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The Israeli army established a "Yellow Line" in southern Lebanon, similar to the one in Gaza. The line marks the boundary beyond which Israeli forces will not pursue terrorists who approach them. The Israeli army said its troops identified terrorists who violated a ceasefire and approached the forces from north of the Yellow Line.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the Iranian army for standing up to what he called sinister plans by the US and Israel. He claimed Iran had exposed the weakness of the US-Israel alliance during the recent conflict.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing a US blockade. Two ships were fired on as they attempted to cross the strait. The ships' status is unknown. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they were closing the strait until the U. S.
One Indian vessel crossed the Strait of Hormuz, while four others turned back after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps opened fire. The incident occurred as US President Donald Trump warned Iran not to "blackmail" Washington over the strategic waterway's status. The Indian vessels were reportedly on a routine passage through the strait.
Economist Mariana Mazzucato discussed the Iran war's economic impact with Redi Tlhabi. Mazzucato addressed the fallout and its effects on various groups. Redi Tlhabi speaks to economist Mariana Mazzucato on the Iran war's economic fallout and who’s really paying the price.
Iran attacked two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman near Hormuz. US President Donald Trump said Iran cannot blackmail the United States. US-Iran war latest: Iran can’t blackmail us, says Trump after Hormuz attack The Telegraph.
Pope Leo XIV said he has no desire to debate with US President Donald Trump. He made this statement en route to Angola for a three-day visit. The two leaders have traded barbs since the pope spoke out against the Iran war.
Hundreds of Sudanese refugees fleeing war have arrived in Morocco. They find themselves stuck due to border and bureaucratic issues. Moroccan authorities have tightened entry requirements, leaving many stranded in precarious conditions.
A French soldier was killed in an attack on a United Nations mission in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred near the town of Naqoura, where a group of armed men fired on the UN convoy.
Pope Leo XIV visited Angola. He went to a shrine where enslaved Africans were baptized before being sent across the Atlantic Ocean. The shrine is a site tied to the country's colonial past.
India's Ministry of External Affairs conveyed deep concern to Iranian envoy after two oil tankers were prevented from docking. The meeting was described as the ambassador being "called in", not "summoned", over the incident.
India conveyed deep concern to Iran's envoy over the firing on two Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on February 28, with the ships reportedly coming under attack while navigating through the strategic waterway.
Six people died in a Kyiv shooting. A man opened fire on passersby and barricaded himself into a supermarket with hostages. A man alleged to have opened fire on Saturday (Apr 18) at passersby barricading himself into a supermarket with hostages and refusing to negotiate.
Werder Bremen's match against Hamburg SV was interrupted due to crowd trouble. The referee stopped the game for several minutes.
Tesla launched its robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston. The autonomous taxis are part of Tesla's plan to expand its ride-hailing business. The service will initially operate in these two US cities.
Solly March's cross found Danny Welbeck, whose header was headed back across goal by Alexis Mac Allister. Leandro Trossard then tapped home but was offside. However, substitute Rutter headed in from a March cross in stoppage time. Brighton earned a 1-1 draw against Tottenham.
FBI Director Kash Patel faced criticism over his conduct and availability. He responded to a report questioning his actions. Patel's responses were to allegations his leadership style and judgment had raised concerns among some FBI staff and lawmakers.
A federal appeals court has lifted a temporary halt on construction of the Trump administration's planned White House ballroom. The project can now resume until the next hearing in June. The court's decision allows work to continue on the $30 million project.
Mexican authorities arrested Janos Balla, a 48-year-old Hungarian national, in Quintana Roo. The arrest is part of President Claudia Sheinbaum's efforts to crack down on cartel activity and increase arrests. Balla is suspected of involvement in drug trafficking.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum denied a diplomatic crisis with Spain after a row over the country's conquest by Spanish colonizers. Sheinbaum stated that there were never any tensions over the issue. The dispute had become a thorny point in bilateral relations.
The US has carried out further attacks on alleged drug boats. Critics say the strikes are ineffective and largely aimed at appealing to Trump's domestic base. Critics say the strikes are not only ineffective, they are also largely about appealing to Trump's own domestic base.
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