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US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks
The United States said on Wednesday its military had completely halted trade going in and out of Iran by sea, even though President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran on ending the war could resume this week. Trump said negotiations between US and Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan in the next two days, and Vice President JD Vance, who led weekend talks that ended without a breakthrough, said he felt positive about where things stood. "I think you’re going to be watching an...
Japan’s Narita Airport expansion revives row over forced land sales
The operator of Japan’s Narita International Airport is considering compulsory acquisition of farmers’ land to complete a planned third runway, recalling the forced land purchases that led to violent clashes between riot police and local residents when the airport was built in the 1960s. Narita International Airport Corp (NAA) has been able to secure 88.4 per cent of the land it requires to finish the extension of the existing 2,500-metre second runway at the airport and construct a new...
Local Insights: At the 13th Baku Global Forum, global participants look to China for new path of multilateralism and stability
Editor's Note: In an era of profound global shifts and increasingly complex regional dynamics, a proper understanding of the world must be rooted in "grounded experience" and localized insights. Global Times English edition, in collaboration with the Academy of International and Regional Communication Studies, Communication University of China, is proud to launch "Local Insights," an English-language column dedicated to original, field-based observations.We invite Chinese scholars and profe...
Gaza civil defence says toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikes
InternationalGaza civil defence says toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikesBy AFP -Apr 15, 2026Gaza City: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Tuesday that a toddler was among 10 people killed in separate Israeli strikes in the northern part of the Palestinian territory. Violence continues despite a ceasefire in the Gaza war that came into effect on October 10. Mahmoud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas authority, said “four people w...
Woman killed by police after slashing child in attempted kidnapping at Walmart
NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsWoman killed by police after slashing child in attempted kidnapping at WalmartThe child was being treated at a hospital for a large laceration across the left side of his faceVia AP news wire Wednesday 15 April 2026 00:44 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"ar...
Besotted prison officer who was thrown behind bars for smuggling £35,000 of drugs into jail for her gangster lover is flaunting her freedom on TikTok after early release
Olivia Johnson, 28, was jailed for three-and-a-half years last July after attempting to smuggle £35,000-worth of the synthetic drug Spice into HMP Highpoint in Suffolk for her inmate lover.
Virgin air steward is arrested in Florida for 'shoving' a teenage girl he accused of queue jumping at Disney's Magic Kingdom
Virgin air steward is arrested in Florida for 'shoving' a teenage girl he accused of queue jumping at Disney's Magic KingdomBy DANIEL BATES Published: 00:42, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 00:42, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments
India power plant blast death toll climbs to 19: police
InternationalIndia power plant blast death toll climbs to 19: policeBy AFP -Apr 15, 2026RAIPUR, India: The death toll from a boiler blast at a power plant in central India has risen to 19, a police officer said on Wednesday, noting 17 others were injured. The explosion occurred Tuesday at a facility operated by Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of London-listed Vedanta Resources, in Chhattisgarh state’s Sakti district. “The death toll in the power plant blast has reached 19 whereas 17 are undergoing...
Woman killed on Jirga orders in ‘Karo Kari’ case in Khairpur
Must ReadPakistanWoman killed on Jirga orders in ‘Karo Kari’ case in KhairpurBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026KHAIRPUR: A young woman was brutally killed in the name of so-called honour, referred to as karo kari, in Sindh’s Khairpur district, in an incident that has sparked widespread outrage. The murder took place in the Tando Masti Khan. According to police, the victim, 22-year-old Khalida, wife of Rashid Chandio, was accused of karo kari with a man from the same community. Reports indicate that the ki...
April 26 local body polls | ‘Police intimidation of party candidates at BJP’s behest’: Congress files complaint with EC
The Congress has demanded that an impartial inquiry committee be appointed to probe the allegation of police intimidating Congress candidates across the state.
Husband whose wife vanished overboard in the Bahamas bursts into TEARS as lawyer halts interview after he was released from police custody
Husband whose wife vanished overboard in the Bahamas bursts into TEARS as lawyer halts interview after he was released from police custodyBy SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER and LAURA PARNABY, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and GREG WOODFIELD IN ABACO ISLANDS, THE BAHAMAS Published: 00:35, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 00:37, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments
VIDEO: Peshawar state-of-the-art mega bus terminal project
A state-of-the-art Peshawar General Bus Terminal, spanning 323 kanals, is set to become one of the largest infrastructure projects in the province’s history. Constructed at a cost of Rs4.2 billion, the project aims to provide world-class travel facilities, an organised transport system, and a modern, well-equipped environment for the public. According to Special Assistant for Information Shafi Jan, the project reflects Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s steady progress towards development. He described it as...
Nat Barr rips into the Albanese government and demands answers about 77,000 illegal migrants living in Australia: 'How are you finding them?'
READ MORE: The hidden danger lurking in the new Coalition immigration policyBy CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER and KAT WONG FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 00:35, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 00:35, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Family demands answers after N.J. influencer died on trip with fiance in Zanzibar
Local News Ashly Robinson's family demands answers after New Jersey influencer died on trip with fiance in Zanzibar By Ross DiMattei Ross DiMattei Ross DiMattei comes to Philadelphia from KTNV-TV in Las Vegas, where he anchored and reported for more than two years. He is most proud of his interview with then-presidential candidate Joe Biden, extensive reporting on Las Vegas' economic recovery from COVID-19, and breaking news coverage of George Floyd protests in Las Vegas, for which he won a regi...
Brian Hooker speaks about wife's Bahamas disappearance: "I won't be able to stop looking"
Brian Hooker, the man who said his wife fell overboard more than a week ago in the Bahamas, speaks with Cristian Benavides about her disappearance following his release from custody.
Midwest couple sneaked into hotel room at Palm Beach's iconic Breakers hotel and stole the most coveted purse of them all, cops say
Midwest couple sneaked into hotel room at Palm Beach's iconic Breakers hotel and stole the most coveted purse of them all, cops saySign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By ELIOT FORCE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:25, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 00:27, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Camp Mystic director overcome with emotion in Texas court
A major legal battle in Texas could determine the future of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died in floods last summer. The family of the only victim still missing wants the camp closed after a camp director admitted to sleeping through a flood warning that might have saved lives. Jason Allen reports.
IMF warns of slowing economic growth, rising inflation amid Iran war
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a dismal economic outlook for the month of April on Tuesday, citing concerns about rising inflation amid the war in Iran. Economists warned that even if the conflict remains limited in duration and scope, global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 percent this year and 3.2 percent in…
Chiang Mai’s New Year revelry hit by smog and war-related price spikes
Air pollution caused by wildfires is another blow to northern Thailand’s tourism industry as businesses suffer amid war in IranThe Doi Suthep temple in northern Thailand is known for its spectacular views of Chiang Mai and the lush forested mountains that surround it. Over recent weeks, though, visitors can see little of the city beyond a thick cloud of grey haze.Persistent wildfires have caused intense air pollution across the north of Thailand, forcing three provinces to declare emergencies an...
Courtroom shocked as Athena Strand killer Tanner Horner is accused of child rape by TWO victims who turned up to death penalty hearing
Courtroom shocked as Athena Strand killer Tanner Horner is accused of child rape by TWO victims who turned up to death penalty hearingWARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT By MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 23:36, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 23:42, 14 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments