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Pope heads to Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause in fighting
Religion Pope heads to Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause in fighting April 15, 20265:14 AM ET By The Associated Press Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech as he celebrates a Mass in the Saint Augustine Basilica in Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, on the second day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa. Andrew Medichini/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Medichini/AP ALGIERS, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV is heading to the central African nation of Cameroon with a message of...
Bernie Sanders issues blistering four-word response to Trump’s economic adviser’s take on rising oil prices over Iran war
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBernie Sanders issues blistering four-word response to Trump’s economic adviser’s take on rising oil prices over Iran warVeteran left-winger ridicules National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett over his attempts to reassure the public as war drags on and fuel crisis threatens to deepenJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 15 April 2026 10:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share"...
Will Samrat Choudhary's Bihar remove liquor ban? Buzz intensifies
Will Samrat Choudharys Bihar remove liquor ban Buzz intensifies
Greek Government to Reappoint Stournaras as Central Bank Chief
The Greek government proposed the renewal of the term of Yannis Stournaras at the helm of the Bank of Greece, in an appointment that would make him one of the longest-serving governors in the euro area.
Did China secretly help Iran track US bases? The 'spy satellite' in question
Iran reportedly used a Chinese-built spy satellite, TEE-01B, to monitor US military bases in the Middle East during recent conflicts. Leaked documents suggest the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps utilized the satellite for targeting and assessing strike success. China denies providing military support, calling the accusations fabricated.
RAF fighter jets scrambled over fears 'Russian bomber' heading towards UK
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مدیر حوزههای علمیه: فشار زیاد شود، ملاحظات را درباره مزدوران منطقهای کنار میگذاریم
علیرضا اعرافی، مدیر حوزههای علمیه گفت: «جمهوری اسلامی در نظم جدید منطقه، در خصوص مزدوران منطقهای و پایگاههای منطقهای آمریکا بسیاری از ملاحظات را کنار گذاشته و در آینده هم اگر فشارها بیشتر شود، باز هم ملاحظات را کنار خواهد گذاشت و امروز هم منطق جدید دفاع را پایه گذاشتهایم.»
Sanctions on Russian gas are hypocritical and should be lifted — Pierre de Gaulle
Pierre de Gaulle, grandson of former French President Charles de Gaulle and head of the Foundation for Peace and Friendship Among Peoples, believes that the time has come to re-establish normal economic relations with Russia
Balancing UK’s welfare and defence spending ‘not zero-sum game’, minister says
Treasury minister James Murray hits back at George Robertson’s criticism over military budgetUK politics live – latest updatesA Treasury minister has said balancing welfare and defence spending “is not a zero-sum game”, amid stark warnings that the UK will have to increase its military budget to ensure national security during global volatility.James Murray, the chancellor’s deputy, said the government was pushing ahead with the biggest sustained increase in defence investments since the cold wa...
Incoming Hungarian leader Magyar vows to suspend state news broadcasts
Hungary’s election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday he will suspend state media news broadcasts, which critics at home and abroad say became a government mouthpiece under Viktor Orban, and restore media freedoms after his cabinet takes power. Magyar’s TISZA (Respect and Freedom) party won a landslide victory in Sunday’s election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule that became a prototype for “illiberal” conservative rulers across the Western world. “Every Hungarian deserves a public service media...
Strong China-Russia relations are stabilising force in a ‘turbulent’ landscape: Xi Jinping
Amid escalating turmoil in the Middle East and mounting global uncertainty, Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged China and Russia to elevate their strategic partnership to new heights by deepening “all-around cooperation” and reinvigorating the authority of the United Nations. During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on Wednesday, he cast the growing bilateral relationship as a stabilising force in a volatile world, rooted in history, driven by strategic...
Blockade 101: American sea power on display as Trump corners Iran and warns off China
At this moment in time, President Donald Trump has control of the Strait of Hormuz. His short-term goal, of course, is to pressure Iran’s leaders to give up their nuclear ambitions. Yet Trump’s blockade is also a major geopolitical hammer on China. For now, oil and petrochemical shipments will flow out of that waterway only under the rules of U.S. Navy. All China can do is watch."If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED, using the same system...
Republican seeks blue-state breakthrough, distances from Trump while taking aim at 'socialist'
RANDOLPH, N.J. — As he works to flip a vacant U.S. House seat in a blue-leaning district in northern New Jersey, Republican Joe Hathaway is not shy about pointing out where he disagrees with President Donald Trump, even as he charges that his Democratic rival is too far to the left."I'm going to call balls and strikes in this race. I'm not going to be a rubber stamp for anybody," Hathaway said in a Fox News Digital interview this week, when asked about Trump.Hathaway is facing off against Democr...
Stop calling this brinkmanship. Trump's Hormuz move is the real pressure
The critics erupted again the moment President Trump ordered a naval blockade, cutting off oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz that Iran has been controlling access to. Brinkmanship, they said. Dangerous escalation. These are the same critics who condemned the war from day one. But here is the truth they keep avoiding: the United States, Europe, the Gulf states and Israel have all been in a shadow war with Iran for decades. Every administration before this one too often chose to manage th...
Are US-Singapore relations under pressure as public trust declines?
In a rare public protest in Singapore, hundreds gathered in Hong Lim Park over the weekend to denounce the “US war machine”. They brandished placards and banners, including one with horns drawn on US presidents past and present captioned: “This is what terrorists look like.” The demonstration, which required organisers to get permission from the authorities, came as public sentiment in the region sours against Washington. Observers attribute this to the perception that the US has become...
Rep. Thomas Massie puts his Republican 'brand' against Trump's in Kentucky
2026 ElectionRep. Thomas Massie puts his Republican 'brand' against Trump's in KentuckyMassie is touting his independence and trying to turn the president into an afterthought as he faces Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein next month in a tough GOP primary.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is facing attacks from President Donald Trump as he seeks an eighth term in Congress.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to Go...
Iranian Christian who had his leg broken by regime thugs because of his religion describes horrors endured during five-year prison hell
Iranian Christian who had his leg broken by regime thugs because of his religion describes horrors endured during five-year prison hellBy ANDREW JEHRING, CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 09:53, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 09:58, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Why Delimitation Has Become Flashpoint Between Centre And Southern States
Lok Sabha seats will be increased to up to 850 from the current 543 to "operationalise" the women's reservation law before the 2029 parliamentary polls, following a delimitation exercise to be carried out based on the last published census.
Pakistan begins preparations for 2nd round of US-Iran talks: sources
Pakistan has begun preparations for a likely second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad to end a war that has crippled energy supplies and daily lives in the wider Middle East region, two government sources privy to developments told Anadolu on Wednesday. Pakistan took centre stage when it brokered a 14-day ceasefire between the US and Iran, followed by high-stakes talks in Islamabad attended by senior delegations from the two countries. Although the talks did not yie...
UN watchdog's chief flags boost in North Korea's nuclear weapons capacity
UN watchdogs chief flags boost in North Koreas nuclear weapons capacity