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16 wounded in Turkey school shooting: 19-year-old former student opens fire before taking own life

16 wounded in Turkey school shooting: 19-year-old former student opens fire before taking own life.

Iraola to leave Bournemouth at the end of season

Iraola to leave Bournemouth at the end of season.

Arteta urges pure fire as Arsenal eye Champions League semis

Arteta urges pure fire as Arsenal eye Champions League semis.

US stocks climb as market bets Middle East war is ending

US stocks climb as market bets Middle East war is ending.

Mansell says he has "total sympathy' with Verstappen on current F1

Mansell says he has "total sympathy' with Verstappen on current F1.

Spain’s Guardemo still critical in ICU 2 weeks after cycling crash with car

Jaume Guardeno sustained serious injuries after collision with a car at the end of a Volta a Catalunya cycling race.

Fed nominee Warsh's holdings include SpaceX, Polymarket, crypto and AI

Fed nominee Warsh's holdings include SpaceX, Polymarket, crypto and AI.

Wang Fuk Court resident reports suspected theft from fire-hit flat

A resident of Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po has said that a drawer in her flat had been rummaged through, prompting a police investigation and rekindling burglary fears in the sealed residential complex. Police launched the probe after a resident surnamed Lee raised concerns about a possible burglary early on Tuesday. A government social worker had sent her a pho A government social worker had sent her a pho.

Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey

Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.

French group Veolia aims $1.2 billion in revenue from data centres, chips by 2030

French group Veolia aims $1.2 billion in revenue from data centres, chips by 2030.

Why energy firm Sigenergy’s IPO ignited market frenzy with oversubscription of 1,000 times

Chinese energy storage firm Sigenergy has ignited a market frenzy with its initial public offering (IPO) plan in Hong Kong, drawing an oversubscription of over 1,000 times, while its listed peer Guoxia Technology enjoyed a rally, as the duo capitalise on the artificial intelligence boom. Shanghai-based Sigenergy, which aims to raise HK$4.4 billion (US$561.6 million) in its IPO, is expected to be 1 Shanghai-based Sigenergy, which aims to raise HK$4.4 billion (US$561.6 million) in its IPO, is expected to be 1.

Discovery Bay developer eyes longer taxi trial amid safety fears

The developer of Hong Kong’s Discovery Bay is considering extending its trial period and limiting operating hours for cabbies to gain full access to the resort-style seaside community amid opposition from some residents. The Islands District Council’s Traffic and Transport Committee held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the paper presented by Hong Kong Resort Company in the presence of more than 20.

Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

School shooting in Turkiye leaves 16 wounded

The assailant, a 19-year-old former student, later took his own life as ⁠police attempted to apprehend him The assailant, a 19-year-old former student, later took his own life as ⁠police attempted to apprehend him.

Amazon agrees $11.6bn takeover of satellite group Globalstar

Deal will bolster tech group’s efforts to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink with its own low Earth orbit satellite business Deal will bolster tech group’s efforts to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink with its own low Earth orbit satellite business.

Xi Jinping’s meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince highlights Gulf turn towards China

Chinese President Xi Jinping ‌called for a more robust, resilient and dynamic ‌strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, as Beijing intensified what observers have described as its “quiet but pragmatic” diplomacy during the Iran crisis. In a meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu ‌Dhabi, Xi unveiled a four-point proposal to safegua.

Stock Investors Look Past Iran War Despite Shaky Ceasefire - Bloomberg.com

Stock Investors Look Past Iran War Despite Shaky Ceasefire Bloomberg. com Stock Investors Look Past Iran War Despite Shaky Ceasefire Bloomberg. com.

Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote

The prime minister announced new tax cuts to try to end the crisis that began after the U. S.-Israel war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The government could face a no-confidence vote over its response to the fuel protests.

Iran War Live Updates: Some Ships Transit Strait as U.S. and Iran Trade Nuclear Proposals

The status of the U. S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was unclear on its second day. U. S. officials said they were discussing holding another round of talks with Iran, though details were unclear.

Lebanese and Israeli envoys to meet as Israel presses war on Hezbollah

Lebanese and Israeli envoys to meet as Israel presses war on Hezbollah.

UN envoy visits Saudi Arabia to discuss Middle East conflict settlement - Anadolu Ajansı

UN envoy visits Saudi Arabia to discuss Middle East conflict settlement Anadolu Ajansı UN envoy visits Saudi Arabia to discuss Middle East conflict settlement Anadolu Ajansı.

Sudan’s war still misunderstood after three years

April 15, 2026, marks three years since the war in Sudan broke out.

Can Pakistan juggle US-Iran mediation with Saudi defence commitments?

Pakistani officials and a number of analysts say it can do both. But the balancing act won't be easy.

Nearly 700 reported killed in Sudan drone strikes this year: UN

In the first three months of this year, nearly 700 civilians were reportedly killed in drone strikes," UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said in a statement, a day before the three-year anniversary of the start of the war "In the first three months of this year, nearly 700 civilians were reportedly killed in drone strikes," UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said in a statement, a day before the three-year anniversary of the start of the war.

