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Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Updated 15:25 CST
World
How NATO countries are reacting to Trump's request for help with the Strait of Hormuz
NPR's A Martinez asks Ian Lesser of the German Marshall Fund of the United States how NATO regards President Trump's request for help to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
World
Island-wide blackout knocks out power to millions in Cuba amid ongoing energy crisis
Cuba plunges into darkness as nationwide blackouts hits over 10 million people on the island, worsening an energy crisis fueled by oil shortages and U.S. sanctions.
World
Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israelâs bombs hit Lebanon
Lebanon's Palestinian refugees suffer amid war, facing insecurity and trauma, in camps under attack.
World
Iran is targeting ships in response to US attacks â can the US stop them?
As the US-Israeli war against Iran continues, we look at a scenario reminiscent of the tanker war of the 1980s
World
LIVE: China vs Australia â Womenâs Asian Cup 2026 semifinals
All the build-up and live updates from the first 2026 Women's Asian Cup semifinal between China and Australia.
World
Israeli attacks hit Beirut, southern Lebanon, one million displaced
Attacks hit three southern Beirut neighbourhoods, fighting in the south intensifies as Hezbollah engages Israeli army.
World
Iran war: What is happening on day 18 of US-Israel attacks?
The US-Israeli attacks target Iranian cities as the conflict spreads to the region and causes a global energy crisis.
World
Drone sparks fire at UAE oil site as Gulf takes more hits amid Iran war
The Fujairah oil hub has been hit repeatedly by Iranian drones as the US-Israeli war continues to ignite instability.
World
Inside Qeshm, Iranâs underground missile fortress and geological marvel
From the Valley of Stars to underground missiles, Qeshm Island is strategic ground zero for the US-Israel war on Iran.
World
Twitter trial accusing Musk of driving down stock set for closing arguments
The civil trial centres on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which was renamed X.
World
Iranâs neighbours brace for fallout as war threatens new refugee crisis
As war engulfs Iran, neighbouring states quietly prepare for a potential refugee exodus across already fragile borders.
World
Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health
Late sex offender urged US-Canadian billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman to enter guardianship or conservatorship, files show.
World
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches from US to Mexico
The national football federation wants to relocate its group matches to Mexico due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
World
EU says Iran is ânot Europeâs warâ
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there is no appetite to expand Europeâs naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz.
World
Marine turned anti-war protester says Trump wrong on Israel, Iran
Former Marine Brian McGinnis says Donald Trump is âwrongâ on Israel and Iran.