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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

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

The two countries have been engaged in a trade war for months, with Ecuador's right-wing President Daniel Noboa criticising his leftist counterpart Gustavo Petro for failing to crack down on drug trafficking and illegal mining along their shared border.

The move exacerbates domestic divisions at a time when Lebanon most needs solidarity and internal unity to face Israel's aggression and preserve civil peace, says Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah in a statement

Ismail Omar Guelleh faced a single challenger, Mohamed Farah Samatar, a former ruling party member, in a race analysts say offered little genuine competition.

His post came as senior U.S. and Iranian officials began talks on Saturday (April 11, 2026) in Islamabad with Pakistani intermediaries

Artemis programme aims to return humans to the Moon after decades, led by key figures like Amit Kshatriya. An Indian-American scientist, he rose through engineering and leadership roles at NASA, contributing to missions like Artemis I. Now Associate Administrator, he oversees major operations, playing a crucial role in shaping future Moon and Mars exploration efforts.

But both sides had arrived at the venue when the Iranian delegation, led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met Shehbaz Sharif, followed by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance

His post came as senior U.S. and Iranian officials were meeting on Saturday (April 11, 2026) in Islamabad with Pakistani intermediaries

Tehran earlier said any agreement on a permanent end to fighting must include the unfreezing of sanctioned Iranian assets and an end to Israel's war on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Alnour Mohamed Ali, 27, was charged late on April 10 with endangering another during a journey by sea to the U.K., the National Crime Agency said

Both India and China depend heavily on imported oil and are exposed to shocks in West Asia. But as crude prices surged nearly 67% within a month, the impact on their transport sectors was not the same. While Chinas rapid shift to electric vehicles has reduced its reliance on fossil fuels, Indias transport sector remains overwhelmingly dependent on petrol and diesel. From EV adoption and total vehicle stock to charging infrastructure, the gap is stark.

Under the deal, Britain would retain control of the strategically important military base on Diego Garcia on a 99-year lease that preserves U.S. operations there

Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman says more meetings ahead of PM Tarique Rahmans visit, outlooks regional cooperation amidst West Asia crisis

The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down off the California coast, capping the U.S. space agencys successful crewed test mission around the Moon, the first such flyby in more than 50 years

Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and army chief Valery Gerasimov have been instructed to cease hostilities in all directions during this period, the Kremlin said.

Irans semi-official news agency had reported that negotiations would not begin until the preconditions were met, echoing a message from Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf before leaving for Islamabad

The lawsuit puts the Duke of Sussex in an unaccustomed position as a defendant in the high court

Mr. Kim emphasised North Koreas stance on certain regional and international issues and highlighted the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries in the current geopolitical climate

They have been indicted by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to have the Strait of Hormuz open with or without Irans cooperation

U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergei Gor said U.S. was ready to cooperate with India on civil nuclear cooperation in addition to other areas, such as coal gasification and U.S. LPG exports

The blockade of the strait by Tehran since the start of the Iran war has caused the worst disruption to global energy supplies in history

The judges intensely questioned lawyers for both the plaintiffs and the government about what certain terms mean, including what precisely the term balance-of-payments deficits meant when it was used in the Trade Act of 1974 and what it means today

IOR Ministers in Mauritius, for conference overshadowed this year by the US-Israel war with Iran and peace talks

The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate! - U.S. Presidents post on Truth Social read

The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said enemy warplanes launched a series of heavy strikes on Nabatiyeh, including one in the vicinity of the government complex hitting the State Security office.

This was not about a training mission or exercises, but about support in building a modern air defence system that can actually work, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Turkish Red Crescent has also sent four trucks carrying 48 tonnes of aid, including emergency shelters for displaced families, hygiene kits and first-aid supplies.

Kirill Dmitriev is not negotiating a settlement in Ukraine, and this is not a resumption of the negotiations, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov

In addition to talks in Iran, Israel-Lebanon negotiations are also expected to begin next week at the State Department in Washington a potential boost to West Asia ceasefire efforts

The rapper and producer is best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's Planet Rock and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective

Vice-President Vance has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts

Pope Leo will address a myriad of issues as he covers more than 18,000 kilometres across the African continent

Artists have used satire throughout Iran's turbulent history to circumvent the threat of persecution

The United States eased some oil sanctions on Russia last month to tackle surging energy costs caused by West Asia war

Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng is the partys first leader to visit China in a decade, but her trip has sparked debate in Taiwan with critics accusing her of being too pro-Beijing

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a Mr. Trump supporter-turned-critic, called for the President to be removed from office through the Constitution's 25th Amendment

Khawaja Asif, in a social media post, called Israel evil and a curse for humanity

Cuba is facing a severe economic crisis triggered by fuel shortages and U.S. sanctions, with prolonged blackouts and disruptions to daily life; the Cuban Ambassador to India, Juan Carlos Marsan, says the blockade has affected all sectors, even as they remain open to dialogue