According to local authorities and humanitarian agencies, nearly 71,000 people remain in Tyre and nearby towns, many now at risk of being cut off from essential supplies as the Qasmiyeh crossing and other routes come under repeated attack.
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Rising fuel costs and shrinking wages are pushing migrant families to abandon the city.
As Nitish enters the Rajya Sabha after decades in power, questions grow over his political transition and succession in Bihar politics.
Talks in Islamabad produced no breakthrough, but the bigger shift may be at sea. As diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a return to war, the US has begun moves to secure the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a potentially decisive new phase in the conflict.
As tensions rise in Jerusalem and across the region, Pope Leo and Cardinal Robert W. McElroy caution that the Israel–Iran–US conflict is a moral turning point, not merely a geopolitical battle.
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Washington proclaims victory in terms of the many attacks mounted against Iran, while Tehran projects resilience, insisting it has absorbed the blows without capitulating and has returned the attack in almost equal measure.
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Nigeria on the brink of eruption catalyses this searching drama of fathers and sons.
Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12 at Breach Candy Hospital, marking the end of an era, but leaving behind a voice that will continue to inspire listeners and soften the void left by her absence.
For over 80 years, Asha Bhosle gave Indian cinema and music some of its most enduring songs; she died in Mumbai on 12 April 2026, aged 92.
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle died at the age of 92. She was reportedly rushed to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital around 7:30 PM after experiencing uneasiness and a severe headache at home.
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