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South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Tuesday that North Korea's rare conciliatory response to President Lee Jae Myung’s expression of regret over drone incursions

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S.

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says

China is targeting Taiwan to obtain its advanced chip manufacturing technology and talent as a way of breaking through international "containment" of the country, according

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state president for the

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate
Education|Political|US|World

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

U.S.

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration

In a rare bipartisan moment, the House has agreed to consider legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants

House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida

Republicans’ longstanding support among voters of Cuban and Venezuelan descent in South Florida, a cornerstone of the party’s regional success over the

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida
Asia|Political|World

Key facts on relations as Taiwan opposition leader visits China

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday on what she says is a mission of peace, happening at a time Beijing has ramped up its military and political

Key facts on relations as Taiwan opposition leader visits China
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the "madness" of nuclear escalation.

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate
Crime|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies
Political|Travel|World

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks

Taiwan's opposition leader arrived in China on Tuesday for a "peace" mission and potential meeting with President Xi Jinping, as

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted further in March as client spending weakened due to the war in the Middle East and caution among businesses in the run-up to last month's

France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday,

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says

Cameroon said Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting against Ukraine, the first time the Central African country has spoken about the

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan's Kiir sacks parliament speaker and deputy

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked the East African nation's speaker and deputy speaker of parliament, according to a decree read out in the parliament on Tuesday

South Sudan's Kiir sacks parliament speaker and deputy
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Final countdown?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Markets are once again held in suspense as traders count

Final countdown?
Business|Economy|Political|World

Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum

Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories this week, five people familiar with the matter said, amid concern over a looming U.S.-imposed

Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters

Iran has set preconditions for talks on a lasting peace with the United States, a senior official told Reuters on Tuesday, including an immediate halt to strikes, guarantees

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting a summit in Budapest to settle the war

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports
Political|US|World

US hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy

U.S. strikes on Iran's Kharg Island do not represent a change in American strategy, U.S.

US hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses

Russian attacks on Ukraine's southeast on Tuesday killed eight people and injured more than two dozen others, officials said, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of escalating strikes

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses
Political|US|World

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal

U.S.

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
Economy|Political|World

Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in

Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says

Iran on Tuesday attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the heart of the kingdom's downstream sector, its Revolutionary Guards said, the latest evidence of Tehran's

Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

NY Fed March survey finds jump in near-term inflation expectations 

By Michael S.

NY Fed March survey finds jump in near-term inflation expectations 
Asia|Political|World

Afghanistan, Pakistan hold 'useful' peace talks in China, says Kabul

Afghanistan and Pakistan made "useful" progress in talks in China to resolve the conflict that broke out between the South Asian neighbours last

Afghanistan, Pakistan hold 'useful' peace talks in China, says Kabul
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference

U.S.

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference
Crime|Political|World

Four killed after violence flares in India's Manipur state

At least four people were killed, two of them by police fire, in India's northeastern state of Manipur on Tuesday, officials said, after months of relative calm.

Four killed after violence flares in India's Manipur state
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget

Ukraine's parliament passed one of a handful of tax laws on Tuesday as part of reforms required by the International Monetary Fund, lawmakers said, with more

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its proposals to end the war with Israel and the United States after blocking most traffic

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?
Business|Economy|Political|World

USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline

The Trump administration will try to resolve as many problems with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement as it can before July 1, but negotiations to rebalance the

USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline
Political|World

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay

Orna Weinberg was forced to leave her home in northern Israel after it was struck by a Hezbollah rocket in October 2023, and spent the next

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay
Crime|Political|US|World

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency

U.S.

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted

Portugal said it had authorised 76 landings by U.S. aircraft at the Lajes air base in the Azores and 25 overflights of its territory since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pakistan seeks two-week ceasefire, extension to Trump's deadline on Iran

Pakistan, a mediator between the U.S. and Iran, on Wednesday requested that U.S.

