US-Israeli strikes failed to break Iran's leadership, but negotiations might Associated Press|12:09

US-Israeli strikes failed to break Iran's leadership, but negotiations might Iran’s leadership is now centered in a powerful security council dominated by political and military rivals, with emerging disputes over the Strait of Hormuz highlighting tensions ahead of high-stakes US talks Associated Press|12:09 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ryd3vwrpwg

IDF will ‘face resistance’ if it stays in south Lebanon, speaker Berri warns Reuters|12:45

IDF will ‘face resistance’ if it stays in south Lebanon, speaker Berri warns Israel maintains troops in southern Lebanon during a US-brokered ceasefire as tensions rise, with Beirut rejecting any buffer zone and warning of renewed conflict ahead of planned diplomatic talks Reuters|12:45 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bylabgha11g

IDF jails soldiers for damaging Jesus statue in Lebanon: 'Moral failure' Elisha Ben Kimon|11:10

IDF jails soldiers for damaging Jesus statue in Lebanon: 'Moral failure' Six other troops failed to intervene or report the act; IDF says it replaced the statue with local coordination as outrage grew among Christian leaders and Netanyahu condemned the incident as unacceptable Elisha Ben Kimon Elisha Ben Kimon|11:10 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1qt4bsp11l

Mossad chief reveals agent killed abroad in 2023, played key role in Iran operations Itamar Eichner|06:59

Mossad chief reveals agent killed abroad in 2023, played key role in Iran operations David Barnea says agent M. died outside Israel during a secret mission, helped lay the groundwork for recent operations against Iran; identity and circumstances remain classified Itamar Eichner Itamar Eichner|06:59 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s1lj9tntzg

Is Vietnam becoming more like China? David Hutt © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Is Vietnam becoming more like China? David Hutt 04/20/2026April 20, 2026 After Vietnam's lawmakers unanimously elected Communist Party chief To Lam as the country's president, analysts are asking whether Vietnam aims to copy Chinese President Xi Jinping's political model. https://www.dw.com/en/vietnam-china-to-lam-xi-jinping-authoritarian-regimes-repression-surveillance/a-76858522 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Sudan war fuels child hunger crisis Michael Oti © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Sudan war fuels child hunger crisis Michael Oti 04/20/2026April 20, 2026 Sudan's war, now in its fourth year, has displaced millions, leaving parts of the country facing famine. Aid agencies warn that children are bearing the brunt as food shortages worsen and humanitarian funding declines. https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-war-global-food-security-humanitarian-crisis-children-hunger/a-76837481 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they? Carla Bleiker © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they? Carla Bleiker 04/19/2026April 19, 2026 Iran says it has placed mines in the Straight of Hormuz to discourage independent traffic. How dangerous are naval mines, and what can be done to clear them? https://www.dw.com/en/strait-of-hormuz-mines-iran-us-war-drones/a-76847658 © 2026 Deutsche Welle