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens

IMF's chief economist says that the Iran war has created a far bigger risk to the global economy than President Donald Trump's initial wave of steep tariffs did a year ago.

Israel ‘wants to reach peace and normalisation with Lebanon’

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said Israel wants to reach “peace and normalisation” with Lebanon.

Israel-Iran war LIVE: France, U.K. to co-host Hormuz shipping security talks

Pakistan proposes new U. S.-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress Pakistan proposes new U. S.-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress.

Will the next round of US-Iran talks bring peace or more confrontation?

Negotiating teams from America and Iran could return to Islamabad as early as the end of this week, days after 21 hours of talks in the Pakistani capital ended without a deal, Reuters reported. US President Donald Trump on Monday said that “we’ve been called by the other side” and “they want to work a deal”. A limited or temporary settlement remained possible as the two sides were cautiously appro A limited or temporary settlement remained possible as the two sides were cautiously appro.

IMF cuts China’s GDP growth forecast to 4.4% as Iran war pressures global economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast, including for China, citing shocks from the US-Israeli war in Iran. In its flagship World Economic Outlook published on Tuesday, the IMF projected worldwide gross domestic product growth at 3.1 per cent this year, down 0.2 percentage points from its January estimate. China – the world’s second-largest economy – China – the world’s second-largest economy –.

Iran war could slow global growth to weakest since pandemic, IMF warns

Expansion of global economy would fall to 2.5% in an ‘adverse scenario’ of persistent $100-per-barrel oil Expansion of global economy would fall to 2.5% in an ‘adverse scenario’ of persistent $100-per-barrel oil.

Trump signals hope for Iran talks despite US blockade of Hormuz

Also in today’s newsletter, US oil supply fears intensify as final prewar tankers leave the Gulf Also in today’s newsletter, US oil supply fears intensify as final prewar tankers leave the Gulf.

Iran war creates an emerging economy emergency

Poorer countries are finding themselves at sharp end of fuel shortages Poorer countries are finding themselves at sharp end of fuel shortages.

Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government freezes automatic renewal of defence cooperation deal with Israel.

How Iran, suffering under sanctions, diversified its economy

How Iran, suffering under sanctions, diversified its economy.

2 Ships From Iran Ports Slip Past US Blockade, Cross Hormuz: Report

2 Ships From Iran Ports Slip Past US Blockade, Cross Hormuz: Report.

Explained: US Move To Choke Iran Oil Exports And Impact On World Supply

The US blockade targets about two million barrels of Iranian oil daily tightening global supply.

Jailed Senegal fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos in Morocco

Jailed Senegal fans await judge's reply to their denial of wrongdoing at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.

Malaysians urged to tighten their belts as Iran war fallout starts to bite

Malaysia’s government has urged the public to be ready to tighten their belts over an extended period, with the full effects of the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war expected to kick in as soon as June after the country’s economic buffers run their course. Domestic gas production and costly fuel subsidies have so far shielded the country’s population of 34 million from most of the fallout fr.

Iran remains an obstacle to the ‘Greater Israel’ project

Israel wants to expand in the Middle East. Its failure to defeat Iran is a major setback for its hegemonic plans.

How much will US Hormuz blockade hurt Iran, and does Tehran have an escape?

Iran earned $5bn in oil exports in past month while it shut the strait for most other ships. That revenue is at risk.

Who profits most from a US-Israel-Iran stalemate?

The conventional indictment runs like this: blinded by ideology and captured by special interests, the US and Israel have blundered into a region they never understood, sowing instability they neither anticipated nor desired. It is a damning argument. It also happens to be, in one important respect, too generous. The more unsettling possibility, supported by two decades of observable behaviour, is The more unsettling possibility, supported by two decades of observable behaviour, is.

With Algeria Visit, Pope Leo Returns to His Augustinian Roots

Some theologians say the pontiff’s understanding of Augustine’s teachings helped inform his response to President Trump’s negative comments about him.

Mark Carney Seals a Majority Government and Remakes Canada’s Liberal Party

The rising star in global centrist politics has secured a majority in the Canadian Parliament. Critics are crying foul.

French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love

The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse told French media he is worried for his mother's frail health as she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.

Trump deletes AI image depicting himself like Jesus after outrage

US President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image of himself depicted as a Jesus-like figure.

Philippines rejects China’s claim it ‘staged’ cyanide evidence at disputed shoal

The Philippine military on Tuesday rejected Beijing’s claim that Manila had staged a “cyanide stunt” near a contested reef in the South China Sea, after Filipino officials accused Chinese fishermen of using cyanide around a grounded warship that serves as a military outpost. “We reject any statement that this is fabricated news,” said Navy Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, a spokesman for the Arm “We reject any statement that this is fabricated news,” said Navy Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, a spokesman for the Arm.

Shanghai Gigafactory has potential to construct humanoid robots: Tesla China president

Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, its largest production base, has the potential to build humanoid robots in future, the company’s China president says, with its manufacturing efficiency and innovative capability seen as potential drivers of CEO Elon Musk’s hopes of commercialising the technology swiftly.

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