Pakistan seeks two-week ceasefire, extension to Trump's deadline on Iran
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Lobbyist for man pardoned by Trump in plea talks on extortion charges

A lobbyist who helped a nursing home owner convicted of tax fraud secure a pardon from President Donald Trump is in talks with prosecutors over a potential plea agreement

Lobbyist for man pardoned by Trump in plea talks on extortion charges
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest

U.S.

Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

'Europe is a bit of a mess', Donald Trump Jr. tells panel in Bosnia

President Donald Trump's eldest son visited Bosnia's Serb Republic on Tuesday, a trip widely seen as a gesture of support for its ousted pro-

'Europe is a bit of a mess', Donald Trump Jr. tells panel in Bosnia
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Reform UK threatens to deny visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations

Nigel Farage's Reform UK said on Tuesday it was proposing to deny visas to people from countries seeking amends for transatlantic slavery, a move swiftly

Reform UK threatens to deny visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war

Two French nationals were heading home on Tuesday after Iran allowed them to leave the country following three and a half years in detention, a surprise move

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran.

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran
Political|World

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war

President Donald Trump is using Christian rhetoric to rally core supporters behind the increasingly unpopular war with Iran, religious and political

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

A New Jersey special election could soon narrow the House GOP’s razor-thin majority

A New Jersey special election could soon narrow the House GOP’s razor-thin majority

A New Jersey special election could soon narrow the House GOP’s razor-thin majority
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award

Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region

A Kazakh court has convicted 19 Kazakh activists after a protest against Beijing’s crackdown in China’s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what advocates call an extraordinary move by the Kazakh government to silence dissident at the behest of Beijing

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences

India’s Parliament has opened debate on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats for women, a reform that could also trigger a sweeping redrawing of electoral boundaries and heighten political tensions

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

Australia's defense minster says the Iran war had greatly complicated the global strategic landscape and the country is significantly increasing its military spending

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in California

Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in California

Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in California
Business|Political|Sports|World

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war
Political|US|World

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them

More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump to promote tax breaks in Las Vegas, where residents feel the pinch of high gas prices

President Donald Trump heads to Las Vegas to promote the tax cuts he signed into law last year, part of a push to focus on economic issues ahead of this year’s elections

Trump to promote tax breaks in Las Vegas, where residents feel the pinch of high gas prices
Political|World

The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade

The leader of Iran’s joint military command has threatened to halt trade in the Gulf region if the U.S. does not lift its blockade of Iranian ports, while U.S. Central Command says no vessels have made it past U.S. naval forces during the first 48 hours of the blockade

The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department
Africa|Political|World

African Catholics recoil at Trump's spat with Pope Leo

With his previous insults towards African countries and his gutting of foreign assistance, U.S.

African Catholics recoil at Trump's spat with Pope Leo
Crime|Political|World

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated 12 million Catholics

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds
Political|World

Consecutive Israeli strikes kill 4 Lebanese medics as Israel-Hezbollah war grinds on

Paramedic groups say the Israeli military has killed four Lebanese rescue workers and wounded six others in three consecutive, targeted strikes

Consecutive Israeli strikes kill 4 Lebanese medics as Israel-Hezbollah war grinds on
Arts|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan
Crime|Interview|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli attacks prevent Lebanese from burying their dead in ancestral lands

By Nazih Osseiran and Jihed Abidellaoui BEIRUT April 15 - Brothers Ali and Wael Sabbagh stood facing the remains of the building that contained their family home for more than 50 years.

Israeli attacks prevent Lebanese from burying their dead in ancestral lands
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side of Hormuz, source says

Iran could let ships sail freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack under proposals it has offered in

Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side of Hormuz, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Sovereign borrowers launch platform to amplify voice in debt talks

A group of officials from developing economies launched on Wednesday the Borrowers' Platform, an effort backed by the United Nations to give

Sovereign borrowers launch platform to amplify voice in debt talks
Business|Political|World

US envoy Waltz appears to torpedo Bachelet as next UN leader

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, appeared to torpedo the candidacy of former Chilean President Michelle

US envoy Waltz appears to torpedo Bachelet as next UN leader
Political|World

Israeli military continues to strike Hezbollah amid Lebanon peace talks, Netanyahu says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday the Israeli military continued to strike at Hezbollah and was about to overcome what he described as the militia's

Israeli military continues to strike Hezbollah amid Lebanon peace talks, Netanyahu says
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat on the U.S. central bank's Board

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation
Business|Environment|Political|World

Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation

U.S.

Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says

The U.S.

US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says
MidEast|Political|US|World

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

A majority of the U.S.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Instant View: S&P 500, Nasdaq notch fresh records, casting aside war fears

U.S. stock indexes returned to new highs on Wednesday, putting fears of economic disruption driven by the war with Iran in the rearview mirror.

Instant View: S&P 500, Nasdaq notch fresh records, casting aside war fears
Political|World

Justice Jackson says US Supreme Court's use of emergency docket is 'corrosive'

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has stepped up her criticism of the conservative-majority U.S.

Justice Jackson says US Supreme Court's use of emergency docket is 'corrosive'
Europe|Political|World

Russia launches drones, missiles overnight and through the day

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight and throughout the day on Wednesday with hundreds of drones and missiles, targeting port infrastructure in the south, killing two people and

Russia launches drones, missiles overnight and through the day
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure

The Trump administration expressed optimism on Wednesday about reaching a deal to end the war

US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says

The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Banga defends World Bank's role on Trump's Board of Peace

The World Bank is seeking to play a constructive role in aiding Gaza's recovery from the two-year war between Israel and Palestinian militants in the

Banga defends World Bank's role on Trump's Board of Peace
Political|US|World

Trump aware of Pakistani proposal and will respond, White House says

U.S.

Trump aware of Pakistani proposal and will respond, White House says
MidEast|Political|World

UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort

A personal envoy of U.N.

UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'

Pope Leo said on Tuesday that threats against the population of Iran are "unacceptable," in an unusual appeal hours after U.S.

Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil eyes new debt relief with federal guarantees for consumers

Brazil's government is preparing a new credit renegotiation program backed by federal guarantees to curb rising household debt, two sources with direct

Brazil eyes new debt relief with federal guarantees for consumers
Crime|Political|US|World

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations

Acting U.S.

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations
Political|US|World

Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks

U.S.

Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks
Political|Technology|World

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War
Crime|Political|Technology|World

US disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says

The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it carried out a court-authorized disruption of a DNS hijacking network controlled by a Russian military intelligence unit.

US disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street closes mixed, with signs of progress as Trump's Iran deadline draws near

U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday amid signs of progress in negotiations as the minutes ticked down to President Donald Trump's

Wall Street closes mixed, with signs of progress as Trump's Iran deadline draws near
Crime|Political|World

Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three

Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, police sources said on Tuesday, after a rocket attack fired from the direction of Kuwait killed

Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three
Australia|Political|World

Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East struck between the U.S., Israel and Iran, while criticising

Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire
Economy|Political|World

Colombia's Petro calls for economic emergency, fresh financing law

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday evening that his government would submit an economic emergency decree and a new tax reform bill to Congress to balance the

Colombia's Petro calls for economic emergency, fresh financing law
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Investor reactions to Trump agreeing to two-week ceasefire with Iran

U.S.

Investor reactions to Trump agreeing to two-week ceasefire with Iran
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say

Vietnam's top leader To Lam is planning a visit to China next week to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping, three people briefed on the

Vietnam's To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says

The Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah has released abducted U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.

Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says
Crime|Political|US|World

Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk

The FBI warned U.S. state and local law enforcement of an elevated threat posed by Iran's government to targets in the United States

Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Trump-backed Republican wins runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia, NBC projects

Republican Clay Fuller, a former prosecutor endorsed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday won a runoff election in Georgia to replace

Trump-backed Republican wins runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia, NBC projects
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the buildup of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports

U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.

Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'

U.S.

Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records

A U.S. historians' organization and a government transparency group are suing President Donald Trump to force his administration to comply with a

Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans

U.S.

Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans
MidEast|Political|World

Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded

Israel supports U.S.

Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran
Education|Europe|Political|World

Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Wednesday to announce a ban on access to social media for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.

Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Benin finance minister Wadagni seeks his own mandate in election

Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is expected to make the leap from behind-the-scenes technocrat to head of state on

Benin finance minister Wadagni seeks his own mandate in election
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Spanish prime minister to make fourth trip to China in as many years

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will make his fourth trip to China in as many years this month, as had been widely expected, as Madrid seeks to build on its

Spanish prime minister to make fourth trip to China in as many years
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement

EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night.

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping

China and Russia on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. resolution encouraging states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling

China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Wednesday that the government would do its best to ensure the country's ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as

South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun pledged on Wednesday to channel the spirit of her party's founder Sun Yat-sen and seek

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks

The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran, and said Russia hopes that the U.S. will now have the time and scope to

Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports

Turkish authorities have detained 10 people in connection with Tuesday's gun attack near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul as the investigation widened, Turkish media

Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire

The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pakistan. U.S.

Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding that Kyiv was ready to "respond in kind" if Moscow

Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia
Economy|Europe|Political|World

France plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion

France plans to add a further 36 billion euros ($39 billion) to its defence spending between now and 2030 under an updated military planning law that expands

France plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion
Asia|Political|World

China's foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit North Korea this week, his ministry said on Wednesday, signalling efforts by the East Asian neighbours to revitalise ties that

China's foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties
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Peru election: Who are the leading presidential contenders?

Peruvians will go to the polls on April 12 to elect a new president and members of Congress, following years of political upheaval, impeachments and corruption scandals that

Peru election: Who are the leading presidential contenders?
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reports

U.S.

Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reports
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran

U.S.

Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran
Europe|Political|World

Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban

Russia said on Wednesday that some political forces in the European Union were opposed to the re-election bid of Hungarian Prime

Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban
Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows

Hungary's opposition party Tisza is on track to win a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Sunday's election, allowing it to amend the constitution and key laws needed to

Hungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows
Africa|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire declared in the Iran war, urging its full implementation on the ground and warning against any

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate

Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is authorised by the

Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns Russia's treatment of rights group Memorial

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday it was condemning "Russia's attempt to criminalise Memorial" and to designate the human rights group, a co-recipient of the

Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns Russia's treatment of rights group Memorial
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat

Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S.

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat
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Turkish intelligence played a role securing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, media says

Turkey’s intelligence agency played a key role in diplomatic efforts leading to a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, Turkish media reported on Wednesday

Turkish intelligence played a role securing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, media says
Asia|Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says

Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says
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US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight

The voyage of four astronauts to the far side of the moon has given the world a glimpse of America at its best, offering a respite from global despair and

US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia denies Ukrainian intelligence assessment that its hackers have teamed up with Iran's for cyberattacks

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence assessments that Russian and Iranian hackers have joined forces, reported

Russia denies Ukrainian intelligence assessment that its hackers have teamed up with Iran's for cyberattacks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Iran's shattered economy means any success in war may be fleeting

Iranian authorities see the truce with the United States and Israel as a strategic victory, but they emerge battered and isolated with an

Iran's shattered economy means any success in war may be fleeting
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street opens higher after US-Iran ceasefire

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, sending crude prices lower on expectations that energy supplies

Wall Street opens higher after US-Iran ceasefire
Business|Political|World

Iran to approach peace talks with US with caution, Iranian ambassador to UN says

Iran will approach peace talks with the U.S. with greater caution than in the past due to a deep lack of trust, and the war will affect the future

Iran to approach peace talks with US with caution, Iranian ambassador to UN says
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, sources says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S.

Germany's Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, sources says
Health|Political|World

Lebanese man scours home bombed by Israel for mementos of his slain family

Almost every day for the last month, Hussein Saleh has made a somber pilgrimage to the plot of land in south Lebanon where his home once stood,

Lebanese man scours home bombed by Israel for mementos of his slain family
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S.

