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World

April 10, 2026

China praises North Korea’s resilience amid U.S. pressure

China praised North Korea’s resilience in the face of US pressure and pledged deeper cooperation during a visit by foreign minister Wang Yi.

Xi with Kim
April 10, 2026

Former Iranian foreign minister dies of wounds sustained in airstrike

Mr Kharrazi was the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic from 1997 to 2005.

Kamal Kharrazi
April 9, 2026

Florida launches investigation into ChatGPT over alleged role in university shooting

Two people died, and five others were injured in the Florida State University shooting.

Open AI
April 9, 2026

Insecurity: U.S. embassy cancels visa appointments in Abuja after staff evacuation

The American government on Wednesday commenced the evacuation of its staff and family members from Nigeria over deteriorating security.

U.S. embassy in Abuja
April 9, 2026

Russia, Ukraine receive 1,041 soldiers’ corpses in fresh exchanges 

Exchanges of fallen soldiers have continued periodically throughout the conflict.

Ukraine and Russian soldiers
April 9, 2026

Malaysia increases support for exporters amid Middle East crisis

Webinar panellists recommend that exporters adopt proactive strategies.

Malaysian flag
April 9, 2026

French foreign minister decries Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Jean-Noel Barrot described Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon as “intolerable”, condemning the attacks for undermining the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

France's foreign minister, Jean-Noel Barrot (Credit: BBC)
April 9, 2026

IMF, World Bank, WFP pledge support for countries hit by Iran war

The IMF, the World Bank, and the WFP have pledged coordinated support to countries affected by the Middle East crisis, focusing on economic stability and food security.

IMF, World Bank, WFP
April 9, 2026

Iranian nuclear chief insists on Tehran’s right to enrich uranium

Iran’s nuclear chief has insisted on Tehran’s right to enrich uranium in any potential peace talks with the United States.

U.S. President Donald
April 9, 2026

Iran warns of sea mines in Strait of Hormuz

The IRGC has warned of potential sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, advising vessels to avoid the main shipping lanes amid ongoing tensions, even with a ceasefire with the U.S.

Strait of Hormuz