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Uncertainty is growing around the future of Iran-US talks as the ceasefire deadline approaches. President Donald Trump has said he does not want to extend the truce and warned of possible bombing if negotiations fail, even as he remains optimistic about securing a “great deal.” A high-level US delegation, including JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, is expected to arrive in Islamabad for crucial talks. With tensions rising, the world is watching closely.

Iraq is facing a deepening political crisis as Shia parties remain divided over the appointment of a new Prime Minister. The deadlock reflects broader tensions, with Baghdad trying to balance its ties between the United States and Iran. Disagreements among key lawmakers have stalled the process, raising concerns about governance and stability in the country. As the impasse continues, Iraq’s fragile political landscape faces renewed uncertainty at a critical time.

A key feature of the budget is $65.8 billion allocated to shipbuilding, funding 18 battle force ships and 16 non-battle force ships made by General Dynamics and Huntington ​Ingalls Industries.

Donald Trump urges Iran to release 8 women facing execution as a "great start" to Islamabad ceasefire talks.

In Kenya, some families are hiring professional mourners to give their loved ones the ultimate send-off.

Campaigning for Phase-1 of the West Bengal elections has officially ended, setting the stage for voting across 152 constituencies on April 23. With over 8,000 polling booths marked as super sensitive, security has been significantly tightened to ensure smooth and peaceful voting. The first phase is crucial and could shape the momentum for the rest of the elections, as political parties brace for a high-stakes contest across key districts.

Iran has occasionally been saying it has no plans for the next round of peace talks. However, it has neither denied completely that it would not attend the talks in Islamabad to end the war.

The leader of one of South Africa's main opposition parties, Julius Malema, has been given a five-year prison term for unlawfully possessing a firearm and firing it in public, casting a huge question mark over his political career.

Togo will ask United Nations member states to adopt ‌a world map that more accurately reflects the true size of Africa and ditch the 16th-century Mercator projection

Abhishek Sharma blazes a stunning 135* to power SRH to a massive 242/2 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Catch the full report on his record-breaking century here.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Stanley Tucci and Richard Madden reprise their roles in Citadel 2. The show returns on Prime Video in May 2025.

Sub-Saharan Africa entered 2026 with its strongest economic momentum in over a decade... before a new global shock abruptly altered the outlook.

The film industry is known to pit one actress against another, often creating a rift between their personal equations. But Murnal Thakur considers actress Tamannaah Bhatia as one of her closest friends.

Two decades after The Devil Wears Prada became a cultural phenomenon, its iconic cast has reunited, sending fans into a frenzy. Meryl Streep returns as the unforgettable Miranda Priestly, while Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt share the spotlight once again on the red carpet in New York City. With growing buzz around a possible sequel, the reunion has reignited nostalgia and excitement. For fans, it’s a moment that brings back the magic of one of fashion cinema’s most loved films.

A new personalised mRNA vaccine is offering fresh hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer—one of the hardest cancers to treat. In an early-stage trial, patients who responded to the vaccine showed long-term survival, with many living beyond six years after treatment. The vaccine is tailored to each patient following surgery, helping the immune system target cancer cells more effectively. While still in early stages, this approach could mark a major shift in how aggressive cancers are treated.

NASA moved the core stage, or the largest section, of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that will launch the crewed Artemis III mission in 2027 from the agency's Michoud Assembly Facility to the agency's Pegasus barge in New Orleans on April 20.

The Japanese government under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has approved a major defense policy shift, allowing the export of lethal weapons, including warships and missiles, departing from its post-war pacifist stance. This policy, approved by the cabinet, lifts a ban on transferring offensive weapons to 17 partner countries.

The first reviews of The Devil Wears Prada 2 is out! The highly anticipated film had its world premiere in New York on April 20 and the early reviews of the film are overwhelmingly positive.

In a fresh political shake-up in Washington, the U.S. Labour Secretary has stepped down following reports of alleged misconduct involving inappropriate personal texts sent to female staff. The controversy has sparked serious questions about workplace conduct at the highest levels of government. This marks yet another high-profile resignation in recent weeks, adding to mounting pressure on the administration. The Deputy Labour Secretary is now expected to take over as acting chief.