reduction in processing times for temporary residence applications.
Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to displace Palestinians, report says
A report by the West Bank Protection Consortium has revealed that Israeli soldiers and settlers are using sexual violence as a tactic to forcibly displace Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
Trump may attend Iran talks either 'in-person or virtually': Report
United States President Donald Trump may attend the upcoming peace talks with Iran, either in person or virtually, if a deal were to be signed, according to news agency Reuters.
After tsunami warning, Japan on high alert for 'huge' earthquake
Japan is on high alert for a potential "huge" earthquake within the next week, following a 7.7 magnitude quake off its northeast coast.
'They will negotiate': Trump warns Iran will 'see problems' otherwise
United States President Donald Trump has warned Iran of "problems" if it doesn't negotiate.
Iranian supertanker breaches blockade after offloading 2M barrels of crude
An Iranian supertanker has reportedly breached a United States naval blockade and returned to Iranian waters after delivering two million barrels of crude oil.
Seized Iranian ship suspected of carrying dual-use cargo: Report
The United States seized the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman, suspecting it of carrying dual-use goods.
Gunman kills Canadian woman, injures 7 at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids
A gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 others.
Pakistan suspends $1.5B Sudan weapons sale after Saudi Arabia objects
Pakistan has suspended a $1.5 billion arms deal with Sudan after Saudi Arabia requested its termination.
Iran rejects talks under threat; warns of new battlefield options
The second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan remains uncertain as Tehran has threatened to pull out after the US seized an Iranian-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump sends Vance, Kushner to Islamabad for Iran nuclear talks
United States President Donald Trump has dispatched a high-level delegation to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iranian leaders.
11 injured in violent clashes inside Germany gurdwara
A violent clash at a gurdwara in Moers, Germany, left at least 11 people injured.
US CENTCOM posts video of blockade enforcement by helicopter
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a video showing American forces enforcing a naval blockade around Iran.
US won't lift Iran port blockade until deal reached: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said that the country will not lift its blockade on Iranian ports until a deal is reached with Tehran.
2 dead in mass shooting in North Carolina
A planned fight between feuding teens at Leinbach Park, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, turned deadly on Monday morning.
Foreign airlines can now operate in Qatar again
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has announced the gradual resumption of operations for foreign airlines at Hamad International Airport.
Australia busts $10M retail theft ring; 31, including Indian, arrested
Australian authorities have busted a multi-million-dollar retail theft ring, arresting 31 people in the process.
Tsunami hit Iwate, Aomori, Hokkaido after powerful 7.5-magnitude quake
A tsunami warning was issued for Japan's northern regions of Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast on Monday.
Watch: Irish priest's sermon asking the Lord to 'take' Trump
An Irish priest's sermon has gone viral after he made a humorous remark about President Donald Trump.
'No plans yet': Iran on fresh talks with US
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, has said that there are currently no plans for the next round of negotiations with the United States in Islamabad.
'His impatience...': Trump excluded from control room during airmen rescue
President Donald Trump was reportedly furious after two American pilots went missing in Iran on Good Friday.
7.5-magnitude quake hits northern Japan; tsunami warning issued
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.
North Korea tests new ballistic missiles
North Korea has successfully test-fired a new version of its Hwasong-11 tactical ballistic missile.
Over 4,200 flights delayed across US today: Here's why
Air travel in the United States has been severely disrupted due to bad weather conditions.
Iranian businesswoman nabbed at Los Angeles airport for arms trafficking
Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old Iranian businesswoman with a US green card, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night.
Iran dials Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif after US seizes cargo ship
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has contacted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, AP reported, citing Iranian media.
Iran targets US military vessels after ship seizure in Oman
Iran has reportedly launched drone strikes on United States military vessels in the Sea of Oman.
Louisiana: 8 children killed in deadliest mass shooting since 2019
A tragic mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, has left eight children dead and two adults injured. The incident was described by police as a "domestic violence incident," according to The Guardian.
US seizes Iranian cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz
The United States has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, TOUSKA, near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran refuses to attend US talks in Pakistan
Iran has confirmed it will not participate in the second round of talks with the United States in Pakistan.
