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Iran Parliament Drafts Hormuz Management Law with Transit Bans, War Compensation Clauses
Iran's parliament drafted a 10-clause Hormuz law to ban Israeli cargo and demand war compensation from hostile states before reopening the strait.
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Iran Team to Travel to Pakistan Tuesday for US Talks; Islamabad Declaration Floated
An Iranian delegation will arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday for fresh talks with the US, with a symbolic ceasefire extension announcement expected Wednesday.
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Gunman Kills Six in Kyiv Shooting and Supermarket Hostage Attack
A gunman opened fire on a street in Kyiv and took hostages inside a supermarket before being killed by police. At least six people died and 14 were injured.
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Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Mass Shooting as Gunman Shot Dead in Pursuit
A suspected domestic-related mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana left eight children dead and two women wounded before police killed the gunman in a chase.
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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles, Flexing Muscle Amid Iran War
Pyongyang launched its fourth missile salvo this month from Sinpo on Sunday, extending a run of tests experts link to the seven-week U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
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Pakistan deploys 20,000 police as Islamabad braces for second round of US-Iran talks
Islamabad and Rawalpindi are on high alert as Pakistan readies 20,000 police and elite snipers for the expected second round of US-Iran nuclear talks.
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Russian Woman Killed by Beliatta-Colombo Express at Kabalana Crossing
A 23-year-old Russian woman died after being struck by an express train from Beliatta to Colombo at the Kabalana crossing, Ada Derana reported.
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Sri Lanka formally welcomed as newest member of International Big Cat Alliance
IBCA confirmed Sri Lanka's membership on May 1, formalising the agreement first announced during Indian VP Radhakrishnan's April visit to Colombo.
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Trump Hails Israel as 'Great Ally', Accuses Others of 'Showing True Colors'
Trump called Israel a 'great ally' in a Truth Social post and accused unnamed nations of having 'shown their true colors' during the Iran war.
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Trump and Iran Cite Progress in Talks as Hormuz Closure and Ceasefire Deadline Loom
Both sides described recent US-Iran negotiations as productive even as Tehran shut Hormuz again and Trump said he may not extend the ceasefire past April 22.
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US Navy Boards Iranian Cargo Ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Blows Hole in Engine Room
US Marines have taken custody of the Iranian-flagged Touska after the US Navy disabled its engine room in the first physical seizure of the Hormuz blockade.
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Vance to Lead US Delegation to Islamabad Monday as Trump Threatens Iran Power Plants
JD Vance will return to Islamabad on Monday with Witkoff and Kushner as Trump threatens to 'knock out' Iran's power plants and bridges if no deal is reached.
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Chinese Language Training Centre Inaugurated in Akurana as Ambassador Pledges Continued Support
Ambassador Qi Zhenhong opens a Mandarin training centre in Akurana, reaffirming China's bilateral support during times of crisis.
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Rights Group Files War Crimes Complaint in Sri Lanka Against Israeli-American Soldier
The Hind Rajab Foundation urges Sri Lankan authorities to act against a dual-national soldier allegedly involved in Gaza demolitions.
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India Summons Iran's Ambassador After Tankers Shot at in Hormuz
India summoned Iran's ambassador in New Delhi after two Indian-flagged vessels were fired on by Iran's Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz.
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India Withdraws Bid to Host COP33 Climate Summit in 2028
India reverses PM Modi's COP28 pledge to host the 2028 UN climate summit, citing unspecified factors.
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Iran's IRGC Reverses Hormuz Opening, Declares Strait Under 'Strict Management' Again
One day after Iran's FM declared Hormuz open, the IRGC reversed course citing US breaches, threatening renewed oil price pressure on Sri Lanka.
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Iran Says No Date Set for Next US Nuclear Talks, Demands Framework First
Iran's deputy FM says framework of understanding must precede new talks, accuses US of sabotaging Hormuz reopening.
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Iran Partially Reopens Airspace After Seven-Week War Closure
Iran announces partial reopening of its airspace, easing diversions that have raised costs for Asia-Europe flights.
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Merchant Vessels Report Gunfire While Attempting Hormuz Crossing
At least two merchant ships came under gunfire while trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears over shipping safety.
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Fire Erupts at Oil Terminal in Russia's Krasnodar Region
A fire at a southern Russian oil terminal adds to global energy supply disruptions amid the Middle East conflict.
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Trump Says Iran 'Got a Little Cute' on Hormuz as Talks Continue
US president shrugs off Iran's decision to re-close the Strait of Hormuz, claiming talks are progressing well despite the reversal.
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Trump Warns Attacks Will Resume if Iran Ceasefire Expires Without Deal
US President threatens to resume bombing and maintain the Hormuz blockade if no agreement is reached before the ceasefire deadline.
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Average 47 Women and Girls Killed Daily During Gaza War, UN Says
UN Women report finds over 38,000 women and girls killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025, a rate far exceeding previous conflicts.