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Donald Trump praises Artemis astronauts: Youve made history

U.S. President conducted a brief question-and-answer session, asking what the dark side of the moon was like and how it felt to go incommunicado with Earth during that part of the space flight

7 Apr 2026 8:48 am
U.S.-Israeli strike kills Iran Guards intelligence chief

Major General Majid Khademi, who, according to a statement by the Guards was killed in an airstrike at dawn, was one of several senior figures within the force to be killed so far in the war

7 Apr 2026 2:58 am
North Korea leaders sister says Seouls regret sending drones wise behaviour

Earlier in the day, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret to Pyongyang over drones sent into the nuclear-armed North earlier this year, actions he called irresponsible

6 Apr 2026 11:51 pm
Israel rescuers say four bodies recovered from Iran strike site

The victims were two men and two women, and the military said they were all Israeli civilians from one family.

6 Apr 2026 11:17 pm
New Bangladesh-India ties will avoid mistakes of the past: Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kobir

The Foreign Affairs Adviser to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman says the two sides should do more frequent exchanges at the level of political parties and officials to deal with difficult issues so that misunderstandings are avoided.

6 Apr 2026 11:08 pm
Air Chief Marshal visits the U.S. to boost defence ties

The visit comes amid a series of high-level exchanges between India and the U.S., reflecting growing strategic convergence

6 Apr 2026 10:13 pm
Watch: Israel confirms U.S.-Israeli strikes kill Iran Guards intelligence chief

Israels Defence Minister says Irans Revolutionary Guards Corps intelligence chief Majid Khademi has been killed in a strike in Tehran. Iran calls it a terrorist attack and blames Israel and the United States. The killing marks the latest in a series of strikes targeting top Iranian leadership since late February.

6 Apr 2026 9:58 pm
Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal as Trump deadline approaches

Donald Trump's deadline centres on Tehran opening the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil is shipped in peacetime

6 Apr 2026 9:48 pm
Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction

Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has won a Supreme Court order thats expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress

6 Apr 2026 8:57 pm
Irans lost the key post offers comic relief amid global tension

Irans sarcastic remarks come after the U.S. presidentwarned Tehran of devastating attacks on its major infrastructures, including power installations and bridges, if the Strait, an important energy chokepoint, is notopenedbefore the ultimatum

6 Apr 2026 8:02 pm
Indian envoy, Nepal's new Foreign Minister discuss bilateral ties

Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava and Nepals Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal discuss strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation

6 Apr 2026 3:54 pm
Strait of Hormuz will never return to previous status: Irans IRGC

The IRGC statement came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump put out an expletive-ridden post on social media asking Iran to open the Strait

6 Apr 2026 3:53 pm
U.S.-Israeli strikes kill Iran Guards intelligence chief: Guards

Majid Khademi, who becomes the latest key figure killed in U.S.-Israeli air strikes, took over in 2025 after Israeli air strikes killed his predecessor

6 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
Senior Russian commander Alexander Otroshchenko killed in March air crash, official says

The tragic incident, attributed to a suspected technical malfunction, not only claims the life of a prominent military leader but also highlights ongoing concerns regarding the aging An-26 aircraft

6 Apr 2026 2:28 pm
British royal familys dilemma over Andrews daughters

Experts say the royal family must distance itself from the two women, and that the one foot in the monarchy, one foot out approach endangers the entire Windsor family

6 Apr 2026 12:45 pm
Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972

The Orion capsule will today whip around the Moon, setting the crew up to travel farther from our home planet than any human before

6 Apr 2026 12:32 pm
Russian drone attack on Ukraines Odesa kills three, Regional Governor says

With the war now in its fifth year, Moscow has escalated its attacks on Odesa, a key logistics hub in southern Ukraine and the countrys largest port, handling the majority of the Ukrainian grain and other maritime exports

6 Apr 2026 12:14 pm
Israeli rescuers search for missing in building strike by Iranian missile, two dead

Israel's emergency service, Magen David Adom, said four people were wounded in the strike, including a 10-month-old baby who suffered a head injury.

6 Apr 2026 11:23 am
At least 45 dead, including 23 children, in North-West Pakistan in rain-related incidents

A fresh spell of rain is expected across various parts of the province till April 9, Says the Director General of Provincial Disaster Management Authority

6 Apr 2026 11:10 am
Why did Iran war not affect Chinas energy security so far?

How has China diversified its energy sources and consumption patterns to strengthen energy security?

