TOP WORLD NEWS AT A GLANCE – 23 April 2026

Lufthansa flight cuts, rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pope’s Africa visit are among today’s top international stories


  • Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge amid US-Israel-Iran tensions

  • Ukraine asks Turkey to host Zelenskiy-Putin meeting to revive stalled peace talks, officials say

  • Israel stands with India in fight against terrorism, says Israeli foreign minister on Pahalgam attack anniversary

  • Three container ships hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz as Iran imposes shipping restrictions, sources say

  • Pope Leo calls for action against wealth inequality during final leg of Africa tour

  • Top US HIV/AIDS program science officer steps down, criticises cuts to foreign aid

  • Three ships hit in Strait of Hormuz after last-minute ceasefire extension

  • Iran earns first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls, official says

  • US Navy chief steps down with immediate effect, Pentagon confirms

  • Saudi Arabia warns of up to 10-year jail, SR10 million fine for unlicensed food activity during Hajj

  • Kuwait extends online classes until further notice, confirms education ministry

  • Kuwait allows boats to operate from 6 am to 6 pm starting 24 April

  • Kuwait revokes citizenship of 36 individuals over dual nationality


 

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