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
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'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday there was still a lot of work to do to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, speaking during

'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip
Political|World

Iran speaker Qalibaf a key negotiator as talks approach to cement truce

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament who has taken a more central role as Israeli and U.S. strikes pick off the Islamic Republic's

Iran speaker Qalibaf a key negotiator as talks approach to cement truce
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Wealthy nations slashed development aid in 2025 for second year in row, debt group says

By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, April 8 (Retuers) - Wealthy nations slashed their development aid in 2025, probably by record-breaking amounts, a debt group said, ahead of data set to be released on

Wealthy nations slashed development aid in 2025 for second year in row, debt group says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US carmakers say proposed EU rules could block large pickup trucks from Europe

U.S. carmakers say rules under consideration by Brussels could keep full-size pickup trucks including the Ford F-150, the Chevy Silverado and the

US carmakers say proposed EU rules could block large pickup trucks from Europe
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says US-Iran talks will be behind closed doors

U.S.

Trump says US-Iran talks will be behind closed doors
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political

Protests over high fuel costs clog Dublin, other Irish cities for second day

Protesters calling for further government help to lower the cost of fuel clogged up busy thoroughfares and motorways with parked

Protests over high fuel costs clog Dublin, other Irish cities for second day
Election|Europe|Political|World

Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban

U.S.

Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Bangladesh seeks more fuel from India as neighbours repair ties

Bangladesh on Wednesday sought to increase fuel purchases from India, as foreign minister Khalilur Rahman made the new government's first ministerial visit to New

Bangladesh seeks more fuel from India as neighbours repair ties
Crime|Political|US|World

Bondi will not appear for House interview on Epstein files, DOJ says

Former U.S.

Bondi will not appear for House interview on Epstein files, DOJ says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Lebanon is not part of ceasefire deal with Iran, PBS reports

Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement the U.S. has with Iran "because of Hezbollah" but will "get taken care of," U.S.

Trump says Lebanon is not part of ceasefire deal with Iran, PBS reports
Crime|Political|World

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill four, including Al Jazeera journalist, medics say

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed four people on Wednesday, including an Al Jazeera journalist, local health authorities said and the Qatari television network

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill four, including Al Jazeera journalist, medics say
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says

President Donald Trump wants to see the Strait of Hormuz open up for oil tankers and other traffic without any limitations, including tolls, White

Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon

Italy summoned the Israeli ambassador on Wednesday to demand an explanation over shots fired at an Italian convoy in a U.N. mission in Lebanon, the foreign

Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon
Economy|Political|World

UN envoy in Iran to support 'durable' end to conflict

U.N.

UN envoy in Iran to support 'durable' end to conflict
Political|US|World

US military says it's ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy fails

The top U.S. general said on Wednesday U.S. troops stood ready to resume fighting if Tehran failed to strike a negotiated settlement as

US military says it's ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy fails
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Paraguay president taps Oscar Lovera as economy minister

Paraguay's President Santiago Pena on Wednesday appointed Oscar Lovera as the South American nation's new economy and finance minister, the government said in a statement

Paraguay president taps Oscar Lovera as economy minister
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Canada's Carney on verge of majority government after another opposition member joins ruling Liberals

A Canadian opposition legislator defected to the ruling Liberal Party on Wednesday, leaving Prime Minister Mark Carney on the verge of a

Canada's Carney on verge of majority government after another opposition member joins ruling Liberals
Crime|Political|World

UN condemns Israeli strikes on Lebanon, calls casualty reports 'appalling'

The United Nations on Wednesday condemned a massive wave of Israeli strikes across Lebanon, saying reports that hundreds of people, including civilians had been killed and injured

UN condemns Israeli strikes on Lebanon, calls casualty reports 'appalling'
Political|World

'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce

Mediation efforts to halt the war in Iran were hours from collapse when Pakistan mounted an overnight

'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Mexico Senate confirms North America diplomat Velasco as foreign minister

