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Thursday, April 23

A head and shoulders image of Edgar Lungu. His  blue collar and dark jacket can just be seen at the bottom of the picture.
PoliticsApril 23, 2026

South African Court Stalls Repatriation of Former Zambian President's Remains

A South African court has ordered the Zambian government to return the body of former President Edgar Lungu, halting a state-led repatriation effort amid a long-standing feud between the late leader's family and the current administration.

Young women walking down a busy shopping street in Tehran
Foreign PolicyApril 23, 2026

Tehran in Turmoil: Economic Collapse and Internal Dissent Grip Iran

The Iranian economy is in freefall as the regime faces the dual pressures of international isolation and a restless, impoverished populace.

James Waterhouse in a black jacket speaking to a woman in a gilet and pink and black headscarf
ImmigrationApril 23, 2026

UK Pours £662 Million into French Border Security to Halt Channel Invasion

The British government has committed over £660 million to a three-year security deal with France, conditioning future payments on a tangible reduction in illegal Channel crossings.

U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks, after President Donald Trump announced the Navy's "Golden Fleet", at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 22, 2025.
Foreign PolicyApril 23, 2026

Trump Administration Cleans House at the Pentagon as Navy Secretary Out

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been removed from his post effective immediately as the Trump administration continues its overhaul of senior military leadership to prioritize national strength.

Photo of Al Akhbar journalist Amal Khalil, wearing a press jacket and helmet, reporting near a destroyed bridge in Qasmiyeh.
Foreign PolicyApril 23, 2026

IDF Strikes Hezbollah-Linked Targets Amid Ongoing Lebanon Conflict

The Israel Defense Forces engaged targets linked to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, sparking accusations of war crimes from Lebanese officials after journalists were killed in the vicinity of the strikes.

Wednesday, April 22

A worker monitors  production of yarns at a factory in Suzhou in Eastern China, Januray 2026
Foreign PolicyApril 22, 2026

China's Manufacturing Engine Stalls as Middle East Conflict Bites

While China attempts to project an image of technological dominance, the reality on the ground is a struggling workforce and rising production costs exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Justin Sun in black blazer and black T-shirt, with small beige microphone and ear piece in front of red background
Culture WarApril 22, 2026

Billionaire Crypto Mogul Justin Sun Sues Trump-Linked Venture Over Token Dispute

Billionaire investor Justin Sun has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump family's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, claiming the firm engaged in an illegal scheme to seize his tokens.

Close up of three security personnel standing guard at a security checkpost along a road temporarily closed near the Serena Hotel at the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 20, 2026.
Foreign PolicyApril 22, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Trump Extends Ceasefire as Iran Flails

President Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran, shifting the conflict to a high-stakes blockade of the Strait of Hormuz while the fractured Iranian regime avoids peace talks in Islamabad.

A Lufthansa Aircraft landing at Mexico City Airport
Foreign PolicyApril 22, 2026

Lufthansa axes 20,000 flights as Middle East conflict drives fuel costs to breaking point

Lufthansa is canceling 20,000 summer flights across Europe as the regional conflict with Iran chokes off fuel supplies and sends operational costs soaring.

Close up image of students using laptops in a classroom.
Culture WarApril 22, 2026

LA Schools Finally Admit Digital Overload Is Failing Students

The Los Angeles Unified School District has voted to restrict classroom device usage, acknowledging that the post-pandemic reliance on technology has negatively impacted student well-being and academic performance.

A woman, whose face is obscured by a voting booth, casts a vote
PoliticsApril 22, 2026

Virginia Democrats Orchestrate Aggressive Redistricting Power Grab

Virginia voters have approved a controversial redistricting measure that could hand Democrats up to four additional House seats, fueling a national partisan arms race over congressional boundaries.