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UNICEF ‘outraged’ after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza 

18 April 2026

News|Gaza The United Nations Children’s Fund says it is “outraged” after Israel killed two drivers it had contract...

Trump claims on Iranian concessions trigger questions, rejections in Tehran 

18 April 2026

Tehran, Iran – United States President Donald Trump’s announcements about securing major concessions from Tehran hav...

Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli shelling violates ceasefire in south 

18 April 2026

Beirut, Lebanon – Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese families are returning home despite ongoing reports of Israe...

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports 

18 April 2026

Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, calling the decision a response to a continued blockade of its ports...

Pakistan PM, army chief wrap up key trips in push for more US-Iran talks 

18 April 2026

Pakistan’s army chief and the prime minister have wrapped up separate diplomatic visits aimed at advancing efforts to ...

Pope Leo heads to Angola in landmark Africa visit amid Trump clash 

18 April 2026

Pope Leo XIV is set to arrive in Angola on the third leg of a landmark African tour that has unfolded alongside an escal...

Iran war: What is happening on day 50 of the US-Iran conflict? 

18 April 2026

News|US-Israel war on Iran Iranian officials have pushed back against claims by US President Donald Trump on the state o...

Iran war live: Tehran says Trump made ‘false’ claims, amid peace talks 

17 April 2026

Skip linksSkip to Content blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, By Lyndal Rowlands, Yashraj Sharma and Adam Hancock Publ...

Pressure mounts on Peru’s election authorities amid presidential race delay 

17 April 2026

Calls to remove the head of Peru’s electoral authority have intensified as delays and alleged irregularities clouded t...

Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern 

17 April 2026

Court filings have indicated that lawyers for President Donald Trump are seeking a resolution with the Department of Jus...