Wednesday 22nd April 2026



Arab foreign ministers strongly denounce Iranian threats to close Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al Mandeb Strait

Arab foreign ministers strongly denounce Iranian threats to close Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al Mandeb Strait

International
Pakistan maintains high-level security measures for possible US-Iran talks

Pakistan maintains high-level security measures for possible US-Iran talks

International
IRGC intercepts two vessels in Strait of Hormuz as Iran tankers test US blockade

IRGC intercepts two vessels in Strait of Hormuz as Iran tankers test US blockade

International
Israel jails two soldiers who vandalized Jesus' figure in Lebanon after outcry

Israel jails two soldiers who vandalized Jesus' figure in Lebanon after outcry

International
Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank attack

Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank attack

International
Trump’s deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Trump’s deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

International
ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine president Duterte

ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine president Duterte

International
Washington Post: US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine benefits

Washington Post: US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine benefits

International
Special team to probe second India fireworks blast in three days that left 13 dead, many injured

Special team to probe second India fireworks blast in three days that left 13 dead, many injured

International
Chinese warships sail through Okinawa waterway as tensions with Japan simmer

Chinese warships sail through Okinawa waterway as tensions with Japan simmer

International
US Pentagon seeks record US$50b for military intelligence in 2027 budget

US Pentagon seeks record US$50b for military intelligence in 2027 budget

International
EU immigrant population rises to record high of 64.2 million in 2025, study says

EU immigrant population rises to record high of 64.2 million in 2025, study says

International
Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries close airspace

Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries close airspace

International
Italy summons Russian ambassador over insults at Meloni

Italy summons Russian ambassador over insults at Meloni

International
Iran displays ballistic missile at pro-regime rally in Tehran

Iran displays ballistic missile at pro-regime rally in Tehran

International
Iran attacks container ship near Strait of Hormuz after Trump announces ceasefire extension

Iran attacks container ship near Strait of Hormuz after Trump announces ceasefire extension

International
North Korean hacker group Lazarus suspected behind US$300m crypto heist

North Korean hacker group Lazarus suspected behind US$300m crypto heist

International
China praises African states for blocking Taiwan President Lai’s flight

China praises African states for blocking Taiwan President Lai’s flight

International
Islamic syndicated financing to maintain momentum on post-war market sentiments: Fitch

Islamic syndicated financing to maintain momentum on post-war market sentiments: Fitch

BIZ
Monshaat’s Tomoh supports the listing of 40 Saudi companies on Nomu

Monshaat’s Tomoh supports the listing of 40 Saudi companies on Nomu

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