Thursday, April 9, 2026

Israel excludes Lebanon from ceasefire, oil prices dive as Iran signals Hormuz green light

The US and Iran have announced a two-week suspension of attacks, while Tehran says upcoming talks in Pakistan on Friday do not guarantee the...

Two arrested in fuel theft attempts

Two men appeared in court today for separate instances relating to attempts to steal fuel, following prompt calls from members of the public. Around 4am...

Mother found guilty in medical child abuse case

A mother accused of abusing her child during prolonged medical treatment has been found guilty on all seven charges following a seven-week High Court...

Iran claims victory as Trump announces two-week ceasefire

The US president has claimed Washington has already met and exceeded all military objectives and is now giving diplomacy more time. President Donald Trump has...

Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran

The president claimed the US has already met and exceeded all military objectives and is now giving diplomacy more time. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...

Peters meets Rubio in Washington

Winston Peters has held high-level talks in Washington DC with Marco Rubio, covering a wide range of strategic issues including bilateral relations, global conflict,...

Iranians form human chains around key infrastructure

Videos circulating online show Iranian civilians gathering around power plants, bridges, and other critical infrastructure in a visible show of solidarity, as tensions escalate...

US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island as Trump threatens end to ‘whole civilization’

Explosions have reportedly rocked the strategic Iranian energy hub, which handles about 90% of the country’s oil exports. The US has struck more than 50...

Israel bombs Tehran as Iranians taunt Trump

The IDF is reportedly waiting for the US president’s deadline to pass so it can hit Iran even harder. Israel has conducted yet another wave...



Vance slams EU ‘interference’ and Ukrainian spies in key Hungary visit

The US vice president has arrived in Budapest to show support for Viktor Orban ahead of elections. US Vice President...

Farage’s Reform UK calls for visa ban linked to slavery

The party’s home affairs spokesman says “enough is enough” after London admitted 3.8 million people from countries seeking compensation. Nigel...

Gunfight erupts near Israeli consulate in Istanbul (Video)

Two police officers have been injured and three suspects were “neutralized,” according to local media reports. A firefight broke out...

Artemis II performs closest moon flyby amid communication loss

The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission have ventured farther from Earth than any humans before them. The Orion...

South Korea apologises to North over drone incursions

Sending UAVs beyond the 38th parallel was “reckless,” President Lee Jae Myung has admitted. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung...

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