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McDonald’s, Iran, and the pope: Trump’s bizarre press conference
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 11:58pm

McDonald’s, Iran, and the pope: Trump’s bizarre press conference

The event was designed to highlight billionaire Republican Trump's ‘no tax on tips’ policy
Pope Leo says no fear of Trump, vows moral stand against war
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 11:30pm

Pope Leo says no fear of Trump, vows moral stand against war

Pontiff rejects political role, doubles down on peace call as Trump escalates criticism
Meloni rebukes Trump over Pope criticism
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 10:07pm

Meloni rebukes Trump over Pope criticism

Calls remarks ‘unacceptable’ as row deepens over Middle East war; Trump refuses to apologise to 'very weak' Pope Leo
Uber faces second driver sexual assault trial following $8.5 million verdict
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 08:19pm

Uber faces second driver sexual assault trial following $8.5 million verdict

Case could help shape settlement talks in over 3,000 cases
Trump deletes Jesus post of himself after outcry
World Updated 13 Apr, 2026 11:09pm

Trump deletes Jesus post of himself after outcry

The AI picture was posted late on Sunday and removed on Monday
Trump warns Iran boats breaching US blockade will be ‘eliminated’
World Updated 13 Apr, 2026 10:01pm

Trump warns Iran boats breaching US blockade will be ‘eliminated’

Global alarm grows as US move risks derailing fragile ceasefire
Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein story dismissed for now
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 07:49pm

Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein story dismissed for now

Court rules Trump failed to show 'actual malice' over Epstein birthday greeting claim, but allows him to refile by April 27
US begins blockade of Iran’s ports
World Updated 14 Apr, 2026 12:14am

US begins blockade of Iran’s ports

Trump says Iranians want to make a deal; Iran warns of harsh response to maritime blockade
France, UK to host summit on Hormuz this week
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 07:07pm

France, UK to host summit on Hormuz this week

Plan for independent mission emerges as Trump orders strait blockade
Netanyahu says Israel supports Trump’s Iran naval blockade
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 06:38pm

Netanyahu says Israel supports Trump’s Iran naval blockade

US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday after weekend talks with Tehran ended without a deal
Gulf states diversify arms suppliers as air defence stocks run low
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 06:00pm

Gulf states diversify arms suppliers as air defence stocks run low

WSJ says Saudi, UAE, Qatar turn to Korea, Ukraine and startups amid supply crunch
NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:51pm

NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

Macron proposes multinational mission to restore navigation
Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:43pm

Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks

Lebanese, Israeli ambassadors to US to meet on Tuesday
US military to enforce blockade in Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, note to seafarers
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:29pm

US military to enforce blockade in Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, note to seafarers

Any ship passing through blockade without permission will be intercepted by US military
NATO faces strain as Trump questions US role in alliance
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:21pm

NATO faces strain as Trump questions US role in alliance

Experts warn withdrawal could weaken bloc despite legal hurdles
Islamabad talks stall, but Pakistan scores diplomatic win
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:10pm

Islamabad talks stall, but Pakistan scores diplomatic win

Experts say bringing US and Iran face-to-face marks a major breakthrough
Trump unlikely to re-enter war with Iran: The Economist
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:05pm

Trump unlikely to re-enter war with Iran: The Economist

Magazine says US president now views conflict as a strategic misstep
Pakistan detains 3 accused of spying for RAW
Pakistan Published 13 Apr, 2026 04:51pm

Pakistan detains 3 accused of spying for RAW

Suspects say that they were contacted through social media by RAW
Restoring traffic in Strait of Hormuz is of ‘paramount’ importance, von der Leyen says
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 04:12pm

Restoring traffic in Strait of Hormuz is of ‘paramount’ importance, von der Leyen says

Ongoing closure of ‌the ⁠Strait of Hormuz is greatly damaging, EU commissioner
Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 03:54pm

Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz

Hakan Fidan says waterway should be reopened through diplomacy as tensions rise over Iran-US talks and shipping security
Iran economy struggles as brief ceasefire brings limited return to work
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 03:36pm

Iran economy struggles as brief ceasefire brings limited return to work

Traders report falling sales and rising prices as war disruption and sanctions deepen economic uncertainty
Attack on Iran ports will leave all Gulf ports unsafe: Tehran
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 03:35pm

