Pro-Russian former president poised to win Bulgarian vote, show exit polls

Apr 20, 2026

Sofia [Bulgaria], April 20: The coalition of Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev holds a clear lead in the country's parliamentary elections, exit polls suggested on Sunday evening.

Massive fire in Malaysia destroys 1,000 homes, affects 9,000 people

Apr 20, 2026

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], April 20: Up to 1,000 houses were destroyed and around 9,000 people affected by a massive fire in the Malaysian coastal village of Sandakan, authorities told local...

Iran rejects second round of talks with US

Apr 20, 2026

Tehran [Iran], April 20: Iran's leadership opposes holding a second round of talks with the US, state media reported on Sunday evening, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that...