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Seven killed in shooting at picnic site in western Afghanistan

At least seven people have been killed and 13 others injured after gunmen opened fire on civilians in western Afghanistan, officials say.

10 Apr 2026-19:36
European airports brace for possible jet fuel shortages

10 Apr 2026-16:59
Russian-flagged tanker makes rare transit through Hormuz

A Russian-flagged supertanker has transited through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf in what is described as a rare passage, as global traders closely monitor every vessel movement through the heavily restricted waterway.

10 Apr 2026-15:22
YouTube Premium prices rise again in US without announcement

YouTube Premium subscription prices in the United States have quietly increased again, with the changes taking effect on April 10, 2026, reportedly without any official announcement from the company.

10 Apr 2026-14:02
Fire on board: United Boeing 787 returns to Los Angeles, passengers evacuated

A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 was forced to return to Los Angeles shortly after takeoff on March 2, 2026, following an engine fire that ultimately led to an emergency evacuation on the ground.

10 Apr 2026-13:54
Apple tops global smartphone shipments in Q1

10 Apr 2026-13:51
Telegram's Durov slams WhatsApp's encryption as 'biggest consumer fraud'

10 Apr 2026-13:42
Strait of Hormuz tensions push Japan to diversify oil imports

Japan is exploring alternative energy supply routes as uncertainty continues around the Strait of Hormuz.

10 Apr 2026-13:22
Malaysia pushes EV transition as fuel markets wobble

10 Apr 2026-12:23
Emirates issues global flight schedule update

Emirates has issued an operational update confirming it is running a limited flight schedule across more than 100 destinations as it adjusts services in response to ongoing disruptions.

10 Apr 2026-11:54