Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
First Black astronaut candidate ‘proud’ Victor Glover will make history
First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he’s “really proud” of Victor Glover who’s set to make history.
Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war
South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plants
Governments across Asia are ramping up their use of coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, as they try to cover huge energy shortfalls triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran.
The move has triggered warnings from climate experts who point to coal’s devastating environmental impact, and say the energy crisis should be a wake up call for governments to invest in renewables, which can offer a more stable supply that is not exposed to price shocks.
Continue reading...Residents inspect drone damage near Erbil airport
Residents living near Erbil's international airport in northern Iraq, say falling drone debris has damaged properties.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad – The Washington Post
Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE – Reuters
- Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE Reuters
- Emirates says Iranian nationals are not allowed to enter or transit through UAE – as it happened The Guardian
- U.A.E.’s Emirates Says Iranian Nationals Barred From Entry, Transit WSJ
- Dozens of IRGC-linked money changers arrested in UAE | Iran International iranintl.com
- UAE says claims on Iranians’ residency status in the country ‘inaccurate’ The Times of Israel
Australian leader urges using public transport, says war’s effects will last months – Reuters
- Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months Reuters
- Iran war economic shocks will last 'months', says Australia's PM bbc.com
- Albanese will today try to defend his prime-time message abc.net.au
- Morning Mail: Albanese to detail fuel crisis relief, Trump to address Americans, and Nasa’s lunar rocket launch The Guardian
- Keep Calm and Maybe Take the Bus: Australia Confronts Oil Shock The New York Times
Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children
Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.
American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad.
Judge halts Trump ballroom project; Trump says work can go on
Donald Trump seemed to suggest work on the $400 million White House ballroom could continue despite a judge’s order.
‘My six-year-old has nosebleeds’: Chiang Mai air pollution sparks health fears
It's peak fire season in the Thai city, which now ranks as one of the world's most polluted.
Pope Leo XIV urges an Easter end to the US-Israel war on Iran, calling for dialogue – AP News
- Pope Leo XIV urges an Easter end to the US-Israel war on Iran, calling for dialogue AP News
- Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic Reuters
- The Pope Has a Message for the ‘Secretary of War’ bloomberg.com
- After Pope's Remark, White House Defends Praying For US Troops Barron's
- Passover, war and faith: Moral clarity matters in Israel’s defense - opinion The Jerusalem Post
Turkiye qualifies for World Cup after 24-year wait
Fans celebrated as Turkiye ended a 24-year wait to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Global protests condemning Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians
Protesters are condemning Israel's new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.
At least 29 dead after Russian military plane crashes in Crimea – The Guardian
- At least 29 dead after Russian military plane crashes in Crimea The Guardian
- Russian military plane crash kills 29 in Crimea BBC
- 29 Killed As Russian Military Plane Crashes In Crimea NDTV
- Russian An-26 with troops crashes in occupied Crimea, pro-Kremlin military bloggers report Su-34 downing Українська правда
- Russian An-26 military transport plane crashes in Crimea, 29 dead The Times of India
Al-Sharaa says Syria to stay out of war on Iran unless attacked
'14 years of war is enough for Syria': Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will remain outside the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is ‘not for us’ – AP News
- Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is ‘not for us’ AP News
- Exclusive | Trump Tells Aides He’s Willing to End War Without Reopening Hormuz WSJ
- Live updates: Trump estimates US will be done in Iran in 2 to 3 weeks AP News
- Markets cheer as Trump threatens to abandon the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the oil market in crisis Fortune
- Trump tells allies ‘get your own oil’, says Iran war could end in 2-3 weeks Al Jazeera
Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician and social activist, dies aged 88
Lewis’s son Avi Lewis was elected leader of progressive New Democratic party a day before his father’s death
Stephen Lewis, the Canadian diplomat, politician and human rights advocate, who spent decades tirelessly working to focus global attention on the HIV/Aids epidemic, has died of cancer.
Lewis, who served as the Canadian ambassador to the United Nations, as well as the head of Ontario’s New Democratic party (NDP), was 88.
Continue reading...Bosnia fans celebrate as team qualifies for World Cup, knocking Italy out
Supporters celebrated as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.