FACTFLOW
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 21:25 CST
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Venezuela's Congress to vote on amnesty law that will free political prisoners
Weeks after Nicolás Maduro's ousting, Venezuelans cautiously test new freedoms as the country's Congress prepares to vote on an amnesty law that will free hundreds of political prisoners.
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UN spokesman pressed on ‘de facto annexation’ of occupied West Bank
As Israel faces criticism over West Bank annexation measures, Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo asks the UN what it will do.
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‘Evil deeds’: Hong Kong leader praises lengthy jail sentence for Jimmy Lai
US, UK officials call for Jimmy Lai's release on 'humanitarian' grounds due to his age and health.
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Iran’s top security official in Oman following nuclear talks with US
The trip by Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, comes amid diplomatic efforts to avert war.
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Palestinian citizens of Israel demand government do more to stop crime
Palestinians in Israel are reaching breaking point in the face of endemic crime and government neglect.
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More Australia protests over police crackdown on rally against Herzog visit
Civic groups denounce use of 'excessive' force as police chief refers to protesters as 'angry and violent mob'.
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US judge blocks Trump administration’s effort to deport Rumeysa Ozturk
Lawyers say immigration judge found the Trump administration failed to prove Rumeysa Ozturk should be removed from US.
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LIVE: Israeli attack on Gaza building kills four Palestinians
An Israeli air attack on a residential building in western Gaza City has killed at least four people.
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Is BNP’s Tarique Rahman the change post-Hasina Bangladesh is looking for?
Back from 17-year exile after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, Rahman leads opinion polls for prime minister in Thursday's vote.
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What will it take for Syrians to return to Aleppo after years of war?
Syria's government is trying to rebuild Aleppo, but war and neglect have made it a daunting prospect.
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Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on military cooperation
The MOU comes as Somalia seeks regional support against Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland.
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Trump threatens to block opening of Detroit-Canada bridge
The $4.6bn Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open in early 2026.
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Russia warns Cuba fuel situation critical; Havana slams ‘cruel’ US tactics
Cuban foreign minister accuses US of trying to break the 'political will' of Cubans, hints at diplomacy with Washington.
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Trump opposes Israel’s West Bank annexation, official says, as outcry grows
Official says Trump sees stability in the Palestinian territory as in line with 'goal to achieve peace in the region'.
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US kills two people in attack on boat in eastern Pacific, one survivor
The US military says one person survived the strike on the vessel and that the coastguard has been notified.