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An Iranian lawmaker has warned that Iran could seize and sell ships belonging to what it calls hostile nations if the United States (U.S) fails to pay compensation for damage caused in the recent US–Iran conflict. The remarks were made on…
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Iran following the collapse of high-level nuclear negotiations, accusing Tehran of refusing to abandon its nuclear ambitions. In a strongly worded statement posted on Truth Social, Trump…
Businessman and billionaire Elon Musk has publicly criticized South Africa after his satellite internet company, Starlink, was denied a license to operate in the country. According to the businessman, the decision is linked to regulatory…
Pakistan’s carefully balanced role in Middle East diplomacy is under strain after a social media post attributed to Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif drew condemnation at home and abroad, raising questions about whether Islamabad is…
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against charging fees to oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after reports emerged that Tehran had begun demanding payments from vessels seeking safe passage through the vital…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the war in Ukraine to coincide with the Orthodox Easter holiday, ordering Russian forces to halt combat operations from 4:00 pm Moscow time on Friday, April 11, until…
Virginia has taken a major step on worker pay after Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a new law raising the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour (Ksh2,175). The bill was signed in Richmond on April 8, 2026, ending years of…
Negative opinions of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu keep growing among Americans, especially among younger adults across political parties, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. A nationally representative survey of…
A new clash between President Donald Trump and CNN has erupted amid increasing tensions with Iran, reigniting a familiar fight over media credibility, national security stories, and who determines success or failure in war. The latest…
In a stunning reversal that has left Washington stunned, President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran late Tuesday night, less than two hours before his own self-imposed deadline to unleash devastating strikes on the…
The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has said that his country continues to support ceasefires as an important step toward ending wars, saving lives, and allowing diplomacy to work. Speaking about Russia’s war against Ukraine as…
The Israel Defense Forces has announced a ceasefire in its operation against Iran following directives from Israel’s political leadership on April 8, 2026. In a statement by the IDF, the defense force expressed that Israel was ready to…
Spain has urged its nationals living in Qatar to ensure they have sufficient food, water and medication at home and to closely follow official safety instructions, as diplomatic missions continue monitoring the regional situation in the…
Pakistan has accused Israel of a dangerous escalation that undermines ongoing efforts to facilitate talks between the United States (U.S.) and Iran, after reported Israeli strikes on Iranian territory paused a fragile diplomatic opening.…
Relief swept across the United States (U.S) after Hezbollah confirmed the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who had been held following her abduction in the Middle East. The confirmation, issued through an official‑style…
The Embassy of Iran in Kenya has responded to remarks by Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’oei, concerning escalating tensions in the Gulf region. In a statement dated April 7, 2026, Iran justifies Military…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a strong public statement after the UK government blocked rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering Britain, a decision that led to the cancellation of this summer’s Wireless Festival in…
Qatar has led a wave of Arab condemnation after an Israeli minister stormed Al Aqsa Mosque, Islam’s third-holiest site, under heavy police protection, triggering regional outrage and renewed warnings over violations at Jerusalem’s sacred…
US President Donald Trump has blamed past American leadership for allowing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to acquire nuclear weapons, saying the situation “should never have happened.” Speaking after a press conference addressing a…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 1471 into law, enacting a wide‑ranging statute that bars state courts and adjudicative bodies from applying foreign or religious legal codes, including Sharia law, when such application…
U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that he has not yet seized all of Iran’s oil because the American people want troops to come home, even though he considers the oil easy to take and a way to fund better care for Iranians than their…
Iran has formally submitted a 10‑point response to a U.S. plan aimed at ending the ongoing war, crystallizing Tehran’s demands and adding a new layer of uncertainty for global energy markets. The response, conveyed through mediators…
The Israeli Air Force has intensified its air campaign deep inside Iran, launching what it described as a widespread and coordinated series of strikes on three airports in and around Tehran. In a series of statements posted on their…
Iran allowed 15 ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after granting them official clearance, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency. The move marks the highest single-day number of ship transits since traffic…
