Breaking 17:00 U.S. attorney says Fed inspector general findings will determine future of Powell investigation 16:45 Germany calls for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions 16:30 United States tightens economic pressure on Iran, says Trump administration official 16:15 Japanese prime minister to discuss energy security with Australian counterpart 16:00 Macron discusses Iraq’s political future with new leadership 15:45 Istanbul strait shipping traffic suspended after cargo vessel malfunction 15:30 Mélenchon expected on tf1’s 20 pm news as 2027 presidential bid nears confirmation 15:15 ECB policymaker says eurozone recession concerns are “real and justified” 15:00 Lakshmi Mittal and Poonawalla-led consortium to acquire IPL franchise for $1.65 billion 14:45 IAEA reports drone strike targeting Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant radiation laboratory 14:30 Émile case: Parents break silence and denounce “pure fantasies” in media coverage 14:15 Two U.S. soldiers reported missing during African Lion 2026 exercise in Morocco 14:00 Egypt raises natural gas prices for industries amid global energy volatility 13:45 Free party halted in southern France as dozens detained 13:30 France: Illegal free party in Cher leaves 33 injured 13:15 Honor 600 introduces AI feature that turns photos into videos 13:00 Education: Girls losing ground in mathematics, Unesco warns 12:30 ADB launches $70 billion plan to boost energy and digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific 12:15 Abu Dhabi Oil Giant Adnoc commits $55 billion to new projects by 2028 12:00 Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow 11:45 Kidnapping of opposition lawyer and politician in Bamako sparks concern over repression 11:30 Clarence Thomas reaches milestone as his conservative influence on the US Supreme Court endures 11:15 Unidentified drone suspected of airspace violation near finnish-Russian border 11:00 Marco Rubio in Rome and the Vatican to initiate a “Thaw” in relations 10:45 Rio goes Shakira Mode: Giant concert by the Latin star on Copacabana Beach 10:30 Django and Zorro crossover project set for new film adaptation 10:15 Wigs play a vital role in traditional Japanese kabuki theatre 10:00 OPEC+ meets amid tensions after UAE exit shakes oil alliance 09:45 Taiwan’s president visits Eswatini as China escalates rhetoric 09:30 Former French cinema chief faces appeal trial in sexual assault case 09:15 US revokes visas of Costa Rican newspaper leaders amid press freedom concerns 09:00 Deep-sea shipwreck discovery sheds new light on 16th-century Mediterranean trade 08:45 Man charged in Australia over killing of Indigenous child 08:30 Peru launches electoral audit after disputed presidential vote 08:15 US plans troop reduction in Germany as Trump signals deeper cuts 08:00 Spain seeks continued representation on ECB Executive Board 07:36 HM King Mohammed VI appoints crown prince as military staff coordinator

Lavrov in China to coordinate on global issues

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Beijing for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening coordination between Russia and China on key international and regional issues. The visit comes at a time of heightened diplomatic activity, particularly in relation to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Both Moscow and Beijing......

War in Sudan: seven in ten people now living in poverty

Three years into the devastating conflict in Sudan, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate at an alarming pace. According to recent estimates by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), nearly seven out of ten Sudanese citizens are now living in poverty—almost double the pre-war level. Before the outbreak of fighting......

Musician G. Love loses $420,000 in Bitcoin to fake wallet on Mac App Store

Philadelphia musician Garrett Dutton, known as G. Love, revealed on April 11 via X that he lost 5.92 Bitcoin worth over $420,000 after downloading a fraudulent Ledger wallet app from Apple's Mac App Store. The stolen cryptocurrency represented ten years of savings. The incident occurred while transferring his hardware Ledger setup to a......

Oil shock widens inflation gap between emerging and developed markets

The oil shock from six weeks of U.S.-Iran war drives consumer prices higher in advanced economies, while much of the developing world stays sheltered, widening inflation divergence and reshaping global bond outlooks. Heading into 2026, emerging market inflation stabilized near central bank targets, backed by high real rates and strong currencies.......

African firms rush to prepare for China's zero-tariff regime starting May 1

China's plan to eliminate customs duties on imports from 53 African nations takes effect May 1, just weeks away, reshaping trade diplomacy across two continents. The move draws sharp reactions from Western capitals viewing it as Beijing expanding economic sway under a development banner. President Xi Jinping announced the policy in a February......

OpenAI memo claims Microsoft limited reach as Amazon demand surges

An internal OpenAI memo by revenue chief Denise Dresser portrays the partnership with Amazon Web Services as a key driver of enterprise growth, while candidly admitting the long-standing Microsoft tie has "limited our ability" to serve customers on their preferred cloud platforms. Dresser, who joined OpenAI in December after leading......

Leaked screenshots show Anthropic building app creator inside Claude

Screenshots circulating on X over the weekend appear to reveal Anthropic testing an internal full-stack app generator directly within its Claude chatbot. The feature would pit the AI company against vibe-coding startups like Lovable. Images depict a chat interface with the slogan "Let's ship something great," enabling users to......

China's Q1 GDP growth forecast to rebound to 4.8% despite Iran war risks

China's economy gained momentum in the first quarter of 2026, but economists warn the ongoing Iran war could drag growth for the rest of the year as energy costs rise and global demand weakens. A Reuters poll of 50 economists published Monday projects gross domestic product expanded 4.8 percent year-on-year from January to March, up from......

Eni CEO urges EU to rethink Russian gas ban before April 25 deadline

Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian energy giant Eni, called on the European Union Sunday to reconsider its plan to phase out Russian gas imports starting in early 2027. He warned the bloc lacks clear alternatives to replace the supplies it plans to cut. Speaking at a League party event, Descalzi questioned how Europe could substitute about 20......

Revolution Medicines drug nearly doubles survival in pancreatic cancer trial

Revolution Medicines announced Monday that its oral anticancer drug daraxonrasib almost doubled overall survival for patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer compared to standard intravenous chemotherapy. The results sent the company's stock up more than 30 percent in premarket trading. In the phase 3 RASolute 302......

The Week’s XI: Diplomatic successes, advances on the Sahara , and a new chapter with Egypt

The week of April 6 to 13, 2026 confirmed Morocco’s growing influence across several strategic dossiers. From diplomatic breakthroughs on the Moroccan Sahara issue, to strengthened African partnerships and renewed cooperation with Egypt, the Kingdom multiplied high-impact political initiatives. Among the key developments was Mali’s......

Magyar demands radical purge after Orbán's crushing defeat in Hungary

Peter Magyar's center-right Tisza party ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power Sunday with a supermajority win in Hungary's parliamentary elections. Tisza secured 138 of 199 seats, surpassing the 133 needed to amend the constitution, while Fidesz dropped to 55 seats. Turnout hit a record 77.8 percent as more than 98......

Google CEO Pichai urges US to lead in AI development

Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, called on the United States to take the lead in artificial intelligence during a Sunday appearance on 60 Minutes. He advocated developing AI boldly and responsibly so every American benefits. The interview capped a flurry of AI advances for Google, including rapid upgrades to its Gemini models and expanded open-source......

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