World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam idea of taking Iran’s place
Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.
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aljazeera.com
23.04.2026
US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns
Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.
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aljazeera.com
23.04.2026
US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
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bbc.com
23.04.2026
Makan Nasiri, the only child still missing from the school bombed in Iran
After nearly seven weeks of searching for remains, authorities tell the seven-year-old's parents his case is closed.
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aljazeera.com
23.04.2026
US captures Iranian ship Touska amid mediation efforts: All we know
The US claims the ship was trying to evade its naval blockade. Iran calls it 'piracy'.
World
aljazeera.com
20.04.2026
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
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20.04.2026
US forces attack and seize Iranian ship Touska near Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command has published a video said to show a guided-missile destroyer firing at an Iranian-flagged ship.
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aljazeera.com
20.04.2026
Argentina’s Milei backs US-Israel war on Iran in Jerusalem visit
Argentina’s president reaffirmed alignment with the US and Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, backing their war on Iran
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aljazeera.com
20.04.2026
Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.
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bbc.com
20.04.2026
Protesters defy Berlin rain to call for end to global wars
Hundreds protested in Berlin against the US-Israeli aggression on Iran, and Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon.
World
aljazeera.com
20.04.2026
Met Police investigate potential Iran links to London arson attacks
The latest attack at a Jewish site in the UK capital occurs at Kenton United Synagogue and causes minor damage.
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aljazeera.com
19.04.2026
Trump to send US delegation to Pakistan for possible Iran talks
No decision has been taken by Tehran on sending a delegation for talks in Pakistan, Iran's Tasnim outlet says.
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aljazeera.com
19.04.2026
Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
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bbc.com
19.04.2026
French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
World
bbc.com
18.04.2026
Trump claims on Iranian concessions trigger questions, rejections in Tehran
The political drama culminates with the IRGC announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is once again restricted.
World
aljazeera.com
18.04.2026
Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict ‘new bitter defeats’ on the US and Israel.
World
aljazeera.com
18.04.2026
Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support
‘This will be a great and brilliant day for the world’ Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.
World
aljazeera.com
18.04.2026
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait 'open'
Brent crude sinks 10% after Iran says the key waterway is completely open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.
World
bbc.com
17.04.2026
Australia scrambles to secure energy as war on Iran fuels uncertainty
Heavily dependent on imported oil, Australia looks for quick fixes from regional diplomacy to free train rides.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'
Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.
World
bbc.com
17.04.2026