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Iran warns US it has ‘new cards’ ready for battlefield if nuclear talks fail
TEHRAN, April 21 — Iran’s powerful parliament speaker warned Monday that Tehran had “new cards” if war resumes with the United States and Israel, ahead of the expiration of a […]
Japan’s Takaichi continues tradition of Yasukuni war shrine offerings despite regional tensions
TOKYO, April 21 — Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to a shrine honouring the country’s war dead on Tuesday that has long angered neighbouring countries but refrained […]
Trump: Iranian port blockade will not end without a ‘deal’
Washington, United States, April 20, 2026 (AFP) -President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would not lift its blockade of Iranian ports until Tehran had agreed a peace […]
‘Save humanity’: Race to lead embattled UN heats up as four hopefuls enter public hearings
NEW YORK, April 21 — Four contenders are squaring up to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing […]
‘Not something you rush’: Allies fear a hasty US–Iran framework could backfire, trapping talks in technical deadlock
European allies fear US team may strike superficial Iran deal Technical disputes over uranium enrichment and sanctions relief remain unresolved, diplomats warn Iran seeks guarantees, while Europe urges broader involvement […]
Indonesia revises Papua toll to 15 dead after April 14 operation; probe under way
Human rights minister says 15 killed, 7 injured in April 14 operation Anyone responsible for attacks on civilians will face legal repercussions, minister says Human rights watchdog urges Indonesia to […]
After 7.7 quake, Japan warns of higher likelihood of ‘huge’ magnitude‑8 event
TOKYO, April 20 — Japan issued a special advisory today warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north […]
First tsunami wave reaches Japan’s Iwate coast after strong earthquake, authorities monitor nuclear plants
MOSCOW, April 20 — The first tsunami wave — 40 cm (15.7 inches) in height — has reached the coast of the Iwate prefecture in Japan, according to the NHK […]
Cambodian king has ‘successful’ surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis
PHNOM PENH, April 20 — Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni underwent “successful” surgery in Beijing today, former Cambodian leader Hun Sen said, after the royal announced he had prostate cancer. Sihamoni, […]
Tsunami warning for Hokkaido after 7.5-magnitude quake off north-east Japan, waves up to 3m expected
TOKYO, April 20 — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off the north-eastern coast of Japan today, as authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where […]