Marco Rubio says he has stripped Qassem Soleimani’s niece of US residency
In a statement, the US State Department has accused Hamideh Soleimani Afshar of being an ‘outspoken supporter’ of Iran.

In a statement, the US State Department has accused Hamideh Soleimani Afshar of being an ‘outspoken supporter’ of Iran.


![A person assists an Iranian man, injured in a strike on the B1 bridge, who is being treated at Imam Ali Hospital amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Karaj, Iran on April 3, 2026. [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1775248632.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)



![Access to key Christian holy sites in Jerusalem has been restricted this Easter holiday. Israel says it protects Christianity in the Middle East, but Palestinian Christians say they face violence and movement restrictions contributing to a decline in the Christian population. [Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1775227277.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)


Small independent refineries are helping China continue importing oil from Iran.

Fuel shocks from the US-Israel war on Iran are rippling worldwide, as Strait of Hormuz disruptions push prices higher.
Attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces have intensified in recent months.
China has been trying to mediate a negotiated settlement to the conflict between the allies-turned-foes.
More than 1,800 civilians have been killed by the army and armed groups since 2023, Human Rights Watch says.
Analysts say carpet bombing countries is a war crime. But it wouldn’t be new for the US.
Reuters news agency says satellite images show at least three drones at Al Khadim airbase between April and December.
Save the Children says nearly one in two child casualties are due to landmines and explosive remnants of war.
As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.