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Israeli military kills journalist in Lebanon attacks

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:28:13 GMT

Prominent Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed on Wednesday in what appeared to be a targeted attack by the Israeli military in the town of Tyre in southern Lebanon. Her employer, Al-Akhbar, June 2025 and again before launching

Energy markets face long recovery after massive oil supply shock

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:16:59 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: The war in Iran has erased more than US$50 billion in global oil output in less than two months, creating one of the largest supply shocks in modern energy history and raising concerns about prolonged market disruption.

Since the conflict began in late February, over 500 million barrels of crude oil and condensate have been removed from the global market, according to Kpler data and Reuters calcula

Over 12 lakh passengers travelled to India from West Asia amid conflict: MEA

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:04:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf, a senior government official said that over 12 lakh people have returned to India from the region. He further highlighted that regular flights continue to operate from several countries to various destinations in India.

The details were provided by Aseem R Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf) at the Ministry of Ex

French soldier dies after Lebanon attack

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:19:35 GMT

A second serviceman has died as a result of last weeks incident

A French soldier who was gravely wounded in an attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon last week has succumbed to his wounds, President Emmanuel Macron has said.

Another French peacekeeper was killed in the incident and two more were injured; their patrol came under small-arms fire in the village of Ghandourieh in southern Lebanon

"He wanted us to strike": Ex-US top official reveals three presidents rejected Netanyahu's Iran war push before Trump agreed

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:32:14 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 23 (ANI): Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously proposed a military conflict with Iran to multiple American leaders, all of whom rejected the overture.

During an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Kerry detailed how previous administrations resisted the push for war. Discussing the internal deliberat

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:17:39 GMT

(260422) -- SANYA, April 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform before the opening ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

Iran Says It Has Seized 2 Vessels In The Strait Of Hormuz

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:00 GMT

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say They Seized 2 Ships In Hormuz Strait

People on Revolution Square in Tehran on April 22 walk past a giant billboard saying "the Strait of Hormuz remains closed."

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has seized two offending vessels during an alleged secret attempt to leave the Strait of Hormuz.

The naval arm of the IRGC s

Iran Says It Has Seized 2 Vessels In Strait Of Hormuz

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:00 GMT

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Iran Says War Has Cost More Than 700,000 Jobs

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Alireza Mahjub, secretary-general of Irans Labor House, an influential officially recognized labor organization, has said that more than 700,000 jobs have been lost during Iran's war with the United States and Israel.

Speaking at a press conference in Tehran on April 22, he sa

Trump Says Iran Spares 8 Women; Tehran Denies Death Penalty Claims

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:00 GMT

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Trump Says Iran To Spare 8 Women He Claims Faced Imminent Execution

US President Donald Trump said he has learned that eight Iranian women "who were going to be executed tonight" would not be killed after he appealed to Tehran to release them. Iran's judiciary denied it and asserted that none of the women faced the death penalty.

Neither claim could immediately be verified.

Washington Says Iran Blockade Will Continue Under 'Maximum Pressure'

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:00 GMT

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Shipping Monitor Reports Incident Near Oman

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a British maritime security monitoring center that issues alerts to commercial shipping in the Middle East, said on April 22 that it received a report of an incident 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman.

The captain of a container ship said their vessel was approached by an Iranian Revo

Peace Talks Uncertain As US-Iran Cease-Fire Expiration Nears

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:57:48 GMT

US President Donald Trump said he does not want to extend a temporary cease-fire with Iran beyond April 22, as Washington waits to see if talks with Tehran will proceed amid mutual recriminations.

Speaking in a live phone interview with CNBC on April 21, Trump said the United States was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a "great deal" when the two sides finally meet.

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Trump Says He Won't Extend Cease-Fire As Iran Peace Talks Up In Air

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:57:48 GMT

US President Donald Trump said he does not want to extend a temporary cease-fire with Iran, which is due to expire on April 22, as Washington waits to see if talks with Tehran will proceed.

Talks were

Over 11.6 lakh Indians return from West Asia amid conflict; 12 seafarers rescued from Iraq

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:32:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday highlighted one of the largest voluntary repatriations and travel management exercises in recent times as India prioritises the safety of its 1-crore-strong diaspora in the Gulf.

