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- How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships April 23, 2026After the US and Israel launched a war on Iran on February 28, Tehran blocked the Strait of Hormuz.
- Israeli strike near mosque kills five in Gaza, including three children April 23, 2026An Israeli air strike near a mosque in Gaza killed at least five Palestinians, including three children.
- Rival party workers fight on election day in India’s West Bengal April 23, 2026Rival party workers fight on election day in India’s West Bengal
- Iran war: How big is the global energy shock? April 23, 2026More than 500 million barrels of oil disrupted in just weeks, reshaping global energy flows.
- Africa’s abandoned workers in Lebanon April 23, 2026African migrant workers in Lebanon are caught in a war.
- Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as Iran war causes jet fuel shortage April 23, 2026The German airline says 20,000 short-haul flights would be removed from its schedule between now and October.
- What we know about Israel killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil April 23, 2026Khalil was killed and her colleague injured in what Lebanese officials are calling a 'double-tap' strike by Israel.
- Israeli forces levelling Lebanese villages behind ‘yellow line’ April 23, 2026Israeli forces levelling Lebanese villages behind ‘yellow line’
- Who is John Phelan, the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth? April 23, 2026Phelan's firing reveals turbulence in US military leadership amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.
- India to Iran: How two wars shaped the rise of Pakistan’s Asim Munir April 23, 2026The war against India a year ago led to Munir's elevation to the status of field marshal. Now he's playing peacemaker.
- Gaza’s second front: The battle against disease-carrying rats April 23, 2026Palestinian families in Gaza endure daily terror from rats in unsanitary camps, but help is hard to come by.
- Lamine Yamal’s World Cup status unclear after Barcelona injury April 23, 2026Lamine Yamal pulled up injured when scoring the winning goal for Barcelona in their La Liga win against Celta Vigo.
- Thunder cruise past Suns again but lose Jalen Williams April 23, 2026Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as Oklahoma City beat Phoenix Suns 120–107 in the Western Conference playoff series.
- Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including three children April 23, 2026Israel has committed 2,400 violations of the 'ceasefire' deal struck with Hamas in October, Gaza officials say.
- Will another film star be able to sway the election in India’s Tamil Nadu? April 23, 2026Political commentators believe C Joseph Vijay can at best be a disruptor in what has become a three-cornered contest.
- Dozens of Israeli settlers cross into Syria to demand settlement April 23, 2026Dozens of Israeli settlers crossed into Syrian territory in the Golan Heights and barricaded themselves on a rooftop.
- Iran war: What’s happening on day 55 after Trump extended ceasefire? April 23, 2026Iran says it wants talks, but blames US “breach of commitments, blockade and threats” for stalling negotiations.
- Pope Leo visits prison in Equatorial Guinea April 23, 2026Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the last day of his Africa tour.
- Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war April 23, 2026Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.
- Can fish hook voters in India’s West Bengal elections? April 23, 2026In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
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- The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall September 18, 2023Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
- Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks April 18, 2023Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by […]
- Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know April 14, 2023So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
- Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil April 14, 2023
- Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back April 14, 2023Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
- Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone April 14, 2023This is it.
- Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color April 13, 2023When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
- 'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice April 12, 2023Paul Templer was living his best life.
- Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million April 12, 2023In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in […]
- How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand April 11, 2023Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
- They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside April 10, 2023He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
- Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly April 7, 2023We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
- 'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend April 6, 2023Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
- Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation March 31, 2023Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
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- Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot January 27, 2025Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
- Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes January 27, 2025Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
- Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack January 27, 2025Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
- Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response January 27, 2025The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
- Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City January 27, 2025Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.
- Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact January 27, 2025Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
- Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says January 27, 2025The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.
- Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line January 27, 2025The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
- Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting January 27, 2025The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
- Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff January 27, 2025The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.
- Jeju Air Crash Probe Focuses On Engine Damage After Bird Strike January 27, 2025Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.
- Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B January 27, 2025The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.
- Trump Says He Wants to 'Clean Out' Gaza, Send Refugees to Egypt and Jordan January 26, 2025The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war began.
- Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal January 25, 2025The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war.
- Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know. January 25, 2025Israel says 91 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.
- U.N. and Congolese Troops Struggle to Halt Lightning Rebel Attack January 25, 2025Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the past several days.
- Who Are the Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas? January 25, 2025Israelis held their breath as four soldiers, all women, were released from the Gaza Strip, the second group to be freed as part of a fragile cease-fire agreement with Hamas.
- The Latest Gaza Hostages Freed: Women Whose Hamas Warnings Were Ignored January 25, 2025The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families.
- Beijing Signals Readiness to Talk to Trump's Team, Even Old Foes January 25, 2025The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing.
- Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump January 24, 2025The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.’s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico.