Geopolitics
Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris
BBC News – World · Europe
Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners.
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Geopolitics
Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
BBC News – World · Europe
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.
Geopolitics
Eight tourists from Kerala die in accident on Valparai ghat road
Times of India – World · India
The accident took place at the 13th hairpin bend under the Kadambarai police station limits around 5.15pm.
Geopolitics
NFL draft: Commanders linked to Jayden Daniels and four top college stars
Times of India – World · India
Washington Commanders hold the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. They are reportedly inclined towards drafting than trading. Analysts link Ohio State saf…
Geopolitics
Adult or minor? MP cops reach Kochi as viral Kumbh Mela girl's inter-faith marriage sparks storm
Times of India – World · India
Madhya Pradesh police arrived in Kochi to investigate a controversial marriage involving a viral influencer, amid claims she is a minor. The woman, asserting s…
Geopolitics
‘He gets drunk, crosses limits’: Sumit alleges harassment by coach; Neeraj demands action
Times of India – World · India
Paralympic medallist Sumit Antil has accused javelin coach Naval Singh of severe mental harassment and abusive behaviour, including drunken tirades targeting a…
Geopolitics
IPL 2026: Impact role again on the cards for Virat Kohli?
Times of India – World · India
Virat Kohli, nursing knee and ankle issues, surprisingly started as a reserve against Lucknow Super Giants. He then made a significant impact as an Impact Play…
Geopolitics
'This victory is just trailer': Stalin after Constitution Amendment Bill fails in LS
Times of India – World · India
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin celebrated the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a victory for the state. He stated th…
Geopolitics
'India has seen it, INDIA has stopped it': Rahul after women quota bill fails in Lok Sabha
Times of India – World · India
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of an "unconstitutional trick" after the women's reservation bill failed in the Lok Sabha. He stated the …
Geopolitics
'No money is changing hands': Trump rejects $20 bn Iran 'nuclear dust' deal claim
Times of India – World · India
Following Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump announced significant breakthroughs, claiming Iran's nuclear program has been suspended and the Strait of Hormuz re…
Geopolitics
Arrest of Philippine ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co ‘missing puzzle piece’ in flood-control probe
South China Morning Post – World · China
The arrest of fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co has revived a long-stalled Philippine corruption investigation and sharpened political pressure on President…
Geopolitics
Israeli attacks kill several over two days in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
As Gaza violence continues, activist says Israeli settlers torch vehicles, attack homes in occupied West Bank.
Geopolitics
Lebanese celebrate return to homes as 10-day ceasefire begins
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect.
Geopolitics
Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Bulgarians will vote in their eighth parliamentary election in five years on April 19. Former President Rumen Radev is projected to win. Radev, who has a recor…
Geopolitics
BBC radio DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
The Guardian – World · Europe
DJ spent almost three decades working for corporation, and was best known for Radio 1 show from 1985 to 2000The broadcaster Andy Kershaw, who presented BBC Rad…
Geopolitics
Moment wolf on the run in South Korea is found
BBC News – World · Europe
The escape of Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, from a zoo in the city of Daejon captured national attention.
Geopolitics
What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
BBC News – World · Europe
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.
Geopolitics
How drones deployed from aircraft, helicopters could change aerial warfare
Times of India – World · India
India's Air Force is enhancing its offensive capabilities by seeking drones deployable from helicopters and loitering munitions from transport aircraft. These …
Geopolitics
Jacqueline Fernandez seeks to turn approver in Rs 200 crore Sukesh Chandrashekhar case
Times of India – World · India
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has filed a plea to become an approver in the Rs 200 crore money-laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The En…
Geopolitics
IPL 2026: Amid Sooryavanshi and Arya noise, Prabhsimran Singh is quietly 'raising the bar'
Times of India – World · India
Prabhsimran Singh has been part of Punjab Kings, earlier Kings XI Punjab, since 2019, when the IPL franchise splurged Rs 4.8 crore on the youngster. Over the l…
Geopolitics
Rahul Gandhi dual citizenship case: HC orders FIR against Cong MP
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working around the clock. • The team's commi…
Geopolitics
TCS Nashik case: More female employees may come forward; cops hunt for suspect’s phone
Times of India – World · India
Two individuals accused in alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion attempts at TCS Nashik have been remanded to judicial custody until April 18. The…
Geopolitics
Tamil Nadu polls: DMK bets on Senthilbalaji to breach ADMK's western bastion
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Indian authorities arrested Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthilbalaji on June 14, 2023, in …
Geopolitics
No cigarettes allowed and no one seen smoking, worker tells Tai Po fire inquiry
South China Morning Post – World · China
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The role of the mana…
Geopolitics
IMF, World Bank restore relations with Venezuela
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The IMF and World Bank have resumed formal engagement with Venezuela. The move further legitimizes the Latin American country's interim government and paves th…
Geopolitics
Displaced Lebanese in Beirut uncertain if they can trust ceasefire
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Displaced Lebanese in Beirut said they do not yet trust whether the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will hold.