In a significant briefing on the evolving security situation in West Asia, the MEA announced that over 11,61,000 passengers have travelled from the regi

SYRIA-IRAQ-RABIA BORDER CROSSING-REOPEN

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:15:29 GMT

(260420) -- HASAKAH(Syria), April 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows the facilities at the Rabia border crossing between Iraq and Syria in Syria's Hasakah province, on April 20, 2026. Iraq and Syria reopened the Rabia border crossing on Monday, restoring a key overland route closed for nearly 13 years due to conflict and the rise of the terrorist group Islamic State (IS). (Str/Xinhua)

Trump says Iran deal will be "far better" than JCPOA ahead of "nuclear de-escalation" talks in Islamabad

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:57:58 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 21 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) escalated his criticism of 'The Iran Nuclear Deal', asserting that any new deal under his administration would be 'far better' than the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and would ensure global security, as a high-level American delegation headed for Pakistan to initiate fresh negotiations with Iranian leadership.

The r

West Asia conflict: Over 11 lakh passengers travel back to India

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:33:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): As the two-week ceasefire window in West Asia inches closer to the end on April 22, India has evacuated over 11 lakh passengers from the region through continuous flight ops from various countries in the region, to alternate routes.

The details were shared by Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs, during an inter-ministerial press briefing her

Iran Says No Plans To Take Part In Second Round Of Talks

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Iran Says No Plans To Take Part In Second Round Of Talks

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said on April 20 that the Iranian side has no plans to participate in a second round of peace talks with the United States.

There has been continued uncertainty over a potential second round of Pakistani-hosted face-to-face talks between US and Iranian delegations in Islama

Two More People Executed In Iran For Spying

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Two More People Executed In Iran For Spying

Iran's judiciary announced the execution of two more people on April 20 on charges of "connections with Israel" and "espionage."

Mizan, the judiciary's news agency, named them as Mohammad Masoomshahi and Hamed Walidi, claiming that they "had communicated with Israeli intelligence officers and received training from them through cybers

Iran Explains Why Didn't Act On Seized Ship

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Iran Didn't Act On Seized Ship Due To 'Presence' Of Crew's Families

The Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, the Iranian military's joint operational command, has said its forces did not react to the US seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship in the Sea of Oman "due to the presence of some families of its crew."

The US Navy took control of the cargo vessel, the Touska, in the Sea of Oman

Deal US Is Seeking With Iran 'Far Better' Than JCPOA, Says Trump

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Trump Says Deal US Is Seeking With Iran 'Far Better' Than JCPOA

US President Donald Trump is asserting that a deal the United States is negotiating with Iran will be much better than the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the 2015 international agreement on Iran's nuclear program from which he withdrew the United States during his first term.

In a series of Truth Socia

Iran Says It Didn't Act On Seized Ship To Protect Crew's Families

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Iran Didn't Act On Seized Ship Due To 'Presence' Of Crew's Families

The US Navy took control of the cargo vessel, the Touska, in the Sea of Oman

Trump Says US Delegation En Route To Pakistan For Iran Talks

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Trump Says US Delegation En Route To Pakistan For Iran Talks

US President Donald Trump has told the New York Post that a delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is on its way to Pakistan for talks with Iran and is expected to land within hours.

"We're supposed to have the talks. So I would assume at this point nobody's playing games," the Post quoted Trump as saying in a brie

Iranian Military Command Vows Revenge For US Seizure Of Cargo Ship

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:05:00 GMT

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Iranian Military Command Vows Revenge For US Seizure Of Cargo Ship

Iran's top joint military command accused US forces of violating a cease-fire by shooting at and seizing an Iranian commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman and vowed to retaliate "soon," according to state media.

State media quoted a spokesperson as saying early on April 20 that the ship was traveling from China t

Trump warns Iran, says Tehran cannot "blackmail" US over Strait of Hormuz

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:05:26 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 18 (ANI): Hours after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in less than 24 hours of opening it, US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Tehran, asserting that the Islamic Republic has been significantly weakened and is no longer in a position to 'blackmail' the America by shutting the waterway.

'They (Iran) have no navy, no air force. They have no leaders; they have nothing.

Washington uses Iraq's own oil money to bend Baghdad to its will

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:28:40 GMT

The US government blocked a cargo plane delivery of nearly $500 million in US banknotes destined forBaghdad, according to theWall Street Journal, which first reported the move on Tuesday, citing US and Iraqi officials.

It was the second such shipment delayed since the start of the US-Israeli war againstIranin late February, official sources told the Journal.

The measures come after aseries of attackson US f

Armenia, Iraq discuss law enforcement systems

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:21:56 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian and Iraqi officials discussed the features of their law enforcement systems during a meeting held in Yerevan.

Deputy Chairman of Armenia's Investigative Committee Arsen Ayvazyan and Head of the Cybersecurity Department of Iraq's Interior Ministry Hassan Hadi Laziz held talks focused on institutional structures and cooperation.

