Politics

France and Lebanon condemn Israeli attack on UN peacekeepers

The French and Lebanese governments have issued a joint condemnation of an Israeli military strike that targeted UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon on April 19, 2026.

19 Apr 2026-16:21
Unicef demands investigation after Israeli strike kills water truck drivers in Gaza

Unicef has issued a stern call for an immediate and thorough investigation following an Israeli military strike that resulted in the deaths of water truck drivers in the Gaza strip.

19 Apr 2026-16:06
Iran doubles down on threat to close Strait of hormuz as ceasefire nears expiration

Tensions in the Middle east have reached a critical flashpoint as Iran has renewed its threat to shut down the Strait of hormuz, a vital artery for global energy supplies.

19 Apr 2026-15:58
State minister urges quick implementation of Bangladesh-China free trade agreement

State minister for commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu has called for the swift finalization and implementation of the Bangladesh-China free trade agreement (Fta) to bolster economic cooperation between the two nations.

19 Apr 2026-15:42
US House approves massive $61 billion aid package for Ukraine

In a pivotal moment for international security, the US House of Representatives passed a long-awaited $61 billion military aid bill for Ukraine on Saturday.

19 Apr 2026-15:28
Eight remain hospitalized after Holosiivskyi district shooting

Medical authorities in Kyiv have confirmed that eight individuals remain hospitalized following a violent shooting spree in the city’s Holosiivskyi district on April 18, 2026.

19 Apr 2026-15:15
Lavrov signals Moscow’s readiness to resume Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has indicated that Moscow remains open to the possibility of resuming peace negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, should a genuine proposal for dialogue emerge.

19 Apr 2026-15:01
Israel establishes "yellow line" buffer zone in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has officially declared the establishment of a "yellow line" buffer zone in southern Lebanon, a move that significantly alters the security landscape of the region.

19 Apr 2026-14:52
Radhakrishnan and Dissanayake meet to bolster India-Sri Lanka ties - VIDEO

The Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, arrived in Colombo on April 19, 2026, for a historic two-day official visit to Sri Lanka.

19 Apr 2026-14:36
Iranian president Pezeshkian defends nuclear rights amid tensions with US

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has asserted that there is no justification for the United States to strip Iran of its nuclear rights, according to a report by the Iranian student news agency (Isna) on April 19, 2026.

19 Apr 2026-14:20