Geopolitics
Foreign Office’s top civil servant Olly Robbins forced out over Mandelson vetting row
The Guardian – World · Europe
Keir Starmer understood to have lost confidence in official over decision to override security vetting failureMandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overr…
Geopolitics
Hegseth says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to finish job of destroying Iran energy grid
The Guardian – World · Europe
US defense secretary says Iran’s energy infrastructure is ‘not destroyed yet’ while also lambasting the mediaIran’s energy infrastructure is “not destroyed yet…
Geopolitics
Armed robbers hold 25 people hostage at Naples bank before fleeing through hole in floor
The Guardian – World · Europe
Thieves believed to have escaped into sewers after holding staff and customers in Crédit Agricole branch for two hoursArmed robbers held 25 people hostage at a…
Geopolitics
‘One of the dumbest crimes ever’: car-share firms remove fuel cards from Melbourne vehicles after spate of thefts
The Guardian – World · Europe
Users of share cars will need to pay for fuel themselves before seeking reimbursement, leaving them temporarily out of pocketFollow our Australia news live blo…
Geopolitics
Howl recordings and an AI image: Inside South Korea's long hunt for an escaped wolf
BBC News – World · Europe
Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting.
Geopolitics
Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed
BBC News – World · Europe
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.
Geopolitics
Turkish police detain 162 people over online posts about school shootings
BBC News – World · Europe
At least 16 people were injured in a shooting at a high school on Tuesday, before another nine were killed in a separate school shooting on Wednesday.
Geopolitics
The South after delimitation: Shah assures seats will increase; here's what the math shows
Times of India – World · India
Parliament buzzed with debate over India's representational future as the delimitation exercise and Women's Reservation Bill took center stage. Prime Minister …
Geopolitics
Watch: Fire breaks out at beachside cottages in Goa's Mandrem
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's (TOI) news desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news glob…
Geopolitics
‘I don’t have much to say’: Pandya after MI sink to fourth straight defeat
Times of India – World · India
Mumbai Indians face a tough challenge after a significant loss to Punjab Kings. Skipper Hardik Pandya acknowledges the team needs to find solutions. Punjab Ki…
Geopolitics
Noida protest: 2 Pakistani X handles incited unrest; 13 FIRs registered, 62 in custody
Times of India – World · India
Noida police claim two Pakistan-operated X accounts, Anushi Tiwari and Meer Ilyas Inc, fanned violence during a labour protest by spreading false death claims.…
Geopolitics
'Iran ready to hand over uranium': Trump makes big claim; Tehran denies any deal reached
Times of India – World · India
President Trump announced a potential breakthrough with Iran, stating a deal to end the conflict is "very close" and that Tehran has agreed to surrender its en…
Geopolitics
U.S.-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
The Hindu – World · India
Iran’s Fars News Agency said on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) that an Iranian supertanker subject to U.S. sanctions crossed the strait towards Iran’s Imam Khom…
Geopolitics
10-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect
The Hindu – World · India
Donald Trump later said he expected Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Aoun to visit the White House "over the next four or five days"; It would be the first time the leade…
Geopolitics
Israel bombs homes in southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Israeli army has bombed buildings in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district.
Geopolitics
Huge crowds greet Pope Leo in Cameroon 20 years after outreach trip
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Huge crowds have greeted Pope Leo in Cameroon, returning to a country he visited 20 years ago as ‘Father Bob’.
Geopolitics
SIA chief set to meet Tata Sons and AI chairman N Chandrasekaran today
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly installment for a loan: Use calculator to find out how much you need to pay eac…
Geopolitics
US Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Trump's Iran war
Times of India – World · India
US Senate Democrats are increasingly divided over arms sales to Israel, with over three dozen backing Bernie Sanders' resolution to halt them. Citing Prime Min…
Geopolitics
‘No signs of recovery’: Bengaluru man throws 75-year-old mother to death
Times of India – World · India
A Bengaluru man, Venkatesh C, has been arrested for allegedly throwing his paralysed mother from their fourth-floor rented home, killing her instantly. He conf…
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