Israeli strike kills journalist in Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen
Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist for Al Akhbar, was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA).
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Iran Fires on Ships in Strait of Hormuz: Tensions Escalate
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran fired on at least two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to UK Maritime and Fisheries Organization (UKMTO) reports.
Iran Releases Video of IRGC Seizing Ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released a video showing its forces seizing a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report published on April 23, 2026.
Iran Relentlessly Ghosts Trump as Tensions Escalate
Iran has resumed hostilities by seizing three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transport route, as Donald Trump scrambles for a way to end the conflict. According to The Daily Beast, the Islamic Republic is detaining the vessels while examining their documents and cargo.
Strait of Hormuz: Fewer Ships, More Attacks
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a fraction of normal levels, with only a handful of ships transiting daily compared to over 100 before the war, according to LSEG tracking data.
British Woman Dies in Ghana After Scam Losses
A British woman who lost up to £1m to romance scams died in a road crash in Ghana after traveling there to recover her money, according to an inquest in Devon.
EU Approves €90bn Loan for Ukraine as Pipeline Resumes
The European Union has given preliminary approval to a €90bn loan for Ukraine, according to officials, following the resumption of Russian oil flows through a pipeline into Hungary and Slovakia.
Pope Criticises Equatorial Guinea Prisons on Africa Tour
Pope Leo has criticised the treatment of prisoners in Equatorial Guinea, a country with a poor human rights record, according to BBC.
Ukraine restarts Russian oil to Europe, unblocking 90-billion-euro EU loan
The European Union is expected to sign off on a 90-billion-euro ($106bn) loan for Kyiv after a months-long standoff over the stalled operations of a war-damaged pipeline transporting Russian oil via Ukraine to Europe, according to Al Jazeera.
Alan Osmond, oldest brother of The Osmonds, dies at 76
Alan Osmond, the oldest member of The Osmonds, died at age 76 on Monday, surrounded by his wife and eight sons. He had been living with Multiple Sclerosis for over four decades.
Mexico officials say Teotihuacán gunman carried material related to US mass shooting
Mexico officials said the gunman who opened fire at Teotihuacán carried material related to the 1999 US Columbine High School massacre. President Claudia Sheinbaum shared the details during a Tuesday media conference.
EU decides on key €90bn Ukraine loan after pipeline deadlock ends
The European Union is expected to approve a €90bn loan to Ukraine after months of deadlock, according to the BBC.
Oil Spills in the Iran War: Environmental Toll from Airstrikes
Satellite images reveal oil spills spanning over five miles in the Persian Gulf following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure, according to CNN and Greenpeace Germany.
Taiwan President Cancels Trip Amid China’s Alleged Pressure on Africa
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has cancelled a planned trip to Eswatini after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits, citing 'intense pressure' from China, according to a Taiwan official.
Trump Officials Consider Sending 1,100 Afghans to Congo
The Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send up to 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a non-profit confirmed on Tuesday.