Author: Press Room

Air strikes continue across the Middle East, as Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the deadline set by US President Donald Trump draws closer.

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said on Tuesday (Apr 7), a long-running racket threatening the country’s vital tourism industry.The Himalayan nation, home to eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks including Everest, attracts thousands of trekkers each year, many walking remote high-altitude trails where emergency airlifts are costly.But police say some operators have for years orchestrated fraudulent evacuations for insurance payouts, and 32 people have been charged after an investigation in an alleged US$19.69 million scam.”The government is taking several steps to ensure that there…

new video loaded: Pope Leo Calls for Peace and Condemns Violence on EasterDuring his first Easter address, Pope Leo XIV called for peace and condemned violence. The pope has been increasingly outspoken since the war in Iran began.By Cynthia SilvaApril 6, 2026

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump couldn’t resist turning a fun moment into a roast — and a sales pitch — all at once.The president yucked it up with a group of kids who were coloring pictures at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday. Trump joked that the kids might as well turn his signature into a side hustle, telling them he could sign autographs for them.”Then tonight, you could sell them for $25,000 on eBay,” Trump joked, drawing laughs from the crowd. But the comedian-in-chief wasn’t done yet. The president rarely passes…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about planned concerts in London by rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts and released a song called “Heil Hitler.”The 48-year-old hip-hop artist, who in recent years has become known just as Ye, is scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in London this summer. His planned three-night engagement at the rap and R&B festival in July is part of a European tour. Starmer told The Sun newspaper on Saturday that it was “deeply concerning Kanye West has been booked to perform at Wireless despite his previous antisemitic remarks and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! WWE star CM Punk torched ESPN broadcaster Pat McAfee in the opening segment of “Monday Night Raw” after the former NFL player was inserted into a major feud ahead of WrestleMania 42.McAfee aligned himself with Randy Orton as “The Viper” goes for the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. McAfee’s appearance on SmackDown and his late entrance into the rivalry with a few weeks to go before WrestleMania 42, sparked aggravation from pro wrestling fans on social media. CM Punk speaks during Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on…

Murphy Reid was at his brilliant best, Hayden Young and Michael Frederick pushed their case and who was in the seconds team during match practice at Fremantle training on Tuesday morning.

“Malaysia remains firmly committed to the principle of freedom of navigation, safety and security of maritime passage, in accordance with international law,” Malaysia’s foreign ministry added in its statement on Tuesday.“Malaysia also reiterates the importance of continued dialogue and diplomatic engagement in addressing regional challenges and maintaining peace and stability.”CNA has reached out to the ministry on the status of the other six ships.Nearly 70 per cent of Malaysia’s crude oil is imported from the Gulf, with 40 per cent of its total oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian…

Arrest comes after Roberts-Smith lost case against journalists who said he was involved in murders of unarmed Afghan men.Published On 7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Former Australian special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested at Sydney airport and is expected to face charges for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).The 47-year-old was expected to appear in a court in New South Wales later on Tuesday over five counts of the war crime of murder, related to unarmed Afghan nationals who “were not taking part in hostilities at the time of their alleged murder”,…

Dean Roy, a 14-year-old boy who works part-time at his parents’ pizza shop, has officially earned a spot on the ballot for governor of Vermont. Tony Dokoupil has the story.