UK PM Starmer faces renewed calls for resignation by Opposition

UK PM Starmer faces renewed calls for resignation by Opposition

LONDON, U.K.: On April 17, Opposition politicians renewed their demands for the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, to resign after...

Some Israelis unhappy with Lebanon ceasefire

Some Israelis unhappy with Lebanon ceasefire

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: After many hours of sirens in northern Israel mid-week, people felt an unusual calm later in the week as the ceasefire...

Ex-Lt. Governor of Virginia Justin Fairfax kills his wife, commits suicide

Ex-Lt. Governor of Virginia Justin Fairfax kills his wife, commits suicide

ANNANDALE, Virginia: Virginia's former lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, once seen as a rising Democratic leader before sexual assault...

2 US families challenge Italy’s citizenship limits in top court

2 US families challenge Italy’s citizenship limits in top court

ROME, Italy: The scope of a year-old law passed by Giorgia Meloni's government limiting citizenship claims to Italian descendants who...

Israel, Lebanon to pause fighting for 10 days, Trump announces

Israel, Lebanon to pause fighting for 10 days, Trump announces

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump said there would be a 10-day pause in fighting between Israel and Lebanon starting at...

Peace in Gaza remains elusive as Israel continues to bomb enclave

Peace in Gaza remains elusive as Israel continues to bomb enclave

GAZA CITY, GAZA—Three-year-old Yahya Al-Malahi lay on a metal table in the morgue of Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. Family members...

Civil society protests passing of bill on Ireland’s new asylum rules

Civil society protests passing of bill on Ireland’s new asylum rules

DUBLIN, Ireland: The International Protection Bill, which introduces new asylum rules to speed up decisions and improve support for...

US sanctions Mexican human rights activist over alleged cartel ties

US sanctions Mexican human rights activist over alleged cartel ties

MEXICO CITY, Mexico: The United States this week placed sanctions on a well-known human rights activist in Mexico, accusing him of...

UK court hears brokers sent missiles to South Sudan, jets to Libya

UK court hears brokers sent missiles to South Sudan, jets to Libya

LONDON, U.K.: British prosecutors told a London court this week that two arms brokers illegally supplied ex-Soviet surface-to-air missile...

China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran, Trump says

China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran, Trump says

WASHINGTON, D.C.: On April 15, U.S. President Donald Trump said that China had agreed not to send weapons to Iran, even though there...

Lawyers caution AI chats lack legal privilege after US ruling

Lawyers caution AI chats lack legal privilege after US ruling

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Conversations with artificial intelligence tools could be used as evidence in court, U.S. lawyers are warning, following...

6.8% rise year-on-year till February in property prices in Ireland

6.8% rise year-on-year till February in property prices in Ireland

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed that property prices have risen 6.8 percent in the 12 months to February...

Afghan migrants live in fear as Poland plans to deport them

Afghan migrants live in fear as Poland plans to deport them

WARSAW, Poland: With Poland partially suspending the right to seek asylum last year, Afghan migrants are facing a life of fear and...

Ireland’s government wins confidence vote in Dáil by 92 votes to 78

Ireland’s government wins confidence vote in Dáil by 92 votes to 78

DUBLIN, Ireland: The government won the Dáil confidence vote tabled by Sinn Féin following the fuel protests by 92 votes to 78. The...

Pakistan floats plan for second round of US-Iran talks

Pakistan floats plan for second round of US-Iran talks

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Even as the standoff between the United States and Iran deepened on Monday, and the U.S. declared it had blockaded...

Legendary singer Sajida Obaid passes away from cancer in Iraq

Legendary singer Sajida Obaid passes away from cancer in Iraq

IRBIL, Iraq: Women in Iraq are mourning the legendary Iraqi singer, Sajida Obaid, who died early this month from lung cancer in the...

Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

ROME, Italy: After U.S. President Donald Trump directly attacked Pope Leo XIV, the head of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church told...

Real number of deaths in Iran yet to be determined

Real number of deaths in Iran yet to be determined

After the breakdown of talks in Pakistan, the ceasefire between the US and Iran is more fragile than ever, and now seems likely to...

Havana citizens look to Ciclobús to ferry two-wheelers in fuel crisis

Havana citizens look to Ciclobús to ferry two-wheelers in fuel crisis

HAVANA, Cuba: Already struggling with the U.S. energy blockade, people in the Cuban capital have started packing their bicycles, scooters,...

India: Proposed Rules to Expand Online Censorship

India: Proposed Rules to Expand Online Censorship

(New York) - The Indian government should immediately withdraw rules that would allow greater executive control over online content...

"Find lasting solution": Brazil, Mexico, Spain issue joint statement backing Cuba amid Trump's "takeover" threats

"Find lasting solution": Brazil, Mexico, Spain issue joint statement backing Cuba amid Trump's "takeover" threats

Barcelona [Spain], April 19 (ANI): In a coordinated diplomatic move, Mexico, Spain, and Brazil issued a joint statement on Sunday expressing...

IDF announces death of reservist in southern Lebanon

IDF announces death of reservist in southern Lebanon

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 19 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday announced the death of Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor...

Xinhua Commentary: Japan's neo-militarism becoming clear and present danger

Xinhua Commentary: Japan's neo-militarism becoming clear and present danger

History shows that the failure to make a clean break with militarism after World War II keeps its remnants alive in Japan's right-wing...

Trump "pulled into" Iran war by Netanyahu as "feeble attempt" to distract from "Epstein files": Former VP Harris

Trump "pulled into" Iran war by Netanyahu as "feeble attempt" to distract from "Epstein files": Former VP Harris

Washington, DC [US], April 19 (ANI): Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump,...

