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Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive

With a loud thwack of their wings, the falcons took flight, quickly soaring high above the rocky desert landscape of Altyn-Emel National Park

Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive
Business|Economy|World

Japanese, French and Omani vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz

Three Omani-operated tankers, a French-owned container ship and a Japanese-owned gas carrier have crossed the Strait of Hormuz

Japanese, French and Omani vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Stronger, broader hiring could ease Fed job market worries

Hiring that strengthened and broadened in March will likely cement the U.S.

Stronger, broader hiring could ease Fed job market worries
Business|Economy|World

Italy's central bank cuts growth forecasts, lifts inflation estimates in blow to PM Meloni

The Italian economy will grow by 0.6% this year and 0.5% in 2027, the country's central bank said in a report on Friday, cutting its previous estimates

Italy's central bank cuts growth forecasts, lifts inflation estimates in blow to PM Meloni
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks

The International Monetary Fund urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates, even as the Middle East war posed "significant new risks" to the

IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks
Economy|Technology|World

Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Saturday Russia's attempt to block Virtual Private Networks triggered a problem with a domestic payment system, adding that tens of

Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Over 10,000 US troops are enforcing the Iran blockade, but no ships boarded so far, military says

More than 10,000 American troops are helping enforce the blockade on Iranian ports and 13 ships have turned around rather than confront the military action

Over 10,000 US troops are enforcing the Iran blockade, but no ships boarded so far, military says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Vietnam Q1 growth slows as costlier Middle East energy tests 2026 target

Vietnam's economy slowed in the first quarter from the three months prior, data showed on Saturday, as heavy exposure to Middle Eastern oil

Vietnam Q1 growth slows as costlier Middle East energy tests 2026 target
Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry

Australians were urged to maintain their travel plans for Easter weekend although hundreds of petrol stations, mostly in rural areas, were without power on Saturday, as the Iran

Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry
MidEast|Political|US|World

Downed planes raise new perils for Trump as Tehran hunts for missing US pilot

Two U.S. warplanes were downed over Iran and the Gulf, Iranian and U.S. officials said on Friday, with two pilots rescued and a

Downed planes raise new perils for Trump as Tehran hunts for missing US pilot
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees

U.S.

White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees
Economy|Political|World

UN Hormuz vote now expected next week; China opposes authorization of force

The U.N.

UN Hormuz vote now expected next week; China opposes authorization of force
Economy|Political|World

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

Recent U.S. intelligence reports warn that Iran is unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz any time soon because its grip

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say
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US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew member, US officials say

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and search-and-rescue efforts have so far recovered one of two crew members who ejected, a U.S

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew member, US officials say
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Trump proposes to begin privatizing TSA screening operations

President Donald Trump on Friday proposed to begin privatizing airport security operations handled by the Transportation Security Administration, in an effort to save

Trump proposes to begin privatizing TSA screening operations
Crime|Economy|World

Cambodian parliament passes landmark cybercrime law after scam centre scrutiny

Cambodia's parliament on Friday passed the first law dedicated to targeting scam centres accused of bilking international victims out of billions of

Cambodian parliament passes landmark cybercrime law after scam centre scrutiny
Crime|Political|World

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities

Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes on Friday that the military said had targeted militant "infrastructure" in Lebanon's capital, as the

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say

Russia's Baltic oil export hubs at Ust-Luga and Primorsk remain unable to handle shipments after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks, prompting the country's refineries to find

Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say
Arts|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Cyberattack targeted Italy's Uffizi but nothing stolen, museum says

Florence's Uffizi Galleries said on Friday they had been hit by a cyberattack earlier this year, but denied a newspaper report that the incident caused a major security

Cyberattack targeted Italy's Uffizi but nothing stolen, museum says
Travel|World

Iraq-Iran border crossing at Shalamcheh returns to normal after closure due to air strikes

Passenger movement has returned to normal at the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran after it was closed following air strikes on the Iranian side that

Iraq-Iran border crossing at Shalamcheh returns to normal after closure due to air strikes
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

In Istanbul, Zelenskiy vows greater security co-operation with Turkey

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced greater security co-operation with Turkey after meeting his counterpart Tayyip

In Istanbul, Zelenskiy vows greater security co-operation with Turkey
Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner could visit Ukraine, Kyiv says

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could travel to Kyiv in April, the Ukrainian president's top aide Kyrylo Budanov said on Saturday, amid efforts to revive peace

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner could visit Ukraine, Kyiv says
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report

Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom evacuated a further 198 of its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported.

Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies

Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies' profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security

The European Union should end sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, take steps to restore Druzhba oil pipeline flows and end the war in Ukraine to tackle the energy

Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security
Business|Economy|Environment|World

ISS recommends vote against BP board's move to scrap some climate reporting

Influential proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended a vote against the BP board's move to revoke some previous company-

ISS recommends vote against BP board's move to scrap some climate reporting
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Virginia Giuffre's family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during US visit

The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre on Saturday urged Britain's King Charles to meet with survivors during his state visit to the United

Virginia Giuffre's family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during US visit
Business|Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances

British police arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, with the detention happening at a London court

UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances
Africa|Political|World

Cameroon approves role of vice president to 93-year-old Biya

Cameroon's parliament on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice president, a measure the

Cameroon approves role of vice president to 93-year-old Biya
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion
Americas|Crime|World

Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt

Cuba began releasing prisoners from its jails on Friday just hours after its communist-run government announced a sweeping amnesty

Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children

Pope Leo led a candle-lit service with thousands of Catholics inside Rome's famed Colosseum on Friday evening that featured prayers for war orphans and

Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from 'major' country

Taiwan has received supply assurances from the energy minister of a "major" liquefied natural gas-producing country, the island's economy minister said on Saturday,

Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from 'major' country
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday.

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Inflation in focus for markets jostled by Middle East war signals

A fresh read on inflation and initial company results next week could start to show the Middle East war's effects on the U.S. economy and corporate

Inflation in focus for markets jostled by Middle East war signals
Crime|Health|Political|World

Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, local health authorities said, in the latest violence to overshadow a fragile ceasefire

Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
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Turkish policymakers defend steps; investors see rate hike possible

Turkey's central bank chief and finance minister have told investors they are confident in the steps taken to address the fallout from the

Turkish policymakers defend steps; investors see rate hike possible
MidEast|World

Iran says several 'enemy aircraft' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission

Several aircraft were destroyed in the south of Iran's Isfahan province during a U.S. mission to find a stranded airman, Iranian military officials said on Sunday.

Iran says several 'enemy aircraft' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Congo says it will receive third-country deportees under new deal with US

Democratic Republic of Congo will receive third-country nationals deported from the United States under a new deal with the Trump administration, the government in

Congo says it will receive third-country deportees under new deal with US
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Foxconn first-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported a 29.7% on-year rise in first-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial intelligence

Foxconn first-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics
MidEast|Political|World

Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with U.S.

Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

High-stakes US special forces mission rescues airman from Iran after F-15 crash

U.S. forces staged the audacious rescue of an airman behind enemy lines after

High-stakes US special forces mission rescues airman from Iran after F-15 crash
Business|Economy|World

Saudi Arabia's non-oil business activity shrinks in March amid conflict, PMI shows

Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector activity contracted in March for the first time since August 2020, as the war in the Middle East snarled up supply chains, a business survey

Saudi Arabia's non-oil business activity shrinks in March amid conflict, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

War weighs on Egypt's private sector as PMI hits near two-year low in March

Egypt's non-oil private sector deteriorated at its sharpest pace in almost two years in March, as the Middle East war drove up costs and dampened client demand, a closely watched

War weighs on Egypt's private sector as PMI hits near two-year low in March
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with envoys from Gulf countries to shore up energy security and the safety of Korean vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, the

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels
Political|World

At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

Pope Leo led the world's Catholics into Easter at a Saturday night vigil Mass in St.

At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member

U.S.

Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Two more detained over arson attack on Czech defence factory

Authorities detained two more people in connection with the arson attack on a Czech optics and drone factory last month, Czech police and a public prosecutor's office said

Two more detained over arson attack on Czech defence factory
Political|World

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday,

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports
Political|World

South Korea's Lee expresses regret to North Korea over drone incursion

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed regret to North Korea over a drone incursion that he said was carried out by a South Korean individual without

South Korea's Lee expresses regret to North Korea over drone incursion
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drones attacked cargo vessel that sank, killing one, Russia-installed official says

A cargo ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of ​​Azov after coming under attack from Ukrainian drones, a Russia-installed official said on Sunday, leaving one person dead

Ukrainian drones attacked cargo vessel that sank, killing one, Russia-installed official says
Business|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images

Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs said on Saturday it will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the region of conflict in the Middle East to

Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images
Business|Science|Technology|World

Britain woos Anthropic expansion after US defence clash, FT says

Britain is trying to tempt Anthropic to expand its presence in the country, as it seeks to capitalise on a fight between the maker of artificial intelligence app Claude and the U.S

Britain woos Anthropic expansion after US defence clash, FT says
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|World

Paramount in talks for Gulf backing in Warner takeover, WSJ reports

Paramount Skydance is in talks to secure signed equity commitments of almost $24 billion from three sovereign wealth funds led by Saudi Arabia to help back its takeover of Warner

Paramount in talks for Gulf backing in Warner takeover, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|World

Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit

U.S.

Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit
Economy|Finance|US|World

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
Europe|Sports|World

Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid

It’s been almost two years since Kylian Mbappé left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid, in part to try and win the Champions League

Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Elec likely to report stupendous surge in quarterly profit to record level

Samsung Electronics, benefiting from red-hot chip prices stoked by the AI boom, is expected to book a six-fold jump in operating profit for January-March - a

Samsung Elec likely to report stupendous surge in quarterly profit to record level
World

How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course

The rescue had unfolded with near‑perfect precision.

How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Russian Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks, Bloomberg News reports

Russia's key Baltic port of Ust-Luga resumed crude loading after days of disruptions amid multiple Ukrainian drone attacks in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

Russian Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks, Bloomberg News reports
Africa|Education|Travel|World

Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the planet during his visit to Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “handful of tyrants” exploiting Earth through war and greed

Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the planet during his visit to Cameroon
Economy|Political|World

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked

U.S.

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked
Economy|Finance|Sports|World

Soccer-Ex-player Cuellar backs Mexico to break 'fifth-game' curse, warns of immigration hurdles

Former international Leonardo Cuellar, who wore Mexico's green jersey at the 1978 World Cup, says this is the year

Soccer-Ex-player Cuellar backs Mexico to break 'fifth-game' curse, warns of immigration hurdles
Arts|Political|US|World

Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

A federal commission has approved the design concept for the Triumphal Arch that President Donald Trump wants to build at an entrance to the nation's capital

Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called an emergency defence council meeting on Sunday after powerful explosives were

Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says

China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the U.N.

China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

British royals gather for Easter service, with Andrew and his family absent

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday, joined by his eldest son and heir to the throne Prince William

British royals gather for Easter service, with Andrew and his family absent
Election|Finance|Political|World

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential polls a week before election

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori holds first place in the polls one week before Peru's presidential election, according to three polls released on Sunday.

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential polls a week before election
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say

Two merchant vessels near the Italian coast recovered the bodies of two migrants and rescued 32 survivors from a boat trying to cross to Europe from Libya on Easter weekend,

Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest

Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power,

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
Health|Political|World

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday

An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday
Africa|Political|Travel|World

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president

Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa has been marked by an unusual dynamic with U.S. President Donald Trump

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Global equity funds draw second weekly inflow amid war de-escalation hopes

Investors bought global equity funds worth a net $15.02 billion in the March 26-April 1 period, logging a second straight week of inflows, on hopes that the U.S.-Israeli war with

Global equity funds draw second weekly inflow amid war de-escalation hopes
Asia|Economy|Political|World

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says

North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says
MidEast|Political|World

Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding

Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Political|US|World

Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism

President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials cast the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran as an “Easter miracle” on Sunday, framing the operation in religious terms that

Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Newly crowned UFC champ Carlos Ulberg says he lost title belt while celebrating the win

Carlos Ulberg fought through an injured right knee to capture the light heavyweight title in UCF 327

Newly crowned UFC champ Carlos Ulberg says he lost title belt while celebrating the win
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog of inaction, warns of risk from attacks

Inaction by the UN nuclear watchdog "emboldens aggression" against nuclear facilities such as the Bushehr power plant, Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said on

Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog of inaction, warns of risk from attacks
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Ukraine, Syria agree to cooperate on security, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine and Syria pledged greater security cooperation in talks on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region

Ukraine, Syria agree to cooperate on security, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ warns of economic hit from Middle East conflict

The Bank of Japan said surging oil costs and supply disruptions brought about by the Middle East conflict could hurt the economy, signalling caution over

BOJ warns of economic hit from Middle East conflict
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says

Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar's new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint in Indonesia

JAKARTA, April 6 - A criminal case against Myanmar's newly-elected President Min Aung Hlaing was filed in Indonesia on Monday by a group of civil society organisations, accusing the leader of acts of

Myanmar's new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint in Indonesia
Economy|Political|World

Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says

Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on

Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Election|Political|US|World

Trump endorses former British government aide Steve Hilton in California governor's race

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed former British government aide and Fox News host Steve Hilton in the upcoming California governor's race.

