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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
IPL 2026 MI vs SRH | Inconsistent Mumbai Indians take on settled Sunrisers Hyderabad

At the Wankhede, where run-fests are more the norm than exception, the contest could well be decided in the PowerPlay

28 Apr 2026 7:23 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
Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in a message on the Telegram messaging app

28 Apr 2026 7:05 am
600 Google staff urge CEO to reject classified military AI contract

The letter, addressed to Chief Executive Sundar Pichai and signed by workers from Google DeepMind, Cloud, and other divisions, comes as the tech giant is in active negotiations with the U.S. Department of Defence to deploy its flagship Gemini AI model in classified settings

28 Apr 2026 4:08 am
U.K. PM Starmer faces possible Parliament probe over Mandelson

It is the latest development in an unrelenting scandal that has plagued Mr. Starmer's government for months and led to calls for him to resign

27 Apr 2026 11:13 pm
China vows countermeasures if EU enacts 'Made in Europe' plan

The EU unveiled in March new Made in Europe rules for companies trying to access public funds in strategic sectors including cars, green tech and steel, obliging firms to meet minimum thresholds for EU-made parts

27 Apr 2026 11:08 pm
Legal limits on U.S. war involvement

The War Powers Act requires the President to seek authorisation from Congress for the continued use of military force abroad beyond 60 days of such involvement, raising questions over the Trump administrations future course of action in the ongoing military engagement in West Asia

27 Apr 2026 11:07 pm
Irans FM Araghchi calls his Islamabad visit successful' after arriving in Russia

Araghchi said that the trip to Pakistan was a good opportunity to review developments related to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran

27 Apr 2026 7:14 pm
Supreme Court issues notice on plea of Enrica Lexie owner for return of 3 cr bond

Supreme Court order came on the basis of a decision by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in May 2020 to have the duo stand trial in Italy

27 Apr 2026 2:03 pm
U.S. says three killed in boat strike as campaign toll hits 185

U.S. militarys Southern Command said that the boat was operated by Designated Terrorist Organisations and that intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes

27 Apr 2026 11:15 am
Medical Education Department keen on 15% NRI quota in all government medical colleges

The measure is seen as a revenue generating exercise to make government medical colleges move towards sustaining themselves and not depend on grants from the State

26 Apr 2026 8:45 pm
Enrica Lexie owner urges SC for early release of a 3 crore bond executed in Kerala HC

The application sought a modification of an apex court order of May 2, 2012 and a direction to the Registrar General of the Kerala High Court to release or return the bond of 3 crore

24 Apr 2026 11:08 pm
IPL 2026 RR vs SRH | Recuperating Royals host high-flying Sunrisers

Adding fuel to SRHs momentum, full-time captain Cummins has returned from injury and will make his first appearance of the season on Saturday

24 Apr 2026 7:32 pm
IPL 2026: SRH vs DC: Delhi Capitals wins toss, opts to field agianst Sunrisers Hyderabad

Both Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad made one change to their team

21 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
IPL 2026: SRH vs DC | A clash of styles as Sunrisers take on Capitals

If Sunrisers modus operandi with the willow gravitates towards belligerence from the very outset, Capitals approach tends to be more measured and in sync with the situation

20 Apr 2026 7:25 pm
IPL 2026: SRH vs CSK | BuoyantSunrisers Hyderabadruns into a resurgentChennai Super Kings

Both teams are seeking to turn promise into something more permanent. Its a meeting that could change the shape of both campaigns

17 Apr 2026 9:15 pm
IPL 2026: SRH vs CSK | Sunrisers all for making tactical changes, says head coach Vettori

Vettori also confirmed that Pat Cummins could make his first appearance of the season against Rajasthan Royals on April 25

17 Apr 2026 6:31 pm
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping trailer: Joseph Zada debuts as young Haymitch in deadly Quarter Quell

Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film is set 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games and centers on the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell

14 Apr 2026 12:21 pm
Russia offers to take in Iran's enriched uranium

Failed talks between Iran and the United States over the weekend dashed hopes of a swift deal to permanently end the war that has killed thousands and thrown the global economy into turmoil since it began in late February

13 Apr 2026 10:59 pm
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals opts to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad

RR rested Shimron Hetmyer and Brijesh Sharma while SRH roped in Praful HInge naming Harshal Patel among impact subs

13 Apr 2026 7:21 pm
IPL 2026 PBKS vs SRH preview | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad face off in a battle of big-hitters

A glance at the scorecard of their last meeting in Hyderabad on April 12, 2025 provides context. Sunrisers, coming off a four-match losing streak, hunted down the 246-run target with eight wickets and nine balls to spare, thanks to a 55-ball 141 from Abhishek Sharma

10 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
Iran rules out restrictions on enrichment programme: nuclear energy chief

All the conspiracies and actions of our enemies, including this brutal war, have yielded no results. Now they seek to achieve something through negotiations, Mohammad Eslami said

9 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
Irans nuclear agency chief says its right to enrich uranium is necessary for U.S. talks

The U.S and Iran are due to meet in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for talks this weekend

9 Apr 2026 3:19 pm
Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks; Iran says U.S. must accept uranium enrichment

Iran agrees to safe passage through Hormuz Strait for two weeks 'if attacks are halted'

8 Apr 2026 7:01 am