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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."
Israel, Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire: Trump
United States President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
South Korean president to visit India from April 19-21
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will be visiting India from April 19 to 21. The visit is at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will be his first trip to the country.
Trump believes diet soda kills cancer, reveals US health official
US President Donald Trump has defended his love for diet soda, claiming it might help prevent cancer.
Shakespeare's London home discovered in archive
A recent archival discovery in London has, for the first time, pinpointed the exact location of William Shakespeare's home in the city.
US, Hamas hold 1st direct talks since Gaza ceasefire
The United States and Hamas have held their first direct talks since a ceasefire was brokered in October. The talks were aimed at advancing the fragile agreement that ended two years of war in Gaza, two Hamas sources told CNN.
Iran will consider safe passage on Omani side of Hormuz
Iran has offered a proposal to allow ships to pass freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz, without any risk of attack, a source briefed by Tehran told Reuters.
LeT co-founder Amir Hamza shot outside Lahore news channel office
Amir Hamza, a co-founder of the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was shot by unidentified gunmen in Lahore, Pakistan.
'Xi will be happy': Trump says he's 'permanently opening' Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to "permanently open" the Strait of Hormuz following talks with his Chinese counterpart.
Trump announces 1st Israel-Lebanon talks in 34 years
United States President Donald Trump has announced that leaders of Israel and Lebanon will hold talks on Thursday. This will be their first communication in 34 years.