- Why China Isn’t Pushing Iran to Accept U.S. Demands to End War
by Lily Kuo and David Pierson on April 16, 2026 at 3:35 pmDespite the economic risks from the war, Beijing will likely stick to a hands-off approach. It is wary of being entangled in a conflict it opposed and has little sway over.
- White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline
by Tony Romm and Colby Smith on April 16, 2026 at 3:13 pmStocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.
- Batch of Anti-Anxiety Drug Xanax Recalled, F.D.A. Says
by Simar Bajaj on April 16, 2026 at 2:58 pmThe affected pills were sold nationwide under the brand name Xanax XR.
- Rohingya Refugee Recounts Rescue From Capsizing Boat That Left Nearly 250 Others Missing
by Verena Hölzl on April 16, 2026 at 2:53 pmHundreds of migrants from Bangladesh, including Rohingya refugees, are feared dead after a boat to Malaysia overturned.
- Mounting Troubles at Ohio State University Lead to Frustration
by Billy Witz on April 16, 2026 at 2:48 pmOhio State isn’t the only university in turmoil, but few others have faced so many issues lately. One lawmaker called the school “a national embarrassment.”
BBC News BBC News – News Front Page
- UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
on April 16, 2026 at 4:04 pmThe UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.
- Lana Del Rey to sing theme for new James Bond game
on April 16, 2026 at 4:03 pmThe Summertime Sadness star has been keen to add her voice to the Bond franchise for a number of years.
- Badenoch accuses PM of misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting
on April 16, 2026 at 4:00 pmIt follows a report Lord Mandelson failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador but this was overruled by the Foreign Office.
- Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left’, energy boss warns as Strait of Hormuz effectively closed
on April 16, 2026 at 3:34 pmFlights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.
- Chelsea midfielder Caicedo agrees new contract
on April 16, 2026 at 3:34 pmChelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo agrees a lucrative new contract at Stamford Bridge as the club seeks to reward its high performers.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- Thousands of bees swarm southern Israel
on April 16, 2026 at 3:39 pmResidents in Israel have been documenting thousands of bees swarming the southern city of Netivot.
- US strike on Pacific vessel kills threeon April 16, 2026 at 3:10 pm
US military footage released Wednesday shows its latest strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people.
- Turkiye’s Roketsan eyes top 10 exporter rank amid Middle East conflicton April 16, 2026 at 2:24 pm
Turkiye has rapidly expanded its defence industry to become a leading global missile exporter amid rising conflict.
- After three years of war, Sudan army and RSF locked in military impasseon April 16, 2026 at 2:19 pm
As the war enters its fourth year, neither side has achieved a decisive victory as humanitarian situation remains grim.
- Doping is a ‘big problem’ in India, global anti-doping body chief sayson April 16, 2026 at 2:16 pm
WADA is targeting India’s performance-enhancing drugs production industry, the world’s biggest.