International
Robot birds deployed in US national parks to boost endangered species
Scientists in US national parks have taken an innovative initiative to increase the population of endangered birds. Robot birds, made to look exactly like real birds using artificial feathers and various materials, are being used to attract species to new and safe habitats by mimicking dance-like movements and bird calls.
Myanmar's Arakan Army announces plan to take full control of Rakhine by 2027
Myanmar's rebel group Arakan Army (AA) has announced its intention to achieve 'final victory' in Rakhine State by 2027. The announcement was made by the group's commander-in-chief, Major General Twan Mrat Naing, on the occasion of the group's 17th founding anniversary on Friday, April 10.
UK will not support US blockade of Hormuz: Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom will not join the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced by President Donald Trump.
US Hormuz blockade plan illegal, amounts to piracy: Iran army
The Iranian military has said that a US naval blockade on vessels in international waters would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be safe if its own were threatened.
Nigerian airstrike kills at least 100 civilians
Dozens of people are feared dead after Nigerian military aircraft struck a village market while pursuing members of the rebel group Boko Haram in the country’s northeast, according to a local official and an international human rights group.
Australia's first female army chief Susan Coyle
Australia has appointed a woman as its first female army chief. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has been named the new Chief of Army. She will take office in July.
Trump: 'I don't care' if Iran doesn't return to negotiations
Donald Trump has said he doesn’t care if Iran comes back to negotiations with the US after the weekend talks in Pakistan ended without a deal.
US military: It will begin naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz at 10am on Monday
US Central Command said it will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on all traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports starting at 10am ET Monday, in accordance with President Donald Trump’s demand.
Trump announces 'blockade' of shipping in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed on Sunday, April 12. US media outlet CNBC reported the information.
Trump administration cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks in US
The administration of US President Donald Trump is planning to crack down on networks that help pregnant women lie on visa applications to secure American citizenship for their US-born babies. Trump has highlighted this issue to justify his broader attempts to restrict birthright citizenship.