A high-level US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, will travel to Islamabad this weekend for crucial talks with Iran. The discussions aim to secure a more lasting ceasefire and end weeks of intense hostilities. Pakistan will host the in-person meetings, with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expected to be involved. Both sides are set to hold direct negotiations.

Source: Iran-US truce talks in Pakistan: Who is likely to attend?

India suffered a 0-3 loss to Indonesia in the Billie Jean King Cup after a series of missed opportunities. Vaishnavi Adkar and the doubles pair of Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale let winning chances slip, while Sahaja Yamalapalli struggled against a higher-ranked opponent. Coach Vishal Uppal said, “I think today was a day of missed chances,” urging players to learn, improve, and keep fighting despite fading qualification hopes.

Source: BJK Cup: India learn the cost of not closing things out

Hikaru Nakamura said he has no interest in watching Netflix’s documentary on Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, citing lack of context and personal disinterest. While the film revisits their 2022 controversy, Niemann declares: “I’m gonna be a stone cold killer. I’m going to become the best player in the world.”

Source: 'No intention of watching': Nakamura on Carlsen vs Hans documentary

China faces its largest data breach ever after a cyberattack on a state-run supercomputing center in Tianjin. Over 10 petabytes of sensitive data, including defense documents and missile schematics, were allegedly stolen. Experts believe the leak is genuine, potentially offering valuable intelligence. This incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity weaknesses within China.

Source: Chinese govt hit by one of the biggest hacks, data from national Supercomputer stolen

The Hindu Front for Justice informed the Madhya Pradesh High Court that ASI's scientific survey report supports their claim of a temple predating the mosque at the Bhojshala complex. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain presented evidence, including inscriptions and idol remains, citing the ASI's findings. The court allowed highlighting relevant report portions amidst objections.

Source: Bhojshala dispute: Hindu outfit cites ASI report claiming temple preceded mosque

World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 9 April 2026
Summary: 2 quakes 5.0+, 29 quakes 4.0+, 216 quakes 3.0+, 385 quakes 2.0+ (632 total)
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 5+: 2 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 29 earthquakes
Magnitude 3+: 216 earthquakes
Magnitude 2+: 385 earthquakes
No quakes of magnitude 6 or higher

10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)

#1: Mag 5.1 South Papua, 94 km northeast of Nabire, Indonesia

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 04:32 pm (Jayapura time) -

#2: Mag 5.1 North Pacific Ocean, Micronesia

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 04:35 pm (GMT +11) -

#3: Mag 4.9 South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 01:16 pm (GMT +13) -

#4: Mag 4.9 33 km southwest of Lewoleba, Kabupaten Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 12:17 am (Makassar time) -

#5: Mag 4.8 Indian Ocean, Seychelles

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 01:36 am (Kerguelen time) -

#6: Mag 4.8 Reykjanes Ridge

Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026, at 09:23 pm (GMT -2) -

#7: Mag 4.7 Philippine Sea, 56 km east of Malita, Davao Occidental, Davao, Philippines

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 11:07 pm (Manila time) -

#8: Mag 4.7 East China Sea, 42 km north of Hirara, Okinawa, Japan

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 10:34 am (GMT +9) -

#9: Mag 4.6 Maluku Sea, 32 km southwest of Pulau Mayu Island, North Maluku, Indonesia

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 04:14 am (Jayapura time) -

#10: Mag 4.6 Andaman Sea, 135 km east of Little Andaman Island, India

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 03:43 am (GMT +5:30) -

Earthquakes reported felt

#1: Mag 3.8 Spring Lake, 22 km northeast of Morinville, Morinville, Alberta, Canada - 119 reports

Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026, at 09:00 pm (Edmonton time) -

#2: Mag 2.4 20 km southeast of Brest, Finistère, Bretagne, France - 51 reports

Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026, at 11:42 pm (GMT +2) -

#3: Mag 3.0 Quindio Department, 24 km south of Pereira, Departamento de Risaralda, Colombia - 46 reports

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 06:44 am (GMT -5) -

#4: Mag 4.1 Jetisu Region, 90 km west of Konayev, Almaty Oblysy, Kazakhstan - 9 reports

Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026, at 10:55 pm (Almaty time) -

#5: Mag 3.5 40 km south of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain - 9 reports

