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Day: April 20, 2026
News24 | Iran planning to boycott ceasefire talks over ‘unreasonable and unrealistic’ US demands
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after US President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan, just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires.
Elon Musk summoned to Paris over X child abuse and deepfake allegations
The investigation is looking into alleged ‘complicity’ in possessing and spreading pornographic images of minors
Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.
Singapore’s Growth Model Faces Test Amid Global Trade Challenges
Despite the existing challenges, Singapore is projected to outpace many developed peers as economies grapple with fallout from the Iran war.
Russia burning as Ukraine ‘drone swarm’ rains hell in apocalyptic attack – fireball blast
The strike sparked a massive inferno.
Oil tanker captain braves volatile Middle East waters as US-Iran tensions rise
The veteran has been on board his tanker for four months during the US-Iran conflict
Louisiana gunman kills eight children, including seven of his own
A man in Louisiana fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family on Sunday morning in Louisiana.
Three dead in latest US military strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean Sea
The frequency of the strikes has intensified over the past week
Pakistan ready for multi-day US-Iran talks, but Tehran unsure about joining
Iranian officials are yet to commit to a second round of talks with the US, as ceasefire deadline approaches.