FACTFLOW
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 05:25 CST
World
3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz
The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.
World
Hungarian Americans say Orbán's defeat could provide roadmap for countering Trump
Hungarian Americans say Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary provides a blueprint for countering President Trump's attempts to tilt the electoral playing field ahead of the midterms.
World
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack
Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours killing at least 16 people.
World
Muslims the target? Fury as millions lose voting rights in India’s Bengal
Key eastern state heads to polls under the shadow of controversial voter list revision, which many say excludes Muslims.
World
Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran
A centuries-old historical bond has come alive again amid the war on Iran, with Kashmiris sharing whatever they can.
World
US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike
The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are 'unlawful'.
World
Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?
US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad.
World
Curry scores 35 as Warriors upset Clippers to extend playoff run
Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors keep their NBA playoff hopes alive, eliminating LA Clippers from the play-in.
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Israel’s military kills four Lebanese paramedics in consecutive strikes
An Israeli triple-tap attack on rescue workers in southern Lebanon has killed four and left several others injured.
World
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 14, including a child, authorities say
Deadly attacks hit Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, while Russia says two children killed in Ukrainian attacks.
World
The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump
Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there's another way.
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Trump plans 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ to mark 250 years of US independence
The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a huge structure to mark 250 years since the US declared independence.
World
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three, including a 12-year-old child
Kyiv's mayor says the attacks hit Podilskyi and Obolonskyi districts, causing fires and damage to residential buildings.
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French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE
The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.
World
Bukele signs reforms allowing life prison sentences for people as young as 12
The reforms signed by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele would apply to people convicted of committing or being an accomplice to crimes including homicide, femicide, rape and gang membership.