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U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuela central bank

U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuela central bank.

Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers

Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers.

Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct

The Democratic representative has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.

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.

Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China

Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China.

Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll

Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll.

Xi makes four-point proposal for Mideast peace and stability - China Daily

Xi makes four-point proposal for Mideast peace and stability China Daily Xi makes four-point proposal for Mideast peace and stability China Daily.

Looking for a quieter alternative to Kyoto? Kurashiki offers craft, denim and kaiseki without the…

Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Quarter pairs centuries of history with excellent craft shopping, Japanese denim heritage and a standout kaiseki restaurant – all in a town that feels calmer and more intimate than Kyoto.

Trump Dials PM Modi, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation, Strait Of Hormuz

US envoy to India Sergio Gor described the call as "very positive and productive." US envoy to India Sergio Gor described the call as "very positive and productive.".

FirstFT: China flexes economic muscle with soaring use of export controls

Also in today’s newsletter: Singapore tightens monetary policy and Wall Street’s trading boom Also in today’s newsletter: Singapore tightens monetary policy and Wall Street’s trading boom.

India to host Foreign Minister-level meetings of BRICS and Quad in May

The confirmation has come days after U. S. Ambassador Sergio Gor said on a social media post that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India “next month”, i. e. in May.

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

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

Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war

The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.

UK to call for end to Sudan bloodshed at Berlin talks on third anniversary of war

British aid to double as 19m people face acute hunger, but summit unlikely to end conflict amid Saudi-UAE tensions The British foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, will urge Sudan’s warring parties to “cease bloodshed” during a major conference on Wednesday, which analysts believe is unlikely to deliver a significant step towards peace. The talks in Berlin – held on the third anniversary of the start.

The Take: Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?

What three years of war have done to Sudan.

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Mistrust won't be solved overnight,' JD Vance says US-Iran…

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Mistrust won't be solved overnight,' JD Vance says US-Iran talks still on track The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Mistrust won't be solved overnight,' JD Vance says US-Iran talks still on track The Times of India.

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.

Israel, Lebanon Agree To Direct Negotiations After "Productive" Talks: US

Israeli and Lebanese envoys held more than two hours of talks mediated by Marco Rubio.

Jaishankar speaks to Israel's foreign minister about failed US-Iran talks | US-Iran peace talks…

Jaishankar speaks to Israel's foreign minister about failed US-Iran talks | US-Iran peace talks fail in Pakistan | geopulse Jaishankar speaks to Israel's foreign minister about failed US-Iran talks | US-Iran peace talks fail in Pakistan | geopulse.

Is the US trying to pressure China with Hormuz blockade?

The US naval blockade of Iranian ports is not a tactic to force China to pressure Iran into a peace deal, the US aimed to end the war through showing its maritime supremacy over the world’s most vital energy chokepoint, they argued. Washington began to enforce the blockade on Monday, drawing threats of retaliation from Tehran. It remains unclear how fully the blockad.

Commentary: Why Trump’s blockade in Strait of Hormuz is an astute tactical move

Control of the critical waterway is the only leverage Iran has left in this war, says former diplomat Lawrence Anderson from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

How Pakistan outmanoeuvred India in Iran war diplomacy with China’s help

After more than 20 hours of high-level negotiations in Islamabad, US Vice-President J. D. Vance confirmed that Washington and Tehran were walking away without a deal. Iran reportedly refused to accept US terms on its nuclear programme, laying bare the deep strategic divides that continue to stall diplomatic solutions to the conflict. However, the venue tells a larger story. India has long been seen.

The Largest Oil Supply Shock in History? Why Your Energy Prices Are Staying High During the Iran…

The Largest Oil Supply Shock in History? Why Your Energy Prices Are Staying High During the Iran War U. S. News & World Report.

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in decades as fighting continues

No major breakthrough as envoys from two countries meet in Washington to discuss conflict and its links to the Iran war No major breakthrough as envoys from two countries meet in Washington to discuss conflict and its links to the Iran war.

US-Iran Talks Could Happen Over Next Two Days In Islamabad: Reports

Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks with US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on April 11.

Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp

Palestinians in Gaza recorded victims of an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp being rushed to a medical facility.

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.

Zelensky Says US Doesn't "Have Time For Ukraine" Because Of Iran War

Zelensky said that the issue of deliveries of US arms to Ukraine has become "a big problem".

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.

This 33-year-old urban farmer wants you to grow your own food from your HDB window

Even without a backyard, you can grow your own vegetables from an HDB window, says urban farmer Joy Chee. The co-founder of The Freestyle Farmers shares how she is helping Singaporeans rediscover the joy of growing their own food.

Griezmann dares to dream after Atletico oust Barca in his farewell season

Griezmann dares to dream after Atletico oust Barca in his farewell season.

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.

Chinese robotics firms focus on quadrupeds as major revenue drivers

Chinese robotics companies are increasingly banking on quadruped robots as major revenue drivers, a trend highlighted by AgiBot’s recent decision to spin out its four-legged robotics unit into a new subsidiary called AgiQuad, and Amap’s coming launch of a quadruped model. The move by AgiBot was intended to drive large-scale growth so that the unit would not “live in the shadow of the humanoid robo The move by AgiBot was intended to drive large-scale growth so that the unit would not “live in the shadow of the humanoid robo.

PSG boss Luis Enrique credits team's belief for Champions League success

PSG boss Luis Enrique credits team's belief for Champions League success.

Liverpool boss Slot laments missed chances in Champions League exit

Liverpool boss Slot laments missed chances in Champions League exit.

BlackRock profits jump as it draws in $130bn

Earnings for first quarter underline asset manager’s push into investment products that generate higher fees Earnings for first quarter underline asset manager’s push into investment products that generate higher fees.

OpenAI releases new cyber security model to limited group of customers

Launch of GPT-5.4-Cyber follows concern about ability of Anthropic’s Mythos to find software bugs Launch of GPT-5.4-Cyber follows concern about ability of Anthropic’s Mythos to find software bugs.

AI 'nutrition labels' need clarity, regular updates to be effective: Experts

Labels must be clear, updated regularly and avoid information overload to help users make informed decisions about AI systems, say observers.

Atletico edge Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semifinal

Atletico Madrid advance 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 home defeat by Barcelona, in a thrilling encounter.

The ‘deep fried’ stocks more expensive than Nvidia

Indonesian regulators investigating ‘broad range of potential market misconduct’ Indonesian regulators investigating ‘broad range of potential market misconduct’.

Albany’s influence wars

Albany’s influence wars.

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.

Spain’s Bangladeshi community cheers migrant amnesty programme

Crowds from the Bangladeshi community in Barcelona celebrated the approval of a mass amnesty programme.

Another woman accuses Swalwell of rape, saying he drugged her in 2018

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

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.

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.

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.