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‘Conspiracy defeated’: Priyanka Gandhi calls women’s bill failure a win for Constitution
Priyanka Gandhi hailed Opposition unity and said, “It was a victory for the Constitution, the country and the unity of the opposition."| India News
Trump reaffirms US-Israel support after Netanyahu 'alarmed' by Lebanon comments
Donald Trump posted on social media to reaffirm the US's support for Israel, calling it a 'great ally', just hours after sources told Axios that Benjamin Netanyahu had been left 'personally stunned and alarmed' by an earlier post in which Trump said Israel was 'prohibited' from bombing Lebanon
‘Defeated bill to defend idea of India’: Rahul Gandhi as Oppn blocks women's quota bill in Lok Sabha
Claiming that the Opposition blocked the move, Gandhi said, “Every state should have a voice and be free to express its language and protect its traditions.”| India News
'Red flag': US intel flags Pakistan army chief Asim Munir as risk for Trump admin, says report
US intelligence reportedly views Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir as a potential liability for the Trump administration due to his alleged ties to Iran's military. Despite Trump's praise, officials warn Munir's mediation role between Iran and the US amid Middle East tensions could compromise American interests, citing Pakistan's history as an unreliable ally.
Not in my interest to debate him’: Pope says ‘tyrants’ speech was not aimed at Trump
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Israeli army launches new incursion into Syria’s Quneitra
The Israeli army launched a new incursion into Syria's Quneitra province late Saturday and positioned forces inside prefabricated structures that were brought to the area the previous day, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA. SANA said an Israeli force made up of two tanks and two military vehicles entered the eastern Tal al-Ahmar hill in southern Quneitra and took up positions inside prefabricated rooms it had brought to the site Friday. Read: EU to restore Syria rela...
Climate moot rescheduled
KARACHI: In light of continuing regional conflict and vigorous peace promotion efforts in Islamabad, DawnMedia, the organisers of the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference, announced the temporary postponement of its second conference, which was originally scheduled to be held on April 22-23. The conference is now scheduled to be held on May 6-7 at the Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad. The organisers regret any inconvenience caused to national and internationa...
Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes
Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with war crimes related to Afghanistan deployments more than a decade ago, on Sunday publicly denied the allegations ‌against him and said he was proud of his service. Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, freed this week on bail, is charged with five counts of war crimes over the alleged murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012. Each charge carries a maximum jail term of life. The former Special Air Service (SAS) corporal has cons...
‘Anti-reform, selfish politics’: Modi trains guns at Oppn after legislative setback on women's bill
In an address to the nation, Modi said the Congress was a parasite on regional parties and opposed to any kind of reform because of selfish politics.| India News
Taiwan warned of widening ‘resilience gap’ in civil defences
Taiwan must urgently overhaul its civil defence and rethink its energy strategy to withstand a potential blockade, experts warned at a tabletop exercise, describing existing preparedness as “too romantic” for a real-world crisis. The two-day 2026 Political, Economic, Military and Societal Tabletop Exercise, held at National Chengchi University in Taipei last week, simulated a 2030 scenario in which shifting global alliances and regional conflicts left Taiwan’s energy and social systems acutely.....
Southeast Asia wants children off social media. Will it work?
Malaysian comedian Rizal van Geyzel keeps his three children – aged six, 14 and 15 – off social media. He calls it a “gateway drug” to fake news, pornography, stalkers and doom-scrolling. “Do I risk them resenting me? Sure, but these are the sacrifices of parents for their children’s mental health and physical safety,” the 43-year-old said. Across Southeast Asia, governments are increasingly siding with parents like him. Indonesia last month became the first country in the region to bar...
North Korea conducts fresh missile tests at sea; South Korea on alert
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea from its east coast on Sunday, prompting South Korea to heighten surveillance and convene an emergency meeting. Japan also detected the launches, protesting the violation of UN resolutions and the threat to regional peace.
Parent Taking Child's Custody By Force Not Illegal Unless Law Violated: Allahabad High Court
The court noted that, in the present case, the minors, who are over five years of age, have been residing with the father and no extraordinary circumstance had been brought on record to indicate that their custody is illegal so as to warrant interference by the court
Amid Trump pressure, Brazil, Mexico, Spain release joint statement backing Cuba
Mexico, Spain, and Brazil expressed deep concern over Cuba's "dramatic situation" and humanitarian crisis, calling for respectful dialogue and for the Cuban people to decide their future. This comes amid repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to "take Cuba" and increased US economic pressure, including oil shipment blockades, severely impacting the island.
JD Vance extends olive branch to Pope Leo amid their feud and says he's 'grateful' for pontiff's words on Trump
JD Vance extends olive branch to Pope Leo amid their feud and says he's 'grateful' for pontiff's words on TrumpBy JAMES CIRRONE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 02:35, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 02:43, 19 April 2026 e-mail View comments
خبرنگار الجزیره: هیات پاکستان برای گرفتن پاسخ ایران به آمریکا به تهران رفته بود
خبرنگار الجزیره گزارش داد هیات پاکستان تا عصر شنبه در تهران برای دریافت پاسخ روشن به خواستههای آمریکا حضور داشت، اما فضا چندان خوشبینانه نبود. به گفته او، تهران بر خطوط قرمز هستهای پافشاری دارد و وضعیت تنگه هرمز به لغو محاصره از سوی آمریکا بستگی دارد.
When Pakistan plays mediator, there’s more than peace on table
Today, as the US-Israel war on Iran goes through its own sputtering impulses, Pakistan is indeed uniquely placed as a rare nation with active equations with both Iran and the US. But its enthusiasm to seize the timely opportunity was to whitewash its own reputation.
‘We have to remain voters’: Bengali migrants scramble to return amid deletion, job fears
Ahead of voting on April 23 and 29, lakhs of youth workers from Bengal are heading home after taking long-distance train and bus journeys from across the country
How the Iran war pitted the most American Pope against the most ‘Christian’ President
The confrontation unfolding this week highlights a classic conundrum: the showdown between the quest for absolute political power and the Vatican’s moral authority, in which the Trump administration seeks legitimacy. We explain
Disgraced Democrat Eric Swalwell spent $75,000 from congressional campaign on nanny, booze and luxury hotels... even though he quit race months before
Disgraced Democrat Eric Swalwell spent $75,000 from congressional campaign on nanny, booze and luxury hotels... even though he quit race months beforeBy SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 02:23, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 02:28, 19 April 2026 e-mail View comments