Attack on Iran ports will leave all Gulf ports unsafe: Tehran

Military says no Gulf port would remain secure if Iranian facilities are targeted
Trump’s Iran war fallout tests NATO alliance to its limits
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 03:27pm

Trump’s Iran war fallout tests NATO alliance to its limits

Dispute over allied support has intensified debate over NATO’s resilience amid rising geopolitical and defence pressures
Pakistan emerges as key mediator in US-Iran talks
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 03:12pm

Pakistan emerges as key mediator in US-Iran talks

Islamabad-hosted negotiations end without deal but boost Pakistan’s diplomatic standing
Iran war exposes divisions within Trump administration and political base
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 02:58pm

Iran war exposes divisions within Trump administration and political base

Conflict exposes divisions, economic strain and uncertain path to resolution
China urges restraint over US blockade of Hormuz, backs talks
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 02:43pm

China urges restraint over US blockade of Hormuz, backs talks

Beijing calls for diplomacy and stable oil routes as tensions rise following failed Iran war talks
Pope Leo criticizes ‘neocolonial’ powers hours after Trump attack
World Updated 13 Apr, 2026 06:20pm

Pope Leo criticizes ‘neocolonial’ powers hours after Trump attack

Pontiff says he will keep condemning war and urging dialogue, warning that Gospel should not be misused for political ends
UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, says PM Starmer
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 02:21pm

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, says PM Starmer

British PM stresses need to keep Hormuz open as US plans maritime restrictions
What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 02:19pm

What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?

US says it will block shipping in and out of Iran on Monday
Trump’s mixed messages and Iran’s bombs kept Kurds out of the war
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 02:02pm

Trump’s mixed messages and Iran’s bombs kept Kurds out of the war

Confusion over strategy and Iranian attacks keep Kurdish forces on the sidelines
Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
World Updated 13 Apr, 2026 02:24pm

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Spanish leader calls on Beijing to step up on climate, security and inequality as US influence wanes
China preparing to supply air defence systems to Iran, CNN reports
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 01:07pm

China preparing to supply air defence systems to Iran, CNN reports

Shipments may include MANPADS, with deliveries likely routed through third countries
Millions in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 11:16am

Millions in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens

Aid groups warn conflict is pushing parts of the country towards famine conditions
Budapest turns into party zone after Orban ousted in polls
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 11:03am

Budapest turns into party zone after Orban ousted in polls

Crowds dance through the night across bridges and boulevards after a shift in leadership
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 10:28am

Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle named chief of army in historic defence reshuffle
Iran warns US of ‘greater lesson’ after Hormuz blockade threat
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 10:10am

Iran warns US of ‘greater lesson’ after Hormuz blockade threat

Speaker Qalibaf says Tehran will not bow to pressure following Trump’s naval move
Israeli strike hits funeral gathering in southern Lebanon, killing six
World Updated 13 Apr, 2026 10:16am

Israeli strike hits funeral gathering in southern Lebanon, killing six

Strike on a home in Sarifa village during prayers leaves a child among the dead
Araghchi says US ‘maximalism’ blocked deal, claims ‘zero lessons learned’
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 09:53am

Araghchi says US ‘maximalism’ blocked deal, claims ‘zero lessons learned’

Iran FM says 'Islamabad MoU' deal fell through in final stages of talks over US hard stance
Saudi Arabia sets April 18 deadline for Umrah pilgrims to leave
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 09:42am

Saudi Arabia sets April 18 deadline for Umrah pilgrims to leave

Only Hajj visa holders will be allowed in Makkah as preparations begin for Hajj
Donald Trump attacks Pope Leo after policy criticism
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 09:26am

Donald Trump attacks Pope Leo after policy criticism

Trump calls pontiff 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime
Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival
World Published 13 Apr, 2026 08:51am

Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival

Péter Magyar’s Tisza party heads for a win amid voter anger over weak economy
US will blockade Iranian ports after talks ended without deal
World Updated 13 Apr, 2026 08:59am

US will blockade Iranian ports after talks ended without deal

Iran warns of a 'decisive' response to blockade, accuses US of maximalism in talks
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