Month: April 2026

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Multiple strikes hit Iran’s key oil hub Kharg Island as Trump’s deadline nears

Representative image Kharg Island, a critical pillar of Iran’s energy infrastructure, was targeted in multiple strikes on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Located in the Persian Gulf, the island lies strategically across from US military bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, making it a sensitive geopolitical flashpoint. Kharg Island plays a...

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Internet shut down after deadly bomb blast in Manipur, tensions escalate

Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 In the aftermath of a deadly bomb explosion that killed two children in Manipur’s Bishnupur district, authorities have imposed a sweeping internet shutdown across multiple districts in a bid to contain unrest and misinformation. The Manipur government suspended mobile internet services for three days in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching,...

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Three attackers neutralised in gunfight with police in Istanbul, two officers injured

Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 Three individuals were neutralised after an armed clash with police officers on duty outside the Yapı Kredi Plaza Blocks in Istanbul, authorities said. According to Mustafa Çiftçi, Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Türkiye, two police personnel sustained minor injuries during the exchange of fire. Çiftçi confirmed that the...

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Trump vows to ‘find the leaker,’ threatens jail for media over Iran mission leak

Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 US President Donald Trump threatened legal action against journalists and media organisations over a leak related to a high-risk US rescue mission in Iran, saying reporters could face jail if they refused to reveal their sources.  “We’re looking very hard to find that leaker,” Trump said, adding that the administration would...

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Artemis II nears Moon, poised to set new record for deepest human spaceflight

Updated: Apr 6th, 2026 (credit: NASA) In a landmark moment for space exploration, the Artemis II mission has reportedly entered the Moon’s gravitational sphere of influence, marking humanity’s return to deep space after more than five decades.  On April 6, the four-member crew moved beyond the familiar bounds of near-Earth orbit, venturing farther than any...

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Opposition MPs seek Trump’s removal over use of abusive language

Updated: Apr 6th, 2026 American President Donald Trump is in trouble after using abusive language against Iran. As per reports, opposition MPs in the US have intensified their demand to remove Trump from office by bringing a no-confidence motion under the 25th Constitutional Amendment. At least 5 MPs have openly demanded Trump’s removal, reportedly saying...