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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

He added that Merz should spend less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, including Germany, a safer place!

Last weekend, Moscow's Africa Corps paramilitary unit pulled out of a key northern town in rebel attacks that also targeted the country's capital and killed the defence minister

Ahead of the planned May summit, ties between Beijing and Washington have remained largely calm despite energy and geopolitical complications brought by the war on Iran

From the Supreme Courts observations on minor pregnancy termination laws, Kargils concerns over Ladakhs new districts to Bengaluru rains causing widespread damage and global tensions around the Iran war. Here are the top stories of the day.

The spat is the latest to rile up Mr. Trump against Washington's European NATO allies, with the U.S. leader already lashing out over their response to his attack on Iran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says hes seeking more details about a short-term ceasefire that Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump

The supreme leader said the only place Americans belong in the Persian Gulf is at the bottom of its waters, as the Strait of Hormuz remains in Tehran's chokehold

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

Court emphasises the responsibility of organisers to be aware of restricted areas, amidst growing tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict

Whether the Koh-i-noor was stolen or not is a matter of intense historical and political debate

Approximately 175 activists from more than 20 boats... are now making their way peacefully to Israel, Israels Foreign Ministry said in a statement, including a video of the activists aboard an Israeli navy ship

The families of victims of a school shooting in a remote Canadian Rockies town are suing artificial intelligence company OpenAI in a U.S. federal court

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

Mexicos Sinaloa State Governor Ruben Rocha on April 29, denied U.S. Justice Department allegations of links to the Sinaloa Cartel, labeling the charges as politically motivated.

A brief intervention, in the form of a seven-minute-long video, was found to improve journalists ability to craft accurate science headlines

India has indicated that it will continue to explore ways to bring back the Koh-i-noor from the United Kingdom

Among the other 61 decisions taken was the allocation of 23,165 crore for the 'Mukhyamantri Vidyut Upbhokta Sahayta Yojana', under which power consumers in the State get 125 units of free electricity every month

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

King Charles III acknowledged times of great uncertainty as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds between the two countries at a time of political turmoil.

Democrats quickly pivoted to the ballooning costs of the war, the huge drawdown of critical U.S. munitions and the bombing of a school that killed children

As a result of the largest attacks in nearly 15 years, the rebels captured the key town of Kidal in the desert north, and Defence Minister Sadio Camara, seen as the mastermind behind the junta's pivot to Russia, was killed

E-PRAAPTI will provide an Aadhaar-based authentication mechanism through which members can securely access their old EPF account that may not have a UAN linked with it, said an official

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.

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.

With inflation increasing and interest rates skyrocketing, the consequences of Russia's war of choice are also being paid for out of Russian people's pockets, says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

Officials have cited public security for the new rules, which also forbid bringing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or their core components into Beijing.

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

The report said many detainees had been victims of forced disappearances, torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, including forced confessions

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised OPEC+ as an important organisation, especially during the current turmoil on global markets

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

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

Forty-four were discharged after receiving hospital treatment

The Seoul High Court delivered the ruling in a televised hearing

During her maiden visit to India, Mayor Dame Susan Langley emphasised on the need for both the countries to understand each others markets more strategically

The capsizing of a fishing trawler carrying refugees draws attention to the cost of protracted displacement

Democrats are likely to pivot to the ballooning costs of the Iran war, the huge drawdown of critical U.S. munitions and the bombing of a school that killed children

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

If anyone were doing to the United States what we are doing to Cuba, we would definitely regard it as an act of war, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, said in a Senate speech before the vote

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

We're doing a little Middle East work right now and we're doing very well, U.S. President Donald Trump said at the White House state dinner for Britain's King Charles

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

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

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

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

Members of Parliament voted 335 to 223 against a Privileges Committee investigation into whether he had misled the House of Commons over the appointment of disgraced peer Peter Mandelson

Ms. Baerbock cautioned against unilateral use of force while arguing that member states of the UN can mobilise themselves for an institutional action against a state that is accused of genocide by bringing the matter to the UN Security Council

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

Kyiv and Moscow have stepped up their aerial attacks over recent months, with both sides mainly targeting energy infrastructure