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US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports on Monday
The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan failed to produce an agreement, with President Donald Trump blaming the Islamic republic’s refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions. Trump had announced on social media he would blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz trading route that he has been demanding Tehran fully reopen, after his vice president, JD Vance left negotiations with an Iranian delegation in Islamaba...
Data Darbar wall collapse claims one life
LAHORE: A man was killed after a wall collapsed during construction work at the Data Darbar site in Lahore, police said on Monday. According to initial reports, the incident occurred near Gate No. 2 when a wall collapsed after being struck by a crane. As a result, a 38-year-old man, identified as Shahid, was buried under the debris. Nearby citizens rushed to the scene and managed to pull him out of the rubble by their own efforts. However, he later succumbed to his injuries after being shifted t...
China rejects accusations of supplying weapons to Iran
China has rejected recent US Intelligence reports suggesting it plans to supply weapons to Iran, with Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun saying in a press conference on Monday that the allegations were “baseless smears”, reaffirming China's policy of adhering to "strict controls in accordance with its own export control laws and regulations and its international obligations". A Bloomberg reporter asked about reports that "China is planning to provide we...
نخستوزیر نیوزیلند نسبت به تامین سوخت در ماههای آینده ابراز اطمینان کرد
کریستوفر لوکسون، نخستوزیر نیوزیلند نسبت به تامین سوخت در ماههای آینده ابراز اطمینان کرد و گفت که این کشور با واردکنندگان سوخت در تماس بوده و آنها اطمینان دادهاند تمام محمولههایشان تا پایان ماه مه و حتی برخی تا ژوئن در راه است.
UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that, whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in ‌a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "We're not supporting the blockade," he told BBC Radio 5 Live, adding that it was vital to get the Strait reopened. "It is, in my view, vital that we get the Strait open and fully open, and that's where we've put all of our efforts in the last few weeks and we'll continue to...
Election loss for Hungarian PM Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives
The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States
Zack Polanski's Green Party could get 12 London MPs in Labour rout at next general election, shock poll reveals
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'Donald Trump has lurched back to dangerous brinkmanship - Starmer is right on Iran war'
'Donald Trump has lurched back to dangerous brinkmanship - Starmer is right on Iran war''Keir Starmer is right to urge both sides to “find a way through” and warn against further escalation. He is right to say Britain has no interest in another Middle East crisis.'CommentsNewsopinionVoice of the Mirror06:00, 13 Apr 2026View ImageVoice of the Mirror has its say...Trump’s in a dire straitAs the fragile Iran peace effort falters, Donald Trump has lurched back to dangerous brinkm...
Donald Trump posts 'unhinged' Jesus Christ image sparking outrage and mockery
Donald Trump posts 'unhinged' Jesus Christ image sparking outrage and mockeryDonald Trump has posted an image of himself depicted as Jesus Christ on social media, which quickly went viral and drew mockery from users calling it 'unhinged'NewsMichael D. Carroll and Paige Ingram05:50, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesTrump also made a personal dig at Pope Leo, adding, "I like his brother Louis much better". (Image: AFP via Getty Images)US President Donald Trump has shared a pec...
Jacinta Allan is rocked by mass resignations as THREE ministers announce their retirement months before state election
Jacinta Allan is rocked by mass resignations as THREE ministers announce their retirement months before state electionThree ministers quit ahead of electionREAD MORE: Chris Bowen makes candid admission about Strait of HormuzBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 05:46, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 05:56, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments
UN force in Lebanon says Israeli tank rammed its vehicles in south
Beirut: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said that an Israeli tank rammed peacekeeping vehicles on Sunday in the country’s south where Israel and Hezbollah have been at war since last month. “On two occasions today, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers rammed UNIFIL vehicles with a Merkava tank, in one case causing significant damage,” the statement said, adding that the Israeli soldiers had blocked a road in south Lebanon’s Bayada “that is used...
Trump repeats Monday blockade of ships entering, exiting Iranian ports
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social early on Monday that the US will blockade ships entering or exiting Iranian ports at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (1400 GMT) later in the day, echoing an announcement from the US Central Command on the issue.
Israel seeks to declare Turkey ‘new enemy’
ISTANBUL: Israel “cannot live without an enemy” and its government is now trying to portray Turkey as one, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday. Tensions between Turkey and Israel have steadily escalated since the Gaza war erupted following Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack. The dispute entered a new phase over the weekend after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned his US counterpart Donald Trump of “possible provocations and sabotage” that could jeopa...
Viktor Orban swept from power after 16 years ruling Hungary
In a record turnout at the polls, Hungarians have voted out their long-serving, far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father’s funeral
TYRE: Wrapped in bloodied bandages, Aline Saeed, seven, barely survived the Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon last week. She was there to bury her father as hopes of a truce spread across the region, but a new strike killed her infant sister and other relatives. The strike on the Saeed family home in the village of Srifa took place on Wednesday, the first day of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire that many in Lebanon hoped would apply to their country, too. Instead, Israeli strikes killed more th...
Australian PM says US sent no request for help amid criticism from opposition
The only request received by Canberra concerned support for Gulf countries, Anthony Albanese said
Hungary elections live: Trump ally Orban ousted after 16 years as Magyar wins by landslide
Liveupdated{"lang":"en","timestamp":1776054962}NewsWorldEuropeHungary elections live: Trump ally Orban ousted after 16 years as Magyar wins by landslidePeter Magya vows to rebuild ties with EU and restore ‘the system of checks and balances’Nicole Wootton-Cane, Alex Croft & Alisha Rahaman SarkarMonday 13 April 2026 05:36 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark...
NYC mayor touts ‘socialist’ wins in first 100 days alongside Bernie Sanders
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his first 100 days in office Sunday alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist, touting what he described as sweeping achievements driven by government intervention.Mamdani cited key wins, including securing $1.2 billion for universal child care, advancing plans for five publicly owned grocery stores, pursuing legal action against landlords, and boosting investment in services such as sanitation and infrastructure.In a reference to former Brit...
Albanese calls on US and Iran to resume peace negotiations and reopen strait of Hormuz
Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says peace negotiations to end the growing Middle East war should resume quickly, as Australia called for the full reopening of the strait of Hormuz and free navigation for all countries.Hours after the US president, Donald Trump, said he would...
Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘considering airstrikes’ as Strait of Hormuz blockade to begin from today
Liveupdated{"lang":"en","timestamp":1776054475}NewsWorldMiddle EastIran-US war latest: Trump ‘considering limited airstrikes’ as Strait of Hormuz blockade to begin todayBlockade by American warships of Strait of Hormuz to come into force at 3pm London time on MondayBel Trew, Mike Bedigan & Shweta SharmaMonday 13 April 2026 05:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","...