Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms
Tunis [Tunisia], April 20: Dozens of opposition figures in Tunisia have been handed lengthy prison terms on national security charges, according to state media.
Palestinian govt denounces threat to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Jerusalem [Palestine], April 20: The Palestinian government has expressed "extreme concern" over threats circulating among Israeli settler organisations to destroy the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Iran and the US agree on third round of nuclear discussions
Rome [Italy], April 20: Iran and the United States have agreed to further nuclear discussions after the second round of negotiations between them in Rome...
At least 143 dead in boat accident on Congo River
Goma [Congo], April 20: At least 143 people have died in a boat accident in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Protests against govt in Turkiye continue
Istanbul [Turkey], April 20: Numerous people gathered in the central Turkish city of Yozgat on Saturday at an anti-government rally organized by Turkiye's largest opposition...
President Putin orders unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Easter
Moscow [Russia], April 20: Russian President Vladimir Putin has unilaterally declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over Easter, the Kremlin's press service said on Saturday.
Zelensky says Russian attacks continuing after Putin announces 'Easter truce'
Moscow [Russia], April 20: President Zelensky says Russian attacks are continuing on several frontlines, hours after Vladimir Putin called a 30-hour "Easter truce"
Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast
Canberra [Australia], April 20: Five people have drowned after huge waves hit parts of Australia at the start of the Easter weekend.
US Supreme Court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans
Washington DC [US], April 20: The US Supreme Court has ordered the Trump administration to pause the deportation of a group of alleged Venezuelan gang...
Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across the nation
Washington DC [US], April 20: Easter began early in the national capital, with a local Lutheran Church greeting Easter Sunday at dawn.
Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress...
New York [US], April 19: Donald Trump said the US will "take a pass" on brokering further Russia-Ukraine war talks if Moscow or Kyiv "make...
US Vice President Vance to travel to Italy and India with family
Washington [US], April 19: US Vice President JD Vance plans to travel to Italy and India with his family from April 18-24, the White House...
U.S. brings second aircraft carrier close to Iran ahead of talks in...
Rome [Italy], April 19: A day before the talks with the U.S. and in the context of a second U.S. aircraft carrier taking up a...
Ukraine war on day 1,150: The ceasefire ends, Russia strikes long-range
Kyiv [Ukraine], April 19: Senior U.S. officials have given mixed signals about the prospect of reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine, bringing uncertainty to the peace...
US attacks the Houthis, Hamas rejects new Israeli proposal
Jerusalem [Israel], April 19: Houthi-run al-Masirah television reported yesterday (April 18) that US airstrikes on the Ras Isa fuel port in western Yemen on April...
Deputy police chief's son shoots at university
New York [US], April 19: On the afternoon of April 17 (local time), a serious shooting occurred at Florida State University (FSU-USA), killing at least...
White House and Harvard University tensions escalate
New York [US], April 19: The confrontation between the White House and Harvard University is heating up, even US President Donald Trump has called this...
The US-China 'double defeat' war
New York [US], April 19: There is no clear indication of de-escalation, but the ongoing trade war between the United States and China could cost...
Can the U.S. recognize Crimea as part of Russia in a peace...
New York [US], April 19: The United States is reportedly ready to recognize Russia's control over Crimea as part of a broader peace deal...
U.S. to withdraw 1,000 troops from Syria
Damascus [Syria], April 19: The Pentagon announced on April 18 that the U.S. military would halve its presence in Syria.
Unexpected change in the US government's Covid-19 website
New York [US], April 19: A US federal website that once provided information about Covid-19 vaccines, tests and treatments has been turned into a page...
Earthquake of magnitude 5 strikes Japan's Nagano Prefecture
Tokyo [Japan], April 19: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5 struck Japan's Nagano Prefecture on Thursday, with no reports of casualties, damage, or tsunami...
Dozens martyred, and injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], April 19: A total of 43 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured, including women, children, and the elderly - many of them...
Hundreds of thousands in Gaza at risk amid food shortages: WFP
Rome [Italy], April 19: The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that one million people in Gaza, most of them displaced, are without a source...
Gaza pharmacies sans baby formula amid severe malnutrition cases
Gaza [Palestine], April 19: Basic Necessities, like baby formula, are off Gaza's markets and pharmacies, Al Jazeera reported, as Israel blocked aid into the territory.
Venice doubles entry fee for last-minute day-trippers
Venice [Rome], April 19: Venice resumed charging an entry free for day tourists visiting the Italian lagoon city on Friday.
US attacks on Yemen kill 38, injure 102
Sanaa [Yemen], April 19: The US military's attack on Ras Isa port in Yemen's Hodeidah governorate killed at least 38, while about 102 have also...