Trump endorses former British government aide Steve Hilton in California governor's race
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal
Europe|Political|World

Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country

Germany's armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to

Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country
Science|Technology|World

North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says

North Korea's test of a solid-fuel rocket engine is intended for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) built with carbon fibre to extend range and allow for delivery of

North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stress

India’s central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold on Wednesday as policymakers assess the fallout from the war in Iran, which threatens the

India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stress
Business|Economy|World

India's services growth slows to 14-month low as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows

India's services sector grew at its weakest pace in 14 months in March as the Middle East war dampened domestic demand, a survey showed on Monday, though overseas orders

India's services growth slows to 14-month low as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up 'reunification' push

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun leaves on Tuesday for China and a potential meeting with President Xi Jinping on what she says is a peace mission as Beijing makes a

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up 'reunification' push
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies

South Korea must accept a degree of risk in importing crude oil from the Middle East amid blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday.

South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies
Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

As Hungary heads towards a pivotal election, voters who came of age under Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US equity funds see a second successive weekly inflow

U.S. equity funds witnessed substantial inflows in the seven days to April 1 as worries over the Middle East war eased temporarily after President Donald Trump indicated that the

US equity funds see a second successive weekly inflow
Europe|Interview|Sports|World

Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesliga's first female coach, just wants to get on with her job

Union Berlin's Marie-Louise Eta says she understands the commotion over becoming the first female head coach in the Bundesliga

Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesliga's first female coach, just wants to get on with her job
Science|Technology|World

IAEA confirms impact of recent strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday said it can confirm recent impacts of military strikes close to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, but said that the plant itself

IAEA confirms impact of recent strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant
Crime|Europe|World

Russian drones kill mother, 2-year-old daughter in Ukraine's Odesa

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight on Monday, killing a 30-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter, and one more

Russian drones kill mother, 2-year-old daughter in Ukraine's Odesa
Political|US|World

Which key Iranian figures have been killed in US-Israeli strikes?

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed several senior political and military figures, hitting the Islamic Republic's core leadership as the regional war disrupts

Which key Iranian figures have been killed in US-Israeli strikes?
Economy|Political|World

Kremlin says the whole Middle East is 'on fire'

The Kremlin on Monday said that the Iran war was escalating in both geography and economic impact, and that the whole Middle East region was "on fire" due to the U.S. and

Kremlin says the whole Middle East is 'on fire'
Election|Europe|Political|World

Spanish PM's party gains on anti-war stance, support for far right stalls in polls

Spain's ruling Socialist Party has gained voter support amid Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's staunch opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, while far-right Vox, which

Spanish PM's party gains on anti-war stance, support for far right stalls in polls
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Private credit sector stresses could be catastrophic, but not just yet

Some investors think private credit is a tempest in a teapot. Others think it is about to spark a new financial crisis.

Private credit sector stresses could be catastrophic, but not just yet
Environment|Science|Technology|World

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

The U.S. nuclear power regulator voted last week to phase out agency-led security

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brazil's Azul appoints ex-Embraer CFO Garcia in finance reshuffle

Brazilian airline Azul said on Monday that Chief Financial Officer Alex Malfitani will step down on April 20, with Embraer's Antonio Carlos Garcia set to assume the role

Brazil's Azul appoints ex-Embraer CFO Garcia in finance reshuffle
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks

Workers of the world's largest meat company, JBS, agreed to return to work at a beef plant in Greely,

Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks
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Canada's services economy shrinks as war delays client decision-making

Canada's services economy contracted for a fifth straight month in March as uncertainty related to the war in the Middle East contributed to a decline in new business and after

Canada's services economy shrinks as war delays client decision-making
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as investors weigh Mideast resolution hopes

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Monday after the indexes marked their biggest weekly jump in four months in the last session, while investors assessed prospects of an

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as investors weigh Mideast resolution hopes
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North Korea says South Korea's Lee is 'wise' for expressing regret about drones

North Korea said on Monday it was "very fortunate and wise" for South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to convey regret to Pyongyang for drone incursions in a rare

North Korea says South Korea's Lee is 'wise' for expressing regret about drones
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Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time

Scientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole

Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
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UPS, Teamsters reach settlement that caps driver severance offers

United Parcel Service said on Sunday that it had reached an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to cap severance offers at 7,500 drivers after a dispute over

UPS, Teamsters reach settlement that caps driver severance offers
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Pope Leo XIV delivers stark words in Cameroon

Pope Leo has strong words for "those who manipulate religion... for their own military, economic and political gain."

