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Magnitude 7.4 quake hits off Indonesia’s Ternate, tsunami warning triggered 

02 April 2026

The United States Geological Survey says the earthquake was at a ​depth of 10km (6.21 miles).  

Burundi says at least 13 killed, dozens injured in military base blast 

01 April 2026

News|Military Burundi’s army says that at least 13 civilians have been killed and 57 others were wounded when ammuniti...

‘Hits close to home’: US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case 

01 April 2026

Washington, DC – The United States Supreme Court has heard oral arguments on the administration of US President Donald...

Palestinians in West Bank protest, strike against Israeli death penalty law 

01 April 2026

Palestinian shops and public institutions, including universities, across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem were...

‘This is an apartheid regime’: Critics decry Israel’s new death penalty law 

01 April 2026

When Israel passed a death penalty law that solely targets Palestinians, it was to be expected that the country’s far ...

Iran authorities await war ‘victory’ as supporters mark 1979 anniversary 

01 April 2026

Tehran, Iran – Government supporters have taken to the streets in Iran to celebrate the anniversary of a referendum ne...

Russia to continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives: diplomat 

01 April 2026

News|Oil and Gas Russia says it will continue to provide assistance to Cuba, a day after a Russian-flagged tanker provid...

UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz 

01 April 2026

News|US-Israel war on Iran The United Kingdom will convene talks with dozens of countries on reopening the Strait of Hor...

History’s biggest census: Why India’s new population count is controversial 

01 April 2026

India has begun counting its population in the world’s largest census, which will include caste enumeration for the fi...