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Walmart’s Flipkart plans foray into India’s ticketing market as live events boom

Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart is preparing to enter India’s growing ticketing market, marking a new expansion move as demand for live entertainment continues to surge across the country. According to sources familiar with the matter, Flipkart plans to begin offering tickets for movies......

Air Arabia resumes flights to Beirut as regional air travel gradually recovers

Air Arabia has become the second United Arab Emirates airline to announce the resumption of flights to Beirut, signaling a gradual recovery in regional air travel following recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The airline confirmed that it plans to restart services between Sharjah and Beirut......

Exclusive: Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say

Indian refiners have reportedly begun settling payments for limited Iranian crude oil shipments using Chinese yuan, channeling transactions through ICICI Bank’s overseas operations, according to sources familiar with the matter. The purchases were made under a temporary United States sanctions......

Italy should reconsider nuclear power, says IEA chief

Italy should reconsider its long-standing opposition to nuclear energy in order to strengthen its energy security and improve economic stability, according to the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Italy currently has no active nuclear power plants and depends heavily on energy imports,......

Gérard Depardieu withdraws legal action against France Télévisions over “Complément d’enquête” report

French actor Gérard Depardieu has withdrawn all legal proceedings he had initiated against public broadcaster France Télévisions, in a case linked to a controversial investigative report aired on the program Complément d’enquête. The announcement was made at the......

President Erdoğan welcomes Turkish Cypriot counterpart in Istanbul

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Tufan Erhürman in Istanbul on Thursday, in a meeting reflecting ongoing diplomatic engagement between Türkiye and Northern Cyprus. The official ceremony took place at the historic Dolmabahçe Palace, where the two leaders later......

Heavy floods in the Dominican Republic and Haiti leave at least 19 dead and thousands displaced

Severe flooding and heavy rainfall in the Dominican Republic and Haiti have resulted in at least 19 deaths and forced thousands of people to leave their homes, according to official sources and the Red Cross. The intense rains, accompanied by thunderstorms, began on the night of April 7 and continued......

Remains of Sophie Narme exhumed in cold case investigation linked to Dominique Pelicot

The remains of Sophie Narme, a 23-year-old real estate agent murdered in December 1991, were exhumed on Tuesday from a cemetery in the Yvelines region as part of an ongoing cold case investigation. Authorities hope that modern DNA analysis techniques will help identify potential traces left by the perpetrator......

El Al expands boeing deal with order for six additional dreamliners

Israeli flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines has announced that it will purchase six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, strengthening its long-term partnership with aerospace manufacturer Boeing. The decision forms part of the airline’s broader strategy to expand capacity and improve profitability......

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights concerns

Negotiations between India and Zambia over access to critical mineral resources have reportedly stalled, highlighting growing global competition for strategic raw materials. The discussions focus on the exploration and potential extraction of key resources such as cobalt and copper. Cobalt is essential......

Flydubai resumes flights to Beirut as regional air travel recovers

Dubai-based airline Flydubai has announced the resumption of its flights to Beirut starting April 18, marking a significant step toward the normalization of air travel in the region. The airline had previously suspended its services to Lebanon following heightened tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli......

Germany pledges €212 million in aid for Sudan at Berlin conference

Germany has announced a new humanitarian aid package worth €212 million to support Sudan, as global leaders gathered in Berlin to address the worsening crisis in the country. The pledge was revealed during the Third International Sudan Conference, which aims to mobilize more than $1 billion in funding......

Easyjet launches its first African base in Marrakech menara

At Marrakech Menara Airport, a new chapter in regional aviation has begun as easyJet officially inaugurated its first operational base on the African continent. The launch, supported by Moroccan National Tourist Office, reflects Morocco’s growing appeal as a global travel destination. The......

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