Pope Leo XIV delivers stark words in Cameroon
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Romanian court lifts judicial controls against Andrew Tate, pending investigation

A Romanian court on Monday lifted all preventative judicial control measures against internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan pending a criminal

Romanian court lifts judicial controls against Andrew Tate, pending investigation
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Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says

MOSCOW, April 6 - A Russian ship carrying wheat that was believed to have sunk in the Sea of Azov after a Ukrainian drone attack has been found and towed to shore, while the death toll from the attack

Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says
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Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says

Iran has conveyed its response to the U.S. proposal for ending the war to Pakistan, rejecting a ceasefire and emphasizing the necessity of a permanent end to the war, the

Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says
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BlackRock files for Nasdaq-100 fund, expanding competition with Invesco

BlackRock has filed for an exchange-traded fund that will track the Nasdaq-100, in a challenge to Invesco's dominance in a market where only a handful of funds directly follow the

BlackRock files for Nasdaq-100 fund, expanding competition with Invesco
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NY Fed says March supply chain pressures highest since start of 2023

Supply chain pressures heated up in March to levels last seen at the start of 2023, data released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Monday.

NY Fed says March supply chain pressures highest since start of 2023
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Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states

The Strait of Hormuz's closure and the resulting surge in global oil prices have handed financial windfalls to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia,

Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states
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US service sector cools in March, inflation heating up amid Iran war

U.S. services sector growth slowed in March, while prices paid by businesses for inputs increased by the most in more than 13 years, an early

US service sector cools in March, inflation heating up amid Iran war
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Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, sharpening divides over Hezbollah

An Israeli strike on an apartment east of Beirut late on Sunday killed a local official from a Christian political party,

Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, sharpening divides over Hezbollah
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Oracle hires Schneider Electric's Maxson as CFO amid AI spending boom

Oracle on Monday named Hilary Maxson as its chief financial officer, tapping an executive with deep experience in infrastructure and energy as it ramps up

Oracle hires Schneider Electric's Maxson as CFO amid AI spending boom
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Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday urged governments to respect the rules of war in word and deed after U.S.

Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says
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Latam currencies gain as markets balance Iran escalation and ceasefire chances

Most Latin American currencies advanced on Monday, while stocks were mixed after reports of progress on a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran helped revive risk

Latam currencies gain as markets balance Iran escalation and ceasefire chances
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South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor

South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on Monday,

South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor
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Four killed in Israel's Haifa after Iranian missile strike

Four people were killed in the Israeli port city of Haifa after what Israeli media said was an Iranian missile strike that hit a residential building late on Sunday.

Four killed in Israel's Haifa after Iranian missile strike
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New Jersey cannot regulate Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that New Jersey gaming regulators cannot prevent Kalshi from allowing people in the state to use its prediction market to

New Jersey cannot regulate Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules
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USOPC 'closely monitoring' reaction to Wasserman but sidesteps questions about his LA28 leadership

The chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee answered a question about Casey Wasserman’s future as the head of the LA Olympics organizing committee by saying the committee has shared its concerns with LA’s board

USOPC 'closely monitoring' reaction to Wasserman but sidesteps questions about his LA28 leadership
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Ukraine missile maker targets 'game changer' air defence system by 2027

Fire Point, maker of Ukraine's Flamingo cruise missile, is in talks with European companies to launch a new air defence system by next year, a senior

Ukraine missile maker targets 'game changer' air defence system by 2027
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LIV Golf leader says the show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty

The CEO of LIV Golf is seeking to quell speculation about the Saudi-funded league's financial status by saying the rest of the season will go on interrupted

LIV Golf leader says the show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty
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Trump says Iranians should rise up against government if ceasefire declared

U.S.

Trump says Iranians should rise up against government if ceasefire declared
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he stands by ceasefire proposal to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he stood by a proposal made to Russia for a ceasefire contingent on Moscow halting all attacks on energy infrastructure.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he stands by ceasefire proposal to Russia
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Venezuela's government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets

Venezuela's government and its political opposition are seeking to coordinate their legal defense of the oil-rich country's United States assets, after

Venezuela's government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets
World

US Democratic lawmakers visit Cuba, call on Trump to "bring the rhetoric down"

Two Democrats from the U.S.