Ayvazyan st

Israel, Iran: Unlawful March Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:33:35 GMT

(Beirut) - Israeli and Iranian attacks in mid-March 2026 on vital energy infrastructure were unlawfully indiscriminate and could trigger profound economic consequences for millions of people in the region and globally, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks on the fac

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Irans 10-point Plan Is Still a Workable Basis for Negotiations

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:20:20 GMT

The US government under Donald Trump has twice used disingenuous negotiations with Iran to provide cover for attacking it, inJune 2025and again beforelaunchingthe current war in February. Now it is trying to do so for a third time.

by Nicolas J. S. Davies

On April 8, the US and Iran began a two week ceasefire, after Trump accepted a ten point peace plan drawn up by Iran as a workable basis on which to negot

1st LD Writethru: U.S. State Department urges Americans to leave Iran after airspace reopening

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:45:15 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. State Department on Wednesday urged U.S. citizens in Iran to leave after the Middle East country partially reopened its airspace.

In a social media post, the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs urged Americans to monitor local media for updates closely and to contact commercial airlines for information about outbound flights.

The advisory noted that U.S.

Iraq's largest parliamentary bloc postpones PM-designate nomination again

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:45:23 GMT

BAGHDAD, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Iraq's Coordination Framework (CF), an umbrella alliance of Shiite parties and the largest parliamentary bloc, announced Wednesday the postponement of its meeting to nominate a prime minister-designate until Friday.

The alliance said that the delay aims to allow more time for dialogue and to reach a conclusion within the constitutional timeframe, according to the state-run Iraqi New

Libya's Presidential Council voices reservations over proposed mini-committee

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:45:14 GMT

TRIPOLI, April 22 (Xinhua) -- The head of Libya's Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi, has expressed reservations over the basis and mechanisms of a proposed "4+4 mini-Committee" under the auspices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.

He made the remarks during a meeting on Tuesday with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, according to a statement issued b

1st LD Writethru: Iraq's largest parliamentary bloc fails to decide on PM-designate

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:45:33 GMT

BAGHDAD, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Iraq's Coordination Framework, an umbrella alliance of Shiite parties and the largest parliamentary bloc, failed Monday to agree on a nominee for prime minister-designate, the state-run Iraqi News Agency reported.

Abbas al-Amiri, the alliance's secretary-general, said the meeting was "positive," with members presenting and discussing views on potential candidates, but added that mor

Syria, Iraq reopen Rabia crossing after nearly 13 years of closure

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:15:24 GMT

DAMASCUS, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Iraq and Syria reopened the Rabia border crossing on Monday, restoring a key overland route closed for nearly 13 years due to conflict and the rise of the terrorist group Islamic State (IS).

The crossing, known as al-Yarubiyah on the Syrian side, resumed operations after a ceremony in Syria's Hasakah province attended by officials from both countries.

Syria's customs authori

Urgent: Iraq's largest parliamentary bloc fails to decide on PM-designate -- state media

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:45:27 GMT

BAGHDAD, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Iraq's Coordination Framework, an umbrella alliance of Shiite parties and the largest parliamentary bloc, failed to decide on the nomination of prime minister-designate on Monday, according to the state-run Iraqi News Agency.

Flash: Iraq's largest parliamentary bloc fails to reach consensus on nomination of PM-designate -- state media

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:45:18 GMT

Flash: Iraq's largest parliamentary bloc fails to reach consensus on nomination of PM-designate -- state media

Iraq reopens Rabia border crossing with Syria after years of hiatus

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:15:08 GMT

BAGHDAD, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Iraq reopened the Rabia border crossing with Syria in northern Iraq's Nineveh province on Monday, following years of closure due to security concerns.

The move aims to strengthen infrastructure, support trade and economic movement, and bolster state revenues, according to a statement by the Governor of Nineveh Abdul Qader al-Dakhil.

The Rabia border crossing, located in north

Comcast (CMCSA) earnings Q1 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:34:25 GMT

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UDOT says, slow down as construction season ramps up - Tooele Transcript Bulletin

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:06:06 GMT

UDOT says, slow down as construction season ramps up - Tooele Transcript Bulletin

Inmate dies while in custody at downtown federal facility- DOJ

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:05:40 GMT

Inmate dies while in custody at downtown federal facility- DOJ

Appeals court blocks state law calling on federal agents to wear identification

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:05:35 GMT

Appeals court blocks state law calling on federal agents to wear identification

Study on in-custody deaths released, to be presented to CLERB next month

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:03:36 GMT

Study on in-custody deaths released, to be presented to CLERB next month

Body camera breakdown of Chicago Officer Krystal Rivera's death- Shots Fired podcast

