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Navigating Global Uncertainty: Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 - Caspian Post

Navigating Global Uncertainty: Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 Caspian Post Navigating Global Uncertainty: Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 Caspian Post.

Hundreds missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN

About 250 people, including children, are feared missing, the United Nations said.

Fed's Barr says tariffs, geopolitics weigh on rural areas - American Banker

Fed's Barr says tariffs, geopolitics weigh on rural areas American Banker Fed's Barr says tariffs, geopolitics weigh on rural areas American Banker.

IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade

Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.

World Economy Could Be "Thrown Off Course" By War In Middle East: IMF

The global economy is set to grow by 3.1 percent this year The global economy is set to grow by 3.1 percent this year.

Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York

The retrial of disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein on a rape charge on which a jury was previously deadlocked started on Tuesday, although he will remain imprisoned for other offences regardless of the verdict. Weinstein is accused of the third-degree rape of Jessica Mann, who starred in the 2015 romantic comedy This Isn’t Funny. The judge declared a mistrial last June after the jury foreman ref The judge declared a mistrial last June after the jury foreman ref.

Another woman accuses Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018

Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.

How Peter Magyar Defeated Viktor Orban, a Former Ally, In Hungary’s Election

For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides. and defeated his former boss in a landslide victory on Sunday. Does he represent real change.

Goldman Sachs files for its first bitcoin ETF product

Goldman Sachs files for its first bitcoin ETF product.

NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines

NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines.

Will Viktor Orban’s Legacy Live On in Brussels, Even Without Him?

Viktor Orban, Hungary’s newly ousted prime minister, helped to finance a Brussels think tank that pushes his populist vision. It will outlast him, at least for a while.

Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants

The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.

Stunned Frenchman wins US$1 million Picasso with US$117 raffle ticket

A Parisian man could not believe his luck on Tuesday when he found out he had won a Pablo Picasso painting worth US$1 million with a US$117 raffle ticket. “How do I check that it’s not a hoax?” said Ari Hodara, 58, after organisers called him following the draw at Christie’s auction house in the French capital. Hodara described himself as an art amateur fond of Picasso and said he bought his ticke Hodara described himself as an art amateur fond of Picasso and said he bought his ticke.

Milei’s inflation fight stalls in Argentina

The final stretch of reining in price increases is likely to be difficult, warn economists The final stretch of reining in price increases is likely to be difficult, warn economists.

Racing Bulls plan quick-succession upgrades after race cancellations

Racing Bulls plan quick-succession upgrades after race cancellations.

Wall Street monitors private credit risk as AI disruption, outflows cause concern

Wall Street monitors private credit risk as AI disruption, outflows cause concern.

Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry

Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry.

New trial over Maradona's death begins in Argentina

Prosecutors accused Diego Maradona’s medical team of negligence that allegedly led to his death.

The process of justice must be observed in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s case

The Judicial Panel’s conclusion on Mr Khan’s case should not be discarded because some parties find it inconvenient.

Spain finalises move which could see 500,000 undocumented migrants apply for legal status

Spain's government has finalised an amnesty measure that it estimates could enable half a million undocumented migrants to apply for legal status.

Silverstone Pop-Up Hotel offers 'immersive' F1 with pool and palm trees

Silverstone Pop-Up Hotel offers 'immersive' F1 with pool and palm trees.

BoE's Bailey sees major cybersecurity risks in new Anthropic model

BoE's Bailey sees major cybersecurity risks in new Anthropic model.

Kevin Warsh is very rich, or possibly very, very rich

In the Fed with the bread.

Israel plans to create buffer zones in Lebanon and Gaza to protect its territory

Israel is creating a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon for a prolonged military occupation, with low expectations that direct talks with Lebanon will lead to quick action on disarming Hezbollah.

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to More Peace Talks

Fighting continued in southern Lebanon between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, even as Israeli and Lebanese diplomats met in Washington. The war in Lebanon has threatened to undermine the U. S.-Iran cease-fire.

How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis

With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.

Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon after talks in US

Talks between Israel and Lebanon ended with Israel’s envoy saying they were “on the same side” in opposing Hezbollah.

Top Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan

Russia and China’s top envoys met in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss the Iran war, Ukraine and Taiwan as Beijing stepped up its Iran war diplomacy and tensions with Washington increased. In a jab at Washington and US President Donald Trump that did not mention either by name, a Chinese readout of the meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov noted that the wo.

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after 'productive' talks, says…

The IMF says that Iran, Iraq, Qatar among hardest-hit economies; Pakistan proposes new U. S.-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress The IMF says that Iran, Iraq, Qatar among hardest-hit economies; Pakistan proposes new U. S.-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress.

Why are global views of the US getting worse?

We discuss the global standing of the US after launching war against Iran and years of worsening views of the nation.

Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of new US-Iran talks

Sharif pushing for further negotiations. Trump says talks could resume in Pakistan in next two days.

Israeli strike on Gaza police car kills child

An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child.

Who’s Holding the Cards? George Friedman on the Iran War Stalemate - Geopolitical Futures

Who’s Holding the Cards? George Friedman on the Iran War Stalemate Geopolitical Futures George Friedman on the Iran War Stalemate Geopolitical Futures.

Zelensky Says US Does Not 'Have Time For Ukraine' Because Of Iran War: Report

Zelensky said Tuesday that US peace negotiators "have no time for Ukraine" Zelensky said Tuesday that US peace negotiators "have no time for Ukraine".

Lebanon And Israel Hold Historic Direct Talks Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israel did not respond positively until last week, after it launched 100 strikes across the country Israel did not respond positively until last week, after it launched 100 strikes across the country.

Tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz stop or turn around amid US blockade, data shows

US military says no ships pass through its operation to seal off Iranian ports in first 24 hours US military says no ships pass through its operation to seal off Iranian ports in first 24 hours.

Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart - Al Jazeera

Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart Al Jazeera Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart Al Jazeera.

Explained: Is China Slowly Entering Iran War As US Blockades Hormuz?

In 2021, Beijing and Tehran had signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement In 2021, Beijing and Tehran had signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement.

US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights

The Trump administration had faced a contempt probe over its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025.

FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.

"We All Love You": Trump's Huge Praise For PM Modi In Call

PM Modi and Trump reviewed the "substantial progress" in bilateral ties during the phone call PM Modi and Trump reviewed the "substantial progress" in bilateral ties during the phone call.

Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril' - BBC

Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril' BBC Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril' BBC.

Ukraine and Allies Join EU Sanctions Against Russian Entities - Odessa Journal

Ukraine and Allies Join EU Sanctions Against Russian Entities Odessa Journal Ukraine and Allies Join EU Sanctions Against Russian Entities Odessa Journal.

France and Liverpool forward Ekitike suffers blow to World Cup hopes

France and Liverpool forward Ekitike suffers blow to World Cup hopes.

Russian Oil Revenues Nearly Doubled in March

The surge in revenue provided a critical lifeline for Moscow, which has struggled to fund the war in Ukraine amid record-high deficits.

Men with higher IQs are less conservative, study finds

New research suggests that gifted men are less conservative in their political views than men of average cognitive ability. A study conducted in Germany found that men with higher IQs are less inclined to traditional values, but the lead author, psychologist and intelligence researcher Maximilian Krolo of Saarland University said the researchers did not find these differences among women. The stud.

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