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Iranian “Janfada” Girls Show Willingness to Defend the Country
Featured NewsIFP ExclusiveSociety Iranian “Janfada” Girls Show Willingness to Defend the Country By IFP Editorial Staff April 18, 2026 Thousands of girls of all ages took part in a march in Tehran on Friday to show their readiness to defend the homeland against any enemy aggression. The event was part of the “Janfada” campaign — meaning “Ready to Sacrifice Your Life” — a voluntary online registration drive demonstrating the Iranian people’s support for the country’s armed forces. The “Janfada” c...
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Says There Will Be No Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
ANTALYA, Turkey (Sputnik) - The Strait of Hormuz is open for merchant shipping, with possible technical restrictions due to mines, but there is no blockade and there will not be one, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has said.
India summons Iran envoy after attack on oil tanker in Hormuz
India on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi for a meeting with the foreign secretary following a shooting incident earlier in the day involving two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. According to the statement, the Iranian envoy was called in for discussions with the foreign secretary in the evening. Our statement regarding Iran ⬇️ 🔗 https://t.co/05hycXPgJ6 pic.twitter.com/HwhqdNL9M8 — Randhir Jaiswal...
US Had Plans to Take Control Over Iranian Oil While Preparing Attack - Lavrov
One of the goals of the US operation in Iran was to control the oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.The toing and froing over the strait cast doubt on US President Donald Trump's optimism the day before that a peace deal to end the US-Israeli war with Ir...
Death penalty law proves the EU must treat Israel as an apartheid state
Pernando Barrena says Israel’s death penalty for Palestinians adds to the case that Europe should cut ties with it.
شکاف در حاکمیت و میان هواداران جمهوری اسلامی بر سر ادامه جنگ یا توافق
در حالی که دونالد ترامپ، رییسجمهوری آمریکا، در تازهترین اظهاراتش درباره ایران گفت که «خبرهای نسبتا خوبی» دریافت کرده و همچنان احتمال توافق را مطرح کرد، سران جمهوری اسلامی و هواداران حکومت بر سر ادامه جنگ یا مذاکره با آمریکا دچار تنش شدهاند و به جان هم افتادهاند.
وزیر خارجه پاکستان: واشینگتن و تهران در مذاکرات اسلامآباد به توافق «بسیار نزدیک» بودند
محمد اسحاق دار، وزیر خارجه پاکستان اعلام کرد دیپلماتهای این کشور در تلاشاند اختلافات میان آمریکا و ایران را «کاهش داده و به هم نزدیک کنند». او افزود که واشینگتن و تهران در مذاکرات هفته گذشته در اسلامآباد به دستیابی به توافق «بسیار نزدیک» بودهاند.
Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office is denying reports that city funds were used to support a program offering LGBTQ migrants up to $500 in "wellness" perks, after a local advocacy group advertised the benefits and later scaled back its description amid backlash.Through its program "Belonging Matters," the group had planned to provide yoga, arts and other recreational services."No funds have been distributed or directed for these purposes. This organization received a $7,500 grant through a City p...
Trump’s favorite field marshal: Who is Pakistan’s powerful army chief Asim Munir with deep intel ties
President Donald Trump publicly thanked what he called Pakistan’s "great prime minister and field marshal, two fantastic people!!!" in a Truth Social post Friday praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s military chief, Asim Munir.Sharif quickly responded on X, "On behalf of the people of Pakistan, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and on my behalf, I express my deep and profound appreciation for your kind and gracious words."The public exchange capped a remarkable rise for Munir, who h...
LOUISE HAIGH: 'Nigel Farage couldn’t help but rush to support Donald Trump's war in Iran'
LOUISE HAIGH: 'Nigel Farage couldn’t help but rush to support Donald Trump's war in Iran''Whether it’s having our back in defending the country, or simply by not hurting our economy, it’s impossible to know we stand with the US', the former Transport Secretary Louise Haigh writesCommentsNewsopinionLouise Haigh11:00, 18 Apr 2026Updated 11:12, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNigel Farage showed his 'true colour's by backing Donald Trump's war, Louise Haigh claimedDo...
Trump’s pick to lead CDC signals shift away from vaccine skepticism
President Trump’s selection of a longtime civil servant and public health veteran to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the strongest signal yet that the administration is shifting away from a rhetoric of vaccine skepticism ahead of the midterm elections. Trump on Thursday tapped Erica Schwartz, the deputy surgeon general during his first term, to…
POTUS vs Pontiff: Trump feud with Pope Leo marks unprecedented moment
The feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV this week marked yet another unprecedented moment in history, with the president becoming the first U.S. leader to publicly lock horns with the head of the Roman Catholic church in modern times. Leo’s status as the first American pope makes the episode even more unique.  For…
Trump NRA snub fuels questions about key GOP ally’s influence
President Trump is skipping the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) annual convention this weekend, his second snub in as many years of an organization long seen as a key political ally for Republicans. The move marks his second consecutive absence from the NRA’s annual meeting — held this year on April 16-19 in Houston, Texas —…
Here’s what to know about the groups shaping the Virginia redistricting referendum
Tens of millions of dollars are being funneled into different sides of a high-profile redistricting referendum in Virginia as voters consider a new congressional map that could net Democrats as many as four seats ahead of the November midterm elections. The state is holding a referendum on Tuesday, where Democratic lawmakers are asking voters if they can temporarily…
Caracas' iconic macaws threatened by vanishing palm trees
The Americas Caracas' iconic macaws threatened by vanishing palm trees Updated April 18, 20266:00 AM ET Originally published April 18, 20266:00 AM ET By Manuel Rueda A pair of blue and gold macaws visit Mabel Carnago's apartment in Caracas. Manuel Rueda/NPR hide caption toggle caption Manuel Rueda/NPR CARACAS, Venezuela - Every day as the sun comes down, about a dozen blue and gold macaws fly up to Karem Guevara's apartment. The comical birds perch on a window sill, squawk loudly, and stre...
نیروی دریایی سپاه: با ادامه محاصره دریایی، وضعیت تنگه هرمز به حالت قبلی باقی میماند
حساب منتسب به فرماندهی نیروی دریایی سپاه پاسداران در ایکس نوشت: «هر نقض عهدی از سوی آمریکا، پاسخی شایسته دارد و تا زمانی که تردد شناورها از مبدا ایران و به مقصد ایران مورد تهدید باشد، وضعیت تنگه هرمز به حالت قبلی باقی میماند.»
Single mum and two children face eviction after death of her father
Single mum and two children face eviction after death of her fatherThe housing association says she has no right to stay in the only home she has ever knownCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)10:51, 18 Apr 2026Updated 10:51, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMalia-Sydney (6), Leo (3) and Saphire O’Connor A single mum fears she and her family could be made homeless because her landlord has told her they won’t transfer their home into her name following the death of her father. Saphi...
‘Father of AGI’ Ben Goertzel says human-level AI 2-3 years away, warns ‘once you have a…’
AI pioneer Ben Goertzel predicts human-level AGI within two to three years, warning of a significant 'job apocalypse' as most professions become obsolete. While manual labor and some creative roles may persist longer, the focus for humans will shift from earning a living to finding purpose, potentially ushering in a utopian world with more leisure time and UBI.
White House hosts ‘productive’ visit with Anthropic CEO
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei visited US officials at the White House on Friday, where they struck a different tone from the recent dispute between the United States’ government and the AI startup. US media reported Amodei met with Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, as well as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “Today, the White House hosted an introductory meeting with Anthropic that was both productive and constructive,” a White House spokesperson told AFP. “We discussed oppo...