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 11:13 am (GMT +1) -

#6: Mag 3.0 18 km west of Ioannina, Ioannina, Epirus, Greece - 6 reports

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 11:30 am (GMT +3) -

#7: Mag 3.6 14 km northwest of Gnowangerup, Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia - 6 reports

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 12:36 pm (Perth time) -

#8: Mag 3.4 34 km north of Denizli, Denizli, Turkey - 5 reports

Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026, at 09:44 pm (Istanbul time) -

#9: Mag 3.5 53 km northwest of Quito, Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador - 4 reports

Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026, at 08:51 pm (Guayaquil time) -

#10: Mag 4.4 89 km east of Taltal, Provincia de Antofagasta, Region de Antofagasta, Chile - 3 reports

Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026, at 09:29 pm (Santiago time) -

#11: Mag 3.3 Philippine Sea, Eastern Visayas, 35 km northwest of San Jose, Philippines - 2 reports

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 12:34 am (GMT +8) -

#12: Mag 4.7 Philippine Sea, 56 km east of Malita, Davao Occidental, Davao, Philippines - 2 reports

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 11:07 pm (Manila time) -

#13: Mag 3.6 30 km west of Lewoleba, Kabupaten Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia - 2 reports

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 12:23 am (Makassar time) -

#14: Mag 3.5 19 km northeast of Coban, Departamento de Alta Verapaz, Guatemala - 2 reports

Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026, at 06:50 pm (Guatemala time) -

Earthquake stats

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquake/news/299582/World-Earthquake-Report-for-Thursday-9-April-2026.html

The term Schrödinger’s XYZ has since slipped into the modern lexicon to describe any situation of uncertainty, and it certainly fits the description for the current imbroglio in the Middle East.

Source: Schrodinger's ceasefire: Decoding the 'peace treaty' amid US-Israel war with Iran

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes near Malita, Davao Occidental, Davao, Philippines

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred only 8 minutes ago 56 km southeast of Malita, Philippines, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported.
The quake hit at a moderately shallow depth of 64. km beneath the epicenter near Malita, Davao Occidental, Davao, Philippines, late at night on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, at 11:07 pm local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.
A second report was later issued by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), which listed it as a magnitude 4.7 earthquake as well.
Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake should not have caused any significant damage, but was probably felt by many people as light vibration in the area of the epicenter.
Weak shaking might have been felt in Nangan (pop. 3,400) located 21 km from the epicenter.
Other towns or cities near the epicenter where the quake might have been felt as very weak shaking include Malita (pop. 118,400) located 56 km from the epicenter, Lupon (pop. 68,700) 68 km away, Mati (pop. 105,900) 75 km away, Alabel (pop. 90,100) 92 km away, Malapatan (pop. 82,600) 97 km away, Digos (pop. 116,100) 97 km away, Samal (pop. 43,500) 97 km away, Davao City (pop. 1,848,900) 102 km away, and General Santos (pop. 722,100) 104 km away.
VolcanoDiscovery will automatically update magnitude and depth if these change and follow up if other significant news about the quake become available. If you’re in the area, please send us your experience through our reporting mechanism, either online or via our mobile app. This will help us provide more first-hand updates to anyone around the globe who wants to know more about this quake.

Earthquake data:
Date & time: Apr 9, 2026 11:07 pm (Manila time) local time (9 Apr 2026 15:07 GMT)
Magnitude: 4.7
Depth: 64.00 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 6.29°N / 126.1°E (Davao Oriental, Davao, Philippines)
Primary data source: BMKG
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquake/news/299616/Magnitude-47-earthquake-strikes-near-Malita-Davao-Occidental-Davao-Philippines.html

Umpiring faced backlash in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) IPL 2026 match after Finn Allen’s controversial catch dismissal by Digvesh Rathi on Thursday. Fans questioned its validity, sparking debate and memes online. Despite the uproar, KKR steadied their innings, but the incident kept umpiring standards under scrutiny.

Source: Umpiring blunder! Finn Allen dismissal sparks row in KKR vs LSG match

Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake - 102 km southeast of Davao City, Province of Davao del Sur, Davao, Philippines, on Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 03:07 pm (Universal Time)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22892561/quake-felt-Apr-9-2026-Near-Bislig-Caraga-Philippines.html

The Supreme Court expressed concern over sect-based temple restrictions, warning they could harm Hinduism and divide society. A nine-judge bench heard arguments on religious freedom versus state power to open temples, with judges questioning exclusions that might negatively impact the religion and its followers.

