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Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 15:25 CST
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Trump backs down from imminent threat to annihilate Iran, announcing 2-week ceasefire
After the U.S. and Iran arrived at a ceasefire agreement, President Trump suspended his threat of wide-scale destruction of Iran's civilian and military infrastructure.
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Iran warns region and beyond as tension builds ahead of US ultimatum
Trump has threatened to step up the US-Israeli war on Iran by destroying every bridge and power plant in the country.
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Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait
PM Sharif cites progress in diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of war, urges to allow diplomacy run its course.
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Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in Champions League thriller
Kylian Mbappe pulled a goal back for Madrid ahead of the quarterfinal second leg in Munich next week.
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Protesters in Iraq swarm Kuwaiti consulate after deadly rocket attack
Crowds of angry protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate building in Iraq’s Basra.
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Iranians brace for possible devastation as Trump’s deadline looms
Anxiety grips Iran with looming threats of US-led strikes targeting civilian sites, in violation of international law.
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How is the US-Israel war on Iran affecting Russian-Iranian relations?
Moscow has been benefitting from the higher oil prices while its ally is under attack.
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Barcelona’s Flick to defend ’emotional’ teen Lamine Yamal against criticism
Lamine Yamal failed to celebrate in the La Liga victory against Atletico Madrid leading to questions about the winger.
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Libyan financier enabled ‘$300m in loans’ for Haftar’s Tripoli offensive
Offensive left Libyan public burdened with unpaid loans, and key figures have faced no consequences, the report says.
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Palestinians queue for hours in pouring rain to get bread
Palestinians in Gaza were seen standing in line for hours in the rain for bread, as food shortages deepen.
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‘Policy of abuse’: Women march in Cuba against US energy blockade
The Cuban government has led several protests in recent weeks to call on the US to allow oil to arrive to the island.
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Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
A total 11 out of 15 members supported resolution, which was already watered down to evade vetoes.
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Pope Leo slams Trump’s threat that Iran’s ‘civilisation will die’
Pope Leo condemned Trump’s threats that Iran’s “civilisation will die”, calling the remarks “unacceptable".
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A Moscow poet highlights the challenges of speaking out against the war in Ukraine
In Russia, protesting against the war in Ukraine can be dangerous. But one Russian poet living in Moscow, Vadim Dzyuba, is speaking out.
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Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran
Dozens of congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump's rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent.