Speaking after his noon prayer on 12 April 2026 at the Vatican, the pontiff said he felt “closer than ever” to the people of Lebanon. He stressed that the principle of humanity obliges all sides to shield civilian populations…
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Record turnout as close of polls nears in Hungary's most consequential election in decades
As record numbers of Hungarians head to the polls, the EU is preparing for two scenarios: continued obstruction under Orbán or a victory for Magyar that could reset relations, though Brussels remains cautious about both.
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Planeloads of negotiators and too little time: US and Iran’s 21 hours of talks | US-Israel war on Iran
It was if the two delegations in the Iran-US peace talks in Islamabad hoped that the sheer number of negotiators flown into Pakistan could overcome the handicap of having only a finite number of hours in which to settle a 20-year dispute over…
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Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran talks fail in Islamabad
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal. The move ramps up pressure as both sides blame each other, while Pakistan urges restraint and the ceasefire hangs in the balance.
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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Citadelle Laferriere | News
The fortress was packed before the annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities say.
Published On 12 Apr 2026
At least 30 people have been killed in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, according to…
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US court rules that Mahmoud Khalil deportation can go on
The US Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) rejected Mahmoud Khalil’s request to throw out his deportation case.
The Trump administration has been attempting to deport high-profile pro-Palestinian activist Khalil since 2025, arguing that his…
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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaching 36-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire
By Lucy Davalou & APPublished on
As Christian Orthodox gather to celebrate Easter Sunday in Ukraine and Russia, both accused each other…
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