Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms

Apr 20, 2025

Tunis [Tunisia], April 20: Dozens of opposition figures in Tunisia have been handed lengthy prison terms on national security charges, according to state media.

Palestinian govt denounces threat to Al-Aqsa Mosque

Apr 20, 2025

Jerusalem [Palestine], April 20: The Palestinian government has expressed "extreme concern" over threats circulating among Israeli settler organisations to destroy the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Iran and the US agree on third round of nuclear discussions

Apr 20, 2025

Rome [Italy], April 20: Iran and the United States have agreed to further nuclear discussions after the second round of negotiations between them in Rome...

At least 143 dead in boat accident on Congo River

Apr 20, 2025

Goma [Congo], April 20: At least 143 people have died in a boat accident in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Protests against govt in Turkiye continue

Apr 20, 2025

Istanbul [Turkey], April 20: Numerous people gathered in the central Turkish city of Yozgat on Saturday at an anti-government rally organized by Turkiye's largest opposition...

President Putin orders unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Easter

Apr 20, 2025

Moscow [Russia], April 20: Russian President Vladimir Putin has unilaterally declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over Easter, the Kremlin's press service said on Saturday.

Zelensky says Russian attacks continuing after Putin announces 'Easter truce'

Apr 20, 2025

Moscow [Russia], April 20: President Zelensky says Russian attacks are continuing on several frontlines, hours after Vladimir Putin called a 30-hour "Easter truce"

Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast

Apr 20, 2025

Canberra [Australia], April 20: Five people have drowned after huge waves hit parts of Australia at the start of the Easter weekend.

US Supreme Court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans

Apr 20, 2025

Washington DC [US], April 20: The US Supreme Court has ordered the Trump administration to pause the deportation of a group of alleged Venezuelan gang...