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Iran denies sending delegation to Pakistan for peace talks amid US tensions

Iran denies sending delegation to Pakistan for peace talks amid US tensions

Nonprofit network takes hundreds of millions in federal funds while pushing 'wokeness,' advocacy group warns

The American Parents Coalition (APC) is calling out a Congress-founded nonprofit network known as the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) for allegedly pushing a political agenda."Our biggest qualm with what they've been up to is, they were established by Congress as a nonprofit to be very rigorous in nature in providing STEM standards and advancing America's STEM capabilities, and instead of these evidence-based, very academic guidelines, they're instead moving much...

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard sidelines president as military grip expands

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the elite branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, has blocked President Masoud Pezeshkian’s presidential appointments and erected what sources described as a security cordon around Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, a report published Tuesday by Iran International said.The IRGC effectively has assumed control over key state functions, the report claimed."It was always a matter of when, not if, the IRGC was going to step forward even more than it has in...

Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations

Politics Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek April 21, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washingto...

Virginia Democrats seek 10-1 congressional map with voter referendum

The referendum​ is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.

Trump’s feud with Powell threatens plans to replace Federal Reserve chair

President Trump’s effort to push out Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is threatening his ability to finally replace his nemesis. The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing Tuesday for Kevin Warsh, the former Fed board member Trump nominated to replace Powell as Fed chair. Trump has spent more than four years…

GOP-linked group urges Congress to slash red tape on Pentagon acquisitions 

A GOP-linked group is urging Congress to slash red tape on the Pentagon’s defense acquisition process, a restructuring aimed at prioritizing shorter timelines for delivery, expanding the industrial base and boosting capacity.  The new report from Polaris National Security, which was first shared with The Hill, argues that the acquisition process should be predicated on…

What to know about Tuesday’s redistricting referendum in Virginia

Democrats in Virginia are eyeing one last opportunity to pass new congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as the national redistricting war nears its end. Virginia Democrats teed up a Tuesday referendum asking voters if lawmakers can temporarily pass a Democratic-favored 10-1 House map before the 2030 Census. Democrats in the Old Dominion currently hold…

Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ law breaches EU rules as court ruling hailed as ‘historic’

EU’s top court ruled on Tuesday that anti-LGBTQ legislation Hungary enacted in 2021 breached the bloc’s rules, including an article which sets out the fundamental values on which the EU is founded. The European Commission, 16 of 27 member states and the European Parliament took Hungary to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over the law, in what has been billed as the largest human rights case in the bloc’s history. Originally aimed at toughening punishments for child abuse, the law was amended....

UN aid chief calls for renewed solidarity and kindness over ‘cataclysmic’ cuts

NewsWorldEuropeUN aid chief calls for renewed solidarity and kindness over ‘cataclysmic’ cutsTom Fletcher, the UN humanitarian chief, says foreign aid is going down but needs are only rising: “We have to do things differently”Nick Ferris Tuesday 21 April 2026 10:56 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCom...

Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort

Democrats hope gerrymandering Virginia will give them the edge they need to win back the House. But Tuesday’s special election is proving more competitive than they’d like. Tight polling and concerns over voter turnout in an atypical April election have many Democratic party strategists and officials preparing for a close finish. “I always thought this campaign would be close [and] 24 hours out, I believe that to be the case,” Democratic strategist Jared Leopold said on Monday, before the fina...

China endorses Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate US–Iran peace talks

Must ReadPakistanChina endorses Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate US–Iran peace talksBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026China has endorsed Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate US-Iran peace talks as the deadline for ceasefire nearing to its end. According to details, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Tuesday. Both the leaders discussed focused on latest regional developments. The ambassador conveyed China’s full support for and appreciation of...

Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules

Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for exports of warships, missiles and other weapons. The move aimed at strengthening Japan’s defence industrial base marks another step away from the pacifist restraints that have shaped its postwar security policy. It has been made in tandem with efforts to deepen ties with other nations in Asia to counter China’s growing regional influence. Wars i...

Military-style takeover: Massive central forces meet in Bengal faces TMC fire

Militarystyle takeover Massive central forces meet in Bengal faces TMC fire

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Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

Key points from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row45 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKate WhannelPolitical reporterPA MediaSir Olly Robbins, the former top civil servant at the Foreign Office, is giving evidence to MPs on the foreign affairs committee about his role in vetting Lord Mandelson to be the UK's ambassador to the US. It comes after Sir Olly was effectively sacked last week after it emerged his department had granted the peer security clearance for the...

NFL's custom scouting systems tell the story of the sport's changing technology

In the early 2000s, if Tony Lazzaro wanted to make a film cutup of a draft prospect for a coach, first he’d have to borrow VCR tapes of that player’s games — sometimes from the college — and sit in front of his television with a pen and notebook in hand. He’d write down the time stamps as each play he wanted to highlight began, mark where each ended, and then give a list from all the separate tapes to a video specialist to manually splice together.Advertisement

Back-to-school bugs: UAE doctors warn parents not to ignore these signs

Doctors in the UAE are urging parents to stay alert to common ‘back-to-school bugs’ as students return to classrooms, saying infections often rise in the first few weeks as children mix again in close-contact settings.Pediatricians said common illnesses can range from colds and flu-like infections to stomach bugs, conjunctivitis and, in some cases, hand, foot and mouth disease. They also said changing weather, dust exposure, air-conditioning and dehydration may worsen allergies, asthma and respi...

Marcos Jr's cousin Romualdez barred from leaving Philippines — Ombudsman seeks asset freeze amid flood-control probe

Manila: Interior Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday that Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez was barred from leaving the country for a supposed medical check-up in Singapore amid the widening investigation into alleged irregularities in flood-control funds.Remulla said the Office of the Ombudsman has endorsed a complaint against Romualdez to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), a step that precedes a possible freeze order on bank accounts and assets, the local media reported Tuesday."We a...

Donald Trump issues confusing fresh Iran war update over nuclear weapons

Donald Trump issues confusing fresh Iran war update over nuclear weaponsDonald Trump previously claimed Iran was weeks away from making a weapon of mass destruction despite last year claiming nuclear sites in the country had been obliteratedCommentsNewsAnders Anglesey News Reporter10:42, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDonald Trump issued a bizarre Iran war update (Image: ALLISON ROBBERT/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock)Donald Trump has issued a bizarre and confusing Iran war update claiming the country's nuc...