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Strait of Hormuz shipping paralysis continues as US-Iran standoff drags on
Maritime traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remained at minimal levels on Friday, creating a massive backlog of vessels. The standoff between the United States and Iran has persisted in a cautious s...
Israel and Lebanon Begin Tense 10-Day Ceasefire
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on April 17, 2026, following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump. Displaced residents began streaming south toward their homes, though the Lebanese arm...
Berlin Affordable Art Fair opens with works priced under €500
Germany's Affordable Art Fair Berlin runs from 16 to 19 April 2026, bringing together dozens of galleries offering contemporary artworks priced at €500 or less. The event is designed to make art collecting accessible t...
Australia Seeks Emergency Energy Alternatives Amid Iran War Uncertainty
Heavily reliant on imported oil, Australia is scrambling to secure energy supplies as the war on Iran disrupts global markets. Measures being considered range from regional diplomatic outreach to domestic steps such as f...
Three charged in attempted arson attack on UK-based Persian-language TV channel
UK police have charged three individuals in connection with an attempted arson attack on Iran International, a Persian-language television channel critical of Iran's clerical leadership that broadcasts from abroad....
Nueva Germania: Paraguay's Failed 19th-Century 'Aryan Utopia' Revisited
A feature examines the origins and collapse of Nueva Germania, a colony founded in Paraguay in 1886 by German emigrants seeking to build an 'Aryan' settlement. Though the original vision failed, a version of the town sur...
North Korea's economy recovering on back of China and Russia ties, Seoul says
South Korea's ministry says North Korea is experiencing an economic recovery driven by its deepening ties with China and Russia. Pyongyang has drawn especially closer to Moscow since Russia launched its full-scale invasi...
NPR Weekly News Quiz: Who Says They Fear No Trump Administration?
NPR's weekly news quiz tests readers on recent events including figures who have publicly claimed no fear of the Trump administration. The quiz features personalities including Fela, Pope Leo, and Queen Camilla....
Tips for Working Parents Returning to Jobs After Having a Baby
NPR offers practical guidance for new parents navigating the transition back to work, addressing the emotional and logistical challenges of balancing a newborn with professional responsibilities....
Labor Department Launches AI Training Course Amid Ethical and Accuracy Concerns
The U.S. Labor Department has introduced a short course aimed at teaching workers to use artificial intelligence tools. An NPR review found the course provides useful basics but also misidentifies AI products, links to u...
Blue-State Hospitals Quietly Drop Transgender Youth Care Under Trump Pressure
Despite state-level legal protections in places like Massachusetts, some hospitals have voluntarily stopped providing gender-affirming care to minors in response to threats from the Trump administration. Families are lef...
Immigration Application Backlog Leaves Millions of U.S. Immigrants at Deportation Risk
An NPR analysis reveals a severe bureaucratic logjam in U.S. immigration applications, with millions of immigrants' bids to live or work legally in the country stalled. The delays increase deportation exposure for applic...
Human Rights Groups Sound Alarm Over Fate of Salvadorans Deported from U.S.
Migrants deported from the United States to El Salvador are routinely disappearing into prisons upon arrival, with many held incommunicado for weeks or longer. Rights groups warn that El Salvador's extended suspension of...
Nuba Mountains: A Fragile Refuge Amid Sudan's Ongoing Conflict
The self-governed Nuba Mountains region, wedged between Sudan and South Sudan, is navigating complex war dynamics while hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees it can barely support. The area sits on the front line of ...
Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire, Qasmiyeh Bridge Reopens
A US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect early Friday, with the Lebanese army reopening a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes. Trump extended invitat...
Escaped wolf Neukgu recaptured in South Korea after nine days on the loose
A two-year-old wolf named Neukgu that escaped from O-World zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, has been safely recaptured after a nine-day search. The male wolf, born in 2024, is part of an initiative to restore a wolf populati...
Pope Leo XIV Draws Massive Crowds in Cameroon, Calls for Peace Against 'Tyrants'
Pope Leo XIV celebrated open-air Masses in Cameroon during his four-nation Africa tour, drawing thousands at Bamenda's airfield and with hundreds of thousands expected at Japoma Stadium in Douala. The pontiff called for ...
Turkey and Kazakhstan push toward $15 billion trade target ahead of ErdoÄŸan visit
Ankara and Astana are working to boost bilateral trade, diversify exports and develop joint industrial projects ahead of a planned state visit by Turkish President ErdoÄŸan to Kazakhstan. The two countries have set an am...
Trump Challenges Court Decision Blocking White House Ballroom Construction
A federal judge's ruling continues to block above-ground construction on the $400 million White House ballroom project, permitting only below-ground work on a bunker and national security facilities. President Trump publ...
US Military Exercise in Libya Signals Security and Geopolitical Interests
Libya is participating for the first time in an international military exercise hosted in the country, involving the United States and partner nations. The move is driven by a combination of security concerns, economic i...