Source: 'Not good for Hinduism': SC flags risks of sect-based temple curbs

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Source: Air India's Bengaluru-bound flight returns safely to Mumbai after engine stall

Volcano earthquake report for Thursday, 9 Apr 2026

Quakes detected near: Bardarbunga (8 quakes between mag 0.2-1.0), Binuluan (1 quake mag 2.1), Cabalian (2 quakes between mag 2.6-3.3), Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields) (29 quakes between mag 0.1-1.3), Chinameca (1 quake mag 2.2), Clear Lake (31 quakes between mag 0.2-1.8)
El Chichón (8 quakes between mag 2.3-2.8), Etna (1 quake mag 1.3), Guayaques (1 quake mag 3.0), Hofsjökull (1 quake mag 1.2), Iliboleng (32 quakes between mag 2.1-4.0), Katla (11 quakes between mag 0.1-1.2), Katmai (3 quakes between mag 0.5-1.5), Kilauea (5 quakes between mag 1.7-2.2), Kolumbo (1 quake mag 1.5), Krísuvík (3 quakes between mag 0.2-1.0), Kuchinoshima (1 quake mag 2.6), La Palma (1 quake mag 1.7), Loihi (1 quake mag 2.4), Prestahnukur (2 quakes between mag 1.2-1.9), Ruapehu (2 quakes between mag 1.1-1.2), Santo Tomas (1 quake mag 1.6), Süphan Dağ (2 quakes between mag 1.7-2.0), Taupo (1 quake mag 1.7), Tongariro (1 quake mag 1.1), Tosa Sucha (1 quake mag 3.0), Whale Island (1 quake mag 2.1) (updated 14h50)

Note: Earthquakes within 20 km from and at depths less than 50 km under active volcanoes are reported. The list is not complete because many volcanoes are not monitored and/or seismic data in high resolution is not available publicly.

Volcanoes with recent earthquakes above magnitude 2 or more than 10 quakes are listed below:

Binuluan volcano (Luzon Island): magnitude 2.1 earthquake

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at the volcano 22 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 11.00 km depth at 10 km distance W from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake 32 km west of Tabuk, Kalinga, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines, Apr 9, 2026 01:09 am (GMT +8) (10 km W)
All earthquakes at Binuluan

Cabalian volcano (Central Philippines): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.3

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 12 hours, the last being recorded quake 11 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 2.00 and 2.00 km.
Earthquake details:
3.3 quake Philippine Sea, Eastern Visayas, 35 km northwest of San Jose, Philippines, Apr 9, 2026 12:34 am (GMT +8) (12 km ENE)
2.6 quake Province of Southern Leyte, 38 km south of Abuyog, Philippines, Apr 9, 2026 12:15 pm (GMT +8) (19 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Cabalian

Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields) volcano (Italy): 29 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.3

Possible earthquake swarm: 29 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 14 hours, the last being recorded quake 10 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 2.05 and 0.01 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.3 quake 4.4 km southeast of Pozzuoli, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Apr 9, 2026 03:43 am (GMT +2) (1 km S)
1.1 quake 12 km west of Naples, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Apr 8, 2026 04:51 pm (GMT +2) (1 km SW)
0.9 quake 4.1 km southeast of Pozzuoli, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Apr 8, 2026 05:31 pm (GMT +2) (0 km SW)
0.7 quake 3.8 km southeast of Pozzuoli, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Apr 8, 2026 09:39 pm (GMT +2) (0 km W)
0.5 quake 4.1 km southeast of Pozzuoli, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Apr 8, 2026 05:42 pm (GMT +2) (1 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields)

Chinameca volcano (El Salvador): magnitude 2.2 earthquake

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 4 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 6.00 km depth at 6 km distance W from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake 15 km northeast of Usulutan, Departamento de Usulutan, El Salvador, Apr 9, 2026 04:44 am (GMT -6) (6 km W)
All earthquakes at Chinameca

Clear Lake volcano (California): 31 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.8

