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Thursday, 23 April 2026 ¡ Global Edition ¡ Updated 09:25 CST
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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.

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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 country’s constitution.

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Trump’s 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.

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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.

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French court denies extradition of ex-Tunisian President Ben Ali’s 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 Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ access to 10 Downing Street

The Epstein files indicate the 15-year-old girl would later meet then-Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace.

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How a year of tariffs cost Americans more than they saved

Trump’s tariffs were supposed to make the US richer. American households paid $1,500 more.

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‘Orban constantly vetoes’: Europe braces for Hungary election

The practicalities of Hungary’s election may not matter as much as the psychological impact, say observers.

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Iran’s ex-foreign minister Kharazi ‘gravely wounded’ in attack on his home

Apparent assassination attempt comes as Iran's army pledges to fight until the US, Israel face 'permanent surrender'.

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Oil price surges, Asian stocks fall as Trump vows to continue Iran attacks

Asian stocks also took a hit after Trump’s speech as most Southeast Asian countries rely heavily on oil imports.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mourners vow resistance as Iran marks Islamic Republic’s 47th anniversary

Thousands gathered in Tehran to honour a commander, vowing resistance amid heightened tension with US and Israel.

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‘It all depends on the crop’: Gulf crisis hits South Asia farmers

As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.

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