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Iran supreme leader’s adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait
Iran supreme leader’s adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait
Thursday 16 April 2026 09:52 AM
TEHRAN: The military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned yesterday (Apr 15) that Iran would sink American ships in the Strait of Hormuz if the United States decided to “police” the key shipping bottleneck.
Exiled cartoonists give voice to Iran’s silenced millions
Exiled cartoonists give voice to Iran’s silenced millions
Sunday 12 April 2026 02:30 PM
PARIS: Exiled Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestani has a huge following back home for his biting humour.
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
Saturday 11 April 2026 08:30 AM
NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president yesterday (Apr 10), continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after snatching power in a military coup.
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
Friday 10 April 2026 10:53 AM
MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries’ leaders said yesterday (Apr 9), announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.
US-Iran truce shows cracks as war flares in Lebanon
US-Iran truce shows cracks as war flares in Lebanon
Thursday 9 April 2026 11:04 AM
TEHRAN: The fragile truce between Iran and the United States showed signs of unravelling today (Apr 9), with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel pummelled Lebanon.
Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th hour truce
Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th hour truce
Wednesday 8 April 2026 11:49 AM
WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s Wednesday deadline to obliterate the country was set to expire, with Tehran to temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning
Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning
Monday 6 April 2026 01:21 PM
TEHRAN: Iran launched fresh attacks across the Middle East today (Apr 6) and threatened “devastating” retaliation, after US President Donald Trump’s expletive-laced warning that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Cambodian lawmakers approve anti-cybercrime law
Cambodian lawmakers approve anti-cybercrime law
Sunday 5 April 2026 02:00 PM
PHNOM PENH: Fraudsters running cyberscam operations in Cambodia could face life in prison after the Senate approved a new law on Friday (Apr 3) targeting criminals involved in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry.
Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
Friday 3 April 2026 01:27 PM
JERUSALEM: Israel said today (Apr 3) it was under attack from a new barrage of Iranian missiles, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin “destroying what’s left” with more of the Islamic republic’s infrastructure in his sights.
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, ‘not clear’ what more to achieve
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, ‘not clear’ what more to achieve
Thursday 2 April 2026 12:57 PM
SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today (Apr 2) the original aims of the war in Iran had been met and it was not clear what more remained to be achieved.
‘Go get your own oil,’ Trump tells energy-short countries
‘Go get your own oil,’ Trump tells energy-short countries
Wednesday 1 April 2026 12:39 PM
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump says the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should “go get your own oil” in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran defiant as Trump threatens to destroy oil island
Iran defiant as Trump threatens to destroy oil island
Tuesday 31 March 2026 09:14 AM
TEHRAN: Iran fired new missiles early today (Mar 31) as it vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy the country’s oil export hub of Kharg Island along with power and desalination plants unless Tehran quickly accepts a deal to end the war.
Myanmar paves way for junta chief to become civilian president
Myanmar paves way for junta chief to become civilian president
Monday 30 March 2026 12:52 PM
NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was nominated as a vice-presidential candidate and replaced as military commander today (Mar 30), paving the way for the coup leader to become president and continue his rule in civilian garb.
It’s go time: historic Moon mission set for lift-off
It’s go time: historic Moon mission set for lift-off
Sunday 29 March 2026 03:00 PM
WASHINGTON: More than half-a-century after the groundbreaking Apollo program’s last crewed flight to the Moon, three men and one woman are preparing for a lunar journey set to turn a new page in American space exploration.
US currency to bear Trump’s signature, Treasury says
US currency to bear Trump’s signature, Treasury says
Saturday 28 March 2026 11:30 AM
WASHINGTON: US paper currency will soon bear Donald Trump’s signature, the Treasury Department announced on Thursday (Mar 26), in a move that would be a first for a sitting American president and coincide with the country’s 250th anniversary.
California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction
California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction
Friday 27 March 2026 11:00 AM
LOS ANGELES: A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their social media platforms, ordering the companies to pay US$3 million (B131mn) in damages and opening the door to potentially far larger punitive awards.
Iran says ‘no negotiations’ as US warns to accept 15-point deal
Iran says ‘no negotiations’ as US warns to accept 15-point deal
Thursday 26 March 2026 10:14 AM
TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump is ready to “unleash hell” if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned yesterday (Mar 25), but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate.
Iran says ‘non-hostile vessels’ can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran says ‘non-hostile vessels’ can transit Strait of Hormuz
Wednesday 25 March 2026 11:46 AM
TEHRAN: Iran has said “non-hostile vessels” can transit the Strait of Hormuz if they meet safety and security regulations in coordination with the relevant authorities, according to a statement released to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Trump announces ‘very good’ Iran talks denied by Tehran
Trump announces ‘very good’ Iran talks denied by Tehran
Tuesday 24 March 2026 11:55 AM
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump hailed “very good” talks with an unidentified Iranian official yesterday (Mar 23) after abruptly shelving plans for fresh attacks, even as Washington’s ally Israel vowed to keep up strikes on the Islamic republic.
Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
Sunday 22 March 2026 03:00 PM
HOBART: A wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an adorable case of hide and squeak.

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