Possible earthquake swarm: 31 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 23 hours, the last being recorded quake 51 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.66 and 0.57 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.8 quake Sonoma County, 13 mi southwest of Clearlake, Lake County, California, United States, Apr 8, 2026 09:47 pm (GMT -7) (15 km SSW)
1.5 quake Mendocino County, 13 mi southwest of Clearlake, Lake County, California, United States, Apr 8, 2026 02:20 pm (GMT -7) (13 km SSW)
1.4 quake Lake County, 30 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Apr 8, 2026 07:04 pm (GMT -7) (13 km SSW)
1.0 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Apr 9, 2026 02:41 am (GMT -7) (18 km SSW)
1.0 quake Lake County, 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Apr 8, 2026 11:39 pm (GMT -7) (15 km S)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

El Chichón volcano (Southern Mexico): 8 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.8

8 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 15 hours, the last being recorded quake 6 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 4.00 and 2.10 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.8 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Apr 8, 2026 10:09 pm (GMT -6) (2 km E)
2.7 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Apr 9, 2026 01:12 am (GMT -6) (1 km N)
2.7 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Apr 9, 2026 02:00 am (GMT -6) (1 km E)
2.7 quake Estado de Chiapas, 38 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Apr 9, 2026 02:40 am (GMT -6) (1 km SSW)
2.5 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Apr 9, 2026 02:20 am (GMT -6) (1 km NNW)
All earthquakes at El Chichón

Guayaques volcano (Northern Chile, Bolivia and Argentina): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 4 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 19 km distance NNE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): Bolivia Apr 9, 2026 06:21 am (GMT -4) (19 km NNE)
All earthquakes at Guayaques

Iliboleng volcano (Lesser Sunda Islands): 32 earthquakes up to magnitude 4.0

Possible earthquake swarm: 32 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 22 hours, the last being recorded quake 20 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 14.00 and 2.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
4.0 quake Kabupaten Flores Timur, 31 km west of Lewoleba, Indonesia, Apr 9, 2026 05:54 am (Makassar time) (13 km WSW)
3.7 quake Savu Sea, 11 km south of Pulau Adonara Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Apr 9, 2026 05:53 am (Makassar time) (13 km SW)
3.7 quake Savu Sea, 12 km southwest of Pulau Adonara Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Apr 9, 2026 02:57 am (Makassar time) (17 km WSW)
3.6 quake 30 km west of Lewoleba, Kabupaten Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Apr 9, 2026 12:23 am (Makassar time) (14 km WSW)
3.6 quake Kabupaten Flores Timur, 29 km west of Lewoleba, Indonesia, Apr 9, 2026 02:57 am (Makassar time) (13 km SW)
All earthquakes at Iliboleng

Katla volcano (Iceland): 11 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.2

Possible earthquake swarm: 11 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 20 hours, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 6 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 22.10 and 0.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.2 quake 2.9 km NNW of Hábunga Apr 9, 2026 12:55 pm (Universal Time) (4 km SW)
0.5 quake 3.1 km NNW of Hábunga Apr 9, 2026 12:54 pm (Universal Time) (4 km SW)
0.4 quake 3.3 km N of Hábunga Apr 9, 2026 12:50 pm (Universal Time) (4 km SW)
0.4 quake 6.7 km ENE of Goðabunga Apr 9, 2026 11:38 am (Universal Time) (6 km NW)
0.4 quake Iceland: 2.4 km NW of Hábunga Apr 8, 2026 05:29 pm (Reykjavik time) (5 km SW)
All earthquakes at Katla

Kilauea volcano (Hawai'i (Big Island)): 5 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.2

5 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 15 hours, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 7 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 30.34 and 1.03 km.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake 25 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Apr 8, 2026 05:26 pm (GMT -10) (12 km NW)
2.1 quake 26 mi south of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Apr 8, 2026 12:41 pm (GMT -10) (17 km ESE)
1.8 quake 25 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Apr 8, 2026 08:39 pm (GMT -10) (12 km NW)
1.8 quake 29 mi south of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Apr 8, 2026 01:36 pm (GMT -10) (14 km SE)
1.7 quake 37 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Apr 9, 2026 03:43 am (GMT -10) (19 km SW)
All earthquakes at Kilauea

Kuchinoshima volcano (Ryukyu Islands): magnitude 2.6 earthquake

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred at the volcano 2 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 9.40 km depth at 9 km distance ESE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake East China Sea, Kagoshima-ken, 43 km northeast of Suwanose-jima Island, Japan, Apr 9, 2026 09:38 pm (GMT +9) (9 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Kuchinoshima

