'ACTION ON THE WAY': Iran Blasts U.S. For 'DECEIT' Amid Talks; Threatens Trump With 'DEADLY STRIKE'

Iran escalates diplomatic tensions with the United States, accusing Washington of deceptive negotiation tactics while simultaneously warning...

Hormuz War Goes GLOBAL: US Military To ‘BOARD & SEIZE’ Iran-Bound Ships Beyond Mideast

The United States military expands its maritime enforcement operations beyond the Persian Gulf, implementing a comprehensive strategy to int...

‘YOU DON’T OWN IRAN’: Lula Goes Nuclear On Trump In Explosive Speech; ‘Don’t Lie To Destroy Nations’

Brazilian President Lula delivers a forceful statement criticizing Trump's foreign policy approach, emphasizing national sovereignty and con...

SMOKERS’ CORNER: GEOPOLITICS OF THE PULPIT

Political landscapes across the Middle East and South Asia are undergoing significant transformation as nations like Pakistan and Saudi Arab...

The touching story of a stranded Malaysian dad and the mechanic who helped him

A heartwarming tale emerges from Kuala Lumpur as Dicky Yau, a Malaysian father facing financial hardship, received unexpected compassion fro...

The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

Iran escalates maritime tensions by maintaining its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to ongoing US sanctions. The strategic wate...

Air quality poor in Delhi

Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous air quality levels as the AQI reaches 238, indicating poor atmospheric conditions that pose signif...

‘Apex’ star Charlize Theron recalls her mother shooting her father to keep them safe

Academy Award-winning actress Charlize Theron opens up about a defining moment from her childhood when her mother made a life-altering decis...

Vice-President embarks on two-day visit to Sri Lanka

Indian Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan embarks on a historic two-day visit to Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral ties.

Three women held for beggary in KSA

GUJRAT: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday arrested a group of four persons, including three women,...

How a bear costume cost these luxury car insurance scamsters their freedom

A bear-suit scam in California landed three people in jail for faking luxury car damage and seeking US$142,000 in fraudulent insurance claim...

JD Vance's shadow campaign EXPOSED as he quietly courts billionaire donors at six-figure dinners

Vice President JD Vance is tightening his ties to America's billionaire elite, rubbing shoulders with some of the nation's most powerful don...

Trump believed coming across as ‘unstable and insulting’ in controversial posts would ‘bring the Iranians to the table,’ report says

The president reportedly thought appearing off-kilter and dangerous would make Iranians hasten to end the war, a new report says

Sindh High Court sees no clause in Sindh laws for blocking CNIC in civil cases

Decides two pleas against order of a civil court, directs Nadra to unblock ID cards.

Houston Astros: Isaac Paredes slumping amid position uncertainty

Isaac Paredes is struggling early this season, and pitch selection could be a factor for the usually discerning hitter, and perhaps his posi...

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Healers who kill

Parents took their sick children to those they trusted would heal them — only to return with a far more serious, lifelong...

J-K: Border areas in Rajouri see major infrastructure boost as new roads, bridges transform connectivity

The border sub-division of Nowshera in Rajouri district is witnessing a significant wave of development, particularly in road, bridge connec...

'Naagin 7' 18th April written update: Radhika frames Ahana as dark secrets and deadly trap unfold

In the latest episode of 'Naagin 7', Radhika's plots lead to deadly consequences as she frames Ahana amidst secret identities and betrayal....

Billionaire Steyer's spending binge dwarfs rival campaigns in California governor's race

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the wide-open race for California governor, billionaire Tom Steyer is on a spending binge.

Man allegedly murdered mum with household knife, man killed in separate stabbing

The alleged domestic violence murder is one of two stabbings that occurred within a 15-minute drive of each other overnight, with police all...

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Can Sensex, Nifty extend gains on Monday? Oil prices, 5 factors to guide Dalal Street this week

Indian stock markets are poised for a strong opening, extending Friday's gains as GIFT Nifty surged. Optimism surrounding a potential resolu...

