US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

Two months into the war that started with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed
30 April 2026, 15:44 PM

Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond

It's unclear whether Mamdani followed through and brought up the contentious subject with Charles when the two met
30 April 2026, 15:32 PM

Exit polls signal BJP gains across key Indian states

Key opposition-held states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu remain tightly watched
30 April 2026, 14:31 PM

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: RSF

The average score for all countries and territories worldwide has never been so low it says
30 April 2026, 12:30 PM

17 killed, seven rescued off Libya after week at sea: Red Crescent

Operation lasted over eight hours under challenging conditions
30 April 2026, 11:32 AM

White House quiet as China ramps up trade leverage before Trump-Xi summit

Analysts warn new measures could undercut US push to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains
30 April 2026, 11:29 AM

Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi's sentence

Move seen as symbolic as critics question impact on Suu Kyi’s prolonged detention
30 April 2026, 11:18 AM

Oil at four-year high, stocks slip after Trump blockade warning

Brent for June delivery, which hit a peak of $122.53 Wednesday, was sitting around $120 in Asian trade, while West Texas Intermediate was around $108.
30 April 2026, 10:01 AM

Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine in 90-minute phone call: Kremlin

The presidents "paid particular attention to the situation regarding Iran and in the Persian Gulf", Ushakov said.
30 April 2026, 09:45 AM

North Korea faces 'severe' drought: state media

Natural disasters tend to have an outsized impact on the isolated country due to its weak infrastructure and economy.
30 April 2026, 08:45 AM

Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade, urges Tehran to reach a deal

Tuesday's talks with oil executives followed a deadlock in efforts to resolve the conflict, which has led the United States to try to squeeze Iran's oil exports with a naval blockade aimed at forcing it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
30 April 2026, 08:34 AM

US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official

The $25 billion cost is equal to the entire budget of NASA for this year
30 April 2026, 01:33 AM

US wants curbs on China, other reforms

The United States has set specific conditions for the release of billions of dollars it owes to the United Nations, such as more cost-cutting and moves to counter China’s influence at the world body, a development news agency reported yesterday.
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM

‘You’d be speaking French’

King Charles III gave US President Donald Trump a taste of his own medicine at a White House state dinner yesterday when he joked that without the British, Americans would be speaking French.
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM

US may tighten Iran blockade

President Donald Trump yesterday warned Tehran that it should “get smart soon” and capitulate to Washington’s demands for tight controls on its nuclear programme, as a US naval blockade turned the screws on Iran’s economy.
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Over 1.2 mn people in Lebanon to face acute hunger due to war: report

Roughly 17% of population were experiencing acute food insecurity before war in March
29 April 2026, 19:39 PM

South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case

A lower court sentenced Yoon to five years in prison in January
29 April 2026, 19:35 PM

Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women

All 16 dead were women travelling in carriage limited to women
29 April 2026, 16:00 PM

Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month

Thaksin, 76, has been serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption since September
29 April 2026, 15:51 PM

Iran 'better get smart soon': Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran to "better get smart soon" as efforts by Washington and Tehran to end hostilities appeared at a standstill
29 April 2026, 15:42 PM