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China presses for strait reopening

21-04-2026

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for normal passage of ships, as Beijing described it as an “international waterway” amid assertions by Iran it has an inalienable right over it.

UK: Need deal for ‘toll-free’ Hormuz

21-04-2026

Tokyo: Britain on Monday called for a lasting settlement to ensure freedom of navigation and a toll-free Strait of Hormuz as the US-Iran ceasefire hung in the balance.

Committed to advancing regional peace, stability, Sharif tells Pezeshkian

21-04-2026

Islamabad: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif (L), during his telephonic conversation with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, reaffirmed the country’s “honest” and “sincere” efforts to advance regional peace and security.

‘Don screamed at aides, kept out of war room after F-15E downing’

21-04-2026

Washington: US President Donald Trump screamed at aides for hours after learning that two American airmen were missing when an F-15 Eagle was shot down over Iran on April 3, and later kept out of key war-room briefings as the crisis unfolded, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing senior administration officials. However, the White House rejected the report and said Trump had “remained a steady leader our country needs”.

Soldier strikes Jesus statue in Lebanon

21-04-2026

Beirut: The Israeli military is conducting a criminal investigation after a soldier was photographed striking a Catholic statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon. Israel’s military officials said they had determined an image circulating on social media showing the incident was authentic. The image appears to show an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to strike the head of a statue of a crucified Jesus that had fallen off a cross, The Guardian reports.

Future of war: Ukraine robots, drones replace infantry

21-04-2026

The landscape of modern conflict is shifting as Ukrainian forces deploy ground robots to perform tasks once reserved for human infantry. In a milestone mission last summer, two Russian soldiers surrendered to Ukrainian land robots and drones. Mykola Zinkevych, commander of the NC13 unit in the Third Separate Assault Brigade, confirmed the operation was the first time an enemy position was stormed and prisoners taken without direct infantry involvement. “The position was taken without a single shot being fired,” Zinkevych said, emphasising that technology must compensate for Ukraine’s lack of numerical advantage over Russia.

7.5-magnitude earthquake hits Japan, tsunami warning issued

21-04-2026

Tokyo: Japan on Monday issued an advisory for its northern coastal regions, warning of an increased risk of a possible mega-quake. The notice follows a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Sanriku at 4.53pm. The Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency noted a 1% probability of a mega-quake occurring within the next week.

Winehouse’s dad loses court case over auction

21-04-2026

The father of the late singer Amy Winehouse has lost a legal battle against two of his daughter’s friends after dozens of her belongings were auctioned.

Trump: Israel great ally of US, courageous, loyal unlike others

20-04-2026

Washington: US President Donald Trump has hailed Israel as a courageous and loyal partner, calling it a “great ally” of the US as hostilities with Iran continue to mount.

Iran boosts drone, missile reserves

20-04-2026

Tehran: Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Aerospace Force Brigadier General Majid Mousavi said on Sunday his forces were rapidly rebuilding their missile and drone reserves, emphasising increased operational readiness during the ceasefire period, according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency.

2nd round of talks: Security tightened in Pakistan cities

20-04-2026

Islamabad: Despite no official announcement about a possible second round of talks between the US and Iran, Pakistan has begun taking stringent security measures for the safety of foreign delegates, officials said on Sunday.

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles towards sea

20-04-2026

Seoul: North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, drawing swift condemnation from its neighbours. The missiles were fired from the Sinpo area, an eastern coastal city known for its submarine shipyards, and flew nearly 140km before landing in the water.