Wealth advisers made more than $2bn from private capital fees

FT analysis of 16 funds shows extent of fees paid to banks and brokerages

The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

PHALABORWA, South Africa (AP) — Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the center of an expl...

Ceasefire deadline looms as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again

Unlikely hero Luke Kennard leads Lakers to Game 1 win over Rockets

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both out of action and unlikely to return in the series, the Los Angeles Lakers were led by an unlikely h...

A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

BEIJING (AP) — A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing on Sunday ran faster than the human world record in a sh...

Rangers can't break the George Kirby curse as offense sputters again

Texas got some much-needed length from Nathan Eovaldi but again failed to cash in with runners in scoring position.

A new Pakistan

The country has a grand opportunity to become a long-term peace broker in West Asia.

These North Korean brothers spent 10 years planning their escape. Months after reaching freedom, everything changed

Two brothers spent a decade plotting their escape from North Korea – an audacious plan conceived by their late father, whose ashes they carr...

Viktor Orbán built a ‘propaganda machine.’ Hungary’s next leader must dismantle it

As many in Hungary celebrated the defeat of Viktor Orbán last weekend, others, who have consumed little but state media for the past decade,...

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image

President Donald Trump will participate in a public Bible reading this week as the administration continues to integrate religion, particula...

Obama, Nicole Kidman, Tina Fey, Jason Kelce Attend HISTORYTalks 2026

HISTORYTalks 2026 brought together an unprecedented gathering of influential figures from politics, entertainment, and sports. Former Presid...

Mitch Albom: Pistons have playoff edge – they already know who they are

Mitch Albom: NBA teams' path to championships usually runs through disappointment. These Detroit Pistons have already gotten that out of the...

Bulgarians head to the polls to elect a parliament for the eighth time in 5 years

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarians are heading to the polls on Sunday for the eighth time in five years, hoping to finally elect a parliament...

What to Know About the Bulgarian Election

Bulgaria faces its eighth electoral cycle in five years, reflecting deep political instability and voter frustration. The Balkan nation grap...

‘No mood for work’: ship mechanic’s future clouded by Aberdeen marina project

A seasoned Aberdeen shipyard mechanic faces an uncertain career trajectory following the announcement of a major marina redevelopment projec...

Brussels pushes remote working to ease energy crisis

European Commission also recommends heat pumps and public transport subsidies

Germany’s far right at odds over conscription

Rift within AfD deepens as anti-Nato wing appears to prevail ahead of September vote in eastern states

The NHS’s deal with Palantir could be good for its financial health

Medical data sits in different software systems — connecting the dots should save time, beds and money

Of course Trump thinks he’s the Messiah — his disciples tell him so

The ‘devout’ Christians in the US president’s life are really just fawning sycophants

The annoyance economy isn’t going anywhere

We must find our own amusements in dealing with spam, robocalls and chatbots

BINI made history at Coachella. Can the Philippines build on it?

BINI's groundbreaking Coachella performance marked a pivotal moment for Philippine pop music on the global stage, demonstrating the exceptio...

China steps up aid to Africa but huge funding gap left by Trump’s cuts remains

China is expanding its humanitarian assistance across Africa, particularly in food security and healthcare initiatives, as a strategic respo...

Can Tinder win back women?

Match Group boss Spencer Rascoff says attracting female users is ‘priority focus’ in push to turn around flagship dating app

From Moon buggies to new materials, Michelin reinvents its future

The company is focusing on high-end products to keep manufacturing in France, but workers fear Chinese competition

Humphrey Bogart’s Italian fedora maker seeks to get ahead in China

169-year-old luxury hat producer Borsalino plans to open its first store in Shanghai

Met museum CEO: ‘We don’t operate in a vacuum. You have a responsibility.’

