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Several European countries, such as France, Spain, and Denmark, have already said they will introduce a digital age of majority for social networks and others like Australia and Turkiye have already done so

Mr. Trump, who on April 23, 2026, ruled out the use of a nuclear weapon against Iran, had earlier ordered the U.S. Navy to destroy any Iranian boat caught laying mines in Hormuz

LNG supply growth came to a halt in March after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which effectively reduced the combined LNG production of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates by around 10 bcm for the month

Economists had said Ukraine would start to run out of money by June if the EU loan was not disbursed by then

The UAE had asked for the immediate return of the funds in the wake of the recent situation in West Asia following the U.S.-Israel war on Iran

A joint military operation was conducted by security forces and law enforcement agencies that resulted in intense exchange of fire in which the militants were killed, Says military media wing statement

He (Trump) does not understand the grit, sacrifice, and determination it takes to build a life from the ground up. He does not understand public service, and he does not understand the values that make America the greatest nation in the world, says Congressman Ami Bera

Chinas giant panda loan program has long been known as a tool of Beijings soft-power diplomacy

The courts acceptance of the case is the latest in a string of setbacks for Thailands liberal, anti-establishment opposition, which has found itself on the wrong end of a succession of court rulings and was blocked from forming a government after winning the 2023 general election

The administrations of the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi had closed all major roads and markets in VVIP movement areas on April 19, 2026 amid indications that the talks could begin any day during the week

One option in the email envisions suspending difficult countries from important or prestigious positions at NATO, a U.S. official claims.

Yoon Suk Yeol denies the charges against him, saying he had not taken any action that could trigger a military clash with North Korea, according to his lawyers

Nothing from the U.S. has told them they can't come, Mr. Rubio told reporters. President Donald Trump also said his administration would not want to affect the athletes

Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since succeeding his father and only issued written statements, creating speculation over his condition and if he is still alive

Hezbollah said it had launched rockets toward Israel in retaliation for an Israeli strike on the Lebanese village of Yater

During her visit to India, Ms. Baerbock will hold multiple bilateral meetings with various government officials and also meet the UN country team in India led by UN Resident Coordinator Stefan Priesner

The White House meeting was the second high-level negotiation between Israel and Lebanon since last week

Two groups reportedly argued inside the food court and started shooting at each other

The MEA response came after Opposition members and former diplomats criticised the government for not offering a stronger response to theU.S.

Pentagon blasted as cherry picking and false a news report saying that the dept. assessed it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines

The seizure comes a day after Iran attacked three cargo ships in the strait, capturing two of them, in a move that intensified its assault on shipping in the key waterway through which 20% of the world's traded oil passes in peacetime.

While strikes around the region have mostly ceased since the truce began, there has been no letup in the pressure around the crucial trade route, with the two sides exercising their economic leverage in a bid to force the other to back down.

If Donald Trump wants a negotiated exit, he should lift the blockade in return for Iran easing its restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran, too, should step back from maximalist positions and be ready to make concessions on the nuclear front in exchange for sanctions relief and security guarantees. What West Asia needs is economic and strategic stability, not forever wars.

Lebanon meets Israel in Washington to request truce extension

Mr. Phelan's departure also comes just weeks after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Army's top officer, Gen. Randy George, as well as two other top generals in the Army

A chemical gas reaction occurred at the plant involving nitric acid and another substance, an official said

Ahead of the talks on Thursday (April 23, 2026), Israel called on the Lebanese government to work together with it against Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah

The Pentagon plans to triple drone spending to over $74 billion and invest more than $30 billion in critical munitions, including missile interceptors, due to low stockpiles during the Iran war

In 2024, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over allegations of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including starvation as a method of warfare, in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

Iran accuses Gulf states of allowing U.S. forces to carry out attacks from their territory, and launched missile and drone strikes against what it calls U.S. interests in those countries throughout the war

So far, no official has acknowledged that a delegation will be heading to Islamabad, where officials have been on standby for days now for the possible talks

The approval by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet of the new guideline clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned of targeting any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission.

The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies

In the latest episode of Above the Fold, we look at the next phase of peace talks between the US and Iran appear to be uncertain ahead of Wednesdays ceasefire deadline. In other news, fresh violence that has gripped Manipur; a powerful earthquake that jolted Japan; the deadliest mass shooting in Louisiana; updates from the fireworks factory explosion in Virudhunagar, and more.

Mr. Bolojan's coalition government of four pro-European parties came together 10 months ago after a polarizing presidential election in an attempt to keep the surging far right from power but they have constantly clashed over reform measures

Vice-President assures them that Indias position on devolution stands; provincial polls discussed with Sri Lankan side

The large-scale combat drills between the U.S. and Philippines will expand this year to include other militaries, including from Japan, France and Canada, which have signed visiting forces agreements with Manila

The two, identified as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi, were accused of belonging to a spy network linked to Mossad and had received training abroad, including in Iraqs Kurdistan region