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Lebanese liquidity crisis — France is investigating allegations that two Lebanese banks transferred billions of U.S. dollars out of the country despite strict capital controls. [https://www.naharnet.com/stori
The Royal Palace of Cambodia announces that King Norodom Sihamoni underwent surgery for prostate cancer in
2026 Bulgarian parliamentary election — The Royal Palace of Cambodia announces that King Norodom Sihamoni underwent surgery for prostate cancer in Beijing, China. [https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/cambodian-king
U.S. president Donald Trump says that he is "highly unlikely" to renew the ceasefire when it expires in two
2026 Iran war — U.S. president Donald Trump says that he is "highly unlikely" to renew the ceasefire when it expires in two days. [https://apnews.com/article/us-iran-war-israel-hormuz-20-april-202
Six people are killed in a fire on two residential buildings in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines.
2026 Sanriku earthquake — Six people are killed in a fire on two residential buildings in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines. [https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/04/21/6-died-in-north-philippine-resi
The Philippines and the United States begin the 19-day Balikatan military exercises, described as the largest
Philippines–United States relations — The Philippines and the United States begin the 19-day Balikatan military exercises, described as the largest to date in terms of participating countries, involving more than 17,00
At least 62 U.S. military veterans are arrested by police inside the United States Capitol in Washington,
Protests against the 2026 Iran war — At least 62 U.S. military veterans are arrested by police inside the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., during a anti-war protest against the Iran war after occupying the C
In Romania, the Social Democratic Party withdraws support for prime minister Ilie Bolojan of the National
2026 Bulgarian parliamentary election — In Romania, the Social Democratic Party withdraws support for prime minister Ilie Bolojan of the National Liberal Party, a move that could lead to the collapse of the coalition gov

Apple Inc. announces that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive officer with senior vice president of
Colombian conflict — Apple Inc. announces that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive officer with senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus taking on the role from September 1. [ht
United States president Donald Trump says that negotiations with Iran will be held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on
2026 Iran war — United States president Donald Trump says that negotiations with Iran will be held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 20, with a U.S. delegation led by vice president JD Vance and sp
At least 25 people are killed and 13 others are injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in
Mexican drug war — At least 25 people are killed and 13 others are injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp867zy9j6ro (
Argentine president Javier Milei and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announce the launching of the
2026 state visit by Javier Milei to Israel — Argentine president Javier Milei and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announce the launching of the Isaac Accords to foster cooperation between Israel and the Western Hemi
Four people, including two foreign nationals, are arrested in Jolfa, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, on
2026 Internet blackout in Iran — Four people, including two foreign nationals, are arrested in Jolfa, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, on charges related to importing Starlink equipment and alleged intelligence act
Bulgarians vote for 240 seats of the National Assembly in the nation's eighth election since April 2021.
2026 Bulgarian parliamentary election — Bulgarians vote for 240 seats of the National Assembly in the nation's eighth election since April 2021. Former president Rumen Radev leads the soft eurosceptic Progressive Bulgari
A humanoid robot developed by Chinese company Honor completes a half marathon in Beijing involving both
Artificial intelligence industry in China — A humanoid robot developed by Chinese company Honor completes a half marathon in Beijing involving both robots and human runners in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, faster than the stand
Tasnim News Agency reports that Iran is undecided as to sending a negotiating delegation to Islamabad while a
2026 Iran war — Tasnim News Agency reports that Iran is undecided as to sending a negotiating delegation to Islamabad while a naval blockade remains in place. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-p
Eight people are killed, including two children, and three others are injured in two separate drowning
Mexican drug war — Eight people are killed, including two children, and three others are injured in two separate drowning incidents in the Kaveri river in Mysore district, Karnataka, India. [https://
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain announces that Bahraini nationality law will be reassessed so that
Reactions to the 2026 Iran war — King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain announces that Bahraini nationality law will be reassessed so that actions can be taken against anyone who provided assistance to Iran's Is
Several universities across Islamabad and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, including the International Islamic
Pakistan in the 2026 Iran war — Several universities across Islamabad and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, including the International Islamic University and Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, will shift to on
American company Blue Origin successfully launches its New Glenn rocket using a reused booster, which it
New Space Race — American company Blue Origin successfully launches its New Glenn rocket using a reused booster, which it recovers after liftoff, but the communications satellite it carried for AST
The United States Navy destroyer and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stop and seize control of the
2026 Iran war — The United States Navy destroyer and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stop and seize control of the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska , in the first direct action during the
Seven people are killed, including six children, in a propane tank explosion and fire at a house in Lamar
Mexican drug war — Seven people are killed, including six children, in a propane tank explosion and fire at a house in Lamar Township, Pennsylvania, United States. [https://www.wnep.com/article/news/
Eight children are killed and two women are injured in a domestic violence mass shooting in Shreveport,
2026 Shreveport shooting — Eight children are killed and two women are injured in a domestic violence mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. The perpetrator later carjacks a vehicle and flees
Nus Kei, chairperson of the Golkar Party's Southeast Maluku Regency branch in Indonesia, is assassinated at
Pakistan in the 2026 Iran war — Nus Kei, chairperson of the Golkar Party's Southeast Maluku Regency branch in Indonesia, is assassinated at Karel Sadsuitubun Airport. The two perpetrators are subsequently arreste
At the Coachella festival in Empire Polo Club, Indio, California, American rock band The Strokes shows videos
Reactions to the 2026 Iran war — At the Coachella festival in Empire Polo Club, Indio, California, American rock band The Strokes shows videos accusing the Central Intelligence Agency of enforcing regime change th
Thirteen people are killed by lightning strikes across Bangladesh.
Reactions to the 2026 Iran war — Thirteen people are killed by lightning strikes across Bangladesh. [https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/lightning-strikes-kill-13-4154496 (The Daily Star)]