Max Hollein is overseeing $1.5bn of development projects at the New York art institution

Fusion start-up Helion stands by 2028 timeline despite rivals’ doubts

Venture backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and tech billionaire Peter Thiel says it is on track to deliver electricity to Microsoft

France’s CB seeks to lead European fightback against Visa and Mastercard

Payments scheme pushes for ‘co-badging’ that allows French bank cards to run on both international and local networks

BlackRock warns of hit to European stocks from energy crisis

World’s biggest asset manager had been more bullish on the region at start of year but says stocks are no longer cheap

Chinese migrant workers return home as urban jobs grow scarcer

Policymakers fret about ‘large-scale’ movement back to rural interior amid weakening domestic demand

How Iran has been studying lessons from the war in Ukraine

Military journals provide tantalising glimpses into what Tehran’s military thinks and its priorities, including drones

Victoria Beckham: ‘Harper’s going to love my Gap collection’

The designer’s new venture? A collaboration with Gap. She tells us about her (and her daughter’s) love of the high street — and what makes t...

Andhra Pradesh CM wishes Pawan Kalyan speedy recovery

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu wishes Pawan Kalyan a speedy recovery following his recent surgery in Hyderabad.

Flyers rookie Porter Martone shows playoff stage isn't too big vs. Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers received a huge boost to their playoff push late in the season when 2025 first-round pick and top prospect Porter Ma...

Suaalii return doubtful as Wallabies injury list expands

The presence of their highest-profile player would help Waratahs’ attempt to complete an Australian clean sweep over the Crusaders.

Iran says it is ‘far’ from peace deal with US, as Strait of Hormuz closed again

Diplomatic tensions escalate as Iran distances itself from potential negotiations with the United States, while simultaneously restricting m...

Friends of Christina Applegate worried for her following her hospitalization: ‘Her battle with MS has been treacherous’

Christina Applegate continues her courageous fight against Multiple Sclerosis, a degenerative neurological condition that has significantly...

‘The hole in my heart hurts so bad’: Crows skipper honours brother

A day after watching his team score a nail-biting win over the Saints. Jordan Dawson has opened up about the death of his brother.

How one defensive wrinkle makes Knicks real NBA championship contender

The New York Knicks demonstrate championship potential through their defensive versatility and strategic adaptability. By implementing a spe...

Cooperative spices fair in Jaipur attracts institutions from several States

Jaipur's annual cooperative spices fair showcases regional products, benefiting farmers and offering consumers pure spices at fair prices.

Three injuries in three nights. It was a tough weekend for the NSW Blues coach

The NSW Blues lost three leading Origin candidates to injuries within 48 hours. An impending suspension will also not help coach Laurie Dale...

Narendra Modi to address four rallies in West Bengal on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to intensify the BJP's electoral momentum in West Bengal by conducting a comprehensive four-city campaig...

Wife of ‘facilitator’ held in Nokundi FC headquarters suicide blast case

Authorities have detained the spouse of a suspected facilitator connected to the devastating suicide bombing at Nokundi FC headquarters on N...

The Journal Editorial Report – Saturday, April 18

This editorial analysis examines critical policy debates shaping American governance. Coverage includes California's gubernatorial contest d...

Mayor Bass orders extra police patrols after rash of Valley burglaries

After reports of burglars breaking into six homes over seven days in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas, the LAPD will step up pa...

Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him

The pontiff clarified that his Cameroon comments weren’t aimed at Trump amid media misinterpretations.

Ranking NFL Draft options for Giants at No. 10 following Dexter Lawrence trade

New York could go a number of different ways with two picks in the top 10 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Morning Digest: NDA will remove hurdles before women’s reservation, says PM; Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over U.S. blockade, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 19, 2026

Letters | Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO’s victory more than a sporting achievement

Readers discuss ZXMOTO’s wins in the WorldSSP class of the Superbike World Championship, and the connection between competition for oil and...

Empty heritage house stalls redevelopment of ‘eyesore’ shopping centre

The council has refused to allow a developer to knock down a solitary heritage house for the redevelopment of a derelict shopping centre.

Piers Morgan's brutal royal news announcement spells further disaster for Meghan Markle

Piers Morgan has announced a new show that will be all about the royal family - and it's likely to be a nightmare for Prince Harry and Megha...

