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World | Kyrgyzstan enforces fines on women wearing the niqab, with support from its top Islamic authority, citing it as a foreign concept that could conceal identities.

During his visit to Panama, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled China a growing threat to the Panama Canal. He emphasized that the US will not allow Beijing to disrupt operations of this vital global trade route. China, in response, urged Washington to stop what it calls “blackmail” against Panama.

World News | India News | Indian agencies have made special arrangements, in line with US judiciary recommendations for extradited individuals

The new sapling planted is a descendant of the original Jackson Magnolia tree. A drunk man once crashed a plane into the historic tree 30 years back. World Trending

Entertainment Hollywood Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is now headed to the Cannes Film Festival. The film will premiere out of competition.

Tragedy struck in Santo Domingo as the roof of the popular Jet Set Nightclub collapsed during a concert, killing at least 79 people and injuring over 160. Rescue operations continue as first responders search the rubble for the missing. The cause of the collapse is under investigation.

Russia is ramping up its artillery warfare in Ukraine, using advanced systems like the Tornado-S to strike deeper and harder. With relentless shelling and evolving tactics, Russia is leveraging firepower to push for territorial gains, redefining battlefield dynamics in the ongoing war.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has backed President Trump’s controversial plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, drawing global concern. As Gaza faces a severe humanitarian disaster, UN leaders and French President Macron call for unimpeded aid access and denounce the use of humanitarian aid as a weapon of war.

World News | The Fredericksburg City Public Schools released a statement on social media platform X as it announced a two-hour delay on Wednesday, April 9

Entertainment Hollywood Mickey 17 actor Robert Pattinson is reportedly in talks to join the popular Dune franchise alongside Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet.

Amid rising tensions, the US and Iran are set for indirect talks in Oman on April 12. Steve Witkoff will lead the US delegation, but Israeli PM Netanyahu demands tough action, including strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Meanwhile, US airstrikes continue on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, deepening the regional conflict.

President Trump has raised tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 104%, escalating the US-China trade war. With Beijing pushing back and nearly 70 countries seeking tailored trade deals, the White House insists tariffs are already delivering results.

People rub the bare-chested area of the Molly Malone statue in Dublin for good luck. But the city council is now putting a stop to the crude practice. World Trending

India News | Trending News | Notably, the draft means that the policy hasn't been implemented, hence, it might undergo changes during the approval of the cabinet.

Trump dismisses climate change concerns, suggesting that rising seas will create more waterfront property while emphasising nuclear threats from Iran as a priority.

Amid rising tensions, the US and Iran are set for indirect talks in Oman on April 12. Steve Witkoff will lead the US delegation, but Israeli PM Netanyahu demands tough action, including strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Meanwhile, US airstrikes continue on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, deepening the regional conflict.

President Trump has raised tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 104%, escalating the US-China trade war. With Beijing pushing back and nearly 70 countries seeking tailored trade deals, the White House insists tariffs are already delivering results.

World News | Trending News | A 51-year-old retired MLB pitcher, Octavio Dotel, who won a World Series in 2011 with the St Louis Cardinals, died

In a shocking announcement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukrainian forces captured two Chinese men fighting alongside Russia in eastern Ukraine. Zelensky also stated that Kyiv has "information" suggesting that many more Chinese nationals may be participating in Russia's conflict. Kyiv has reportedly reached out to Beijing for a response.