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Iran's top diplomat said the country is not prepared for direct talks with US officials due to what he called "maximalist" US demands. The US has been pushing for a comprehensive deal that addresses Iran's nuclear program, regional security, and human rights issues.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims control over the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Israeli military operation in the region. The operation reportedly targeted Iranian missile sites and naval vessels. The US and Israel have not confirmed the details of the operation.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they are closing the Strait of Hormuz until the US blockade is lifted. Two ships reported being hit as they tried to pass through the strait. The ships were not identified by name or nationality.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping again. US President Donald Trump held crisis talks with his national security team on the escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil supplies.
The US is preparing to seize Iranian-linked ships. This move follows recent attacks on Red Sea vessels and could escalate regional tensions. US-Iran war latest: US preparing to seize Iranian-linked ships The Telegraph.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and fired on ships in response to a U. S. blockade. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Iran’s ambassador to India and conveyed “deep concern” after two India-bound energy-carrying vessels were prevented from transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy has closed the Strait of Hormuz, warning ships to remain anchored in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman. Approaching the strait is now declared cooperation with the enemy.
A French soldier serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was killed in an attack on a UN mission in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred in the Ras Baalbek area. The UN chief condemned the killing and assessed that Hezbollah was responsible.
UNICEF confirmed two of its "UNICEF is outraged by the killing of two drivers of trucks contracted by UNICEF to provide clean water to families in the Gaza Strip," it said in a statement.
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US of making a "clumsy and ignorant decision" by imposing a naval blockade on Iran's ports. The move comes as Iran reasserts control of the Hormuz Strait, a key waterway through which a fifth of global oil exports pass.
Indian vessels received gunfire near the Karchat waterway. The incident prompted a distress call with the vessel reporting it had been given clearance to proceed.
Alibaba’s recent shift to closed-source AI models does not reflect China’s broader AI strategy, She notes many Chinese firms still rely on open-source frameworks, highlighting inconsistent adoption across the industry.
Runners should replace their shoes every 300 to 500 miles or 3 to 6 months. Cushioning loss is a key indicator, with most shoes losing 50-70% of their cushioning within the first 100 miles. Wear patterns and heel-to-toe drop also signal a need for replacement.
Ratna Damayanti Taha wrote her debut novel Mind The Gap, about a Malay girl growing up in Singapore. She spent three hours each morning as a stay-at-home mum to write it, and it won the 2026 Epigram Books Fiction Prize.
Police in Trinidad and Tobago found 56 bodies, mostly children, at a cemetery in Cumuto. The discovery was made amid suspicion of unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses. Authorities have not disclosed the cause of death or identities of the deceased.
The UN General Assembly voted to condemn the use of forced labor in Xinjiang, China, with 53 countries supporting the resolution. The US and several European nations abstained, while China and Russia voted against. The resolution also criticized forced labor in North Korea and Myanmar.
The U. S. State Department updated its global travel advisory on 12 April 2026, citing increased security threats. The revision urges travelers to recheck destination-specific risks before booking flights, reflecting heightened concerns over regional instability in the Middle East and North Africa.
Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey after defeating Atletico Madrid 4-3 in a penalty shootout. The match had ended 1-1 after extra time, with Real Sociedad's Ander Barrenetxea scoring the equalizing goal in the 90th minute. The victory marked Real Sociedad's first Copa del Rey title since 1982.
Magia de Uma is a new boutique hotel in Bali, combining restored Javanese joglos with rice-paddy views. The hotel is located between Seminyak, Canggu, and Berawa, and offers a unique vision of Bali hospitality.
Singaporeans Tan Wei Han and Lee Jia Wei left their corporate jobs to start a farm in Johor, citing lower costs and the desire to build something of their own. They now cultivate a 10-hectare plot, growing crops such as durians and jackfruits.
A life jacket worn by a Titanic passenger sold for 670,000 pounds. This is over $900,000. A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, which is more than $900,000. .
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