Virginia Tech skydiver crashes into scoreboard at US college football game

The stunt performer was left dangling for about 30 minutes before being rescued by the fire department

Flyers hold off Penguins 3-2 for Game 1 win

Flyers hold off Penguins 3-2 for Game 1 win

Johnson's go-ahead 2-run double in the 6th helps Rockies beat Dodgers 4-3

Troy Johnston had a go-ahead, two-run double in the sixth inning and finished with three hits to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 win over...

WWE WrestleMania 42 results: Cody Rhodes retains WWE title vs Randy Orton

Cody Rhodes retained the WWE Championship against Randy Orton in a chaotic WrestleMania 42 Night One main event, with Orton punting a bloodi...

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Bangladesh raises fuel prices as conflict in West Asia drives up costs

Bangladesh raises fuel prices by 10-15% due to soaring global crude costs linked to the Iran conflict.

Why these 1980s Hong Kong crime movies produced by Tsui Hark are hidden gems

The Big Heat and Gunmen, both released in 1988, are brutal action thrillers full of violence, brotherhood drama and intrigue.

Caitlyn Jenner Memecoin Not a Security, Judge Rules

A class group that sued Caitlyn Jenner after allegedly losing money to her memecoin had their case dismissed by a federal judge, who found t...

War revives stagflation dangers for global economy

Global economic outlook faces uncertainty as seven weeks of Middle East conflict impact growth and inflation. Business surveys from Australi...

Flyers celebrate return to the playoffs with a 3-2 win over Penguins in Game 1

Travis Sanheim scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers opened the playoffs with a 3-2 win over...

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Rockies’ bullpen shuts down Dodgers for 4-3 victory at Coors Field

First baseman Troy Johnston got the big hits, but it was the Rockies’ resplendent relievers who deserved to take a bow on Saturday night at...

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Will AI job fears hurt China’s housing market as they have in the US and India?

AI’s impact on China’s housing market remains limited for now due to manufacturing strength, but younger tech workers may face headwinds.

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Secret Service Peeping Tom: Trainee agent, 41, is arrested for 'spying on roommate with hidden camera disguised as phone charger' in disturbing surveillance scheme

Joel Canvasser, 41, was arrested in Glynn County, Georgia last week and charged with felony eavesdropping for allegedly carrying out a weeks...

Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith ‘categorically’ denies allegations

Decorated Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has made his first public statement since his release from Silverwater Correctional Com...

Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith ‘categorically’ denies allegations

Decorated Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has made his first public statement since his release from Silverwater Correctional Com...

Economy can weather Iran war risks: SBP chief

Pakistan's State Bank governor expresses confidence in the nation's economic resilience amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despi...

Fair probe demanded into Mirpurkhas medical student’s ‘suicide’

Demonstrators protest against the alleged lack of a proper investigation and the failure to arrest the nominated suspects.

Call for enforcing infection control protocols amid HIV, mpox surge

• Health experts say between 2010 and 2024, AIDS-related deaths in Pakistan increased 6.4-fold, rising from 2,200 to 14,000...

Why Jane Fonda showed up at a San Francisco ballet this weekend

Jane Fonda appears at Alonzo King Lines Ballet performance in San Francisco, backing the arts as concerns grow over funding, leadership chan...

Muttahida to contest Gilgit-Baltistan elections on all 24 Legislative Assembly seats

Sattar says "oppressive" taxation on region’s natural wealth unacceptable; demands abolition of petroleum levy.

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Strait of Hormuz to stay closed until port blockade lifts, Iran says

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran threatens to maintain its closure of the Strait of Hormuz until international naval forces lift...

MLS soccer: Houston Dynamo slip past Orlando City

Houston Dynamo secured a crucial victory against Orlando City with a decisive late-game performance. Héctor Herrera's crucial goal in the se...

Jon Rahm again dominates back 9 to remain LIV Mexico City leader

Jon Rahm dominated the back nine once again on Saturday to remain atop the leaderboard at 14 under through three rounds of LIV Golf Mexico C...