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Train Collision Kills 14, Injures Dozens Near Jakarta

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Tensions across the Middle East remain high as military exchanges, economic pressure and diplomatic friction converge around Iran and the wider region. Fresh clashes…

Artist transforms waste marble into artworks

Sand artist Hasan Uyar in the southwestern province of Burdur’s Bucak district is turning waste marble into works of art, contributing to recycling while producing various pieces in his workshop.

Teacher’s ‘instruments on a hanger’ project bridges gap for future artists

A Turkish music teacher is transforming an age-old tradition of social solidarity into a nationwide initiative that puts musical instruments into the hands of disadvantaged students through a “instrument on a hanger”…

Supply shock from Iran war drives electronics component prices up globally

Supply shock from Iran war drives electronics component prices up globally Supply disruptions because of the US-Israeli war on Iran have driven a sharp rise in prices of printed circuit boards, a key component in most…

Mexican military captures cartel commander Audias Flores

The Mexican military released footage of an operation resulting in the capture of Audias Flores.

Mexico’s Jalisco drug cartel commander ‘El Jardinero’ found hiding in ditch

Mexican Navy says special forces apprehended Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader 'without a single shot being fired'.

Araghchi says region in ‘major flux’ after talks in Russia

Araghchi says region in ‘major flux’ after talks in Russia Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said he was pleased to engage with Russia “at the highest level” as the region faces heightened instability. Writing on…

Five killed in train crash near Indonesia’s Jakarta; rescue efforts ongoing

Head of Indonesia's national rescue agency says efforts continue to remove people trapped in wreckage after crash.

US stops Iranian-flagged tanker under port blockade

US stops Iranian-flagged tanker under port blockade The US Central Command said its guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta stopped the Iranian-flagged tanker M/T Stream after it attempted to sail towards an Iranian…

Al Jazeera: Iran considering US request to restart talks

Al Jazeera: Iran considering US request to restart talks Al Jazeera reported that Iran is reviewing a request from the United States to move forward with negotiations, but has not yet responded. Officials say a key…

Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says

By Steve Holland and Christian Martinez WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. official said on Monday that President Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal because it did not address Iran's nuclear program.…

US Treasury chief says Iran’s oil industry is 'starting to shut'

US Treasury chief says Iran’s oil industry is 'starting to shut' US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would intensify economic pressure on Iran, warning that the country’s oil sector is under strain due…

US threatens sanctions for companies providing services to Iranian airlines

US threatens sanctions for companies providing services to Iranian airlines US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that companies providing services to Iranian airlines could face sanctions under what he called…

UN warns Hormuz disruption could trigger food emergency

UN warns Hormuz disruption could trigger food emergency In a joint statement led by Bahrain, dozens of countries called for the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as negotiations between the United States and…

The real reason Iran and the US cannot end the war: Money

The real reason Iran and the US cannot end the war: Money Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 21:17 Trump built his Iran policy on economic warfare, but his unwillingness to give it up could mean a deal is…

Pakistan UN envoy warns Hormuz disruption threatens global stability

Pakistan UN envoy warns Hormuz disruption threatens global stability Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Nations, warned that disruptions to key maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz,…

Will vote make a difference to Palestinians under Israeli occupation?

The Palestinian Authority's Fatah party and its affiliates sweep council vote.

Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year’s grain harvests

Farmers around the world are facing the second surge in fertiliser prices in four years due to the Iran war. But with grain prices too low to cushion the blow from the deeper supply crunch this time around, many ‌are…

Qatar at forefront to promote safe and sustainable work environment

Qatar and the rest of the world celebrate the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which falls annually on April 28, as part of the efforts made by the State to care for and protect workers, reinforce the concepts…