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Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Updated 09:25 CST
World
Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship
President Trump addressed the nation last night, making his case for war with Iran. And, the Supreme Court majority seemed inclined to rule against the Trump administration on birthright citizenship.
World
Zimbabweans fear planned constitutional change will kill political choice
Heated debate as Zimbabwe holds four days of public hearings about a bill seeking to amend the countryâs constitution.
World
Trumpâs tariffs one year on: How Americans are paying the price
US households paid $1,000 more for the same goods over the past year, with lower-income families hit the hardest.
World
Nearly 1,200 children killed or injured in Yemen despite truce: NGO
Save the Children says nearly one in two child casualties are due to landmines and explosive remnants of war.
World
French court denies extradition of ex-Tunisian President Ben Aliâs daughter
Paris said its ruling was based on Tunis not responding to a request for guarantees of a trial by an independent court.
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Mandelson tried to get Epsteinâs âgoddaughterâ access to 10 Downing Street
The Epstein files indicate the 15-year-old girl would later meet then-Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace.
World
How a year of tariffs cost Americans more than they saved
Trumpâs tariffs were supposed to make the US richer. American households paid $1,500 more.
World
âOrban constantly vetoesâ: Europe braces for Hungary election
The practicalities of Hungaryâs election may not matter as much as the psychological impact, say observers.
World
Iranâs ex-foreign minister Kharazi âgravely woundedâ in attack on his home
Apparent assassination attempt comes as Iran's army pledges to fight until the US, Israel face 'permanent surrender'.
World
Oil price surges, Asian stocks fall as Trump vows to continue Iran attacks
Asian stocks also took a hit after Trumpâs speech as most Southeast Asian countries rely heavily on oil imports.
World
Iran continues strikes across the Persian Gulf despite Trump's warning
Iran continued to target Gulf countries with ballistic missiles and drones Thursday as the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert warning of attacks by Iran-backed militias.
World
Pakistan is playing intermediary in the Iran war, a role it has played before
Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary in the U.S-Israel war with Iran. It played this role before, during a high-stakes moment in diplomatic history.
World
Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?
As the war enters day 34, US President Donald Trump said Washington was close to achieving its objectives.
World
Mourners vow resistance as Iran marks Islamic Republicâs 47th anniversary
Thousands gathered in Tehran to honour a commander, vowing resistance amid heightened tension with US and Israel.
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âIt all depends on the cropâ: Gulf crisis hits South Asia farmers
As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.