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Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest proposal to end war with U.S.

He did not elaborate on what he saw as shortcomings in the proposal received by Pakistani mediators

1 May 2026 11:05 pm
Israeli authorities taking 2 activists who led Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning

Protests in solidarity with the flotilla erupted across several capitals including in Rome, Athens and Istanbul.

1 May 2026 11:03 pm
Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at Istanbul May Day rallies

Two groups were specially singled out in the citys European side after signalling their intention to march to Taksim Square, the scene of several anti-government protests in the past, which was sealed off overnight by police

1 May 2026 10:11 pm
Oscar statuette for Mr. Nobody Against Putin goes missing on flight

The Russian director, Pavel Talankin, was forced to check the award into hold luggage on a flight from New York to Germany

1 May 2026 3:09 pm
A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealands capital after a century-long absence

Today only about 70,000 kiwi are left across the country, with the population dropping 2% each year

1 May 2026 12:17 pm
Russian attack damages port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, governor says

Two high-rise apartment buildings were damaged in the attack, which wrecked apartments and caused fires, Mr. Kiper wrote on the Telegram messaging app

1 May 2026 11:15 am
Scotch Whisky tariffs set to ease, Trump says after royal visit

President Donald Trump says he is lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following a White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

1 May 2026 11:13 am
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 9 people, including 2 children

Speaking to a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, President Joseph Aoun had earlier slammed continuing Israeli violations in south Lebanon

30 Apr 2026 11:16 pm
U.S. seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on April 30 on plans for a series of fresh military strikes on Iran in hopes of making Iran more flexible on nuclear issues in negotiations

30 Apr 2026 5:07 pm
Why does EU want Google to open up Android to AI rivals?

The European Commission has shared draft measures that it wants Google to implement, in order to let AI rivals better access Androids key capabilities

30 Apr 2026 10:16 am
Powell to remain at Fed amid legal 'battering' by Trump administration

After my term as chair ends on May 15, I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined, Mr. Powell told a news conference

30 Apr 2026 3:12 am
Lebanon President says Israel must fully implement truce as strikes continue

Israel must first fully implement the ceasefire in order to move on to negotiations... Israeli attacks cannot continue as they are, Mr. Aoun said in a statement shared by the Presidency.

29 Apr 2026 10:17 pm
Exit polls: DMK in TN, BJP in Assam, UDF in Kerala? | Above the Fold | 29.04.2026

From exit polls across five States, Phase 2 polling in West Bengal to the UAEs OPEC exit and Rahul Gandhis take on the Great Nicobar project - We bring you the top stories of the day.

29 Apr 2026 10:07 pm
Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran

My personal relationship with the U.S. President remains good. I simply had doubts from the start about what was begun with the war in Iran. That is why I have made that clear, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

29 Apr 2026 9:11 pm
UAE exits OPEC: What is OPEC+, its members, and what does the bloc do?

In 2025, OPEC+ produced nearly 50% of the worlds oil and oil liquids, according to the International Energy Agency

29 Apr 2026 4:15 pm
Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo

Bongos, rare antelopes known for their striking stripes, have been declared critically endangered due to poaching and diseases

29 Apr 2026 4:09 pm
29 Apr 2026 1:10 pm
Tropical forest loss eases after record year: researchers

The world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of tropical primary rainforest last year down 36% from 2024, said researchers from the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the University of Maryland

29 Apr 2026 11:04 am
White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flag for new AI models: Report

This development comes as Anthropic faced a fallout with the Pentagon earlier in the year after the startup refused to remove guardrails against using its AI for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance

29 Apr 2026 9:14 am
U.S. imposes sanctions on 35 individuals, entities for aiding Iran's sanctions evasions

The designations were intended to expose and disrupt the mechanisms used by Tehran to receive payment for oil and other commodities and reduce its revenue, Treasury said

29 Apr 2026 8:06 am
U.S., allies release joint statement supporting Panama's sovereignty

They said recent actions by China are an attempt to politicize maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of nations in the hemisphere

29 Apr 2026 8:06 am
U.S. Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran

CENTCOM said U.S. forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship's voyage would not include an Iranian port call

29 Apr 2026 3:14 am
King Charles highlights U.S.-U.K. bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'

Even as the King focused on common interests, there were subtle nods at issues that have divided the U.S. and the U.K., particularly when it comes to global affairs

29 Apr 2026 2:05 am
Battle of wills: On the U.S. war on Iran

The U.S. should lift its blockade so that Iran can open the Strait of Hormuz

29 Apr 2026 12:05 am
Mexico's military captures top cartel leader in another blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

Last year, Mr. Trump designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and five other Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

28 Apr 2026 10:06 pm
UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group

The move came after the UAE, a regional business hub and one of Washingtons most important allies, criticised fellow Arab states for not doing enough to protect it from numerous Iranian attacks during the war

28 Apr 2026 6:16 pm
Gunman opens fire at two locations in the Greek capital, leaving several people wounded

Police said that the man was armed with a shotgun and initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee

28 Apr 2026 3:09 pm