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Trump claims Iran war goals near end, repeats threats to hit energy sites
Iran denies seeking a truce and keeps up counterattacks, as US-Israeli raids cause deaths and damage across the country.
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Ecuador claims 28% drop in homicides amid concerns over anti-crime campaign
President Daniel Noboa has led a hardline effort against local criminal networks, including military operations with US.
‘Hits close to home’: US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case
Case could determine future of century-old practice of infants being born in US automatically being granted citizenship.
Burundi says at least 13 killed, dozens injured in military base blast
Army spokesperson says houses, buildings, vehicles and military equipment were destroyed in ammunition depot blast.
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Crete turns orange as Saharan dust sweeps in
Saharan dust from North Africa engulfed skies over Crete in an orange haze.
Published On 1 Apr 2026
Palestinians in West Bank protest, strike against Israeli death penalty law
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah party had called for the strike.
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Why Iran says its universities are being targeted
Iran reportedly follows through on threat on American universities, after attacks on two Iranian research universities.
Published On 1 Apr 2026
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Iraq coach says World Cup can help ‘change perception’ of country
Over those past four decades, Iraq has faced a number of crises, including wars and separatist movements.
Published On 1 Apr 2026
Iran authorities await war ‘victory’ as supporters mark 1979 anniversary
Officials, government supporters take to streets to mark Islamic Republic Day, even as US, Israel continue bombing.
‘This is an apartheid regime’: Critics decry Israel’s new death penalty law
Celebrations in the Israeli parliament mark the passing of legislation intended to apply to Palestinians only.
The Take: Why Iran says its universities are being targeted
Iran reportedly follows through on threat on US universities, after attacks on two Iranian research universities.
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