Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait
PM Sharif cites progress in diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of war, urges to allow diplomacy run its course.
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Iranians brace for possible devastation as Trump’s deadline looms
Anxiety grips Iran with looming threats of US-led strikes targeting civilian sites, in violation of international law.
Libyan financier enabled ‘$300m in loans’ for Haftar’s Tripoli offensive
Offensive left Libyan public burdened with unpaid loans, and key figures have faced no consequences, the report says.
‘Policy of abuse’: Women march in Cuba against US energy blockade
The Cuban government has led several protests in recent weeks to call on the US to allow oil to arrive to the island.
Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
A total 11 out of 15 members supported resolution, which was already watered down to evade vetoes.
Mediterranean migrant deaths mounting towards 1,000 in 2026: UN
The International Organization for Migration laments one of the deadliest starts to a year since record keeping began.
Australia arrests ex-soldier Roberts-Smith over alleged Afghan war crimes
Arrest comes after Roberts-Smith lost case against reporters who said he was involved in murders of unarmed Afghan men.
Vance heads to Budapest to shore up Orban’s support before Sunday vote
US vice president's Budapest trip highlights US-Hungary far-right alignment as Orban faces toughest electoral challenge.
Iran war live: Trump warns of attacks as Hormuz deal deadline nears
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says US forces are carrying out more strikes on Iran than any day since start of war.
Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war
US president says Washington, as the 'winner' of the war, has a 'concept' for charging a toll in the strategic waterway.
Russia jails former Kursk governor in Ukraine incursion-linked graft probe
Alexei Smirnov found guilty of taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along Ukraine border.
Israeli air strike kills at least 10 Palestinians near Gaza school
Drones are reported to have fired missiles into an area near Maghazi refugee camp.
US Supreme Court clears path for Steve Bannon criminal case dismissal
Steve Bannon, an ally of US President Donald Trump, served a four-month prison sentence after his 2022 conviction.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis join Iran in strike on Israel
The Houthis in Yemen say they attacked Israel alongside their backers Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul
South Korea says Pyongyang is wary as it seeks to renew diplomatic dialogue with the US.
Artemis II breaks record for farthest human travel from Earth
Mission's four astronauts break record set in 1970 by Apollo 13, which flew 400,171km from the planet.
Democrats blast Trump for Iran ‘war crimes’ threat; Republicans supportive
Several members of US Congress question president's fitness for office after his expletive-laden Easter Sunday message.
How Asia became ground zero for the oil crisis
As the Iran war disrupts oil flows, fuel shortages hit Asia first. Is this the start of a wider global energy crisis?
Trump warns deadline ‘final’ as Iran pushes proposal to end war
US president says proposal not enough to avert threat to infrastructure should Iran fail to open Strait of Hormuz.
Libya’s oil disputes mirror Hormuz crisis, fuel European energy fears
Libyan oil sector proxy wars occur during Hormuz tensions, creating dangerous supply vulnerabilities for global markets.