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Blackpink’s Jennie named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People

Jennie is the only South Korean on this year’s list.

Pop singer Katy Perry facing police investigation following allegations of sexual assault

Australian police launched the investigation after actress Ruby Rose claimed that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a nightclub in Melbourne, Australia, in 2010. Perry's representative calls this "categorically false".

Japanese voice actor Kensho Ono will be in Singapore this May for Gundam movie screening

The prolific voice actor, who's starred in Kuroko's Basketball, Spy X Family and Attack On Titan, will be in Singapore on May 8 for the gala premiere of the movie, Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circe.

Setback in Australia's fuel crisis as fire breaks out at oil refinery

A large fire has broken out at one of Australia's two operating oil refineries - prompting fears over the country's petrol supplies amid global disruption caused by the Middle East conflict.

Iran War Live Updates: Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Iran to Keep Peace Talks Alive

The diplomacy came as the White House dismissed reports that President Trump wanted to extend the cease-fire, while still expressing optimism that talks could yield an agreement.

"Commander In Grief": Iran Trolls Trump After Clash With Giorgia Meloni, Pitches Itself as Italy's…

The Iranian embassy proposed forming an alliance with Italy.

YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips mocking Trump

Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes itself as independent but is widely suspected of ties to the Iranian government, has gained internet notoriety during the U. S.-Iran war Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes itself as independent but is widely suspected of ties to the Iranian government, has gained internet notoriety during the U. S.-Iran war.

Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S.-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade

U. S. ⁠President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday (April 12, 2026) after weekend peace talks in Islamabad between the U. S. and Iran failed to reach a deal.

Asim Munir Lands In Iran With Trump's Peace Offer After Islamabad Talks Fail

Tehran has also indicated that Islamabad has facilitated communication with Washington Tehran has also indicated that Islamabad has facilitated communication with Washington.

'Help', Said Trump In Iran. Why US' European Allies Hesitated, Walked Away

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Global oil prices drop as potential Iran-US deal cools supply fears

Global oil prices drop as potential Iran-US deal cools supply fears.

Trump says Israel and Lebanon talks to happen on Thursday

Ending the fighting in Lebanon was a key sticking point in earlier peace talks, along with how to deal with Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Trump says Israel and Lebanon’s leaders will speak on Thursday

US president says the leaders of the two countries will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.

U.S.-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade

Iran’s Fars News Agency said ‌on ⁠Wednesday (April 15, 2026) that an Iranian supertanker subject to U. S. sanctions crossed ⁠the strait towards Iran’s Imam Khomeini port despite the blockade sanctions crossed ⁠the strait towards Iran’s Imam Khomeini port despite the blockade.

Hopes grow for a breakthrough in US-Iran talks as Pakistan mediates

Pakistani sources say there has been a 'major breakthrough' over a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme.

Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire

US and Iranian officials were also weighing a return to Pakistan for further talks as early as the coming weekend.

Democrats clash with US Energy Secretary over Iran war and gas prices

Watch the moment a Democratic congresswoman tells the US Energy Secretary he is ‘living in a different world’.

Tokyo record leads Asia stocks higher as Iran peace hopes grow

Asian equities tracked Wall Street, which also saw all-time peaks.

Pakistan expecting ‘major breakthrough’ tied to Iran’s nuclear programme

A source has told Al Jazeera that Pakistan is expecting a breakthrough tied to Iran’s nuclear programme.

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.

Live Updates: Trump says Iran war "close to over" as Pakistan pushes for new peace talks - CBS News

Live Updates: Trump says Iran war "close to over" as Pakistan pushes for new peace talks CBS News Live Updates: Trump says Iran war "close to over" as Pakistan pushes for new peace talks CBS News.

US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran Threatens To Halt Gulf Trade As US Weighs New Sanctions

US-Iran War Live: The Iran war began when the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. Iran responded with its own strikes on Israel and Gulf states that host US bases.

