ANA, JAL Announce Advance Fuel Surcharge Hikes on International Flights Japan’s two largest carriers, ANA and JAL, raised international fuel surcharges on April 20, 2026, citing surging kerosene prices tied …
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ANA and JAL announce international fuel surcharge increases amid Iran tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoANA, JAL accelerate international fuel surcharge hike amid Middle East tensions Japan’s two flag carriers announced on April 20, 2026, that international fuel surcharge increases will be implemented earlier than …
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Business
Iran delegation to attend Islamabad peace talks as mediator seeks ceasefire extension
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran Delegation to Attend Islamabad Talks Despite U.S. Naval Blockade Objection Iran will send a delegation to the Islamabad talks on April 21, 2026, as mediators press for a ceasefire …
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Iraq’s Coordination Framework Deadlock Threatens April 26 Prime Ministerial Nomination Iraqi Coordination Framework faces April 26, 2026 deadline to nominate a prime minister amid internal splits, Iranian intervention and US …
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Iran Refuses to Confirm Pakistan Negotiations While US Naval Blockade Remains Iran says it will not confirm sending a negotiating team to Pakistan while a US naval blockade remains, complicating …
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Technology
Iran reverses reopening, blocks Strait of Hormuz and fires on vessels
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaIran Reimposes Blockade, Fires on Ships as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Grinds to a Halt Iran reimposed a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, firing on transiting ships and halting …
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Iran-US negotiations show progress but remain far from a deal as ceasefire faces expiry Iran-US negotiations have shown "progress" but remain distant from a final agreement, Iran’s parliament speaker said, …
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Iran Cannot ‘Blackmail’ U.S., Trump Says as Tehran Moves to Resume Strait of Hormuz Blockade U.S. President Donald Trump on April 18, 2026, said Iran cannot “blackmail” the United States …
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Iran Prioritises Fee-Paying Ships Under New Strait of Hormuz Passage Rules Iran will prioritise vessels that pay security fees under new Strait of Hormuz protocols, limiting passage and postponing transit …
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Politics
Trump Administration Links Iran Strikes to Christian Rhetoric and Savior Imagery
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Iran military action framed as ‘God’s will’ after Easter amid AI ‘Jesus’ image and mounting casualties U.S. President Trump framed the Trump Iran military action in religious terms after …
