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Apr 20, 2026 - World

Pakistan is preparing for new talks between the U.S. and Iran, even as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz

Apr 20, 2026 - World

Activists say clamp down on period products to target insurgents is gender-based violence and violates rightsMyanmar’s military regime is expanding its ban on the distribution of period products, claiming they are being used to treat wounded resistance fighters, according to local activists.The south-east Asian country has been locked in civil war since 2021, when the military usurped the democratic government and launched a violent crackdown on dissidents. Artillery fire, the burning of townships and arbitrary arrests have become common in the years since then. Continue reading...

Apr 20, 2026 - World

The ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance as Pakistan’s capital stands prepared for possible new talks between Tehran and Washington

Apr 20, 2026 - World

Japan has issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake following a 7.7-magnitude quake earlier Monday

Apr 20, 2026 - World

Iranian officials said Monday they are not preparing to participate in another round of negotiations with the U.S.