US Boards Ship Carrying Iran Oil as Tensions Escalate
The US has boarded a sanctioned ship carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean, marking the latest naval move against Iran, according to the BBC.
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Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
Thirteen people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Kerala, India, according to officials. The blast occurred in Thrissur on Tuesday, slowing rescue efforts and damaging nearby homes.
Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after ’22-year struggle’
Indonesia's parliament passed a law to protect domestic workers, formally recognizing them for the first time after a 22-year struggle, according to the BBC.
Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran, buying more time for negotiations to end the conflict, according to the BBC.
EU approves 90B euro loan to Ukraine
The European Union has approved a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine, with final approval expected by April 23, 2025, according to VOA.
Snow Man’s Chart-Topping Single and J-Pop Influence
Snow Man’s 'Odorouze!' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, marking the band’s 13th chart-topper. The single, released February 23, received 96,042 downloads and is set to be included in their upcoming single released April 29.
US-Iran War News: Naval Blockade, Deadlines, and Diplomatic Deadlock
The US and Iran remain in a diplomatic stalemate as Washington maintains a naval blockade and extends a ceasefire indefinitely, according to statements from the White House and Iranian officials.
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).
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.