Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025: IOM
More than four in every 10 deaths and disappearances occurred on sea routes to Europe, UN agency says.
Day: April 21, 2026
US issues more Iran sanctions on eve of possible talks in Pakistan
The Trump administration targets 14 individuals and entities over alleged links to Iran’s arms industry.
Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request
The US president said the United States will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request and continue the blockade of Iranian ports.
The US DOJ says a former ransomware negotiator pleaded guilty to helping cybercriminals extort companies in cyberattacks in five different incidents (Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai/TechCrunch)
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai / TechCrunch:
The US DOJ says a former ransomware negotiator pleaded guilty to helping cybercriminals extort companies in cyberattacks in five different incidents — Angelo Martino, a former ransomware n…
EU resumes aid to Ethiopia suspended over Tigray war
In tonight’s edition, the European Union is set to resume budgetary aid to Ethiopia, which was suspended when a brutal civil war broke out in 2020. Also, Nigeria’s jet fuel shortage is being driven by disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz that have curt…
Why Negotiations With Iran Might Take a While
The Iranians are notoriously slow negotiators. Our reporter David E. Sanger explains what the history of U.S.-Iran negotiations could mean for the latest round of talks.
Ukraine wants to name part of its nation ‘Donnyland’ to appease Trump and end war with Russia: report
‘Donnyland’ appears to be a nod to the president’s fondness for putting his name on everything from federal buildings and skyscrapers to bank accounts and commemorative coins
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire In A Big U-Turn, Says Hormuz Blockade To Continue
Trump says extending ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded
Hapag-Lloyd imposes emergency fuel surcharges on third-party feeder cargo
The new surcharges will be introduced immediately on cargo to and from specific locations in the Caribbean and South America before being progressively rolled out in other regions globally.
AV Demonstrates Laser Weapon System Aboard Navy Aircraft Carrier Against Drones
AeroVironment [AVAV] on Tuesday said it successfully demonstrated its LOCUST laser weapons system aboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) during a live fire demonstration at sea in October 2025, […]