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16,010 storiesAt least 3,747 people are hospitalized with breathing difficulties and airports are closed after a dust storm
China–United States trade war — At least 3,747 people are hospitalized with breathing difficulties and airports are closed after a dust storm in Iraq. [https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250415-iraq-sandstor
The European Commission approves the use of Lecanemab, a monoclonal antibody medication that targets amyloid
China–United States trade war — The European Commission approves the use of Lecanemab, a monoclonal antibody medication that targets amyloid beta peptides, to treat the early stages of Alzheimer's disease via int
France expels twelve Algerian diplomatic officials from the country after Algeria expelled twelve French
Algeria–France relations — France expels twelve Algerian diplomatic officials from the country after Algeria expelled twelve French officials yesterday over the arrest of an Algerian consular official in a k
Four Russian journalists linked to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are convicted of
Media freedom in Russia — Four Russian journalists linked to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are convicted of extremism and sentenced to five years and six months imprisonment in a penal c
4chan is hacked and goes offline, with the website's source code and the usernames, IP addresses, and email
Aftermath of the Operation Car Wash — 4chan is hacked and goes offline, with the website's source code and the usernames, IP addresses, and email addresses of its staff leaked by imageboard Soyjak.party. [https://www.d
Events and ceremonies are held around the world marking the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS
Aftermath of the Operation Car Wash — Events and ceremonies are held around the world marking the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic
The European Union and its member states pledge 522 million (US$590 million) and the United Kingdom pledges
Humanitarian impact of the Sudanese civil war — The European Union and its member states pledge 522 million (US$590 million) and the United Kingdom pledges 120 million (US$141 million) in humanitarian aid to Sudan to deliver foo
A Chinese crew member is killed when Chinese sand barge vessel M/V Hong Hai 16 capsizes off Rizal, Occidental
China–United States trade war — A Chinese crew member is killed when Chinese sand barge vessel M/V Hong Hai 16 capsizes off Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. A search and rescue operation is launched by the
The Parliament of the Maldives votes in favor of an amendment to the Immigration Act, banning entry into the
Israel–Maldives relations — The Parliament of the Maldives votes in favor of an amendment to the Immigration Act, banning entry into the Maldives for those traveling on Israeli passports. [https://edition.mv/
According to a report by the International Maritime Bureau, piracy has risen by almost 35% in 2025 with 45
Piracy in the 21st century — According to a report by the International Maritime Bureau, piracy has risen by almost 35% in 2025 with 45 cases in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2024, particula
A court in Lima, Peru, sentences former president Ollanta Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia to 15 years in
Aftermath of the Operation Car Wash — A court in Lima, Peru, sentences former president Ollanta Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia to 15 years in prison for laundering funds from Brazilian company Odebrecht to finance

At least three Balochistan Police officers are killed and 16 others are injured when a roadside bomb hits a
Insurgency in Balochistan — At least three Balochistan Police officers are killed and 16 others are injured when a roadside bomb hits a bus carrying police personnel in Mastung District, Balochistan, Pakistan

The Hellenic Coast Guard finds two bodies and 39 survivors when a boat carrying migrants capsizes off the
Mediterranean Sea migrant smuggling — The Hellenic Coast Guard finds two bodies and 39 survivors when a boat carrying migrants capsizes off the coast of Farmakonisi in the Dodecanese islands of Greece. [https://apnews.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Julian, California, United States.
Mediterranean Sea migrant smuggling — A 5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Julian, California, United States. The earthquake, felt throughout Southern California and Baja California, caused several rockslides on Californ
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto tours the Middle East to seek support from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar,
Gaza Strip evacuations — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto tours the Middle East to seek support from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates for his proposed plan to temporarily eva
According to official data, the population of Japanese citizens dropped to a record low of 120.3 million by
Aging of Japan — According to official data, the population of Japanese citizens dropped to a record low of 120.3 million by October 2024, following a 14-year trend of record lows and the largest d
China and Vietnam sign 45 agreements, including deals on rail links and supply chains, during Chinese leader
China–Vietnam relations — China and Vietnam sign 45 agreements, including deals on rail links and supply chains, during Chinese leader Xi Jinping's state visit to Vietnam as part of his broader tour across
Democratic backsliding in the United States, El Salvador–United States relations
China–Vietnam relations — Democratic backsliding in the United States, El Salvador–United States relations
A Blue Origin New Shepard launch vehicle makes a brief sub-orbital spaceflight, carrying six female space
Blue Origin NS-31 — A Blue Origin New Shepard launch vehicle makes a brief sub-orbital spaceflight, carrying six female space tourists, marking the first all-female spacecraft since 1963's Vostok 6 wh
The European Union announces a 1.6 billion (US$1.8 billion) three-year financial support package for
International aid to Palestinians — The European Union announces a 1.6 billion (US$1.8 billion) three-year financial support package for Palestinians aiming to "stabilize" Gaza and the West Bank. [https://www.dw.com/
U.S. President Donald Trump suggests deporting United States citizens to the controversial Terrorism
China–Vietnam relations — U.S. President Donald Trump suggests deporting United States citizens to the controversial Terrorism Confinement Center prison in El Salvador, despite the unconstitutionality of th
The United Kingdom sends £752 million ($990 million) to Ukraine for the purchase of surface-to-air missiles,
United Kingdom and the Russian invasion of Ukraine — The United Kingdom sends £752 million ($990 million) to Ukraine for the purchase of surface-to-air missiles, artillery and spare parts for fighter aircraft, as part of an internati
A court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, along with the Anti-Corruption Commission, issues an arrest warrant for Tulip
July Revolution — A court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, along with the Anti-Corruption Commission, issues an arrest warrant for Tulip Siddiq, a United Kingdom MP who is the niece of ousted former leader She
The Hungarian government passes several constitutional changes that affect LGBTQ rights, including a
LGBTQ rights in Hungary — The Hungarian government passes several constitutional changes that affect LGBTQ rights, including a provisional law that says people can only be male or female and codifying a law
The Spanish Civil Guard arrests two Russian citizens in Manacor, Mallorca, for alleged breeding and sale of
LGBTQ rights in Hungary — The Spanish Civil Guard arrests two Russian citizens in Manacor, Mallorca, for alleged breeding and sale of exotic cats, and recover a caracal, two servals, and sixteen felid hybri