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Major airline plunges into administration with flights cancelled - in business since 2002 -- The airline grounded all flights.

Daily Express - 3 minutes ago

Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz restrictions

Stars and Stripes - 6 minutes ago

Eyewitnesses recount three deadly Israeli strikes on medics in southern Lebanon

Toronto Star - 7 minutes ago

Pope Leo, newly forceful global voice, heads to Angola on Africa tour

The Straits Times - 7 minutes ago

Nigeria rescues several bus kidnap victims

Peninsula Qatar - 11 minutes ago

Iran says closed Hormuz again over US naval blockade

Daily Sabah - 11 minutes ago

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

Aljazeera - 11 minutes ago

Trump says U.S. has 'good news' on Iran, talks to continue over weekend

CNBC - 12 minutes ago

Iran Re-Closes strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with US

Albawaba - 13 minutes ago

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan on Parenting: 6 Ways to raise kinder, more patient kids

Times of India - 13 minutes ago

Su'A sent off, Mitchell scores four as Rabbitohs add to Dragons' misery

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 14 minutes ago

Austria recalls baby food jars in health scare

The Straits Times - 14 minutes ago

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures -- Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday. -- Africa

BBC News - 15 minutes ago

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade

Deutsche Welle - 15 minutes ago

Pope wraps up Cameroon visit with Mass as he looks ahead to Angola

Toronto Star - 18 minutes ago

Putin's new critics: The celebrity influencers warning Russians might 'snap'

NBC News - 20 minutes ago

Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz passage again, accuses US of 'piracy' (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)

Russia Today - 20 minutes ago

Tehran closes Hormuz again after Trump refuses to end blockade: Live

Independent UK - 21 minutes ago

While the world's eyes were on the moon, Australia quietly axed a major space deal

SBS - 22 minutes ago

Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it

Bay to Bay News - 22 minutes ago

8 Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin C Deficiency

Times of India - 23 minutes ago

Pedestrian killed, another injured in collision outside Melbourne showgrounds

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 26 minutes ago

Austria recalls baby food jars in health scare

Peninsula Qatar - 30 minutes ago

We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns

CNBC - 30 minutes ago

NATO Defense Giant Licenced To Serve Satellites for China's Military

Newsweek - 31 minutes ago

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NBC News - 31 minutes ago

Trump left red faced as Iran makes dramatic Strait of Hormuz U-turn -- Iran's sudden decision to return the Strait of Hormuz to "strict control" is likely to infuriate...

Daily Express - 34 minutes ago

UK's Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz

The Straits Times - 35 minutes ago

Imagine today's luxury being born in the slums.

Deutsche Welle - 36 minutes ago

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

NPR - 36 minutes ago

Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, blaming US 'piracy'

Irish Times - 37 minutes ago

LIVE - Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over continued US blockade of its ports, state media says - There is confusion over the status of the critical shipping lane, after the US and Iran gave conflicting statements about its opening.

BBC News - 37 minutes ago

Iran says Strait of Hormuz back under its 'strict management' in response to US blockade

SBS - 37 minutes ago

What's it like to negotiate with Iran? We asked people who have done it

NPR - 39 minutes ago

LIVE - | Iran reimposes 'strict' restrictions on Strait of Hormuz after US 'violates deal'

Independent.ie - 40 minutes ago

Horse tour guiding in Iceland: A dream job in Europe?

Deutsche Welle - 43 minutes ago

We will not negotiate with bandits — Zamfara govt

Daily Post Nigeria - 43 minutes ago

Strait of Hormuz closed again by Iran which blames Trump blockade

Evening Standard - 43 minutes ago

Iran says it is to resume 'strict management' of Strait of Hormuz

Euronews - 44 minutes ago

Lancaster County community calendar: April 18, 2026

Lancaster Online - 44 minutes ago

Human evolution has accelerated to favour traits like red hair, lower body fat: study

CTV News - 45 minutes ago

Huge 'Sacrifice For Iran' Rally In Tehran; Women Take Center Stage, Warns Trump; 'Ready To Fight'

Times of India - 45 minutes ago

Putin coup fears soar as top allies turn on 'toxic' tyrant in 'Operation Twilight' plot

Daily Express - 47 minutes ago

Iran says Hormuz shut again as Trump renews threat

Hurriyet Daily News - 50 minutes ago

Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it

Toronto Star - 53 minutes ago

Hajj transport plan: 3.1 million seats, 12,000 flights -- m read

Gulf News - 53 minutes ago

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again over US 'piracy'

Aljazeera - 55 minutes ago

EPL: Why I snubbed England, France for Ghana - Semenyo

Daily Post Nigeria - 57 minutes ago

Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US of violating deal to reopen it

Bay to Bay News - 57 minutes ago

'It's a free-for-all': Fiji 'ground zero' for transnational drug-smuggling trade

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 57 minutes ago

Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Live - Middle East crisis live: Iran says it has closed the strait of Hormuz again due to US blockade

Guardian UK - 1 hour ago

Tasmanian Labor hosts its first state conference in seven years

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Fidan hosts four-nation meeting at Antalya forum --  Foreign Minister Fidan hosted the third meeting of the foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on April 18.

