Wednesday, April 22, 2026

World Affairs

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

As the day wore on, signs of a postponement emerged. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, senior members of the US negotiating team led by...

US halts shipment of Iraq’s oil dollars in bid to curb Iran-linked groups | US-Israel war on Iran News

A plane carrying nearly $500m in US banknotes from Iraq’s oil revenues was blocked by the US...

Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'

The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

FBI chief denies allegations of drinking and negligence

FBI Director Kash Patel denied he was ever ‘intoxicated on the job’ or absent from duty.

Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan's RSF – report

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
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Authorities investigate death of 72 tigers due to virus

"By the time we realised they were sick, it was already too late," Somchuan Ratanamungklanon, director of the national livestock department, previously told...

Hong Kong conglomerate says Panama Canal ports seized by authorities | International Trade News

CK Hutchison says the Panamanian government has taken ‘administrative and operational control’ of its two ports on the canal.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished...

Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat

This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured

FedEx sues US government for tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling | International Trade News

The logistics giant will seek to recoup tariff fees, although the courts have yet to establish a refund process.Listen to this article | 3 minsinfoPublished...

'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest

Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.

Australian PM backs removal of ex-Prince Andrew from succession line | Politics News

New Zealand says it, too, will support the UK government if it decides to remove the disgraced prince from succession to the throne.Listen...
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