US Democratic lawmakers visit Cuba, call on Trump to "bring the rhetoric down"
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Oil rises in choppy trade; US, Iran rhetoric heats up

Oil prices climbed in choppy trade on Monday, as the U.S. and Iran ratcheted up their rhetoric even as the two countries are engaging in indirect talks that could lead to

Oil rises in choppy trade; US, Iran rhetoric heats up
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Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi operating prediction market in state

A Nevada judge on Friday extended a ban on prediction market operator Kalshi from offering

Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi operating prediction market in state
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US-Iran talks continuing, but strikes on Saudi Arabia may derail effort, say sources

Talks between the United States and Iran were at risk of being derailed following Tehran's attacks on Saudi Arabian industrial

US-Iran talks continuing, but strikes on Saudi Arabia may derail effort, say sources
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Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come

U.S.

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come
Science|Technology|World

One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare

One-way attack drones have changed the face of the Russia-Ukraine war and give Iran a boost in countering US and Israeli forces.

One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
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US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertainty

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the range of the past few years even as the war in Iran continues to threaten the global economy

US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertainty
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White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

By Nolan D.

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge
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Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks

Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks

Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks
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IMF says Bank of Japan can see through inflationary shock from Iran war

The Bank of Japan can see through inflationary pressures from the war in the Middle East as any second-round effects on broader prices will be limited,

IMF says Bank of Japan can see through inflationary shock from Iran war
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Norway's sovereign wealth fund has no plans to reduce US assets, finance minister tells FT

Norway's $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's ​largest, does not intend to shed U.S. assets despite concerns over the Middle East war and mounting U.S. debt, Finance

Norway's sovereign wealth fund has no plans to reduce US assets, finance minister tells FT
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US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions 

The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such

US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions 
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Mark Mobius, 'Indiana Jones of emerging markets,' dies at 89

Mark Mobius, widely credited as a pioneer in emerging markets investing, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his

Mark Mobius, 'Indiana Jones of emerging markets,' dies at 89
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Foreigners boost US Treasury holdings to record highs in February

Foreign holdings of Treasuries climbed to a record high in February, data showed on Wednesday, rising for a second month in a sign of strong

Foreigners boost US Treasury holdings to record highs in February
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Brazil to count 39% of court-ordered debt inside 2027 fiscal target

Brazil's government will count 39.4% of court-ordered debt payments due in 2027 within its fiscal target, budget guidelines submitted to Congress on Wednesday showed,

Brazil to count 39% of court-ordered debt inside 2027 fiscal target
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Ukraine official expects US-Ukrainian investment fund to approve second project in summer

Ukraine's deputy economy minister said on Wednesday he expects the Ukraine-U.S. joint reconstruction fund to approve a second investment project, likely in the energy

Ukraine official expects US-Ukrainian investment fund to approve second project in summer
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Aerospace parts maker Arxis raises $1.13 billion in US IPO

Aerospace parts maker Arxis said on Wednesday it raised $1.13 billion in its U.S. initial public offering after pricing shares at $28 each.

Aerospace parts maker Arxis raises $1.13 billion in US IPO
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Australia's jobless rate stays low in March but Iran war risks loom

Australian employment rose broadly in line with expectations in March, while the jobless rate stayed low, but a war-driven global energy shock could test the labour

Australia's jobless rate stays low in March but Iran war risks loom
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China's Q1 GDP grows 5.0% y/y, tops market forecast

China's economy grew 5.0% in the first quarter from a year earlier, official data showed on Thursday, beating analysts' expectations as policymakers brace for the fallout

China's Q1 GDP grows 5.0% y/y, tops market forecast
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South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week, sources say

Vietnam's president To Lam is set to meet his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi next week, five people familiar with the matter said.

South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week, sources say
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Elliott takes stake in Japan's Daikin, calls for higher returns

Elliott Investment Management said on Thursday it has taken a stake in Daikin and thinks the manufacturer of air conditioners should improve margins and

Elliott takes stake in Japan's Daikin, calls for higher returns
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US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel

The U.S.

