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Iran war

Iran reports 3,468 dead in war with US, Israel: Official

Portraits of victims reportedly killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Tehran, on April 13.
Portraits of victims reportedly killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Tehran, on April 13.

Thousands protest in Germany urging faster green shift, amid Iran war

Crowds took to the streets in Germany's Berlin (above), Cologne, Hamburg and Munich on April 18, demanding a faster shift to renewable energy.
Crowds took to the streets in Germany's Berlin (above), Cologne, Hamburg and Munich on April 18, demanding a faster shift to renewable energy.

New Delhi protests after Iran fires at two Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz

Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, on April 18.
Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, on April 18.

No date set for next round of Iran-US talks: Iran deputy foreign minister

Iran's deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said both sides were currently focused on finalising a framework of understanding before proceeding with further negotiations.
Iran's deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said both sides were currently focused on finalising a framework of understanding before proceeding with further negotiations.

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows

A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 17, 2026, in Space. EUROPEAN UNION/COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2/Handout via REUTERS
A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 17, 2026, in Space. EUROPEAN UNION/COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2/Handout via REUTERS

Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade; ships reverse course

Iranian state TV reported that “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous status”.
Iranian state TV reported that “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous status”.

Pakistan military chief, PM head home after Iran war diplomacy blitz

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (right) met with Pakistan army chief Asim Munir in Tehran, Iran on April 16, 2026.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (right) met with Pakistan army chief Asim Munir in Tehran, Iran on April 16, 2026.

PETRONAS to negotiate with Russia on oil deal: Malaysian Prime Minister

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said PETRONAS can negotiate with Russia as Malaysia has good relations with Russia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said PETRONAS can negotiate with Russia as Malaysia has good relations with Russia.

Iranians fear sharpening pressure after war and crackdown

Iranian women brandish their rifles as they take part in a rally paying tribute to women killed during Iran’s war with the US and Israel.
Iranian women brandish their rifles as they take part in a rally paying tribute to women killed during Iran’s war with the US and Israel.

Malaysian ministry to ensure smooth haj pilgrimage amid crises

Muslims perform prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, where Haj pilgrims visit.
Muslims perform prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, where Haj pilgrims visit.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.