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The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel. Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026 The European Union is mulling jet fuel imports from the United States and new minimum reserve quotas as it eyes options amid a supply crunch due to the Iran … Read more
As Pakistan works to broker peace between the U.S. and Iran, many Pakistanis are watching closely to see whether the diplomatic boost will translate into improvements at home. Source link
Raid is part of Moscow’s hardline social conservatism and clampdown on political life. Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026 Russian police have raided the country’s top publishing house on suspicion that it has been disseminating “homosexual propaganda”, local media report. Police reportedly seized thousands of books on Tuesday and took Yevgeny Kapiev, the chief … Read more
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, center, attends a celebration marking the 65th anniversary of the proclamation declaring the Cuban Revolution socialist, in Havana, Cuba, Thursday, April 16, 2026. Ramon Espinosa/AP hide caption toggle caption Ramon Espinosa/AP HAVANA — Cuba’s government on Monday confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions … Read more
NGO finds at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers. Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026 Sexual violence and other forms of gender-based abuse committed by Israeli settlers and soldiers are helping to force Palestinians to leave the occupied West Bank, according to a report. Researchers from the … Read more
The ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran ends Wednesday. President Trump says a U.S. delegation is going to Pakistan for talks, but Iran hasn’t confirmed their attendance. Source link
As the sun sets on Israel’s Memorial Day, 12 torches, together symbolising the spirit of the nation, are lit to mark the beginning of Independence Day, the anniversary of the country’s establishment in 1948 – which led to the ethnic cleansing of at least 750,000 Palestinians. To be selected to light one of the torches … Read more
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Today is the final full day of the ceasefire agreement between the U.S., Israel and Iran. The future of peace talks remains … Read more
Nigerian authorities have charged six military officers over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. By AFP and The Associated Press Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026 Nigerian authorities have charged six people, including a retired major-general and a serving police inspector, with “terrorism” and treason, over an alleged plot to overthrow President … Read more
A member of Pakistani security personnel looks over a checkpoint from a police booth amid heightened security ahead of a potential meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials on April 20, 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Rebecca Conway/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Rebecca Conway/Getty Images Vice President Vance is expected to travel to Islamabad soon to … Read more