Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident
LONDON, April 22 – Russia has repeatedly launched drones and missiles on a flight path near the disused Chornobyl nuclear plant during attacks on Ukraine, elevating the risk of a…
Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge
AMSTERDAM, April 22 – Armed men burst into the apartment where student Mohamad lived with his Alawite family in the Syrian city of Jableh on March 7 last year and…
Is Trump’s indefinite ceasefire the prelude to peace?
In a frozen conflict, both sides can package compromise as victory. Read More
Lufthansa to scrub 20,000 summer flights to save on fuel costs
First 120 cancellations were implemented on April 21, with more reductions expected in coming weeks. Read More
Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up costs at Panama Canal
One vessel paid US$4 million (S$5 million) to avoid a wait that can take up to five days. Read More
Tucker Carlson says he is ‘tormented’ by his past support for Trump
Mr Carlson also said: “I am sorry for misleading people.” Read More
Pentagon to stop requiring members of US military to get flu vaccines
Some Republicans in Congress have been caught off guard by the decision. Read More
Gates Foundation says it has opened external review of Epstein ties
The foundation said an update on the review is expected this summer. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 22, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 22, 2026. Read More
US warns it will run out of money to pay airport security workers in coming weeks
Emergency funds dispensed in late March amid a partial US government shutdown will run out in early May. Read More