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Saturday, 25 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 11:25 CST
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Drone strike disrupts Dubai flights as Iran continues Gulf attacks

Iran has sought to justify its attacks on Gulf countries, hitting civilian infrastructure as well as US assets.

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‘Stop all these wars now’ says Oscar winner

Oscar winner Pavel Talankin called for ‘an end to all wars’ as he received the best documentary award.

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Japan begins release of oil reserves as Iran war sparks energy crisis

Tokyo's move comes as oil prices remain elevated amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Madagascar names anticorruption chief as PM days after cabinet dissolved

President announces Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister after Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo was dismissed.

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Rafah crossing closure leaves Gaza patients trapped without treatment

Thousands face worsening illness after closure of key crossing halts medical evacuations.

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Iran war live: Drone attacks spark fire near Dubai airport and Fujairah

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war.

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5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia

The player's departure shortly before midnight on Sunday leaves two of an initial seven squad members in Australia.

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One Battle After Another’s big night: Key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars

Paul Thomas Anderson's political chase film earned six Oscars, beating the vampire thriller Sinners, which scored four.

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Oscars 2026: Full list of winners

One Battle After Another wins six Oscars, while Sinners takes four awards.

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Sabalenka wins first Indian Wells title with victory against Rybakina

World number one's triumph against Elena Rybakina avenges her loss to the Kazakh in the 2026 Australian Open final.

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Large protest held in London against US-Israeli war on Iran

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London to oppose US-Israeli aggression against Iran, Lebanon and Gaza.

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Stars at Oscars 2026 call for end to war in Gaza and Iran

Actors and filmmakers spoke out at the Oscars 2026 in Los Angeles against the US-Israeli war on Iran and the genocide.

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Nobody wants to get involved’ in Strait of Hormuz military operations

Charles Kupchan says the US and allies are reluctant to use military means to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz.

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Fire erupts at Dubai airport following drone attack

Footage shows fire near Dubai International Airport after a drone ignited a fuel tank, according to UAE authorities.

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Iran war live: Trump demands help from NATO allies; Dubai fire contained

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war.

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