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Romania recovered its 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti golden helmet and bracelets, stolen from a Dutch museum in 2025, after a 14-month investigation, with artifacts returned to Bucharest under guard, highlighting heritage vulnerability, ongoing searches for a missing bracelet, and cultural relief nationwide

Costa Rica received a second group of migrants deported from the US under a third-country agreement, including an Indian national, offering options for voluntary return or residency amid concerns over migrants facing legal uncertainty abroad.

A Chinese national has been jailed in Kenya for one year for illegally possessing nearly 2,000 ants. The court also imposed a fine after he pleaded guilty. The case highlights rising illegal trade in small wildlife species.

The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired an indigenous ship-launched anti-ship missile with extended range and precision capability. The military said the system features advanced guidance technology and can engage targets at sea and on land.

Amir Hamza, co-founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, was injured in a gun attack in Lahore. Unidentified attackers opened fire on a car carrying him and a TV host. Police are investigating the incident, while political groups have condemned the attack.

Nyam-Osor Uchral was sworn in as Mongolia’s Prime Minister, leading a coalition government of 19 ministers. Former PM Gombojav Zandanshatar resigned last week. Parliament elected Sandag Byambatsogt as the new speaker, securing 76.3% of the vote.

The Israel Defence Forces struck key military and missile facilities in Tehran, targeting IRGC sites. US-Israeli attacks also hit petrochemical plants in Khuzestan, injuring at least five. Authorities evacuated the Mahshahr Special Petrochemical Zone amid escalating regional tensions. 🔑 10 Likely Search Keywords

The US is searching for a missing pilot after Iran shot down an American warplane during escalating conflict. One crew member was rescued, while another remains unaccounted for, as fighting intensifies and tensions rise across the Middle East.

Tel Aviv: A missile fired from Iran has evaded Israel’s air defence systems and struck the city of Dimona, near which Israel’s main nuclear facility and reactor are located, state-owned Kan TV reported. Air raid sirens in the area sounded in the morning and early afternoon on Wednesday (local time), warning of incoming missile attacks, […]

A Colombian military C-130 aircraft crashed during takeoff in Putumayo, killing 66 and injuring 57, with over 40 unaccounted for, as authorities launched an investigation and President Gustavo Petro raised concerns over military modernisation delays

South Korea is in talks with Iran and other countries to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran signalled readiness to allow Japan-bound vessels. The vital oil route remains strained following US-Israel strikes and Iran’s blockade.

Iran has warned the UK it will exercise its right to self-defence if British involvement escalates, as tensions rise following a missile attempt near Diego Garcia and disputes over US access to UK military bases.

An alleged Pakistani airstrike on Kabul’s Umid addiction treatment hospital killed over 400 people and injured at least 250, with Taliban officials blaming Pakistan and international figures expressing concern over rising civilian casualties and escalating tensions.

Five candidates, including Michelle Bachelet and Rafael Grossi, have been nominated to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary-general, with interactive candidate sessions beginning April 20, announced Annalena Baerbock, president of the United Nations General Assembly

Strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have damaged several cultural heritage sites, including Golestan Palace and Isfahan’s Chehel Sotoun Palace, prompting Iran and Lebanon to seek enhanced protection from UNESCO amid fears that the escalating conflict threatens historic landmarks

A US federal jury convicted Pakistani national Asif Merchant for plotting with Iran’s IRGC to assassinate Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign. The plan failed after an FBI informant alerted authorities. Merchant now faces life imprisonment

President Donald Trump ordered targeted US strikes on Iran, announcing the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The move marks a sharp escalation after months of failed diplomacy, raising concerns about regional stability and potential long-term geopolitical consequences.

Ukrainian drones struck an industrial site in Russia’s Udmurt Republic, reportedly targeting the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant, a major missile factory. Eleven people were injured, three hospitalised. Videos show smoke and structural damage; Ukrainian authorities have not commented.

A suicide attack during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed two security personnel. Five militants from the banned TTP-linked group Fitna al Khwarij were also killed after an exchange of fire, averting a civilian attack.

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Pakistan on Saturday, a day after a stronger 5.9 tremor. No casualties or damage were reported. Recent quakes highlight the region’s vulnerability due to its location along active tectonic plate boundaries.