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Thursday, 23 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 11:25 CST
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Memorial honours Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

Families and colleagues held a memorial for UN peacekeeper Farizal Rhomadhon.

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Why Iran says its universities are being targeted

Iran reportedly follows through on threat on American universities, after attacks on two Iranian research universities.

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Iraq coach says World Cup can help ‘change perception’ of country

Over those past four decades, Iraq has faced a number of crises, including wars and separatist movements.

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Why some think the U.S. Navy isn't ready to clear mines in the Persian Gulf

Despite the danger of sea mines, experts say that mine clearing has received minimal attention and funding from the U.S. Navy and is often overshadowed by more high-profile weapons systems.

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"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa

In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027. This has some countries and organizations worried that on top of the US aid cuts, this could be unsurvivable.

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Iran authorities await war ‘victory’ as supporters mark 1979 anniversary

Officials, government supporters take to streets to mark Islamic Republic Day, even as US, Israel continue bombing.

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‘This is an apartheid regime’: Critics decry Israel’s new death penalty law

Celebrations in the Israeli parliament mark the passing of legislation intended to apply to Palestinians only.

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Iranian officials ‘laugh’ at Trump’s claim Iran wants a ceasefire

A senior Iranian official has laughed in response to US President Donald Trump's claim that Iran asked for a ceasefire.

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Kenya’s tea industry suffers crisis caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran

Kenyan tea farmers are facing a crisis after the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted key export routes to the Middle East.

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History’s biggest census: Why India’s new population count is controversial

The population count, which was delayed by five years, will include caste enumeration for the first time in a century.

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This fringe actor finds the spotlight in Israel's most provocative film post-Oct. 7

Israeli fringe actor in the spotlight for anti-war film

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Trump to address nation at critical moment in his war with Iran

The address comes after weeks of uncertainty over when and how the U.S. could extricate itself from the conflict .

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Israel strikes Lebanon as Trump is set to deliver a speech on the Iran war

As Israel expands its invasion of Lebanon, the White House says President Trump will provide "an important update" to the nation on the Iran war.

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Some Iranians express pessimism over the war and the potential for regime change

Iranians coming across the border into Turkey are less hopeful than they were at the beginning of the war.

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UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Before talks with 35 countries, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says reopening strait 'will not be easy'.

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