Israeli forces fire stun grenades at journalists in occupied Nablus

Video shows Israeli forces firing stun grenades towards journalists who were reporting on the army’s raid of Nablus.

White House Denies US Sought Ceasefire With Iran, Fresh Talks Likely In Pak

Reports that White House requested ceasefire extension in Iran war are wrong, Karoline Leavitt said Reports that White House requested ceasefire extension in Iran war are wrong, Karoline Leavitt said.

Pakistani delegation, led by Army chief Munir, reaches Iran for peace talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed the delegation members upon their arrival in Tehran, Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed the delegation members upon their arrival in Tehran,.

US-Iran agree to ‘in-principle’ extension of ceasefire: Report

US-Iran agree to ‘in-principle’ extension of ceasefire: Report.

Iran May Offer Free Passage To Ships Through Oman Side Of Hormuz: Report

A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman's Musandam province A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman's Musandam province.

Far-Right Polish MP Draws Outrage With Swastika On Israeli Flag

The Israeli embassy in Poland condemned Berkowicz's actions.

Israel-Iran war highlights: Pakistani delegation, led by Army chief Munir, reaches Iran for peace…

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia before a possible second round of U. S.-Iran peace talks; U. S. says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz Testifies on Foreign Policy Amid Conflict with Iran - C-SPAN

U. S. Ambassador to the U. N. Mike Waltz Testifies on Foreign Policy Amid Conflict with Iran C-SPAN Mike Waltz Testifies on Foreign Policy Amid Conflict with Iran C-SPAN U. S. Mike Waltz Testifies on Foreign Policy Amid Conflict with Iran.

Iran war live: Pakistan in push for new round of US-Iran peace negotiations

At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2.

British investor Fred Blackford builds $500 million stake in Bytedance, FT reports

British investor Fred Blackford builds $500 million stake in Bytedance, FT reports.

2 men accused of conspiring to cheat Bishan columbarium out of S$1.66 million

One of the men was then the head of maintenance at Kwong Wai Siew Peck San Theng columbarium.

BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll

BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll.

Peaty takes British 50m breaststroke title with sights set on LA 2028

Peaty takes British 50m breaststroke title with sights set on LA 2028.

Snapchat Parent Firm Lays Off 1,000 Employees, Cites AI-Driven Efficiency

Snap made an announcement that it plans to eliminate about 1,000 jobs Snap made an announcement that it plans to eliminate about 1,000 jobs.

What changed in Hungary’s election? | Explained

What makes Viktor Orban’s defeat significant? What led to his fall after 16 years? Who is Peter Magyar? What changes can Hungary expect? Does Orban’s defeat signal the political limits of right-wing populism.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman seeks dismissal of sister's punitive damages claims in sexual abuse lawsuit

Sam Altman said Missouri’s child sexual abuse statute does not authorise punitive damages for the woman’s claims, and instead limits her to “damages for injury or illness” caused by childhood sexual abuse Sam Altman said Missouri’s child sexual abuse statute does not authorise punitive damages for the woman’s claims, and instead limits her to “damages for injury or illness” caused by childhood sexual abuse.

Assassination That Took 20 Years: Spies, Missed Chances, Then A Final Moment

Imad Mughniyeh came of age amid civil war and foreign intervention.

Huge crowds greet Pope Leo in Cameroon 20 years after outreach trip

Huge crowds have greeted Pope Leo in Cameroon, returning to a country he visited 20 years ago as ‘Father Bob’.

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12

The new sentencing measure comes as President Nayib Bukele oversees a four-year-long state of emergency against crime.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows? | Explained

What is a maritime chokepoint? How does international law govern these waters.

US launches fifth strike on alleged Pacific drug boat in a week, killing three

Wednesday’s strike brings the total of those killed in US military strikes on alleged drug boats to at least 177Three people were killed in a US strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fifth such deadly attack in as many days, military officials have announced.

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