Loihi volcano (Hawai'i (Big Island)): magnitude 2.4 earthquake

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred at the volcano 21 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 24.94 km depth at 9 km distance ESE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake North Pacific Ocean, 58 mi south of Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Apr 8, 2026 07:39 am (GMT -10) (9 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Loihi

Tosa Sucha volcano (Ethiopia): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 18 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 8 km distance NNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 3.4 km south of Arba Minch, South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia, Apr 8, 2026 11:40 pm (GMT +3) (8 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Tosa Sucha

Whale Island volcano (New Zealand): magnitude 2.1 earthquake

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at the volcano 22 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 40.80 km depth at 5 km distance NNE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake South Pacific Ocean, 16 km north of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Apr 9, 2026 05:12 am (GMT +12) (5 km NNE)
All earthquakes at Whale Island
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/299563/Volcano-earthquake-report-for-Thursday-9-Apr-2026.html

Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam witnessed increased voter turnout in their recent assembly elections compared to 2021. Puducherry recorded the highest at 89.20%, followed by Assam at 85.10%, and Kerala at 77.50%. Senior leaders, including chief ministers, cast their votes across the 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.

Source: Assembly elections: Kerala, Assam, Puducherry record higher turnout than 2021

A fragile two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, has temporarily halted US-Israel strikes on Iran, shifting focus to fundamental changes and the truce's durability. While Iran has absorbed significant military pressure and its apparatus continues functioning, the conflict has inflicted heavy economic and civilian costs, impacting regional security.

Source: Iran after ceasefire with US: Holding ground in an uncertain pause

The cracks in Nato grew wider after the bloc gave a cold shoulder to the Washington when Trump sought the Cold War-era alliance to step in the war against Iran and use it as a leverage in easing Tehran's grip over Strait of Hormuz that has squeesed oil supply.​​ The strain in the alliance continues even after the last-moment "fragile ceasefire" was reached between US-Iran for two weeks as Europe largely keep itself beyong the ambit of the West Asia war.

Source: Trump tests Nato: US demands pledges to secure Hormuz as Iran chokes strait again

SPC - No watches are valid as of Thu Apr 9 14:02:01 UTC 2026
No watches are valid as of Thu Apr 9 14:02:01 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/

SPC - No MDs are in effect as of Thu Apr 9 14:02:01 UTC 2026
No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Thu Apr 9 14:02:01 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and The New York Times’ popular NFL reporter, Dianna Russini, have landed themselves in major trouble in the last few hours. After being spotted at an upscale hotel in Sedona, it is being rumored that Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini have had an alleged affair for a long time. While both of them have strongly denied affair rumors, Dianna Russini’s words about how she was unsure of marrying her husband have sparked chaos.

Source: Dianna Russini admits doubts about marriage amid Vrabel drama

India determines an individual’s tax residency primarily on the basis of physical presence (irrespective of the purpose of stay) within the country.

Source: Working abroad? How to stay compliant with India's tax residency rules - explained

KKR got a big boost as ace spinner Sunil Narine came back into the side after missing last match against PBKS.

Source: Narine comes back as KKR asked to bat first against LSG - check full playing XI

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has lauded 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' as an outstanding film, defending it against accusations of propaganda. Vanga criticized those labeling truth as propaganda, stating that a significant effort is needed to counter the film's impact. He shared his thoughts after watching the movie with Prabhas.

Source: Sandeep Reddy Vanga slams Dhurandhar 2 propaganda claims, backs Aditya, Ranveer

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - 38 km south of Chuhar Jamali, Sindh, Pakistan, on Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 06:35 pm (Karachi time)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22892307/mag4quake-Apr-9-2026-India-Pakistan-Border-Region.html

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Banda Sea, 51 km northwest of Pulau Dai Island, Maluku, Indonesia, on Thursday, Apr 9, 2026, at 10:22 pm (Jayapura time)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22892279/mag4quake-Apr-9-2026-Indonesia-Banda-Sea.html

China has imposed a 40-day ban on civil aviation over a vast airspace near Shanghai, sparking speculation about military activities. The extensive, unexplained restriction, covering over 73,000 sq km, is unusual in its scale and duration, with experts suggesting it's for military exercises. This move is seen as part of China's broader strategy to assert influence in the Indo-Pacific.

Source: Shock 40-day blackout: China seals off skies twice the size of Taiwan without warning