Sounders return home with a bang, rout St. Louis

Sounders return home with a bang, rout St. Louis

(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images) Cristian Roldan tallied twice and Albert Rusnak added a goal and two assists as the Seattle...

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FENCING-FOIL WORLD CUP-MEN

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FENCING-FOIL WORLD CUP-MEN

(260419) -- CAIRO, April 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Iimura Kazuki (R) of Japan competes against Alexander Choupenitch of the Czech Republic...

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FENCING-FOIL WORLD CUP-WOMEN

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FENCING-FOIL WORLD CUP-WOMEN

(260419) -- CAIRO, April 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Martina Favaretto of Italy celebrates after the women's senior foil individual final...

Mike Malott TKOs Gilbert Burns, forces abrupt retirement

Mike Malott TKOs Gilbert Burns, forces abrupt retirement

(Photo credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images) The UFC Winnipeg main event on Saturday night featured Canada's headliner Mike Malott stopping...

"It feels surreal": Sadhvi Satish Sail crowned Femina Miss India World 2026

"It feels surreal": Sadhvi Satish Sail crowned Femina Miss India World 2026

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 19 (ANI): Sadhvi Satish Sail was crowned Femina Miss India World 2026 at the grand finale of the...

United Airlines flight diverted to Pittsburgh over "possible security issue"; passengers evacuate via emergency slides

United Airlines flight diverted to Pittsburgh over "possible security issue"; passengers evacuate via emergency slides

Pittsburgh [US], April 19 (ANI): A United Airlines flight en route from Chicago to New York City was forced to make an emergency diversion...

Foreign envoys tour Hebei in north China, seek business ties, urban innovation insights

Foreign envoys tour Hebei in north China, seek business ties, urban innovation insights

SHIJIAZHUANG, April 19 (Xinhua) -- A group of ambassadors, representatives and senior diplomats from 24 countries and international...

DJIBOUTI-DJIBOUTI CITY-CITY VIEW

DJIBOUTI-DJIBOUTI CITY-CITY VIEW

(260419) -- DJIBOUTI CITY, April 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People hang out on a beach in Djibouti City, Djibouti, April 11, 2026. Djibouti,...

Trump calls Israel "great ally" that "knows how to win" in robust show of support

Trump calls Israel "great ally" that "knows how to win" in robust show of support

Washington, DC [US], April 19 (ANI): In a significant show of diplomatic support, US President Donald Trump has issued a robust endorsement...

BULGARIA-SOFIA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY

BULGARIA-SOFIA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY

(260419) -- SOFIA, April 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants perform during a Chinese singing contest in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 18, 2026....

Economic Watch: Middle East conflict, tariffs bring new cost pressures to U.S. consumers

Economic Watch: Middle East conflict, tariffs bring new cost pressures to U.S. consumers

When ships are rerouted to avoid conflict zones, it sets off a chain reaction, Port of Long Beach CEO Noel Hacegaba said. Cargo has...

Canadian PM Mark Carney visits gurudwara on occasion of 'Sikh Heritage Month'

Canadian PM Mark Carney visits gurudwara on occasion of 'Sikh Heritage Month'

Ottawa [Canada], April 19 (ANI): Canadian PM Mark Carney on Saturday (local time) visited 'Gurdwara Sahib Ottawa' and joined the Sikh...

Japan, South Korea on high alert after North Korea fires multiple missiles; PM Takaichi vows "complete preparedness"

Japan, South Korea on high alert after North Korea fires multiple missiles; PM Takaichi vows "complete preparedness"

Tokyo [Japan], April 19 (ANI): Japan remained on high alert on Sunday morning following the launch of what appeared to be multiple...

'Unconditional transit' in Hormuz is 'fiction' that 'sailed' after US-Israeli 'aggression': Iran slams EU

'Unconditional transit' in Hormuz is 'fiction' that 'sailed' after US-Israeli 'aggression': Iran slams EU

Tehran [Iran], April 19 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Friday (local time) strongly criticised the European...

Italian deputy PM calls for return to Russian energy imports

Italian deputy PM calls for return to Russian energy imports

Matteo Salvini says lifting EU restrictions is key to averting an economic crisis Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has...

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns deadly attack on UNIFIL, calls for ceasefire respect

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns deadly attack on UNIFIL, calls for ceasefire respect

New York [US], April 19 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday (local time) strongly condemned a deadly attack on...

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Proposed United-American merger faces major regulatory hurdles

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A proposed tie-up between United Airlines and American Airlines could dramatically reshape the U.S. aviation sector,...


Brewers work to overcome injuries in rematch vs. Marlins
Brewers work to overcome injuries in rematch vs. Marlins

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Injuries have slowed Milwaukee's offense. The Brewers, who will play the middle contest...


MLB roundup: Mourning Angels produce shutout, end Padres' win streak
MLB roundup: Mourning Angels produce shutout, end Padres' win streak

(Photo credit: William Liang-Imagn Images) Yoan Moncada and Josh Lowe homered as the Los Angeles Angels, only hours after announcing...


Three-run 10th-inning rally sends Brewers past Marlins
Three-run 10th-inning rally sends Brewers past Marlins

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Garrett Mitchell stroked a two-run double in the top of the 10th inning as the Milwaukee...


Reports: Texans' Will Anderson Jr. agrees to 3-year, $150M deal
Reports: Texans' Will Anderson Jr. agrees to 3-year, $150M deal

(Photo credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images) All-Pro edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. agreed to a three-year, $150 million contract extension...


D-backs' Michael Soroka, riding hot streak, turns focus to Blue Jays
D-backs' Michael Soroka, riding hot streak, turns focus to Blue Jays

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) The Arizona Diamondbacks will return home as one of the hottest teams in baseball, set...


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