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Ships attacked in Gulf as Trump extends Iran ceasefire
Ships attacked in Gulf as Trump extends Iran ceasefire

Iranian gunboats attacked at least one container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime agencies said, despite US President Donald Trump announcing he was extending a ceasefire to allow more time for peace talks.

April 22, 2026

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Germany set to slash growth forecast due to Mideast war
Germany set to slash growth forecast due to Mideast war

The German government on Wednesday is expected to cut its growth forecast for this year as the energy shock triggered by the Middle East war hammers Europe's biggest economy.

April 22, 2026

Pakistan's capital holds its breath with US-Iran talks in limbo
Pakistan's capital holds its breath with US-Iran talks in limbo

Pakistan's capital was still locked in gear on Wednesday to host high-stakes US-Iran talks that were pushed back at the last minute overnight, but many residents began to tire of the heavy personal and economic toll of tight security restrictions.

April 22, 2026

US-based Buddhist monks bring peace walk to Sri Lanka
US-based Buddhist monks bring peace walk to Sri Lanka

Saffron-robed Buddhist monks began a week-long peace walk across Sri Lanka on Wednesday, accompanied by a rescued stray dog that has become a celebrity in its own right.

April 22, 2026

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Oil falls, stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce
Oil falls, stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce

Oil prices fell and stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors assess the chances of US-Iran peace talks after Donald Trump extended his ceasefire at the eleventh hour but kept his blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in place.

April 22, 2026

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One month phone-free: Young Americans try digital detox
One month phone-free: Young Americans try digital detox

Getting around without Google Maps. No longer scrolling Instagram at the bus stop. Ditching your headphones to hear the birds sing.

April 22, 2026