Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival.
Lebanon saw further damage on Monday, 13 April 2026, as Lebanese Red Cross volunteers inspected ambulances hit by Israeli strikes in the coastal city of Tyre, while rescue teams cleared debris in the nearby village of Maaroub.
US-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.
Football fans in Ghana are in mourning after the death of Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong. The 20-year-old winger was killed in a suspected armed robbery on the team's bus, the country's football association said on Monday.
Why is support for Israel growing among many Iranians, even as they suffer from the consequences of recent attacks and while the Islamic regime continues to portray Israel as an arch-enemy?
Netanyahu says Israel fully backs Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, rejects claims of a rift with Washington, and stresses US demands to halt Tehran's nuclear enrichment program.
Trump said the US military would work with other countries to block all maritime traffic in the waterway, after weekend talks failed to reach an agreement to end the six-week conflict with Iran.
In the letter, Zamir vowed to “remember the communities that were erased from the face of the earth; the voices of the boys and girls, the elderly and the young, who were led to the crematoria."
Even in countries where there was a decline in 2025 when compared to 2024, the post-ceasefire landscape appeared to be more hostile to Jews when compared to the years before the October 7 Massacre
In recent years, Ukrainian drone-makers have unveiled and combat-tested several drone interceptors that can sometimes be 3D-printed and cost significantly less than traditional air defense systems.
“Whether these trades reflect unlawful insider activity or sophisticated speculation, the appearance of potential market abuse at this scale demands immediate transparency,” said Rep. Richie Torres.
Algeria welcomed Pope Leo XIV on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking the first visit by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority country, with a focus on interfaith dialogue and peace.
At least 56 people were killed and 14 injured after a military airstrike hit a market in northeastern Nigeria, according to a UN report, with locals and rights groups warning that civilians were among those killed.
The new headquarters is said to now serve as a hub for civic and political activity in the city and will operate an assistance command center for residents of northern Israel.