The majority of reported crimes in San Francisco continued their downward trajectory in the first three months of the year, building on historic declines over the last two years. But homicides have spiked. So far, there have been 14 killings, compared to just four this time last year. In a presentation to the police commission,
ZANJAN, Iran (AP) — A black banner hangs over the border crossing and portraits of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stare down, promising vengeance against the United States and Israel. But on the 12-hour drive south to the capital, Tehran, daily life continued, with only occasional signs of the ongoing war, including a
MADRID, April 6 (Reuters) – Spain’s ruling Socialist Party has gained voter support amid Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s staunch opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, while far-right Vox, which supports the offensive, has seen a decline, two surveys published on Monday showed. Sanchez has emerged as one of the most vocal Western leaders criticising
At least 26 people were killed in three separate attacks over the Easter weekend in northern Nigeria, according to the Nigerian military and local officials.The deadliest attack took place on Saturday in the Mbalom community in the Gwer West area of Benue State, where at least 17 people were killed, reported AP. Governor Hyacinth Alia
It’s easy to forget how much our location influences our health. Aside from genetics and behavior, where someone lives can be the biggest determinant to their overall well-being. Access to nutritious food and recreational facilities, as well as healthcare costs and the condition of parks, play a role in health. In this way, a city
MOSCOW, April 6 (Reuters) – The Kremlin on Monday said that the Iran war was escalating in both geography and economic impact, and that the whole Middle East region was “on fire” due to the U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic. U.S. President Donald Trump, in an expletive-laden Easter Sunday social media post,
DUBAI, April 6 (Reuters) – Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that negotiations were “incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes.” Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran had a set of requirements based on its national
THE SUEZ crisis, the Vietnam war, the invasion of Iraq: non-European wars have a way of tearing at the fabric of NATO. Now America’s air campaign (alongside Israel) against Iran may rip the alliance apart. Donald Trump has grown increasingly hostile towards European allies, furious at their refusal to help America re-open the Strait of
At least eight people were injured, including two children, during Ukrainian drone attacks on the Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, with a number of residential houses sustaining damage, Russian authorities on Monday. Smoke and flames rise following a drone attack in Novorossiysk, Russia, in this screengrab obtained from a video released on April 5, 2026. (Reuters)
KYIV, April 6 (Reuters) – Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said, adding that Russia was continuing its spring offensive. After visiting the frontline, Syrskyi said that Ukraine had returned control
A massive showing of support is expected Monday at San Mateo City Hall as the community calls for action in the wake of a family that was struck by a pickup truck at a crosswalk, which sent the father to the ICU. “We’ve been telling the city for years that this was a dangerous intersection.
April 6 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday. A framework to end hostilities has been put together by Pakistan and exchanged with Iran and the
At least three people were being treated for injuries, including two hospital evacuations, according to Magen David Adom. Shrapnel from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile hit at least 15 sites across central Israel on Monday morning, Israeli media reported, adding that the missile barrage included a cluster munition. Magen David Adom Director-General Eli Bin said
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As night falls over a nature park on the edge of Kyiv, children crowd around volunteers who carefully open cloth bags and release bats into the twilight. As each one takes flight, snapping through the air, more than 1,000 spectators cheer and applaud — families, off-duty soldiers, and bat enthusiasts, a
SEOUL, April 6 (Reuters) – North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the U.S. after the Iran war, South Korean lawmakers said on Monday, citing the spy agency. Seoul’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) said North Korea
Iran has taken a jibe at Donald Trump after his repeated threats over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, joking that they have “lost the keys” to the crucial shipping route. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict with US, triggering a global energy crisis. (AFP) In a series of tongue-in-cheek posts,
Vast development sites around Riyadh trumpet images of a shiny new future for Saudi Arabia—part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s grandiose Vision 2030 agenda to turn the petrostate into an international hub of trade, technology and culture. Over the past year, the world’s largest oil exporter began pulling back on many of its promised
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The Scoop The owner of Maryland’s biggest paper and TV stations is keeping close tabs on his outlet’s investigation of the state’s governor. In recent months, The Baltimore Sun has brought on a team of investigators from sister television station Sinclair to comb through Gov. Wes Moore’s records as he seeks reelection and eyes a
Last Updated:April 06, 2026, 07:45 IST IRGC Navy says Strait of Hormuz has permanently changed for US and Israel, prepares new Persian Gulf order as Iran drafts law to restrict and charge foreign shipping Iran Prepares to Reshape Hormuz Shipping. (Getty) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has said it is preparing for a