Hurriyet Daily News - 1 hour ago

India's NCD crisis is deepening and lifestyle management is the missing link

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Katsina police arrest 26 suspected social miscreants

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Iran reimposes 'strict management' of Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour ago

Turkiye says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Wallaroos take tornado 'core memories' but no wins away from series in US

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

EU has four years to militarize – Belgian defense chief

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

As Arsenal and Man City battle, could the Premier League end in a playoff?

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Iran's Civil Aviation Authority informed that it has reopened its airspace to international flights crossing the eastern...

Deccan Chronicle - 1 hour ago

Russia on fire as huge blaze erupts at oil refinery and maternity hospital evacuated

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

Voices in Iran: Locals break blackout to describe life under ceasefire

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

What Gallipoli can teach us about today's war in the Middle East

SBS - 1 hour ago

FG, Lagos govt move to close immunisation gaps in hard-to-reach communities

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

This week, the Austrian bank BAWAG agreed to buy the government's majority stake in PTSB for €931m (£812m).

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Russian blogger's fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: 'People are afraid of you'

Guardian UK - 1 hour ago

Scottish man faces 22 years in US prison for $8m virtual currency scam

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

EPL: We don't want a draw - Arteta speaks ahead of Man City vs Arsenal

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

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

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Starmer's Mandelson nightmare never ends. This time, it may cost him his job as U.K. leader

NBC News - 1 hour ago

Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'rebellion' if US doesn't rethink policy

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

5 jewellery pieces to buy on Akshaya Tritiya 2026

Times of India - 1 hour ago

LG crisis: Osun APC blames Adeleke for unpaid salaries

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Today in History: April 18, 'Hamilton' wins Pulitzer Prize for drama

The Mercury News - 1 hour ago

Slide 1 of 4 - Refinery fire - It took firefighters 12 hours to extinguish a significant fire at a major oil refinery in Geelong. Authorities say a gas leak is being investigated as the cause. The plant supplies about 10 per cent of the country's fuel and remains partly operational. The PM says the damage is not enough to escalate Australia to the next level of the government's fuel security plan.

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Trump says he has 'good news' on Iran as tankers cross Strait of Hormuz

Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour ago

US envoy says Türkiye is not a country to 'be messed with' -- U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack said harsh rhetoric from Israel toward Türkiye would fade, stressing that Türkiye is not a country to "be messed with."

Hurriyet Daily News - 1 hour ago

'Can check if phenomena correct': Trump calls UFO review 'very interesting documents'

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Polish amber: Fossilized tree resin is back in style

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Today in History: April 18, 'Hamilton' wins Pulitzer Prize for drama

New York Daily News - 1 hour ago

UCL: Ancelotti snubs Arsenal, names team to win trophy

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Explainer: What to know about Strait of Hormuz reopening?

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Video shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open

CNBC - 1 hour ago

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai -- Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Tesla widens regional footprint with deals in San Jose, Fremont

The Mercury News - 1 hour ago

Villagers compete to erect huge bamboo poles at an Indian folk festival, in photos

Bay to Bay News - 1 hour ago

Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

US Renews Russian Oil Waiver After Pressure From Countries

Deccan Chronicle - 2 hours ago

Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz again if US blockade continues

Irish Times - 2 hours ago

Iran war ripple effects could lead to other conflicts - UN's De Croo - The head of the UN Development Programme told Euronews that the impact of the Middle East conflict is being felt "way beyond the region", and that, in the absence of a resolution, the groundwork for further conflicts is being laid. 17/04/2026

Euronews - 2 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Baltic Sea port, Volga river industrial sites

The Straits Times - 2 hours ago

At least 250 people missing after boat sinks in Indian Ocean -- -

CBC News - 2 hours ago

How 50 Days Of The Iran War Led To The Loss Of $50 Billion Worth Of...

Deccan Chronicle - 2 hours ago

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

Hurriyet Daily News - 2 hours ago

Insecurity: Bandits will soon enter Nigerian Senate, House of Reps - Baba Yusuf

Daily Post Nigeria - 2 hours ago

Le icone pasquali della vittoria russa

AsiaNews.it - 2 hours ago

NT councils flag cuts to street lights, pool hours as result of power prices

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 2 hours ago

Pope Leo takes Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on

The Straits Times - 2 hours ago