Iran arrests four alleged Israeli spies: state media

Iran arrested four suspected Israeli spies, state media reported on Thursday
16 April 2026, 08:31 AM

Diplomatic bid to end war gains momentum

Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran gathered pace yesterday, as Pakistan’s army chief arrived in Tehran for mediation and US President Donald Trump announced that the conflict was “close to over”.
16 April 2026, 02:43 AM

Internet crackdown: Russia toughens restrictions on VPNs

Russia has hardened its restrictions on the use of VPNs to access a host of online services, state and independent media outlets reported yesterday, as the authorities seek to exert more control over online communications.
16 April 2026, 01:28 AM

4 killed in fourth drug boat strike in a week: US

The US military said Tuesday that four people had been killed in a strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fourth such deadly attack in as many days.
16 April 2026, 01:25 AM

BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs under 'financial pressures'

BBC has to cut £500mn from its £5bn operating costs over next two years, says its DG
16 April 2026, 00:34 AM

US may be eyeing Strait of Malacca after Hormuz

As tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, where the US is intensifying pressure on Iranian-linked maritime activity, a parallel development in Southeast Asia is drawing attention.
16 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Pakistan cuts power to control energy prices

Pakistan will suspend electricity supply for about two hours during peak-usage times every evening, the government said, in an effort to manage energy prices affected by the Iran war.
16 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Spain to legalise 5 lakh migrants

Spain has announced an amnesty programme for an estimated 5,00,000 undocumented migrants, including around 15,000 Bangladeshis.
16 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Hormuz blockade ‘can complicate’ talks

A senior research fellow at the Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies said the Iranians have not confirmed a second round of talks with the US.
16 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Iran Foreign Minister welcomes Pakistani delegation led by army chief Asim Munir

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also arrives in Iran for mediation talks
15 April 2026, 21:08 PM

New search engine lets users check whether ancestors were Nazi Party members

Database opens access to records of people who joined Adolf Hitler’s party, reports BBC
15 April 2026, 20:17 PM

Spain unveils mass migrant regularisation drive, 15,000 Bangladeshis set to be regularised

Up to 500,000 undocumented migrants to be eligible under new Spanish amnesty
15 April 2026, 16:41 PM

Pakistan announces power cuts in bid to control energy prices

Pakistan will suspend electricity supply for about two hours during peak-usage times every evening, the government said, in an effort to manage energy prices affected by the Iran war
15 April 2026, 15:17 PM

US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

Officials from Pakistan, Iran and the Gulf also said negotiating teams from the US and Iran could return to Pakistan later this week
15 April 2026, 13:07 PM

Gaza civil defence says toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikes

Gaza's civil defence agency said today that a toddler was among 10 people killed in separate Israeli strikes in the northern part of the Palestinian territory.
15 April 2026, 11:55 AM

Dancing politician steals the show after Hungary election

Hungarian politician Zsolt Hegedus' stole the spotlight on social media
15 April 2026, 10:34 AM

Trump tells ABC News he is not thinking about extending ceasefire with Iran

'It could end either way, but I think a deal is preferable because then they can rebuild', he says
15 April 2026, 10:00 AM

US hails 'historic opportunity' for peace after Lebanon, Israel talks in Washington

First high-level talks since 1992 signal cautious progress despite Hezbollah opposition
15 April 2026, 09:02 AM

Maine to become first US state to bar major data centers

The bill was passed by the state house and senate and is on its way to the desk of Democratic Governor Janet Mills, according to its sponsor, Representative Melanie Sachs.
15 April 2026, 08:58 AM

Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade, data shows

Strait traffic remains far below pre-war levels, industry sources report
15 April 2026, 08:38 AM