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Turkey accuses Israel of land-grab ambitions
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» ANTALYA, Turkey - Turkey’s top diplomat on Saturday accused Israel of creating an international “illusion” and using security concerns as a pretext to seize “more land”, in the latest flare‑up in escalating tensions between the two regional powers.
Russia trains teenage influencers to churn out pro-war content
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» WARSAW - Russia is trying to produce more pro-war influencers through content creation camps, training teenagers to spread the Kremlin's hardline, anti-West narrative to the next generation.
Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» WREXHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) — Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to on-pitch success as a wave of new fans from around the globe has fuelled an economic boom in north Wales.
Fresh Russian barrage kills 14 in Ukraine
AFP, Published on 16/04/2026
» KYIV - Russian strikes killed at least 14 people in Ukraine, local authorities said Thursday, after Moscow rained missiles and drones on its neighbour in overnight attacks.
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait despite a US military blockade, but some vessels taking the route later turned back, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday.
Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays peacemaker
AFP, Published on 14/04/2026
» ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump’s deadline to destroy Iran’s civilisation last week, hope emerged from an unlikely corner, with Pakistan’s prime minister first seeking — and within hours securing — a two-week ceasefire between the warring sides.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Buffets, baristas, but no briefings: journalists frozen out of Iran talks
AFP, Published on 11/04/2026
» ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) - They came from around the world: hundreds of journalists rushed to Islamabad's flagship convention centre -- converted into a media hub by Pakistani authorities for landmark talks between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.
Vance arrives in Islamabad for Iran talks
AFP, Published on 11/04/2026
» ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for talks with Iran that the Pakistani premier hosting the warring sides called a “make or break” effort to permanently halt weeks of fighting in the Middle East.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» The latest developments in the Middle East war: