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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.

Migrant children removed from New York shelter after abuse allegations

The facility, in Westchester County, New York, was the subject of an April 16 CNN report. A lawyer who visited the facility reported children being punished with restraints and seclusion.

Trump signs order easing restrictions on psychedelic drugs

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order about easing restrictions on mental health treatments, including, ibogaine, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on April 18, 2026.

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.

Venezuela’s Machado says in close talks with US over her return

Ms Maria Corina Machado said “free and fair” elections are key to secure stability and peace for an “orderly transition” in the country.

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.

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

Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh speaks to reporters as he attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

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”.

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries ‘despots’ who exploit resources, make false promises

People cheering as Pope Leo XIV waves at them from the Popemobile on April 18, after his arrival in Luanda, on the sixth day of his 10-day Africa tour.

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