US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel
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Mamdani, Hochul propose tax on New York second homes worth more than $5 million

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul proposed on Wednesday a new tax on second homes worth

Mamdani, Hochul propose tax on New York second homes worth more than $5 million
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Goldman Sachs rates business hit by Iran war volatility, sources say

Goldman Sachs' rates business suffered losses on some positions towards the end of the last quarter as fixed-income market volatility due to the Iran war

Goldman Sachs rates business hit by Iran war volatility, sources say
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Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to boost weapons production, WSJ reports

Senior U.S. defense officials have held talks about producing weapons and other military supplies with top executives of companies including General Motors and Ford Motor, the

Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to boost weapons production, WSJ reports
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Thailand central bank cuts 2026 growth, says no limits to worst-case scenarios if war continues

Thailand faces slower growth this year due to the Iran war and there are almost "no limits" to worst-case economic scenarios if the conflict continues,

Thailand central bank cuts 2026 growth, says no limits to worst-case scenarios if war continues
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Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival

Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for

Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
Americas|Crime|World

Former Brazil spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention, ally and source say

Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem was freed from immigration detention in the United States on Wednesday, according to an ally of former

Former Brazil spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention, ally and source say
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US Supreme Court's Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for 'hurtful' comments

U.S.

US Supreme Court's Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for 'hurtful' comments
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Trump ally John Eastman is disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 election

The California Supreme Court stripped conservative attorney John Eastman of his law license on Wednesday over his efforts to overturn U.S.

Trump ally John Eastman is disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 election
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More Japanese firms say no to rate hikes as Iran war clouds outlook: Reuters poll

The number of Japanese firms that do not want the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates has risen sharply since the start of the year as the Iran war

More Japanese firms say no to rate hikes as Iran war clouds outlook: Reuters poll
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BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise its benchmark rate to 1.00% by end-June, with nearly two-thirds of economists in a Reuters poll predicting the move, and a

BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll
Political|World

Trump says Lebanon and Israel have agreed 10-day ceasefire

U.S.

Trump says Lebanon and Israel have agreed 10-day ceasefire
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European banks can withstand current shocks, watchdog head says

European lenders are resilient enough to absorb current financial and geopolitical shocks but need to prepare for future uncertainties including

European banks can withstand current shocks, watchdog head says
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Instant View: China's Q1 growth beats forecast as economy braces for fallout from Iran war

China's economy expanded 5% in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, according to official data on Thursday, surpassing analysts' expectations even as policymakers

Instant View: China's Q1 growth beats forecast as economy braces for fallout from Iran war
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Japan, US agree to strengthen communication on exchange rates

Japan and the U.S. agreed to strengthen communication on exchange rates, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said after her meeting with U.S.

Japan, US agree to strengthen communication on exchange rates
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China's new home prices extend decline despite improvement in major cities

China's new home prices extended their decline in March, official data showed on Thursday, although major cities showed some

China's new home prices extend decline despite improvement in major cities
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Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut

Chile's new president, Jose Antonio Kast, unveiled on Wednesday details of a long-awaited reform package that includes cuts to the corporate tax rate,

Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut
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US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade

A second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a U.S. blockade on vessels visiting

US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
Environment|Europe|Health|World

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale

Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale
Crime|Political|US|World

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific

U.S. military forces have struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific
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ECB must be patient, even if adverse scenario may be materialising: policymaker

The euro zone economy may be moving towards the European Central Bank's adverse scenario but policymakers need to remain patient and not rush any

ECB must be patient, even if adverse scenario may be materialising: policymaker
Europe|World

Ukraine says it downs 31 missiles, 636 drones in Russian attacks over past 24 hours

Ukraine's air force downed or neutralised 31 Russian missiles and 636 drones in attacks at the country over the past 24 hours, it said on Thursday.

Ukraine says it downs 31 missiles, 636 drones in Russian attacks over past 24 hours
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Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that state energy firm Petronas would give priority to providing Australia with its excess fuel

Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties
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How surging bond yields add to Europe's fiscal headaches

European bond yields have jumped during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, pushing up government borrowing costs and adding to the pressure on the

How surging bond yields add to Europe's fiscal headaches
Economy|Europe|World

ECB may not have rate-hike evidence by April 30 meeting, policymaker says

The European Central Bank may not have all the data this month to determine if interest rates will have to be raised to tame an inflation surge and the June meeting

ECB may not have rate-hike evidence by April 30 meeting, policymaker says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are setting new records and the dollar is down for a ninth consecutive day to its weakest levels since

Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials

Nepal's new government, led by rapper-turned politician Balendra Shah, has set up a panel to investigate the property and assets of past and present

Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China to retain ultra-long special bond tenors this year, sources say

China's finance ministry will keep this year's ultra-long special treasury bond issuance to 20-, 30- and 50-year maturities, the same as last year, people with knowledge of the

