Iran says it will not send negotiators to Pakistan talks with the US
Tehran cast doubt on Islamabad-hosted ceasefire talks by saying it would not send negotiators, while Pakistan continued preparing for the meeting.
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Israel says it struck targets in southern Lebanon after warning of imminent threat
The Israel Defense Forces said it launched three strikes in southern Lebanon to prevent what it described as an imminent threat to communities in northern Israel.
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Ukraine claims strikes on Russian landing ships as Tuapse drone attack kills one
Ukraine said it hit two Russian landing ships in occupied Crimea, while Russian officials said a drone attack on Tuapse killed one person and caused fires.
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Trump signals uncertainty as U.S.-Iran war and ceasefire talks enter a fragile phase
Donald Trump said he was in no rush to end the war with Iran, even as officials prepared for another round of talks and the Strait of Hormuz remained tense.
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Colombian rebel drone strike kills three soldiers in Ipiales
Authorities say drone attacks by rebel groups are becoming a more common and more lethal feature of Colombia’s conflict, with one strike near the Ecuador border killing three soldiers.
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Counterterror police probe Harrow synagogue arson after north London attacks
Police said an arson attack on a Harrow synagogue was being investigated by Counter Terrorism Policing London amid a string of incidents targeting Jewish sites in north London.
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Attack at San Luis Potosí bar leaves two dead and three wounded
A violent attack at a bar in San Luis Potosí killed two people and wounded three more, prompting a security response in the state capital.
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Five suspects killed after shootout with security forces in General Terán, Nuevo León
Authorities say the confrontation unfolded during patrols tied to the Muralla security operation, and weapons were seized at the scene on the event date, 2026-04-19.
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Philippine army says 19 suspected New People’s Army fighters were killed in Toboso clash
Military reporting said the encounter took place in Toboso, Negros Occidental, during ongoing operations that also displaced residents on the event date, 2026-04-19.
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U.S. Marines Board Iranian-Flagged Touska After Spruance Disables Ship in Hormuz Operation
CENTCOM says the destroyer fired into the engine room after repeated warnings, then Marines from the 31st MEU took custody of the vessel.
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Trump peace push meets Iranian rejection, state media says
Iranian state media says Tehran has rebuffed Donald Trump's plan for a new round of peace talks, keeping diplomacy in doubt.
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Mexico Investigates Fatal Chihuahua Crash After Drug-Lab Operation
Two Mexican investigators and two U.S. officials died after their vehicle plunged into a ravine, prompting questions about foreign involvement in state security work.
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Iran says no new date has been set for talks with the United States
An Iranian official said on April 18, 2026 that no new date had been fixed for U.S.-Iran talks, adding that a framework for negotiations still had to be agreed before a fresh round could be scheduled.
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U.S. military says 21 ships turned back under Iran blockade
The U.S. Central Command said on April 18, 2026 that 21 ships had been turned back since the naval blockade began, underscoring the scale of maritime enforcement around Iran.
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Iranian gunboats reported to fire at tanker in Strait of Hormuz
NBC News reported that two Iranian gunboats fired at a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions over control of the waterway escalated.
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Australia and Japan finalize first stealth frigate deal for Canberra’s navy
Japan agreed to supply Australia’s navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates under a wider military buildup aimed at deterring China.
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Iran navy says Strait of Hormuz stays under military control until blockade ends
Iran’s navy said the Strait of Hormuz would remain under military control unless the U.S. blockade was lifted.
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Progressive leaders gather in Barcelona as Sánchez hosts democracy summit
The IV Meeting in Defense of Democracy drew leaders from more than 40 countries to Barcelona as organizers framed the event around extremism, disinformation and polarization.
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French peacekeeper killed and three wounded in Lebanon attack, Macron says
France and UNIFIL blamed Hezbollah for a small-arms attack that killed a French peacekeeper near Ghandouriyeh, while the group denied involvement.
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Israel says it has set a new “Yellow Line” in southern Lebanon
The military said it struck people approaching its positions and treated the demarcation as a forward defense line under the ceasefire.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial ships
Iran’s foreign minister said commercial vessels can again pass through the Strait of Hormuz, though only in designated lanes and amid continuing military tension.
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Katz says Israeli troops will stay in southern Lebanon as disarmament stays central goal
Israel’s defense minister says the military will keep its positions in southern Lebanon while disarming Hezbollah remains the main objective, as the Lebanon front stays tied to wider regional ceasefire talks.
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Hormuz shipping dispute deepens as Iran says the strait is open while Washington contests the terms
On April 17, Iran said commercial traffic could use the Strait of Hormuz through a coordinated route, but the United States said the blockade dispute was still unresolved.
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Iranian official says vessels need Guard approval to pass
Al Jazeera’s April 17 live updates reported that an Iranian military official said ships must obtain Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps permission before passing through the area.
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