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Before Iran War, China Amassed World's Largest Oil Stockpile
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23 Apr 2026

Before Iran War, China Amassed World's Largest Oil Stockpile

According to the US Energy Information Administration, China had nearly 1.4 billion barrels of oil put aside compared to 1.2 billion barrels among 32 members of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Of these, the US has 413 million barrels.

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23 Apr 2026

D4vd's iPhone Contained 'Significant' Amount Of Child Pornography, Prosecutors Claim

Prosecutors found eight terabytes of data on D4vd's iCloud storage account and an additional 20 to 30 terabytes of raw data across various devices.

D4vd's iPhone Contained 'Significant' Amount Of Child Pornography, Prosecutors Claim
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23 Apr 2026

'Waiting For US Green Light To Return Iran To Stone Age': Israel Minister

"The IDF is ready both defensively and offensively, and the targets have been marked," Israel Katz said in a video statement.

'Waiting For US Green Light To Return Iran To Stone Age': Israel Minister
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23 Apr 2026

EU Approves $105 Billion Loan For Ukraine, Imposes New Sanctions On Russia

The measures were signed off when Hungary and Slovakia dropped objections after Ukraine restarted oil flows following repairs to the damaged Druzhba pipeline.

EU Approves $105 Billion Loan For Ukraine, Imposes New Sanctions On Russia
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23 Apr 2026

Russia Warns European Nations Against Hosting French Nuclear-Capable Bombers

French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans in March to expand the country's nuclear arsenal and said France may allow European partners to host its nuclear-capable aircraft on temporary deployments.

Russia Warns European Nations Against Hosting French Nuclear-Capable Bombers
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23 Apr 2026

Who Is Meera Varma? Indian-Origin Activist Injured In California Attack That Killed Her Mother

Meera Varma is a nationally recognised mental health activist and TEDx speaker with more than 10 years of experience.

Who Is Meera Varma? Indian-Origin Activist Injured In California Attack That Killed Her Mother
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23 Apr 2026

"Uninformed, Inappropriate, In Poor Taste": India After Trump 'Hell-Hole' Row

"Uninformed, Inappropriate, In Poor Taste": India After Trump 'Hell-Hole' Row

"Uninformed, Inappropriate, In Poor Taste": India After Trump 'Hell-Hole' Row
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23 Apr 2026

Russian Town Sees Toxic Rain After Ukraine Strike, Officials Issue Warning

Kyiv struck oil facilities in Tuapse on Monday, triggering a huge blaze and sending plumes of thick black smoke into the sky over the city.

Russian Town Sees Toxic Rain After Ukraine Strike, Officials Issue Warning
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23 Apr 2026

Who Is Julia Varvaro? Trump's Counterterrorism Official In Sugar Dating Controversy

Julia Varvaro, 29, DHS counterterrorism deputy, was placed on leave after sugar dating allegations raised national security concerns and investigation.

Who Is Julia Varvaro? Trump's Counterterrorism Official In Sugar Dating Controversy
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23 Apr 2026

Warner Bros Shareholders Approve Paramount's $81 Billion Takeover

Per a preliminary vote count on Thursday, the overwhelming majority of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted in support of selling the entire business to Paramount for $31 a share.

Warner Bros Shareholders Approve Paramount's $81 Billion Takeover
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23 Apr 2026

On Camera, 'Red Liquid' Thrown On Iran's Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi In Berlin

In the attack which was captured on camera, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was walking on a pavement with his security team when a man walking behind him carrying a backpack threw a red liquid on him, believed to be tomato juice.

On Camera, 'Red Liquid' Thrown On Iran's Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi In Berlin
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23 Apr 2026

Hackers Steal $2.5 Million From Sri Lanka Government, Highest In Its History

The money was destined as debt repayment to Australia, finance ministry secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma said.

Hackers Steal $2.5 Million From Sri Lanka Government, Highest In Its History
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23 Apr 2026

After Losing Son, Physically Healthy Woman Heads To Switzerland To End Life

The woman revealed that she has also picked a final song to listen to as she dies.

After Losing Son, Physically Healthy Woman Heads To Switzerland To End Life
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23 Apr 2026

Trump Orders US Navy To "Shoot And Kill" Boats Putting Mines In Hormuz

Donald Trump's post on social media came shortly after the US military seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil.

Trump Orders US Navy To "Shoot And Kill" Boats Putting Mines In Hormuz
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23 Apr 2026

"India Great Country With Very Good Friend At Top": Trump After 'Hell-Hole' Row

"India Great Country With Very Good Friend At Top": Trump After 'Hell-Hole' Row

"India Great Country With Very Good Friend At Top": Trump After 'Hell-Hole' Row
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23 Apr 2026

Amid US Blockade, Iran Says It Has Banked First Proceeds From Hormuz Tolls

While strikes around the region have mostly ceased since the two-week-old truce began, there has been no letup in the stand-off over the crucial trade route, with both sides seeking economic leverage.

Amid US Blockade, Iran Says It Has Banked First Proceeds From Hormuz Tolls
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23 Apr 2026

Pentagon Denies Reports Claiming Hormuz Mine Clearance Will Take 6 Months

Iran has vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the United States blockades its ports, with the blocked waterway sharply driving up oil and gas prices and disrupting the global economy.

Pentagon Denies Reports Claiming Hormuz Mine Clearance Will Take 6 Months
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23 Apr 2026

Pakistan Astronauts To Train For China's Tiangong Space Station In Historic First

The selection comes after China and Pakistan signed a formal cooperation agreement in February 2025 in Islamabad.

Pakistan Astronauts To Train For China's Tiangong Space Station In Historic First
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23 Apr 2026

US-Iran War Can Push Over 30 Million People Into Poverty, UN Official Warns

Fertiliser shortages - worsened by the Strait of Hormuz closure - have already lowered agricultural productivity, UNDP chief Alexander De Croo said.

US-Iran War Can Push Over 30 Million People Into Poverty, UN Official Warns
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23 Apr 2026

Climate Change Kept Off Agenda For G7 Meet In Paris To 'Avoid Row With US'

The office of France's ecology minister Monique Barbut had said the Group of Seven would focus on "less contentious issues" to appease the US.

Climate Change Kept Off Agenda For G7 Meet In Paris To 'Avoid Row With US'