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El Salvador has enacted legislation allowing life imprisonment for offenders as young as 12 convicted of homicide, terrorism or rape. The measures, published in the government's official gazette and set to take effect on April 26, remove special legal processes for 12- to 18-year-olds while preserving periodic sentence reviews and possible supervis…
U.S. and Iranian officials are considering a two-week extension of a ceasefire that is due to expire on Tuesday to create additional space for peace negotiations. Mediators are arranging technical talks focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear enrichment program, with successful technical sessions potentially prompting fresh rou…
On April 15 the war in Sudan reached its fourth year, a conflict that began after a 2023 breakdown between two former partners in power and has since expanded into a multifront war with severe consequences for civilians. The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) remain locked in combat across the country, while regional involvement, dron…
The United Nations human rights office said it is alarmed by the prosecution of Chinese artist Gao Zhen, known for satirical sculptures of Mao Zedong, citing possible retroactive use of criminal law and the penalization of artistic expression. Gao, detained in 2024 during a U.S. visit, was tried at the end of March on charges of 'slandering nationa…
Satellite images and statements from Philippine authorities show a floating barrier and several Chinese vessels at the entrance to Scarborough Shoal, a long-disputed maritime feature located within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. The move coincides with increased Philippine patrols and joint military activity with the United States amid t…
A Rohingya survivor has provided a detailed account of an overcrowded boat that capsized in the Andaman Sea in the second week of April, leaving roughly 250 people unaccounted for. Survivors say nearly 300 people, including women, children, crew and suspected traffickers, were onboard. They describe four days at sea, cramped hiding places with litt…
Ukrainian officials reported an overnight assault involving 324 drones and three ballistic missiles that struck at least nine locations across the country. Air defence units intercepted most of the drones but confirmed that missiles and 13 drones made impacts that caused injuries, one fatality, and damage to urban buildings and port facilities in t…
The Georgian government’s February reforms of higher education, which reorganise degree offerings under a "one faculty, one city" principle and reallocate admission quotas across 19 public universities, have sparked sustained student protests and raised concerns about the future of research and European academic partnerships. Ilia State University …
President Xi Jinping told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that China and Russia must trust and back one another, deepen cooperation and protect each other’s interests. Xi described the stability and certainty of bilateral ties as particularly valuable, and asked Lavrov to extend his sincere regards to President Vladimir Putin. The meeting to…
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered an exposed cache that shows Russia-linked hackers accessed more than 170 email accounts belonging to Ukrainian prosecutors and investigators, and at least 284 inboxes overall between September 2024 and March 2026. The data, left inadvertently on an internet-facing server, includes logs of successful breaches and …
U.S. Central Command says American forces have fully halted sea-borne commerce to and from Iran, a move targeting the lifeblood of Iran's economy, even as U.S. and Iranian officials indicate negotiators could resume talks in Pakistan within days. The blockade has forced vessels to reverse course, tightened oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and…
A Beijing spokesperson dismissed U.S. assertions that China is applying military pressure on Taiwan as a distortion of the facts and accused Washington of harbouring 'malicious intentions.' The remarks followed U.S. calls for China to cease military and other pressure on Taiwan after a high-profile visit by Taiwan's opposition leader to Beijing. Ta…
While visiting the Western Bulldogs training ground in Melbourne, Prince Harry spoke candidly about the disconnection he felt in early fatherhood and the role of therapy in addressing past issues. The visit - part of a four-day itinerary with engagements on sport, mental health and veterans' affairs - has drawn both warm responses from hospital pat…
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday announced sanctions against Raymundo Ramos, a high-profile human rights advocate in Nuevo Laredo, accusing him of masquerading as an activist to produce false allegations against the Mexican Armed Forces while protecting members of the Cartel of the Northeast (CDN). The designation freezes any U.S.-based asse…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged persistent mistrust between Washington and Tehran that cannot be resolved immediately, while saying Iranian negotiators appeared willing to reach an agreement. President Donald Trump said talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan within two days following a weekend breakdown that led the U.S. to im…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will undertake a four-day state visit to the United States beginning April 27, aimed at reaffirming the bilateral relationship amid tensions over a recent U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran. The itinerary includes a private tea and a meeting with President Donald Trump, a ceremonial White House welcome, a state dinner, a…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to accept a group of more than 30 deportees from the United States this week under a recently announced bilateral arrangement. The individuals are third-country nationals, with at least some from Central and South America. Sources say the arrivals will be temporarily accommodated in a hotel near Kinshasa…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has named Roelf Meyer, a senior figure in the negotiations that ended white minority rule in the 1990s, to serve as South Africa’s next ambassador to the United States. The appointment fills a post that has been vacant since the previous envoy was expelled last year following a diplomatic dispute.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission reached settlements in three enforcement actions alleging companies misrepresented products as "Made in the USA". The cases include a Fort Lauderdale flag seller whose flags were sourced from China, as well as producers of electronic dart boards and footwear that used components and materials from other countries. …
A fifth woman has come forward accusing U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct, alleging a 2018 incident in which she says he drugged her drink and raped her. The allegation was announced at a Beverly Hills news conference and comes after Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress and suspended his campaign for California gove…
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on April 14 that the United Nations’ indication is that talks to end the Iran war are highly likely to resume. President Donald Trump told the New York Post the discussions could restart in Pakistan within days and praised Pakistan’s military leadership. Guterres met Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and …
A federal appeals panel has prevented a district judge from pursuing sworn testimony to determine whether Trump administration officials intentionally flouted a court order stopping deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, ruling the inquiry intruded on executive branch autonomy. The 2-1 decision reverses a contempt probe brought …
U.S. Central Command announced that more than 10,000 U.S. sailors, marines, and airmen are carrying out a naval blockade of Iranian ports, backed by over a dozen warships and dozens of aircraft. The operation seeks to curtail maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports via the Strait of Hormuz. During the initial 24 hours, no vessels transited past …
In an interview with Corriere della Sera, U.S. President Donald Trump said he was 'shocked' by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing her of failing to support U.S. efforts on Iran and energy security. The exchange underscores growing strains between Washington and Rome, and comes as Italy faces higher energy costs linked to the war in Ira…
More than six weeks into the campaign against Iran, Israeli military force has inflicted damage but stopped short of delivering the decisive strategic results Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had sought. Iran’s capabilities and regional influence remain, Hamas and Hezbollah are not neutralised, and Israeli public support for the government has sli…
