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World

April 7, 2026

Trump claims total regime change, warns ‘whole civilisation will die tonight’ in Iran

The White House announced that U.S. forces struck Kharg Island early Tuesday morning ahead of Mr Trump’s evening ultimatum.

President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz
April 7, 2026

Operation Epic Fury: U.S. military suffers casualties, aircraft loss as Iran’s war rages on

Two U.S. military fighter jets—an A-10 Warthog attack aircraft and an Air Force F-15E—were shot down in separate attacks on Friday.

Crashed U.S. fighter jet
April 7, 2026

UN chief warns against attacks on Iran’s civilian infrastructure

The deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and gas shipments, expires Tuesday evening (Wednesday 0000 GMT).

Bombed Iran facility
April 7, 2026

Artemis 2 astronauts break record for travelling furthest from Earth

The four astronauts travelled 406,711km from Earth, eclipsing the 400,171km record set in 1970 by the crew of the Apollo 13 mission.

Artemis 2 astronauts
April 6, 2026

Suspect nabbed in case of Bangladeshi woman hammered to death

Authorities added that the suspect might be linked to an unsolved homicide that occurred several months ago.

Bangladeshi woman hammered to death and suspect
April 6, 2026

Saudi waives fines for holders of expired visas until April 18

More than 40,000 flights were cancelled in the region between February 28 and March, according to data by the aviation analytics company, Cirium.

Foreigners in Saudi Arabia
April 6, 2026

China building global community through strategic diplomacy: Official

According to the official, China has pivoted from its erstwhile policy of maintaining a low global profile to a major-power diplomacy.

Xi Jinping
April 5, 2026

Leeds edge West Ham on penalties to reach FA Cup semifinals

Leeds will now travel to Wembley Stadium to face Southampton, who secured a 2-1 victory against Arsenal on Saturday.

Leeds united
April 5, 2026

Easter: Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners

This development brings the total number of people released from the Cuban prison to 11,000.

Cuban Inmates
April 5, 2026

Deontay Wilder challenges Anthony Joshua after split-decision win over British heavyweight Derek Chisora

Shortly after the victory, Wilder fist-bumped Joshua while telling him to “let’s do it” before following it up saying “he’s scared” as he walked away.

Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua