International News from Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Afghanistan is set to face further rough conditions on Thursday, the country's weather authorities warned, following floods, earthquakes, and landslides that have killed 148 people over the past two weeks.

Iran's lead negotiator, parliament speaker Mohammed Bager Qalibaf, has suggested it would be "unreasonable" to proceed with talks to forge a permanent peace deal with the US after Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds.

The operator of Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain Airport Company, has confirmed the gradual resumption of flights following the reopening of the Kingdom’s airspace.

US President Donald Trump vented his frustration with NATO during a private meeting with its secretary-general, Mark Rutte, on Wednesday as relations in the military alliance reached a crisis point over the Iran war.