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China's Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation

03 Apr 2026-15:12
IRGC claims strikes on US, Israeli targets in Wave 92 operation - VIDEO

Iran’s armed forces have targeted and destroyed strategic US radar systems and naval equipment across the region in the 92nd wave of Operation True Promise 4, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which described the strikes as retaliation for “US–Israeli aggression”.

03 Apr 2026-15:11
First community mpox cases confirmed in Singapore

Singapore has reported its first locally transmitted mpox cases in the community, with health authorities confirming two infections linked to the more severe Clade 1b variant.

03 Apr 2026-14:58
US, NATO launch major Europe drills to boost deterrence

The United States and its NATO allies are set to begin a series of military exercises across the High North, Baltic region and Poland this month, aimed at reinforcing the alliance’s deterrence posture, US Army Europe and Africa announced.

03 Apr 2026-14:55
Yale links Gazprom, Rosneft to Ukraine child camps

A new report from Yale University has linked major Russian energy companies to the alleged transfer of Ukrainian children to camps during the war, prompting calls from U.S. lawmakers to reimpose sanctions.

03 Apr 2026-14:45
Sanctioned tanker seized by Sweden over oil spill

Sweden has seized an oil tanker in the Baltic Sea suspected of causing a spill near the island of Gotland, in a move that highlights growing efforts to crack down on vessels linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.”

03 Apr 2026-14:30
World food prices hit highest, UN warns

Global food prices have risen for a second consecutive month, reaching their highest level since December, according to new data from the United Nations food agency.

03 Apr 2026-13:49
Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, US intel says

03 Apr 2026-13:41
Italy urges EU to ease deficit rules amid Iran conflict

Italy has said the European Union may need to reconsider its strict budget deficit rules if the ongoing conflict involving Iran and broader Middle East tensions continues, raising the possibility of renewed fiscal flexibility within the bloc.

03 Apr 2026-13:37
Apple 50th sale: iPhone 17 Pro Max gets major discount

Apple devices, including the iPhone 17 series, iPad, and Apple Watch models, are being offered at discounted prices in a limited-time anniversary sale in India, marking 50 years of the company’s retail presence through an authorised reseller campaign.

03 Apr 2026-13:18