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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 07:25 CST
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Nations tried to impose a digital fog of war in Iran. The results are mixed

Governments are blocking the internet, banning social media posts and cutting access to commercial satellite images. But experts say that efforts to censor information have had mixed results.

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War in Iran strands tons of tea in Kenyan port

Iran war-linked shipping disruptions have stranded 8 million kg of tea in the Kenyan port of Mombasa, costing the industry about $8 million a week in mounting losses.

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Hungary's ruling party accuses Ukraine of sabotage as it readies for crucial election

Ukraine is playing an outsized role in Hungary's election, where the Kremlin-aligned ruling party accuses Kyiv of sabotaging pipelines, laundering money and dragging Hungarians into war.

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Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire

Moscow and Kyiv signal a short Easter truce as diplomacy stalls and war pressures mount.

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Myanmar’s coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president

Min Aung Hlaing seeks to 'enhance' international relations and ties with ASEAN after coup plunged Myanmar into chaos.

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Tyson Fury insists he’s ‘still got it’ ahead of Makhmudov comeback fight

While eyeing a fight with Anthony Joshua, Fury first faces a Russian-born heavyweight who wrestled a bear for fun.

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Iran war: What is happening on day 42 of US-Israeli attacks?

A Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire has taken effect but disputes over its scope are fuelling regional tensions.

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Energy prices may take ‘months’ to normalise, despite ceasefire: Analysts

There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.

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Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison

Palestinian journalist Muath Amarne said his prosthetic eye fell out after an infection while in Israeli detention.

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Kuwait blames Iran for drone strike, Iran denies responsibility

Kuwait is blaming ‘Iran and its proxies’ for a drone attack on Thursday night, while Iran has denied responsibility.

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Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire

Washington and Tehran accuse each other of not honouring truce agreement.

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells NBC News that he will not step down

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has told NBC News' Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network.

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UK PM Keir Starmer visits Gulf to shore up ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire

As UK PM Keir Starmer arrived in Doha as part of a Gulf tour he discussed efforts to secure the US-Iran ceasefire.

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Shipping in Strait of Hormuz still at a trickle despite US-Iran ceasefire

Washington and Tehran accuse each other of not honouring truce agreement.

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Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela

Police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage.

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