6 Apr 2026 11:08 am
AI at war l What to know about Project Maven

US strikes have been carried out at a sustained pace, and it can be assumed that Maven's ability to speed up the targeting and firing process has played a central role

6 Apr 2026 11:00 am
China moves to expand role in Iran war diplomacy; U.S. seems sceptical

Putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf nationsand opposing a UN move over the Strait of Hormuz, China seeks a more active role in ending the conflict in West Asia; however, Washington appears less enthusiastic at the prospect of Beijings mediation

6 Apr 2026 10:59 am
Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning

Israel, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reported a barrage of missile and drone strikes

6 Apr 2026 10:04 am
U.S., Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

The mediators are discussing the terms of a two-phased deal, the report said, adding that the first phase would be a potential 45-day ceasefire during which a permanent end to the war would be negotiated

6 Apr 2026 9:21 am
Israeli airstrike hits building near Irans capital, at least 13 killed

Airstrikes also targeted the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran; Israels army said it had completed a wave of strikes against targets in Tehran

6 Apr 2026 8:58 am
India sends emergency relief supplies to flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is committed to extending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people in this challenging time

6 Apr 2026 8:15 am
Iran military says U.S. rescue operation used abandoned airport in southern Isfahan

The so-called U.S. military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft, was completely foiled, said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya.

6 Apr 2026 7:40 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened

Iranian presidential spokesperson, Seyyed Mohammad Mehdi Tabatabaei, said on social media that the Strait of Hormuz can reopen only if some transit revenues compensate Iran for war damages

6 Apr 2026 6:56 am
Iran hangs two convicted of links with Israel in pre-war protests: judiciary

The two men were involved in the anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said

6 Apr 2026 2:44 am
Eight Israelis held after assault on Palestinian village

Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, has risen sharply since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel triggered the Gaza war

6 Apr 2026 1:49 am
The World Trade Organization is flailing

The WTOs fourteenth Ministerial Conference has showed up the cracks in the rules-based system

6 Apr 2026 12:43 am
Ganga water sharing, visas, energy cooperation likely on agenda for Bangladesh FM visit

Visit likely on April 7 and 8; first FM visit since fall of Hasina regime; newly elected BNP indicates more willingness to negotiate Ganga water sharing treaty renewal, compared to the interim government

5 Apr 2026 11:36 pm
Israeli hit in Palestinian territory kills 4: Gaza civil defence agency

Israels military said it had identified a terrorist cell that operated adjacent to the troops, posing an immediate threat to them

5 Apr 2026 11:29 pm
Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign as measles outbreak spreads

Health Ministry figures show there have been 17 confirmed deaths from measles so far, with 113 suspected deaths and more than 7,500 suspected infections nationwide

5 Apr 2026 11:10 pm
Iran attacks energy infrastructure across UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait

Iranian drones strike Kuwaiti oil and petrochemical facilities; two Kuwaiti power and water desalination plants sustain significant damage from drone attacks; fire breaks out at petrochemical plant in the UAE

5 Apr 2026 10:52 pm
Israel renews strikes on Lebanon, killing at least 11

Hezbollah claimed to have fired a cruise missile at an Israeli warship off the coast, but the Israeli military said it was not aware of such an incident

5 Apr 2026 10:34 pm
Time to bring youth back to sports from drugs: CM Revanth Reddy

Mr. Reddy said he was determined to channel youth away from pub and drug culture and guide them towards constructive sporting careers

5 Apr 2026 10:18 pm
German men must inform military of extended foreign trips

The Defence Ministry said that men from the age of 17 are required to obtain prior approval from the German armed forces for foreign stays lasting longer than three months

5 Apr 2026 10:13 pm
Choose peace: Pope Leo XIV marks first Easter under cloud of war in West Asia

He paid tribute to his predecessor Pope Francis, who last appeared in public on Easter Sunday last year a few hours before his death

5 Apr 2026 9:56 pm
Explosives found near Serbian pipeline that carries Russian gas, say leaders

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto did not directly accuse Ukraine of playing a role the in incident but did not rule it out

5 Apr 2026 9:40 pm
Oxford University library marks bicentenary of sacred Hindu text Shikshapatri with U.K. tour

Composed at Vadtal in Gujarat in 1826 by Sahajananda Swami Lord Swarminarayan, the Shikshapatri or a letter of teachings is devised as a guide to ethical and spiritual living

5 Apr 2026 8:52 pm
Trump threatens to hit Irans infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

If they dont make a deal and fast, Im considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil, Mr. Trump said in an interview

5 Apr 2026 7:51 pm
Gunfire reported near Lafayette Park across from White House

The U.S. Secret Service said it is working with the District of Columbia police and U.S. Park Police

5 Apr 2026 7:02 pm
Artemis astronauts to study the Moons surface using mainly their eyes

Despite thetechnological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts to learn more about the Moon

5 Apr 2026 2:43 pm
Aid groups warn war in West Asia is hindering food, medicine from reaching millions

Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted; transport costs have spiked with higher fuel and insurance rates, meaning less supplies can be delivered with the same amount of money.

5 Apr 2026 1:42 pm
Spanish PM under fire as former top aide goes on graft trial

Jose Luis Abalos and his former adviser Koldo Garcia are suspected of having pocketed kickbacks for handing out public contracts worth millions of euros for sanitary equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic

5 Apr 2026 12:25 pm
Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images

California-based Planet Labs announced the decision in an email to customers and said the U.S. government had asked all satellite imagery providers to indefinitely withhold images of the conflict region.

5 Apr 2026 12:20 pm