Explained: India, Russia's reciprocal logistics agreement (RELOS)
India and Russia have signed a reciprocal logistics agreement (RELOS) allowing the stationing of up to 3,000 troops, naval ships, and aircraft in each other's territories.
'No more Mr Nice Guy': Trump's latest threat to Iran
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran over its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump orders FBI probe into deaths, disappearances of space scientists
United States President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) into a series of deaths and disappearances of scientists, researchers, a contractor, a retired Air Force general, and lab staff/former staff linked to sensitive nuclear and space programs.
Hormuz can't stay open if US blockade remains: Iran
Iran has reiterated its decision to restrict maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a US blockade on Iranian ports.
Removal of ICE trackers by Trump administration illegal: US judge
A US federal district court judge has ruled that the Donald Trump administration violated the First Amendment by pressuring Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps.
Iran-US talks 'progressing,' but final agreement still 'far': Iran
Iran has reported "progress" in peace talks with the United States, but a final agreement is still "far" off.
Iran can't blackmail us, says Trump on Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has reacted to Iran's latest move to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route.
As Trump warms to Munir, US intel raises red flag
Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has become the first foreign leader to visit Iran amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Gunman who opened fire in Kyiv supermarket killed
A gunman was killed by Ukrainian police after he opened fire and took hostages in a supermarket in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district, Ukraine, on Saturday.
Indian-flagged tanker among 2 vessels fired on in Hormuz
Two merchant vessels, including an Indian-flagged supertanker, came under fire while trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, as Iran unexpectedly reversed its brief reopening of the strategic waterway and reinstated strict military control.
47 women, girls killed each day in Gaza: UN Women
A report by the United Nations Women has revealed that over 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025.
Iran shuts Hormuz again, accuses US of breaching obligations
Iran has once again tightened its grip on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of violating a reopening agreement.
US backtracks, renews waiver for India to buy Russian oil
The United States has issued a new 30-day general license permitting countries, including India, to purchase energy from Russia without incurring US sanctions.
Iran threatens to close Hormuz after Trump's blockade insistence
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf has warned United States President Donald Trump against continuing the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for all commercial vessels
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" for commercial vessels during the ongoing ceasefire.
UK, France invite India to join Hormuz security mission: MEA
The United Kingdom and France have invited India to join a joint effort to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
YouTuber who offered Coke to tribe, faces 5yrs behind bars
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a YouTuber known for "extreme travel," is facing up to five years in jail after illegally visiting North Sentinel Island and attempting to contact the isolated Sentinelese tribe.
Pakistan reacts to India's delimitation bill, calls it 'illegal'
Pakistan has reacted strongly to the provisions of the Delimitation Bill 2026, which was introduced in India's Lok Sabha.
Media coverage of violence against women hits new low: Study
A recent study has revealed that media coverage of violence against women and girls (VAWG) and misogynistic abuse has hit a "pitiful" low.
Judge halts Trump's White House above-ground ballroom construction
A United States judge has temporarily halted the above-ground construction of President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom.
India raises concerns over maritime crisis in Hormuz at UN
India has raised serious concerns over the ongoing maritime crisis in the Strait of Hormuz at the United Nations General Assembly.
8 people dead after helicopter crashes in Indonesia
A tragic helicopter crash in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, has claimed the lives of all eight people on board. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from a plantation area.
US troops in Middle East facing food shortages: Report
United States service members deployed in the Middle East are facing food shortages, according to a report by USA Today.
'No nuclear material transfer to US negotiated': Iran refutes Trump
Iran has strongly denied United States President Donald Trump's claim that it had agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium.
Pete Hegseth quotes 'Pulp Fiction's fake Bible verse during sermon
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was allegedly caught quoting a passage from the 1994 film Pulp Fiction during a Pentagon prayer service.
Europe faces jet fuel crisis in 6 weeks: IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that Europe could face a severe shortage of jet fuel in as little as six weeks.
Trump claims Iran has agreed to relinquish enriched uranium stockpile
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium.
'Building castles...': Iran mocks Trump over 'free oil' remark
Iran's state media has ridiculed United States President Donald Trump's assertion that a peace deal with Iran would provide the US with "free oil and free Strait of Hormuz."