‘Lead and leave’: Fears over Zimbabwe’s plan to extend presidential terms
Heated debate as Zimbabwe holds four days of public hearings about a bill seeking to amend the country’s constitution.
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US removes sanctions on Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez
US has exerted growing influence over the Venezuelan government after abducting former President Nicolas Maduro.
From: NewsFeed
Protesters gather to oppose changes to US birthright citizenship law
Protests gathered as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on Donald Trump’s move to restrict birthright citizenship.
Published On 1 Apr 2026
‘Which interests being served by war?’ Iran’s Pezeshkian asks US public
In open letter, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian urges people in US to see beyond ‘flood of distortions’ as war rages.
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.
From: NewsFeed
India begins counting its population in historic census
India has begun counting its around 1.4 billion population in the world’s largest census, its first since 2011.
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.
History’s biggest census: Why India’s new population count is controversial
The population count, which was delayed by five years, will include caste enumeration for the first time in a century.
UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Before talks with 35 countries, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says reopening strait ‘will not be easy’.
From: Counting the Cost
What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?
The Middle East conflict has cut off 20 percent of the world’s fuel supply. Countries are scrambling for alternatives.
Published On 1 Apr 2026
