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Recently Updated: Apr 24, 2026
New COVID-19 Variant ‘Cicada’ Spreads in 23 Countries, Mostly Affecting Children
A new Omicron subvariant called ‘Cicada’ has been detected in over 23 countries, with health officials noting an unusual trend of higher infections among children.
Trump Threatens Escalation in Iran War Amid Reports of Backchannel Talks
US President Donald Trump has warned of intensified strikes on Iran’s infrastructure even as reports suggest indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Dubai Denies Iran Attack on Oracle Data Center Amid Bahrain AWS Strike Claims
Dubai authorities have dismissed claims that Iran targeted an Oracle data center, even as reports confirm an Iranian-linked attack on an Amazon facility in Bahrain.
CCTV Captures Shocking Abduction of US Journalist in Baghdad as Search Operation Intensifies
Dramatic CCTV footage shows the abduction of U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, as authorities arrest a suspect and intensify the search operation.
Houthis Enter Iran War, Launch First Attacks on Israel as Conflict Expands Across Middle East
Yemen’s Houthi group has entered the Iran war, launching its first attacks on Israel and raising fears of a wider regional conflict across the Middle East.
Trump Calls Iran ‘Lousy Fighters’ as Tehran Rejects US Deal Proposal
Donald Trump criticized Iran’s military strength while signaling possible negotiations, as Tehran rejected a U.S. proposal to end the conflict.
Iran Releases Video Claiming US F-18 Strike — Pentagon Calls It ‘False’
Iran claims it targeted a U.S. Navy F-18 jet and released a viral video, but the Pentagon has rejected the claim, calling it false and misleading.
Vietnam Concludes National Assembly Elections Amid Economic Pivot
Vietnam successfully held its National Assembly elections in mid-March, as the country continues its strategic pivot toward high-tech manufacturing and digital infrastructure.
Iran–Israel War Intensifies as Missiles, Drones, and Global Risks Surge
Missile strikes, drone attacks, and rising oil prices signal a dangerous escalation in the Iran–Israel conflict, with global economic and humanitarian impacts growing.
European Union Finalizes Landmark Digital Privacy Framework for 2026
European lawmakers have agreed on a comprehensive new digital privacy framework designed to enhance consumer data protection across the continent.