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World Published 23 Apr, 2026 11:17pm

Israel awaiting US green light to 'return Iran to Stone Age': Defence minister

Threatens to destroy key energy facilities and dismantle economic infrastructure

World Updated 24 Apr, 2026 12:01am

Blasts heard in Tehran as air defences activated: Report

First reported aerial activity since ceasefire raises tensions; Israel is not attacking Iran: security source

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 10:50pm

Trump says UK king's visit 'absolutely' may repair ties: BBC

State visit seen as chance to ease tensions amid Iran war fallout

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 10:11pm

Italian peacekeepers replace Jesus statue wrecked by Israeli soldiers

Italy hails act as message of hope after soldier misconduct

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 10:08pm

EU leaders, Zelensky to celebrate unblocked funds in Cyprus

Ukraine pushes for membership as bloc weighs next steps

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 09:59pm

Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei 'gravely wounded' but 'mentally sharp': NYT

Report says new supreme leader recovering as generals take charge

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 08:11pm

Higher fuel costs due to Iran war mean fewer people will receive aid globally, NRC says

NRC loses Israeli registration, manages Gaza operations remotely

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:52pm

UAE to run 50% of govt services on AI within two years

Sheikh Mohammed unveils ambitious plan to deploy autonomous systems at scale

World Updated 23 Apr, 2026 10:42pm

Trump orders Iran mine-layers sunk, as Iran tolls tankers

Naval tensions spike as Hormuz standoff disrupts oil flows and global markets

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 06:52pm

Son of former Shah of Iran appeals to Western countries for support

Pahlavi accused Europe of standing by and allowing Tehran government to continue bloody repression of protesters

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 06:49pm

Iran war impact seeps ever deeper into global economy

S&P Global surveys highlight growing strains; evidence of firms "front-loading" output again

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 06:36pm

UN weighs continued Lebanon presence after peacekeeping mission ends

Jean-Pierre Lacroix signals scaled-down presence after mission ends, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah persist

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 06:11pm

Iran shows off its control over Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan still in touch with sides, but Iran declining to commit to new talks

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 05:59pm

Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade

Analysts say pressure rising, but collapse claims premature

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 05:50pm

Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls: official

Tehran monetises key oil chokepoint as maritime traffic slows

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 04:31pm

Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy's suggestion they should replace Iran at World Cup

Italian minister says such a move would be 'shameful'

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:21pm

Two trains collide in Denmark, injuring 17 people, emergency service says

Several passengers in critical condition after crash near Copenhagen

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 12:28pm

US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say

Exit follows disputes over reforms, leadership clashes and ethics review

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 12:12pm

Trump claims Iran leadership is fractured as ceasefire extended

Ceasefire extended as US keeps naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz.

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 11:52am

Pentagon tells Congress clearing Strait of Hormuz mines could take 6 months

US officials say mine-clearing operations would be slow and depend on ceasefire conditions

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 10:30am

UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today’s under-18s

Smoking age will rise annually as government targets smoke-free generation

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 10:06am

Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Tensions rise after US announces indefinite pause on strikes but peace talks stall

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 09:04am

Israeli airstrike kills five Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

Latest attack raises tensions as ceasefire violations continue

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 08:56am

US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say

Ships diverted near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka as tensions disrupt global energy flows

World Published 23 Apr, 2026 08:47am

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill Lebanese journalist, wound another

Deadliest day since ceasefire as rescue efforts face disruption