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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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Iran’s gunboat fires on container ship off Oman coast

The IRGC says the aggression came in response to what it described as the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel.

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Virginia redistricting election results: Key takeaways from Democrats’ win

This vote is part of a wider national fight between Democrats and Republicans over gerrymandering.

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Russia strikes Ukraine’s Odesa port, kills railway worker in Zaporizhia

Ukraine's deputy prime minister says the attacks on the country's civilian infrastructure are 'another proof of terrorism'.

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Israel attacks mosque in Lebanon in another ceasefire violation

Israel attacks mosque in Lebanon in another ceasefire violation

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Gaza’s unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects

Gaza sees a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies as the devastating impacts of war linger.

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LeBron James nets 28, Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets in NBA Playoff series

Kevin Durant scores 23 for Houston but the Lakers bag a 101-94 win despite a depleted team, with Luka Doncic missing.

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Israel’s ‘digital occupation’ of south Lebanon

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains Israeli drones above the skies in Lebanon, which critics call a "digital occupation."

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How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US

Beijing has leveraged its strong economic relationship with the US, Israel, Iran and the Gulf to keep its stakes safe.

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US halts shipment of Iraq’s oil dollars to curb Iran-linked groups: WSJ

A plane carrying nearly $500m in US banknotes was blocked by the US Treasury, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Iran war live: IRGC seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Lebanon's disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.

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Iran’s UN ambassador responds to US ceasefire extension

Iran’s UN Ambassador has responded to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extension to the ceasefire.

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US halts shipment of Iraq’s oil dollars in bid to curb Iran-linked groups

A plane carrying nearly $500m in US banknotes was blocked by the US Treasury, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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World Cup host Mexico pledges security at tourist sites after shooting

Mexican president admits the archaeological site outside Mexico City lacked security measures to prevent the attack.

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Is Bangladesh killing reforms introduced after student-led protests?

A new parliament has cancelled several reforms that were brought in after Hasina's ouster to improve accountability.

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?

Trump said the US would extend the ceasefire with Iran until it presents a proposal and talks conclude.

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