Mexico's Senate confirmed Roberto Velasco, the current undersecretary for North America, to be the new foreign ministry, assuming the role at a pivotal

Mexico Senate confirms North America diplomat Velasco as foreign minister
Crime|Political|US|World

Inside the sudden downfall of Eric Swalwell

Inside the sudden downfall of Eric Swalwell

Inside the sudden downfall of Eric Swalwell
Health|Political|Science

Kennedy to launch public health podcast ahead of US midterm elections

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy to launch public health podcast ahead of US midterm elections
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Stocks surge, oil dives below $100 as Iran ceasefire sparks relief rally

Oil futures sank below $100 a barrel while equity and bond prices rallied sharply on Wednesday after the United States

Stocks surge, oil dives below $100 as Iran ceasefire sparks relief rally
Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Carney speaks with Artemis II crew as Canada’s first lunar astronaut makes history

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to astronauts on the Artemis II mission on Wednesday, celebrating the first Canadian to fly around the moon and marking a lighter

Carney speaks with Artemis II crew as Canada’s first lunar astronaut makes history
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

The Republican-led Senate has rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
Political

New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terres

For months, New York Gov_ Kathy Hochul has resisted calls to increase taxes on the wealthy, beating back progressives who have hounded her from Manhattan to San Juan bellowing chants of “tax the rich.”

New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terres
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Senate committee delays Fed nominee's hearing, Punchbowl reports

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is no longer planning to hold a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Senate committee delays Fed nominee's hearing, Punchbowl reports
Political|US|World

Why are people talking about the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution?

President Donald Trump's profanity-laced threats to wipe out Iran's civilization have led some Democrats to discuss attempting to remove him from

Why are people talking about the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution?
Economy|Political|World

US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations

A U.S. team led by Vice President JD Vance left for Islamabad on Friday for weekend talks with Iran, even as both sides accused each

US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations
Business|Economy|Political|World

What are the main talking points at the US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan?

Top U.S. and Iranian officials gathered in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday to hold talks that seek to end their war https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ in the Middle

What are the main talking points at the US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan?
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising

April 13 - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Hungary's election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ as "a victory for fundamental freedoms", and compared the ousting of

EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Serbia's president tells military to create units armed with attack drones

The Serbian army should create units with attack drones, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday, as the Balkan country seeks to modernise its armed forces from its

Serbia's president tells military to create units armed with attack drones
Political|US|World

Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka seeks top counterterrorism job, WaPo reports

U.S.

Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka seeks top counterterrorism job, WaPo reports
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending

President Donald Trump’s budget director is telling Congress that it'll take a massive upfront investment to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones

Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending
Election|Political

Swalwell departure helps Democrats narrow field in California race

The departure of California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell helps Democrats narrow the field in a June primary election, which could hurt Republicans who

Swalwell departure helps Democrats narrow field in California race
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban

Investors are banking on a positive new chapter for Hungary as incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar insists there is no time to waste following his

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Britain calls for international effort to stop arms flow to Sudan at Berlin conference

The international community has failed in Sudan, British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said on the sidelines of a Berlin conference on the war in the country, as she called for

Britain calls for international effort to stop arms flow to Sudan at Berlin conference
Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungary election winner Magyar expects to form government by mid-May

Election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday that President Tamas Sulyok would ask him at the inaugural session of parliament to form Hungary's next government, which

Hungary election winner Magyar expects to form government by mid-May
Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's election winner Magyar to meet president, calls on him to resign

Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar, leader of the TISZA party which won a landslide victory in Sunday's election, arrived for a meeting with President Tamas Sulyok

Hungary's election winner Magyar to meet president, calls on him to resign
Asia|Business|Environment|Political|World

China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show

China is employing ships and a barrier to tighten control of the entrance to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea amid

China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump backs government AI safeguards in banking system, acknowledges risks

U.S.

