Thursday 16th April 2026



Turkiye detains 162, blocks over 1,100 social media accounts over online posts linked to school shootings

Turkiye detains 162, blocks over 1,100 social media accounts over online posts linked to school shootings

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Iran will participate in the World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war, FIFA president says

Iran will participate in the World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war, FIFA president says

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US, Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce

US, Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce

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9 dead and 13 injured in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

9 dead and 13 injured in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

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Suspects plead not guilty to terror attack charges outside New York mayor’s home

Suspects plead not guilty to terror attack charges outside New York mayor’s home

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India's Modi pushes plan to expand parliament and reserve seats for women, opposition protests

India's Modi pushes plan to expand parliament and reserve seats for women, opposition protests

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Search underway for missing helicopter with eight on board in West Kalimantan

Search underway for missing helicopter with eight on board in West Kalimantan

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Thailand approves multi-billion baht aid to stabilise transport fares as fuel prices surge

Thailand approves multi-billion baht aid to stabilise transport fares as fuel prices surge

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Row over parliamentary seats intensifies in India as Modi govt pushes women's quota bill

Row over parliamentary seats intensifies in India as Modi govt pushes women's quota bill

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Israel kills three paramedics in new wave of attacks on southern Lebanon

Israel kills three paramedics in new wave of attacks on southern Lebanon

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Pakistan army chief visits Tehran in push for new round of US-Iran talks

Pakistan army chief visits Tehran in push for new round of US-Iran talks

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New York mayor condemns police beating video as investigation into viral clip begins

New York mayor condemns police beating video as investigation into viral clip begins

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Two New Jersey men get prison terms for helping North Korean IT workers exploit US firms

Two New Jersey men get prison terms for helping North Korean IT workers exploit US firms

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Iran adviser threatens to sink US ships in Strait of Hormuz amid blockade tensions

Iran adviser threatens to sink US ships in Strait of Hormuz amid blockade tensions

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US ramps up sanctions on Iran oil network as Strait of Hormuz shutdown fuels tensions

US ramps up sanctions on Iran oil network as Strait of Hormuz shutdown fuels tensions

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US eyes second Iran peace talks in Pakistan as Tehran threatens Red Sea trade shutdown

US eyes second Iran peace talks in Pakistan as Tehran threatens Red Sea trade shutdown

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Explosions trigger massive fire at key Australian refinery, raising fuel supply concerns

Explosions trigger massive fire at key Australian refinery, raising fuel supply concerns

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Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

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