China to retain ultra-long special bond tenors this year, sources say
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Circle CEO sees 'tremendous opportunity' for yuan-backed stablecoin

Circle Internet Group sees  "tremendous opportunity" for yuan-backed stablecoin as digital money becomes increasingly integrated into

Circle CEO sees 'tremendous opportunity' for yuan-backed stablecoin
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's Q1 economic rebound faces rough seas as Iran war jolts global outlook

China's economy picked up speed early in 2026, riding an export surge before the Iran war sent energy costs soaring and put global

China's Q1 economic rebound faces rough seas as Iran war jolts global outlook
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid Iran war

A fire at the largest of Australia's two oil refineries has hit petrol production, company and government officials said

Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid Iran war
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops

Over 4 million people are set to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year as donors step back from providing life-saving aid, the Danish Refugee Council

Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops
Business|Economy|World

Middle East war feeding uncertainty over Swiss economic outlook, SNB minutes show

Uncertainty over the economic outlook for Switzerland has risen due to the conflict in the Middle East and global developments pose the main risk for inflation, minutes of

Middle East war feeding uncertainty over Swiss economic outlook, SNB minutes show
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16

Russia has launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazilian payments firm Ebanx makes Southeast Asia push

Brazilian cross-border payments company Ebanx said it is expanding global operations, with a focus on Southeast Asia, strengthening its footprint

Brazilian payments firm Ebanx makes Southeast Asia push
Crime|Travel|World

China issues US safety alert for citizens citing 'malicious questioning' by US border officers

China's foreign ministry on Thursday issued a notice warning citizens of security risks traveling to the U.S. and advised citizens not to enter the country from the

China issues US safety alert for citizens citing 'malicious questioning' by US border officers
Business|Economy|World

Pernod CFO says talks with Brown-Forman are "ongoing"

Pernod Ricard's talks to merge with U.S. rival Brown-Forman are continuing, Pernod Ricard's finance chief said on Thursday.

Pernod CFO says talks with Brown-Forman are "ongoing"
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of England's Bailey says 'not going to rush' judgements on rate rises, BBC reports

The Bank of England was "not going to rush to judgements" on interest rate rises, Governor Andrew Bailey told BBC News, as global central banks contend with an energy

Bank of England's Bailey says 'not going to rush' judgements on rate rises, BBC reports
Business|Economy|Finance|World

EQT restarts sale of contact lens maker Ginko in at least $1 billion deal, sources say

Private equity firm EQT is restarting the sale process for the mainland Chinese business of contact lens maker Ginko International, targeting a valuation of

EQT restarts sale of contact lens maker Ginko in at least $1 billion deal, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan sees private credit as a policy pillar despite overseas market turmoil

Japan's financial regulator sees private credit as a potential key pillar of its new strategy to meet rising corporate funding demand

Japan sees private credit as a policy pillar despite overseas market turmoil
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar steady as traders weigh escalating Iran war against ceasefire hopes

The U.S. dollar was steady on Monday, while the yen flirted with the crucial 160 per dollar level, as investors took stock of the escalating Iran war, with

Dollar steady as traders weigh escalating Iran war against ceasefire hopes
Europe|Political|World

Hungarian state news staff push for editorial freedom as Magyar vows shake‑up

Over 90 journalists from Hungarian state news agency MTI have demanded the immediate restoration of impartial news coverage following election winner

Hungarian state news staff push for editorial freedom as Magyar vows shake‑up
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US dollar climbs on technical rally; prospect for US-Iran peace deal in focus

The U.S. dollar rose against major currencies on Thursday, retracing some of its recent losses on

US dollar climbs on technical rally; prospect for US-Iran peace deal in focus
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say

A 14-year-old student who shot at least nine people dead, including eight of his fellow pupils, at a school in southeastern Turkey had used an image referencing a 2014 U.S

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say
World

Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain, senior Iranian official says

Iran and the United States have made some progress as they push for an agreement under Pakistani mediation, but more than halfway through a two-week truce big splits remain

Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain, senior Iranian official says
Australia|Celebrity|Europe|Health|Technology|Travel|World

Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying

Britain's Prince Harry on Thursday praised Australia's "epic" leadership on curbing harmful social media use for teens, as his wife Meghan, Duchess of

Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying
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Peruvian markets stumble as Castillo-backed leftist gains ground

Peruvian markets have reacted nervously as left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez gains ground in a tight presidential race, reigniting

Peruvian markets stumble as Castillo-backed leftist gains ground