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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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Muslims hold first Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after reopening

Thousands of Muslims performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after it reopened following a 40-day closure by Israel.

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Why is Hungary’s election so important on the international stage?

Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the election.

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NASA’s Artemis II prepares for splashdown on Earth

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are preparing for re-entry

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Democrat Kamala Harris teases 2028 presidential bid, following Trump loss

Formerly the vice president under Biden, Harris mused to Al Sharpton that she knows 'what it requires' to be president.

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US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad: What to expect?

US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad for peace talks to end six weeks of war.

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Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends

The movie, now streaming on Netflix, defied current trends in Indian cinema to tell the true story of a friendship between a Muslim and a Hindu Dalit. Martin Scorsese was secretly involved.

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Prince Harry sued for defamation by Sentebale charity he co-founded

A spokesperson for Prince Harry said he "categorically" rejects the "offensive and damaging" libel claim.

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Who are Peru’s presidential candidates?

Voters in Peru are heading to the polls to elect a new president and a new congress on Sunday. But who are they?

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Can Iran negotiations lead to peace?

Redi Tlhabi speaks to former Iran and US diplomats on the hopes for negotiations to end the war in Iran.

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New tensions emerge before US-Iran war ceasefire talks in Pakistan

Iranian official says conditions still not met before talks, as Trump re-ups threat of renewed attacks.

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UK police arrest man after four die during Channel crossing attempt

The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a Sudanese man was detained on suspicion of 'endangering another'.

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Inflation rises in US amid Hormuz blockade, consumer sentiment plunges

Government report shows petrol going up by 21.2 percent in March as price remain above $4 per gallon despite truce.

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Trump says Iran is 'doing a very poor job' in reopening the Strait of Hormuz

The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.

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Is the US-Iran ceasefire already doomed?

Even if the talks fail to produce a deal, a return to an all-out war may still be averted.

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OIC condemns Israeli approval of 34 new West Bank settlements

The Palestinian Presidency's office condemned the plan as a "flagrant violation of international ⁠law".

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