NewsFeedDonald Trump warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of a Tuesday night deadline for Tehran to comply. The comments follow a “pretty shocking” silence from US Congress on the US-Israeli war, Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett explains.Published On 7
The US-Israel war on Iran has sparked a global fuel crisis as thousands of tankers carrying crucial deliveries of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) remain stranded on either side of the Strait of Hormuz, currently under a blockade imposed by Iran.On Saturday, Egypt’s government said it is among the
India’s most advanced nuclear reactor has reached a self-sustaining stage that marks a major leap for the country’s atomic energy programme, and takes it a step closer to cutting dependance on uranium.The prototype fast breeder reactor (PBFR) at Kalpakkam in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu reached criticality –
Former Bangladesh captain takes charge after previous board dissolved.Published On 7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Bangladesh has dissolved its cricket board, citing “gross irregularities” in an election last year, and appointed an interim leadership headed by former captain Tamim Iqbal, the National Sports Council says.Cricket and politics go hand
President Donald Trump has suggested the United States will destroy Iranian “civilisation” if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz and submit to his terms.About 12 hours before the Tuesday night deadline he set for Iranian authorities, Trump shared a social media post threatening to irreversibly obliterate Iran.Recommended Stories
Amid fears of ICE deployment at World Cup venues in Canada, agency says its personnel do not make arrests or carry guns.Published On 7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026The agents of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) do not carry guns while operating in Canada, the agency said
The 39-year-old, who retired from international cricket in 2024, still features in T20 franchise cricket.Published On 7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Former international cricketer David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after he was pulled over in Sydney during the weekend, according to reports in his native Australia.The 39-year-old,
Global affairs journalist Tara Kangarlou notes a growing shift, as some Iranians who initially believed that the US and its allies could bring stability are now rejecting that idea after over a month of attacks.Published On 7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharegoogleAdd Al
Israel’s latest invasion of Lebanon has forced more than 1.2 million people, including 350,000 children, to flee their homes, creating one of the world’s fastest-growing and most severe displacement crises.Since March 2, Israeli forces have launched more than 1,840 attacks on Lebanon, according to Armed Conflict Location and Event Data
On April 5, US President Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden threat to Iran: open the Strait of Hormuz, whose near closure has spiked oil prices globally, or else bridges and power plants would be bombed.“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran.
Iran has proposed a 10-point peace plan to end the war as the United States and Israel intensify their attacks on Tehran and a deadline looms that was set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, whose near-closure has triggered a global energy crisis.At
Taipei, Taiwan – As Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing later this week, the Taiwanese public will be watching closely to see how the two leaders discuss Taiwan’s disputed political status, in a make-or-break moment for Cheng’s political career.The recently elected chairperson of
NewsFeedDonald Trump warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of a Tuesday night deadline for Tehran to comply. The comments follow a “pretty shocking” silence from US Congress on the US-Israeli war, Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett explains.Published On 7
The US-Israel war on Iran has sparked a global fuel crisis as thousands of tankers carrying crucial deliveries of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) remain stranded on either side of the Strait of Hormuz, currently under a blockade imposed by Iran.On Saturday, Egypt’s government said it is among the
India’s most advanced nuclear reactor has reached a self-sustaining stage that marks a major leap for the country’s atomic energy programme, and takes it a step closer to cutting dependance on uranium.The prototype fast breeder reactor (PBFR) at Kalpakkam in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu reached criticality –
Former Bangladesh captain takes charge after previous board dissolved.Published On 7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Bangladesh has dissolved its cricket board, citing “gross irregularities” in an election last year, and appointed an interim leadership headed by former captain Tamim Iqbal, the National Sports Council says.Cricket and politics go hand
President Donald Trump has suggested the United States will destroy Iranian “civilisation” if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz and submit to his terms.About 12 hours before the Tuesday night deadline he set for Iranian authorities, Trump shared a social media post threatening to irreversibly obliterate Iran.Recommended Stories
Amid fears of ICE deployment at World Cup venues in Canada, agency says its personnel do not make arrests or carry guns.Published On 7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026The agents of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) do not carry guns while operating in Canada, the agency said
The 39-year-old, who retired from international cricket in 2024, still features in T20 franchise cricket.Published On 7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Former international cricketer David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after he was pulled over in Sydney during the weekend, according to reports in his native Australia.The 39-year-old,
Global affairs journalist Tara Kangarlou notes a growing shift, as some Iranians who initially believed that the US and its allies could bring stability are now rejecting that idea after over a month of attacks.Published On 7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharegoogleAdd Al
Israel’s latest invasion of Lebanon has forced more than 1.2 million people, including 350,000 children, to flee their homes, creating one of the world’s fastest-growing and most severe displacement crises.Since March 2, Israeli forces have launched more than 1,840 attacks on Lebanon, according to Armed Conflict Location and Event Data
On April 5, US President Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden threat to Iran: open the Strait of Hormuz, whose near closure has spiked oil prices globally, or else bridges and power plants would be bombed.“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran.
Iran has proposed a 10-point peace plan to end the war as the United States and Israel intensify their attacks on Tehran and a deadline looms that was set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, whose near-closure has triggered a global energy crisis.At
Taipei, Taiwan – As Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing later this week, the Taiwanese public will be watching closely to see how the two leaders discuss Taiwan’s disputed political status, in a make-or-break moment for Cheng’s political career.The recently elected chairperson of