Trump backs government AI safeguards in banking system, acknowledges risks
Business|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi calls for strategic clarity, political security with Vietnam

China and Vietnam should maintain high strategic clarity and prioritise political security, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his

China's Xi calls for strategic clarity, political security with Vietnam
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine deploys new combat model, commander says Russian-held areas recaptured

Ukraine's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it was introducing a new model of operations integrating drone warfare with infantry activity and pointed to successes announced by

Ukraine deploys new combat model, commander says Russian-held areas recaptured
Americas|Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro tied in potential election runoff, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are statistically tied in a potential runoff in

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro tied in potential election runoff, poll shows
MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Ankara was working to extend a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, ease tensions, and ensure the continuation of

Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2033

Australia on Wednesday said it would raise defence spending to 3% of gross domestic product by 2033 from about 2% currently, in response to the most "

Australia to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2033
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South African politician Malema back in court as prosecutors seek 15-year prison sentence

South African opposition politician Julius Malema was back in court on Wednesday, as prosecutors pushed for him to be given the

South African politician Malema back in court as prosecutors seek 15-year prison sentence
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show

The U.S.

Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show
Business|Political|World

How do shipowners navigate Trump's blockade?

Global shipowners are warning it is too risky to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump’s naval blockade collides with Iran’s assertion of control over the vital waterway. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.

How do shipowners navigate Trump's blockade?
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US can't wait forever to bring down fiscal deficits, IMF says

The United States needs to reduce its fiscal deficit by about four percentage points of GDP from the current level of 7% and needs a robust, credible plan to do so,

US can't wait forever to bring down fiscal deficits, IMF says
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact?

The war in Sudan entered its fourth year on April 15 overshadowed by other regional and global turmoil, despite having created what the United Nations calls the world's worst

Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact?
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo says world needs message of peace and coexistence

Pope Leo said on Wednesday that the world needs to hear a message of peace and coexistence, in remarks hours after U.S.

Pope Leo says world needs message of peace and coexistence
Business|Political|Science|Technology

US Senator Warren voices concern over Nvidia's acquisition of Slurm

U.S.

US Senator Warren voices concern over Nvidia's acquisition of Slurm
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany is not taking part in the Iran war, but it is feeling its effects, Finance Minister says

Although Germany is not involved in the Iran war, the country is feeling its economic impact directly, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said

Germany is not taking part in the Iran war, but it is feeling its effects, Finance Minister says
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

Big ad agencies settle US FTC probe into alleged boycott over political content

Three large advertising agencies settled a U.S.

Big ad agencies settle US FTC probe into alleged boycott over political content
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Leftist Sanchez in line for Peru runoff as vote count goes down to the wire

Leftist Peruvian congressman Roberto Sanchez shifted into second place in a presidential vote tally heading down to

Leftist Sanchez in line for Peru runoff as vote count goes down to the wire
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as administration's pope criticism continues

U.S.

Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as administration's pope criticism continues
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Colombia court orders Petro government to return emergency funds

Colombia's Constitutional Court ordered President Gustavo Petro's government on Wednesday to return funds collected during an economic emergency that was declared

Colombia court orders Petro government to return emergency funds
Europe|Political|World

NATO on track to fund Ukraine defence aid despite burden-sharing gaps, Rutte says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed optimism Wednesday that the alliance would successfully fund defence aid to Ukraine through the Prioritised Ukraine

NATO on track to fund Ukraine defence aid despite burden-sharing gaps, Rutte says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Tax enforcement weakened after Trump job cuts, IRS data shows

The Trump administration dramatically reduced efforts to pursue tax cheats in 2025, government data shows, shedding tens of thousands of employees at

Tax enforcement weakened after Trump job cuts, IRS data shows
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Netherlands to spend nearly $300 million euros on drones for Ukraine

The Netherlands will spend 248 million euros ($293 million) on producing drones for Ukraine, Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius said on Wednesday.

