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Over 3,300 people, including 383 children killed in Iran during war

The figure came from Abbas Masjedi, the head of Iran's Legal Medicine Organisation

Over 3,300 people, including 383 children killed in Iran during war
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

French prosecutors summon Musk over allegations of child abuse images on X

Musk was summoned after a search took place in February at the French premises of X as part of an investigation opened in January 2025 by the cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor's office

French prosecutors summon Musk over allegations of child abuse images on X
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 11:04 AM IST

3 killed in US military strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean Sea

The Trump administration's campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September and killed at least 181 people

3 killed in US military strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean Sea
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 8:34 AM IST

North Korea tests ballistic missiles with cluster bombs amid defence push

The report by the North's official Korean Central News Agency appeared to refer to the multiple ballistic missile launches South Korea, Japan and the US detected Sunday off North Korea's east coast

North Korea tests ballistic missiles with cluster bombs amid defence push
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 7:08 AM IST

Refund process for Trump tariffs begins today after court struck them down

Importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds through an online portal beginning at 8 am, according to US Customs and Border Protection

Refund process for Trump tariffs begins today after court struck them down
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 6:42 AM IST

US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Hormuz, Tehran vows swift response

It was the first interception since the US blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran's joint military command called the armed boarding an act of piracy and a ceasefire violation

US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Hormuz, Tehran vows swift response
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 6:12 AM IST

West Asia conflict: US team in Pakistan on Monday; no word from Iran yet

Vance, Witkoff and Kushner to lead the delegation

West Asia conflict: US team in Pakistan on Monday; no word from Iran yet
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Iran doubles down on closing Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire nears end

Iranian parliamentary Speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf said in a televised interview that Tehran would continue to threaten commercial vessels transiting the critical waterway

Iran doubles down on closing Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire nears end
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:34 PM IST

Bulgarians head to polls to elect Parliament for eighth time in 5 years

The snap vote follows the resignation of a conservative-led government amid nationwide protests last December that drew hundreds of thousands, mainly young people, to the streets

Bulgarians head to polls to elect Parliament for eighth time in 5 years
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

US backs rare earths project in South Africa despite diplomatic clash

US President Donald Trump has made expanding US access to critical minerals, including rare earth elements, a central policy to counter China

US backs rare earths project in South Africa despite diplomatic clash
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

Four decades on, Chernobyl stands as testament to nature's resilience

Four decades on, Chernobyl - which is transliterated as "Chornobyl" in Ukraine - remains too dangerous for humans. But the wildlife has moved back in

Four decades on, Chernobyl stands as testament to nature's resilience
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes curbs again

Confusion over the critical chokepoint threatened to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy and push the two countries toward renewed conflict

Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes curbs again
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 9:33 AM IST

Iran reviewing US proposals, says Hormuz curbs to stay till war ends

The council said Iran has yet to respond, but further talks would require the US to abandon "excessive demands and adjust its requests to the realities on the ground"

Iran reviewing US proposals, says Hormuz curbs to stay till war ends
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until Apr 30

The bill was approved by the Senate on Friday in a last-minute scramble to prevent the authority from expiring within a matter of days

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until Apr 30
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

Trump orders faster review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine

"Today's order will ensure that people suffering from debilitating symptoms might finally have a chance to reclaim their lives and lead a happier life," Trump said

Trump orders faster review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Indian vessels turn back as Iran gunboats fire on tanker in Hormuz: Report

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker and crew were reported safe, without identifying the vessel or its destination

Indian vessels turn back as Iran gunboats fire on tanker in Hormuz: Report
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 6:23 PM IST

Iran gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as restrictions return

Iran announced earlier Saturday it was reimposing restrictions on the strait in response to a US blockade on Iranian shipping and ports

Iran gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as restrictions return
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 5:09 PM IST

Iran rejects Trump claim, says it will not hand over enriched uranium to US

Saeed Khatibzadeh rejects Donald Trump claims, says Iran not ready for talks as US stance remains unchanged

Iran rejects Trump claim, says it will not hand over enriched uranium to US
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 4:39 PM IST

Iran reimposes restrictions on Hormuz, accuses US of violating deal

The announcement came after Trump said the blockade 'will remain in full force' until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme

Iran reimposes restrictions on Hormuz, accuses US of violating deal
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

Iran partially reopens airspace after 7 week shutdown amid ceasefire

The partial reopening has come more than a week into a ceasefire between Iran and the US

Iran partially reopens airspace after 7 week shutdown amid ceasefire
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 2:21 PM IST