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An Israeli strike in Lebanon killed five family members. The incident occurred in an area with rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Local authorities reported the strike's aftermath.
Iran's war is disrupting India's pharmaceutical supply chain, causing higher energy and freight prices, and reliance on Chinese active pharmaceutical ingredients is squeezing margins, raising the risk of higher drug prices and potential shortages.
Experts predict Iran may scale back oil production due to the US naval blockade of Hormuz, which could limit its oil storage capacity, forcing a gradual reduction in output. Experts predict Iran could gradually scale back oil production if the US naval blockade of Hormuz persists.
Hezbollah's fibre optic drones, immune to jamming and invisible to radar, are penetrating Israel's advanced radar systems, testing its multibillion-dollar defenses with low-cost, effective attacks. Immune to jamming and invisible to radar, the low-cost drones are piercing through Israel’s multibillion-dollar systems.
US President Trump warned Iran to "get smart" over stalled talks, criticizing Iran's proposal on Truth Social, as uncertainty grows over the fragile ceasefire and negotiations. The US president has railed against Iran's proposal on Truth Social as uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire grows.
Qatar will host the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in November and December 2026. The tournament will take place in the same country that hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will be held from November 19 to December 13 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation.
The UN's top human rights official warned that Iranians' rights are being eroded in Iran amid the ongoing conflict. The official cited a surge in executions, mass arrests, and alleged abuses as evidence of a harsh and brutal crackdown.
Senior UN climate leaders are advocating for a transition away from fossil fuels. They are supporting countries that are mobilizing for this shift at a conference in Colombia, highlighting the volatility and instability of the current energy system.
The United Arab Emirates is quitting OPEC, a move analysts say could reshape geopolitical alignments. The market reaction has been muted so far. The UAE’s departure from OPEC is a big move, said analysts, but while market reaction has been muted, the move could reshape geopolitical alignments.
Iran has executed 21 people and arrested 4,000 since the West Asia war began, disappearances, torture, and cruel treatment. The report said many detainees had been victims of forced disappearances, torture or "cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment", including forced confessions.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from Congress about a potential long blockade of Iran. The move is part of escalating tensions in West Asia. U. S. Congress will grill Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on the West Asia conflict on Wednesday.
US President Trump posted a photo with a rifle, issuing a warning to Iran. The gesture comes as Washington pushes for curbs on Tehran's nuclear programme. For Washington, curbs on Tehran's nuclear programme are a red line in talks, but there is now mounting pressure on that line as Trump runs up against a deadline that could force his hand.
Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan emphasized the need for the EU and ASEAN to strengthen multilateralism. He cited global trade and geopolitical tensions as reasons for this approach. Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore wants to maintain its reputation as a trusted business hub amid global trade and geopolitical tensions.
Sri Lanka's government took over the administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket. The takeover is temporary, pending reforms to be implemented in the cricket board. Government says it will oversee the administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket until reforms are implemented.
Colombia's presidential election highlighted the 'total peace' promise made four years ago. The country's violence surged again with rising guerrilla attacks, dividing the president's would-be successors.
The Irish government introduced additional fuel supports for several sectors. This decision followed recent nationwide protests against fuel costs and economic policies. The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least three people and injured over 10, with 19 attacks on the Donetsk region and 833 on the Zaporizhia region,.
The Russian military is training Malian forces in counter-terrorism operations, raising concerns about its expanding influence in the Sahel region. The partnership has sparked scrutiny from Western nations, which have long been involved in regional security efforts.
The UN is addressing racial equality across borders through norm entrepreneurship. This initiative aims to confront racial hierarchies in international law and bridge the South-North divide. Beyond Containment – Confronting Racial Hierarchies in International Law: Norm Entrepreneurship at the UN - Addressing Racial Equality Across Borders and the South–North Divide Opinio Juris.
Verisk reported beating first-quarter estimates due to strong demand for its analytics services. The company's financial performance exceeded expectations, driven by increased demand.
NASA's Artemis II moonship returned to Kennedy Space Centre in Florida after a historic lunar voyage. The capsule completed humanity's first lunar trip in over 50 years. NASA’s Artemis II capsule returned to Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre on Tuesday (April 28, 2026), almost a month after blasting off on humanity’s first lunar trip in more than a half-century.
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