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Saturday, 25 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 01:25 CST
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Iran’s IRGC says spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini killed in US-Israeli attack

Israeli and US air attacks pound Iran as assassination campaign of country's leadership continues.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Security concerns grow in US as funding stalls

US preparations fall behind for FIFA World Cup 2026, leading to growing concerns about security risks at events.

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From mall to torture site: Venezuela debates El Helicoide prison's future

Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela's most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.

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Slovenia heads to polls with diverging views on Israel in focus

Slovenia's election sees the centre-left coalition take on the populist right amid claims of foreign meddling.

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Israel says it hit Syrian army camps in the south after Druze ‘attacked’

Israeli air strikes target army camps in response to alleged attacks on the Druze community in Suwayda on Thursday.

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Refugee Council questions Australia’s Iran strategy at Women’s Asian Cup

Women's Asian Cup hosts Australia face criticism for the political tug of war over the Iranian women's football team.

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Iran today, Africa tomorrow

What is being done to Iran today could be done to Africa tomorrow. Africa must reject this illegal war.

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Iran does not need to close the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt it

The real risk lies not in closure, but in disruption in the strait’s approaches.

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Trump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loans

Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.

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Global oil and energy prices are reeling as the war in the Middle East escalates

Israel and Iran continue to exchange airstrikes with a focus on energy infrastructure. President Trump says Israel acted alone in striking a key gas field and better not do it again.

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Trump's mediators offer Hamas a formal proposal to give up its weapons in Gaza

President Trump's Board of Peace has quietly given Hamas a proposal to hand over all of its weapons to ensure Gaza's reconstruction.

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Israel launches more strikes on Tehran as Iran continues attacks on Gulf oil facilities

The latest strikes come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel would "hold off on future attacks" on Iran's energy infrastructure, following Trump's request.

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Iran developing a ‘vetting system’ for Strait of Hormuz transit: Report

Lloyd's List reports that ships could be allowed to pass through 'safe corridor' once they are approved by IRGC.

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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world amid shadow of war

People gather with family and for congregational prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month.

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Eid celebrations dimmed by war and displacement across Middle East

Economic crises and conflict dampen traditional Eid celebrations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon.

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