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New Zealand orders mass evacuations as Cyclone Vaianu nears North Island
New Zealand orders mass evacuations as Cyclone Vaianu nears North Island

Cyclone Vaianu has triggered several evacuation notices across the island as authorities fear flooding in Auckland

JD Vance lands in Islamabad to lead US-Iran peace talks
JD Vance lands in Islamabad to lead US-Iran peace talks

The Vice President of the United States has arrived in Pakistan to lead 'Islamabad Talks 2026'

Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations as key support crumbles
Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations as key support crumbles

Calls mount for Eric Swalwell's resignation after he issued a statement denying sexual assault allegations

Man arrested after Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's home
Man arrested after Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's home

OpenAI CEO's residence was targeted early Friday morning with a Molotov cocktail, setting fire at the gate

Trump makes bold Strait of Hormuz claims ahead of peace talks in Pakistan
Trump makes bold Strait of Hormuz claims ahead of peace talks in Pakistan

President Donald Trump to push 'no nuclear weapons' demand for Iran in the US-Iran peace talks

Trump issues provocative remarks on Iran ahead of peace talks in Pakistan
Trump issues provocative remarks on Iran ahead of peace talks in Pakistan

Trump stated that Iran has 'no cards' in the forthcoming talks with the US except its hold on Strait of Hormuz

Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire 2026
Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire 2026

Ukrainian President confirmed that Ukraine would reciprocate the truce

Iran officials align on ceasefire demands as Araghchi speaks out
Iran officials align on ceasefire demands as Araghchi speaks out

Araghchi underscored that any truce must include a halt to Israeli military operations in Lebanon

Hungary Election 2026: Viktor Orban and Peter Magyar face off in historic Sunday vote
Hungary Election 2026: Viktor Orban and Peter Magyar face off in historic Sunday vote

Orban’s grip remains firm through recent changes to electoral laws

US Vice President JD Vance departs for Pakistan ahead of peace talks
US Vice President JD Vance departs for Pakistan ahead of peace talks

The negotiations between US and Iran, are likely to occur over the weekend, come amid escalating violence in Lebanon

Lambton College Shooting: 1 dead, 2 injured at Sarnia campus event; suspect at large
Lambton College Shooting: 1 dead, 2 injured at Sarnia campus event; suspect at large

Police are treating the investigation as a homicide marking the city’s first of the year

Zelensky confirms Ukraine intercepted Iranian Shahed drones in Middle East
Zelensky confirms Ukraine intercepted Iranian Shahed drones in Middle East

‘Did we destroy Iranian Shaheds? Yes, we did,’ said Zelensky

US-Iran Islamabad peace talks: Everything you need to know as ceasefire fumbles
US-Iran Islamabad peace talks: Everything you need to know as ceasefire fumbles

The talks aim to secure a 14-day truce after months of regional combat

Pam Bondi under fire as US Democrats slam former attorney general over Epstein files
Pam Bondi under fire as US Democrats slam former attorney general over Epstein files

US lawmakers warn Pam Bondi that a congressional subpoena remains in effect after she refuses to appear at Epstein hearing

Australia: Anthony Albanese seeks fuel supplies from regional allies as shortages deepen
Australia: Anthony Albanese seeks fuel supplies from regional allies as shortages deepen

Albanese visits Singapore to secure key energy supplies, including diesel and liquefied natural gas, amid energy crisis

'Ceasefire or no ceasefire’: Strait of Hormuz blockade shakes global trade amid energy crisis
'Ceasefire or no ceasefire’: Strait of Hormuz blockade shakes global trade amid energy crisis

Over 600 vessels, including 325 tankers, remain stranded in the Gulf due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade

Keir Starmer backs US–Iran ceasefire, signals new diplomatic efforts as tensions escalate
Keir Starmer backs US–Iran ceasefire, signals new diplomatic efforts as tensions escalate

UK's prime minister arrives in the Gulf to meet regional leaders and discuss efforts to ‘support and sustain a ceasefire' and reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Melania Trump denies ties, says ‘I never had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell'
Melania Trump denies ties, says ‘I never had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell'

'The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,' said Melania Trump at a rare White House address on April 9

Macaws makes historic return to Rio de Janeiro after two centuries
Macaws makes historic return to Rio de Janeiro after two centuries

Four macaws, rescued from captivity, have temporarily been released in the forest and are currently being trained for wild survival

Netanyahu orders direct peace talks with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah
Netanyahu orders direct peace talks with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah

Israel is pushing for the total removal of militant influence near its borders

Is the US military draft back? What to know about automatic registration under 2026 NDAA
Is the US military draft back? What to know about automatic registration under 2026 NDAA

US to launch automatic draft registration for men under 2026 NDAA

Millions gather to mark 40th-day memorial of Ayatollah Khamenei
Millions gather to mark 40th-day memorial of Ayatollah Khamenei

Citizens attended the ceremony carrying Iranian flags, Hezbollah flags, and portraits of Ayatollah Khamenei

Ben Sasse shares health update following stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Ben Sasse shares health update following stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Ben Sasse revealed that his pain has now reduced by 80% from the moment he was first diagnosed

UK thwarts secret Russian submarine mission targeting undersea cables
UK thwarts secret Russian submarine mission targeting undersea cables

The UK government issued a stern warning to the Kremlin

Israel kills Ali Yusuf Harshi, nephew and key aide of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem
Israel kills Ali Yusuf Harshi, nephew and key aide of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem

The Israeli strikes hit over 100 targets in Lebanon

US stock futures dip as shaky Mideast truce and PCE inflation data take center stage
US stock futures dip as shaky Mideast truce and PCE inflation data take center stage

The uncertainty has pushed oil prices back toward $100 a barrel

South Korea: Fears mount as schools close, travel disrupted after wolf escapes from Daejeon Zoo
South Korea: Fears mount as schools close, travel disrupted after wolf escapes from Daejeon Zoo

Hundreds of people, including firefighters, police, and military personnel, are searching for the lost wolf

France: Four killed after small boat sinks during channel crossing attempt
France: Four killed after small boat sinks during channel crossing attempt

Between January 1 and March 26, 2026, nearly 4,500 people crossed the English Channel in small boats from France

UK: Trains cancelled after huge fire breaks out at Oulton Broad railway station
UK: Trains cancelled after huge fire breaks out at Oulton Broad railway station

Dramatic images showed the devastating fire spreading at Oulton Broad North Railway Station in Suffolk

China-Vietnam tensions ease after decades of strain; Vietnamese leader to visit Xi Jinping next week
China-Vietnam tensions ease after decades of strain; Vietnamese leader to visit Xi Jinping next week

Diplomatic efforts signal improved ties as both sides look to strengthen cooperation