International
Hormuz Strait almost at a standstill, increasing pressure on the global economy: UN
The strategically important Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East is currently practically blocked, which is putting major pressure on the global economy, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has said.
Nepal police uncover $20mn Everest ‘poisoning’ insurance scam
Nepalese police have exposed a shocking scam in which Everest guides allegedly poisoned foreign climbers to fake medical emergencies and claim millions in insurance payouts.
Putin, Saudi Prince hold talks over phone to end Middle East conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on April 1 to discuss measures to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Missing Arizona teen found alive after 32 years
A teenage girl who went missing in 1994 in the US state of Arizona has been found alive more than three decades later, marking a major breakthrough in a long-unsolved cold case.
UK to host talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Britain will host talks on Thursday aimed at forming a coalition of countries to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump said securing the vital waterway was a problem for other nations to resolve.
Malaysia introduces work-from-home policy amid fuel crisis
Malaysia has announced a work-from-home policy for government offices to face the growing fuel crisis triggered by disruptions in oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran announces new wave of strikes targeting Israel, US bases
Iran's military announced on Wednesday evening a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and US bases in the Gulf, though there was no immediate word from either of any direct hits.
7.4-magnitude quake off Indonesia kills one
A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing at least one person, causing waves of up to 75 centimetres (2.5 feet) and triggering a tsunami warning that was subsequently lifted.
More aggressive attacks on Iran will be launched: Trump
US President Donald Trump said in an address to the nation that his country will launch more fierce and aggressive attacks on Iran in the next two to three weeks.
No proposal of ceasefire made: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iran has not proposed any ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. Iran's state news agency IRIB reported that Araghchi dismissed speculation about a supposed five-point Iranian proposal as "baseless media conjecture."