Netherlands to spend nearly $300 million euros on drones for Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Argentina reaches IMF staff deal, opening door to $1 billion in fresh funds

Argentina reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund on the second review of its $20 billion program, the IMF said on Wednesday,

Argentina reaches IMF staff deal, opening door to $1 billion in fresh funds
Business|Education|Political|Travel|World

Pope, attacked again by Trump, tells Cameroon 'rich and powerful' threaten peace

Pope Leo on Wednesday urged Cameroon's government to root out corruption and resist "the whims of the rich and powerful", in

Pope, attacked again by Trump, tells Cameroon 'rich and powerful' threaten peace
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Thailand yet to decide on whether it will lift internal debt ceiling - Finance Minister

Thailand has not yet decided whether it will increase its internal ceiling on a key debt ratio, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Wednesday.

Thailand yet to decide on whether it will lift internal debt ceiling - Finance Minister
Americas|Crime|Political|World

El Salvador to apply life sentences to minors for serious crimes

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has enacted legal reforms allowing life imprisonment for minors as young as 12 convicted of homicide, terrorism,

El Salvador to apply life sentences to minors for serious crimes
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock

The war in the Middle East has intensified strains on an already fragile global fiscal situation, with higher interest rates and rising energy prices

IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

New accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her

A woman has accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her, saying at a news conference that the congressman raped her in 2018 at a Los Angeles-area hotel. A lawyer for Swalwell responded in a statement that “Swalwell categorically and unequivocally denies each and every allegation of sexual misconduct and assault that has been leveled against him.”

New accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her
Political|Science|Technology|World

Kremlin says US has rejected its proposal that Russia take Iranian uranium stocks

The Kremlin's spokesman was quoted as saying on Wednesday that the United States had rejected its proposal that Russia take all of Iran's enriched uranium out of the country as a

Kremlin says US has rejected its proposal that Russia take Iranian uranium stocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Finance ministers, stung by hit to economies, call for full Iran war ceasefire

Finance ministers from almost a dozen countries led by Britain called on the U.S., Israel and Iran to implement their ceasefire in full on

Finance ministers, stung by hit to economies, call for full Iran war ceasefire
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said Tehran's negotiators thought the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreed to on Tuesday included Lebanon, but the U.S. had in fact not agreed

US did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says
Political|US|World

US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls

US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls

US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil tumbles below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire

Oil plummeted on Wednesday, falling below $100 a barrel, on hope of the Strait of Hormuz reopening after U.S.

Oil tumbles below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell

Federal prosecutors made an unannounced visit this week to a construction site at Federal Reserve headquarters that is the focus of an investigation into a $2.5 billion renovation project, according to two people familiar with the visit

Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday it would be unacceptable for ships to have to pay a fee to cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has suggested, and

Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

US court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now

A Washington, D.C., federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to block the Pentagon's national security blacklisting of AI company Anthropic for now, a

US court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Venezuela's Rodriguez announces 'responsible increase' to wages from May

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday her government will make a "responsible increase" to workers' income on May 1, as her administration looks to

Venezuela's Rodriguez announces 'responsible increase' to wages from May
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war

Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last

Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war
Asia|Business|Political|World

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing appoints new cabinet, military still dominates

Myanmar's parliament approved a list of 30 ministers to serve in the cabinet of junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on Thursday following his appointment as president last week, with the

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing appoints new cabinet, military still dominates
Economy|Political|World

Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage

Donald Trump's dramatic climbdown from his chilling threat to wipe out Iran's civilization has exposed the limits

Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage
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Trump says US military to stay around Iran; threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with deal

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Trump says US military to stay around Iran; threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with deal
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US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan

Taiwan's parliament should pass a stalled special defence budget to send a signal to China and the world that it is serious about peace through strength, U.S.

US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan
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As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war'

Even as the U.S. and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for

As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war'
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Lawyer says guards beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A lawyer says guards severely beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at a state-run immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Florida Everglades

Lawyer says guards beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil and gas, must be toll-free,

UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal
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Lebanon must be covered by ceasefire agreement, French foreign minister says

The ceasefire agreed by Iran and the United States must also cover military actions in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday, adding France

Lebanon must be covered by ceasefire agreement, French foreign minister says
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Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes

Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing

Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes