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An infrastructure facility was hit in the central-eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukrainian authorities said

The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, officials said

The Philippines' National Security Council alleged the poisoning began last year around Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly chain, which sits near vital shipping lanes and is reputedly rich in minerals

Luxury brands in March reported sales drops of 30-50% at the Mall of the Emirates

The anxiety is well-founded. More and more companies are directly citing AI in announcing job cuts

Under Fico Slovakia has been a close ally of Hungary, with both neighbours maintaining warm ties with Moscow, opposing European Union sanctions and keeping up purchases of Russian oil and gas

South Korean President Lee said the countries would further expand defence industry cooperation under a $44.2 billion framework pact signed in 2022

Poland, which ratified the document in 2012 and completed the destruction of its domestic anti-personnel mine stockpile in 2016, withdrew from the treaty on February 20, 2026 and says it plans to renew manufacturing weapons

Lt. Gen. Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, will become Chief of Army in July, the Australian government said

The Labour government, which holds a working majority in the House of Commons, has tabled an amendment to the Crime and Policing bill currently before parliament

Roman Gofman will start his role in June 2026, replacing the agency's current director David Barnea

U.S. Southern Command said it targeted the alleged drug traffickers along known smuggling routes

Anthropic has said the model is being deployed as part of Project Glasswing, a controlled initiative under which select organisations are permitted to use the unreleased Claude Mythos Preview model

The problems prompted electoral authorities to allow 63,300 residents of Perus capital, Lima, to vote on April 13

The first U.S. pope heads to Algeria for two days before continuing to Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea in a whirlwind tour to 11 cities and towns, traversing nearly 18,000 km (11,185 miles) over 18 flights

The truce lasted 32 hours, from 4:00 p.m. (1300 GMT) on April 11 until the end of the day on April 12

Tensions between Cuba and the U.S. remain high despite both sides acknowledging talks, although no details have been shared

Pope Leo, who is known for choosing his words carefully, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28

U.S. Central Command said it would still allow ships travelling between non-Iranian ports to transit the Strait of Hormuz

A skilful communicator on social media but also on the campaign trail the 45-year-old conservative has promised change, vowing to dismantle rick by brick Mr. Orban's whole political system

The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM

U.S. and Iran must continue diplomatic efforts to end the war

Apart from commercial ties, China is also involved in several major projects in Bangladesh, including the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project

The U.S. President tried to justify his remarks, saying Iran has always been calling death to America every other day

The compound in Jerusalems walled Old City is one of the most sensitive sites in West Asia. Known to Jews as Temple Mount, it is the most sacred site in Judaism and is Islams third-holiest site.

2,299 ceasefire violations were recorded. Specifically: 28 enemy assault actions, 479 enemy shellings, 747 strikes by attack drones... and 1,045 strikes by FPV drones, the Ukrainian army said. Russia's Defence Ministry accused Kyiv of nearly 2,000 breaches of its own.

Roshan Pokharel, who ran the YouTube channel Hades, was arrested on Thursday (April 9, 2026) in Panchthar district in eastern Nepal

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying. However, Europe will find a way to buy gas even if Russia does not supply it, says Mr. Peskov

I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas, says U.S. President Donald Trump

During his 16 years as Prime Minister, Mr. Orban has launched harsh crackdowns on minority rights and media freedoms, subverted many of Hungary's institutions and been accused of siphoning large sums of money into the coffers of his allied business elite, an allegation he denies.

No deal yet in US-Iran talks. Vice-President J.D. Vance says the U.S. is returning without an agreement after key differences over Irans nuclear programme. Iranian media says talks may continue, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of discussions.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said Iran is determined to utilise all tools, including diplomacy, to secure national interests and protect the country's well-being

The unveiling of the statue was held on the occasion of the celebration of ICCR Day and is part of Indias broader cultural diplomacy initiatives

An audit report on the imports had cited irregularities in procedures, such as changing tender deadlines and alleged favour to certain suppliers

The Pakistan-brokered talks, the first direct, high-level engagement between the two sides since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, were watched globally amid increasing expectations of a breakthrough.

Historically, international straits have been flashpoints between littoral states and external powers, often serving as bargaining tools during conflicts

Vance also praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, terming them incredible hosts

The deployment aimed to enhance joint military coordination, improve operational readiness between the armed forces of the two countries, and support security and stability at regional and international levels

The Trump administration had not yet commented on whether the negotiations had concluded and what, if any, differences remain

In a break with precedent, Iranian and U.S. officials were meeting directly, alongside Pakistan, and not speaking through mediators who shuttled between rooms

How did the two-week ceasefire come about and how did Pakistan become involved in mediation? Why has Israel reacted negatively to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations? What is happening in Islamabad now, and what are the chances of the talks succeeding?

In his denial, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell noted that the allegations come ahead of the June primary in the governors race

Iran strongly rejected Washington's claims that U.S. vessels entered the strait, military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari told state TV

He also claimed major achievemnets on other fronts that posed threat to Israel-Syria, Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza

Swift arrests and rapid policy moves, along with limited communication from the Prime Minister, raise questions over governance style and institutional balance

Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as both the Israeli military and Hamas accuse one another of breaching the truce.

Shamim Reza Jahangir, believed to be in his 60s, died from his injuries after hundreds of people stormed his residence in Kushtia district and thrashed him with sticks, says chief administrative official Touhid bin Hasan