
Zelensky issues stark warning Russia will pull Belarus back into Ukraine war
Roads have been constructed on the Belarusian border, in areas leading to Ukraine, he says

Roads have been constructed on the Belarusian border, in areas leading to Ukraine, he says
KYIV, April 18 - Russian attacks overnight damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region and caused blackouts for 380,000 consumers in the country's north, officials said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The number includes 1,080 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

УНН Society ✎ The occupiers launched 219 drones from Crimea and the territory of the Russian Federation. Defense forces destroyed 190 UAVs, and hits were recorded a…

Building of artillery positions and roads suggest fresh military efforts likely from the north, says Ukrainian president. What we know on day 1,514

Building of artillery positions and roads suggest fresh military efforts likely from the north, says Ukrainian president. What we know on day 1,514

Parvathy Krishna reacts to face yoga backlash as YouTuber calls her claims unscientific and misleading.

Locals alleged that the product, sold under the pretext of Ayurvedic medicine, was being misused as an intoxicant, particularly among tribal communities

A social media post by former national-level cricketer Pulkit Sharma sparked a fresh debate over alleged corruption in land registration processes in Punjab, after he detailed his personal experience of navigating the system.
'Control over the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, and this strategic waterway is under the strict management and control of the armed forces,' says Revolutionary Guard Corps | Anadolu

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra terms failure of 2026 Women’s Reservation Bill a “Black Day”, urges Centre to reintroduce 2023 law and grant women rights immediately.


Exiled leader to revive push for change amid US backing of Delcy Rodríguez and delays to democratic transition
Delcy Rodriguez says legislation aims to expand foreign participation and diversify revenues beyond oil, says state media | Anadolu

The victim was killed in a driveway while her 6-year-old son remained inside the vehicle and was unharmed.
Gustavo Petro urges action as rival candidates report threats ahead of May 31 election, says CIA holds ‘real and concrete data’ | Anadolu
Séamas O’Reilly: When I turned 40 my daughter’s eyes went wide as saucers. She has been known to cook the numbers
— The Irish Times (@irishtimes.com) 2026-04-18T09:08:34.846Z
Despite Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán’s defeat in last week’s election, his European commissioner Olivér Várhelyi looks set to keep his job — thanks to EU traditions and positive reviews from colleagues. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/why-...
— POLITICO Europe (@politico.eu) 2026-04-18T09:00:16.278Z
Wage growth for the average American has outstripped inflation for years. Instead, voters keep getting sticker shock from high nominal prices. Padding incomes by lowering taxes won’t fix that problem
— The Economist (@economist.com) 2026-04-18T09:00:05Z
New horizons, near and far. Wherever you set your sights on going the Swiss luxury firm Vacheron Constantin want to help you get there with its latest collection which is themed around elegant and stylistic travel.
— Euronews (@euronews.com) 2026-04-18T08:58:58.000Z
⚡️ Trump envoy faces 'sweeping' investigation over business ties, diplomatic role. "You cannot both be a diplomat and a financial pawn," the letter reads.
— The Kyiv Independent (@kyivindependent.com) 2026-04-18T08:56:15.080Z
Iran command says Hormuz closed again over US blockade - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-command-says-hormuz-closed-again-over-us-blockade
— Middle East Eye (Unofficial) (@middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social) 2026-04-18T08:50:33.206Z
The speaker of Iran's parliament issued a direct threat to close the Strait of Hormuz if a U.S. naval blockade continues, marking one of Tehran's sharpest public warnings since ceasefire negotiations began.
— POLITICO Europe (@politico.eu) 2026-04-18T08:42:17.161Z
America’s armed forces are sworn to defend the constitution, which names the president as their commander-in-chief whose orders they should ordinarily obey. Yet international laws of war also direct them to disobey “manifestly unlawful” orders
— The Economist (@economist.com) 2026-04-18T08:40:03Z
How US-Israeli war on Iran has eclipsed the crisis in Sudan - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/how-us-israeli-war-iran-has-eclipsed-crisis-sudan
— Middle East Eye (Unofficial) (@middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social) 2026-04-18T08:35:33.266Z
Opposition leaders demanded Starmer's resignation on Thursday after it emerged that US envoy Peter Mandelson was appointed despite having failed his security check.
— Euronews (@euronews.com) 2026-04-18T08:35:27.000Z
Iran may close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues; Trump threatens to ‘drop bombs’ again if deal not agreed
— The Irish Times (@irishtimes.com) 2026-04-18T08:28:10Z
Iran may close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues; Trump threatens to ‘drop bombs’ again if deal not agreed
— The Irish Times (@irishtimes.com) 2026-04-18T08:27:11.951Z
Wallaroos outmuscled by USA Eagles after wild weather delays Pacific Four clash
— Guardian Australia (@australia.theguardian.com) 2026-04-18T08:20:36Z
In her new book, Mary Beard argues that if you want to understand the similarities and differences between the past and the present, the classical world provides an ideal arena
— The Economist (@economist.com) 2026-04-18T08:20:03.851Z
Fruit is a key part of any healthy diet, but the way it is consumed matters as much as whether it is consumed at all.
— Euronews (@euronews.com) 2026-04-18T08:12:03.000Z
Video shows Israeli police confiscating and destroying footballs that were being played with by children in the courtyards of Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, in what mosque authorities described as part of ongoing restrictions on Palestinians inside the holy site.
— Al Jazeera English (@aljazeera.com) 2026-04-18T08:06:37.448Z
Trump says will bring Iran uranium ‘back home to the USA’
— Euractiv (@euractiv.com) 2026-04-18T08:05:21.746Z
US grants Serbian oil giant new sanctions waiver
— Euractiv (@euractiv.com) 2026-04-18T08:05:18Z
The degree to which Anthropic’s new model would really put the world’s digital infrastructure at risk is hard to judge. But threats to cyber-security are shifting quickly
— The Economist (@economist.com) 2026-04-18T08:00:10Z