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'Firmly committed' to Iran-US peace, Pakistan tells UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan told the United Nations Security Council on Monday that it remains firmly committed to a peaceful resolution of the escalating Iran-United States conflict, warning that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger severe global economic and security consequences. Speaking at a high-level UNSC debate on “The Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain”, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad underscored the urgent need to rest...

New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea

New Zealand's Defence Force says a North Korean ship was observed engaging in a possible transfer of illicit goods at sea.

Vinesh alleges ‘deliberate attempt’ by WFI to block return after 20 months

Vinesh Phogat has accused the Wrestling Federation of India of “deliberately” blocking her comeback by not allowing her to register for the National Open Ranking tournament, crucial for Asian Games selection. She said the portal closed early and officials didn’t respond. WFI denied the claims, saying no one is being stopped. Vinesh fears missing the event could hurt her chances of returning to top-level competition.

यूपी में पहली बार: मजदूरों के विरोध-प्रदर्शन के बाद नोएडा पुलिस ने DCP इंडस्ट्रियल का पद बनाया, 15 हजार फैक्ट्रियों का जिम्मा

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Lebanon accuses Israel of committing ‘ecocide’ in country since 2023

Claim by environment minister opens new report into profound ecological damage allegedly done by IDF forces Lebanon’s minister for the environment has accused Israel’s military of committing “an act of ecocide” in the foreword to a report detailing the harm done to the country’s natural resources during the invasion of 2023 to 2024.Israeli military aggression “reshaped both the physical and ecological landscape” of southern Lebanon, according to the report, which does not consider the impacts o...

Taking power in Mali might be a stretch but insurgents can force hand of weakened regime

Coordinated attack by JNIM and the Tuareg minority inflicted significant casualties on government forces and Russian auxiliariesWhen al-Qaida-affiliated Islamic militants launched a series of attacks on military bases and raids into major towns in Mali and neighbouring Burkina Faso last summer, observers suggested they had been inspired by their counterparts in Syria, who had overthrown the regime of Bashar al-Assad and taken power six months or so earlier.Despite the tactical successes that ear...

ट्रंप की राह पर आसिम मुनीर... ईरान में पीसमेकर-अफगानिस्तान में अटैकर

ऊपर डबल बेड, नीचे तहखाना...मेरठ के घर में मिली हथियारों की अवैध फैक्ट्री

Iran Crisis: बड़े संकट में ईरान... बचा सिर्फ 22 दिन का तेल, ट्रंप की नाकाबंदी ने बिगाड़ा खेल

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Fortescue’s Mark Barnaba on Iran, Rates and China

Fortescue Deputy Chairman Mark Barnaba speaks to Bloomberg TV about rising costs from the Iran war, China’s growing influence, and the miner's push to replace diesel with renewable energy. Barnaba speaks to Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin exclusively from the Bank of America’s Breakthrough Technology Dialogue Asia Pacific in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg)

How Modi's two-day Varanasi visit has a clear political messaging

How Modis twoday Varanasi visit has a clear political messaging

Tuesday briefing: Can a deeply divided UK agree on an assisted dying bill?

In today’s newsletter: As campaigners and critics reckon with the bill’s failure, the debate reveals a country struggling​ to support ​vulnerable people ​and those living with terminal illnessGood morning. Last week the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill in England and Wales fell at the final hurdle – just weeks after Scotland’s parliament voted down similar proposals to legalise assisted dying.For those opposed to a change in the law, it was a victory. For supporters, it has prompted ange...

Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance

BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.

Iran-US war latest: Trump considers Tehran’s latest peace proposal as Germany warns he’s being ‘humiliated’

Liveupdated{"lang":"en","timestamp":1777355266}NewsWorldMiddle EastIran-US war latest: Trump considers Tehran’s latest peace proposal as Germany warns he’s being ‘humiliated’Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt ‌said Trump's bottom line demands remain the sameAlex Croft & Maroosha MuzaffarTuesday 28 April 2026 06:47 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookma...

Erika Kirk says she's 'taking time' with family as she addresses 'traumatic example of the evil' after attending targeted White House Correspondents' Dinner

Erika Kirk says she's 'taking time' with family as she addresses 'traumatic example of the evil' after attending targeted White House Correspondents' DinnerBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:31, 28 April 2026 | Updated: 06:37, 28 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Ukrainian strikes kill over 20 civilians in past week — Russian diplomat

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the enemy continues to lay mines in Russian regions remotely, violating international humanitarian law

Trump fires independent board overseeing National Science Foundation

Positions ‘terminated, effective immediately’, says email to scientists sent on president’s behalf, in move labelled ‘dangerous attack’ on US innovationThe Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF).Members of the National Science Board received an email on Friday sent from the Presidential Personnel Office “on behalf of President Donald J Trump” stating that their position was “terminated, effective immediately”. Continue r...

Trump shooting latest: Suspect charged with attempted assassination of president while Jimmy Kimmel explains Melania joke

In his first show since President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump called for him to be fired over a joke, Jimmy Kimmel claimed a comment he made was being misunderstood in the wake of the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Welsh party leaders gear up for live debate ahead of tightly contested Senedd election

Party leaders gear up for debate in election where no-one can afford a slip-up 11 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleElliw GwawrWales political correspondentBBCThe debate, hosted by Bethan Rhys Roberts, will be available on BBC One Wales and the BBC website from 20:00 BST on TuesdayWe're counting down to the Senedd election, and gearing up to what could be a very revealing hour-and-a-half of television at Tuesday's leaders' debate.Political debates can be tetchy and noisy...

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany suggests Kyiv will have to cede territory to achieve peace and EU membership

Liveupdated{"lang":"en","timestamp":1777353103}NewsWorldEuropeUkraine-Russia war latest: Germany suggests Kyiv will have to cede territory to achieve peace and EU membershipProspect of EU membership could be used to convince Ukrainians to back peace deal in a referendum, Friedrich Merz saysArpan Rai & Maira ButtTuesday 28 April 2026 06:11 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Co...