Monday, April 20, 2026

World Affairs

India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?

Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.

US forces attack and seize Iranian ship Touska near Strait of Hormuz | US-Israel war on Iran

NewsFeedUS Central Command has published a video said to show a guided-missile destroyer firing at an Iranian-flagged...

Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC

Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the...

Trump says US seized Iran-flagged ship trying to get past Hormuz blockade | US-Israel war on Iran News

US president says his country’s ​forces ⁠stopped cargo ⁠ship Touska by ‘blowing a hole’ in ‌its engine...

Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US

A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving...
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Has Donald Trump failed to sell the Iran war to the world? | Israel-Iran conflict

After yet another day of United States and Israeli strikes against Iran, Washington says there are more to come, warning of a “dramatic...

US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February

The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.

Kurdish opposition mulls whether to trust Trump after Iran uprising call | Israel-Iran conflict News

Uncertainty over US and Israeli war aims is slowing the Iranian Kurdish opposition groups urged by President Donald Trump to rise up against...

Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s

"This will start with platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox," said Hafid, adding that the ban...

FIFA, AFC urged to protect Iran women footballers after ‘traitors’ threat | Football News

Iran state TV presenter has threatened women’s national team for not singing anthem at opening AFC Cup match.Listen to this article | 3 minsinfoPublished On...

How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices

As the US and Israel continue strikes on Iran, and with retaliatory strikes hitting nearby Middle East states, key shipping routes are being...
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