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:18:07 GMT

Body camera breakdown of Chicago Officer Krystal Rivera's death- Shots Fired podcast

University of San Diego opens renowned leadership practicum to all public safety professionals

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:16:36 GMT

University of San Diego opens renowned leadership practicum to all public safety professionals

Pleasantville Police Department disbands, all officers let go due to legal issues with its creation

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:01:28 GMT

Pleasantville Police Department disbands, all officers let go due to legal issues with its creation

ASU police test electric patrol trucks in 24-7 pilot program

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:59:28 GMT

ASU police test electric patrol trucks in 24-7 pilot program

Video- Suspects climb on, launch fireworks at Randolph Police cruiser during street takeover

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:56:52 GMT

Video- Suspects climb on, launch fireworks at Randolph Police cruiser during street takeover

Cold cases get AI boost with new police investigation tool

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:51:45 GMT

Cold cases get AI boost with new police investigation tool

Appeals court denies qualified immunity for Chesterfield officer in 2023 police shooting

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:42:41 GMT

Appeals court denies qualified immunity for Chesterfield officer in 2023 police shooting

Man drives car into Philadelphia Police station lobby, injuring 5- 'Deliberate Act'

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:40:26 GMT

Man drives car into Philadelphia Police station lobby, injuring 5- 'Deliberate Act'

Israel jails soldiers who smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon, installs a new one

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:08:45 GMT

Israel jails soldiers who smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon, installs a new one

Planned Fight Escalates To Mass Shooting At North Carolina Park- Police Latest News

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:42:48 GMT

Planned Fight Escalates To Mass Shooting At North Carolina Park- Police Latest News

Rex Heuermann Reportedly Told Ex-Wife Where He Murdered Gilgo Beach Victims Latest News

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:42:15 GMT

Rex Heuermann Reportedly Told Ex-Wife Where He Murdered Gilgo Beach Victims Latest News

Mayor Bass orders extra police patrols after rash of Valley burglaries

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:07:28 GMT

Mayor Bass orders extra police patrols after rash of Valley burglaries

How do generative AI tools reshape the software engineering workforce?

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:32:01 GMT

How do generative AI tools reshape the software engineering workforce?

State police release further details on fatal deputy-involved shooting in Torrance Co.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:09:48 GMT

State police release further details on fatal deputy-involved shooting in Torrance Co.

Saint-Pierre review this gentle cop show is like a Canadian Death in Paradise

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:07:26 GMT

Saint-Pierre review this gentle cop show is like a Canadian Death in Paradise

Britains military dependence on US no longer tenable, says former Nato chief - Defence policy

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:07:18 GMT

Britains military dependence on US no longer tenable, says former Nato chief - Defence policy

UK Football Policing Unit chief says X is hiding behind legal processes and delays

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:06:42 GMT

UK Football Policing Unit chief says X is hiding behind legal processes and delays

Dyfed-Powys Police advises public of new phishing scam

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:04:26 GMT

Dyfed-Powys Police advises public of new phishing scam

I-95 ramp construction project may impact playoff traffic NBC10 Philadelphia

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:35:26 GMT

I-95 ramp construction project may impact playoff traffic NBC10 Philadelphia

Armed men rob Brinks armored truck in Northeast Philly- Police NBC10 Philadelphia

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:33:42 GMT

Armed men rob Brinks armored truck in Northeast Philly- Police NBC10 Philadelphia

Vehicle crashes into police department in Northeast Philadelphia NBC10 Philadelphia

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:32:42 GMT

Vehicle crashes into police department in Northeast Philadelphia NBC10 Philadelphia

Police appeal after construction equipment stolen from site

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:16:36 GMT

Police appeal after construction equipment stolen from site

Fairfield police seek publics help identifying suspect in high school burglary

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:03 GMT

Fairfield police seek publics help identifying suspect in high school burglary

Sacramento police conduct DUI checkpoint, issue dozens of citations

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:20:27 GMT

Sacramento police conduct DUI checkpoint, issue dozens of citations

Fairfield police K9 assists in apprehending pursuit suspect

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:14:06 GMT

Fairfield police K9 assists in apprehending pursuit suspect

Manteca police deny fault in death of man who died days after arrest

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:13:53 GMT

Manteca police deny fault in death of man who died days after arrest

Davis police arrest suspect in downtown stabbing, attempted murder charge filed

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:09:23 GMT

Davis police arrest suspect in downtown stabbing, attempted murder charge filed