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Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

Ukraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austrian media report

Austrian media say that a man accused of plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austrian media report
Europe|Political|World

UK leader Starmer faces more pressure over Mandelson ambassador appointment

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff says that he made a “serious mistake” by recommending Peter Mandelson’s appointment as U.K. ambassador to the United States

UK leader Starmer faces more pressure over Mandelson ambassador appointment
Business|Economy|Education|World

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands
MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: US appears cold to Iranian proposal to end the war without a nuclear deal

The Trump administration seems unlikely to accept Iran’s offer to end the war and its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: US appears cold to Iranian proposal to end the war without a nuclear deal
Crime|Europe|World

Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people

Greek authorities say several people have been wounded after a gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens

Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport

Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport

Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport
Business|Technology|US|World

US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action

The U.S.

US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show

South Korea's monetary policy board said a cautious, wait-and-see approach is appropriate for now as heightened uncertainty from the Iran war warrants more monitoring of

South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show
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Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey

Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the three months to March and expect to continue doing so this quarter as the war in Iran pushes up energy prices and

Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey
Asia|Business|MidEast|Political|World

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says

Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
Asia|Crime|World

Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 15 as rescuers complete evacuation

The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 15 with another 88 injured, a senior minister said on Tuesday,

Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 15 as rescuers complete evacuation
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say

China's central bank has instructed some commercial banks to expand loan issuance in April, said sources with knowledge of the matter, as authorities seek to prevent a sharp

China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say
Business|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine hits Russia's Tuapse oil refinery again, causing new blaze and evacuation

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at a Russian oil refinery in the city of Tuapse on Tuesday, officials said, in the third attack on the Black Sea port in less

Ukraine hits Russia's Tuapse oil refinery again, causing new blaze and evacuation
Business|Economy|World

Euro zone faces higher inflation and tighter credit, surveys show

Euro zone consumers sharply raised their inflation expectations and banks tightened access to credit in the wake of the Iran war,

Euro zone faces higher inflation and tighter credit, surveys show
Crime|Europe|World

Austrian man pleads guilty to foiled attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert

A 21-year-old accused of planning an Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 that was foiled at the 11th hour

Austrian man pleads guilty to foiled attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try

EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil
Business|Health|Technology|World

US agency upgrades probe into JLR vehicles' steering troubles

The U.S.

US agency upgrades probe into JLR vehicles' steering troubles
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

AI fears drive US stock investors to rethink long-term growth bets, says Goldman 

Fears that artificial intelligence could disrupt long-term U.S. corporate growth have renewed investor focus on how much of stock valuations depend on profits

AI fears drive US stock investors to rethink long-term growth bets, says Goldman 
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices rise 3% as Iran war stand-off persists

Oil prices rose 3% on Tuesday, extending the previous session's gains, as efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war appeared to have stalled, with the crucial

Oil prices rise 3% as Iran war stand-off persists
Europe|Political|US|World

King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress

King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress

King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress
Arts|Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Environment|Science|World

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east
Europe|Travel|US|World

King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress

Britain's King Charles will press the importance of unity with the United States and the need to defend democratic values in an

King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress
Business|Science|Technology|World

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S.

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake

Shares of Japanese logistics firm Nippon Express Holdings leapt as much as 15% after U.S. activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a 5.04% stake in the

Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares subdued as US-Iran talks stall; corporate earnings on tap

European shares were muted on Tuesday as investors braced for a week packed with central bank meetings and corporate earnings, while weighing a diplomatic

European shares subdued as US-Iran talks stall; corporate earnings on tap
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three of its nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling

Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike
Economy|Political|World

Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says

Ukraine needs to adopt a law introducing a value-added tax on inexpensive parcels from abroad to ensure its $8.1 billion programme with the International

Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says
Business|Economy|World

Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty

Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty

Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World

European shares gain after a retreat in Asia as Iran war worries push oil prices higher

European shares have opened with gains after a retreat in Asian markets as worries over the Iran war pushed oil prices higher

European shares gain after a retreat in Asia as Iran war worries push oil prices higher
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected

When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them

Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan, FT reports

Spirit Airlines has won the backing of two of its three major creditor groupings needed to secure a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration, the Financial Times

Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan, FT reports
Business|Technology|World

China's Hongqi, once favoured by Mao, eyes Stellantis Spain plant for European expansion

Chinese luxury automaker Hongqi, famed as Mao Zedong's preferred car brand, is in talks with Stellantis to build vehicles at

China's Hongqi, once favoured by Mao, eyes Stellantis Spain plant for European expansion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ's hawkish hold

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee In a week packed with central bank meetings, the Bank of Japan's hawkish hold has set the stage for the Fed, the Bank of

BOJ's hawkish hold
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Yen steady, dollar edges higher as central banks in focus after BOJ holds

The Japanese yen steadied on Tuesday, having firmed initially after the Bank of Japan held interest rates steady in a

Yen steady, dollar edges higher as central banks in focus after BOJ holds
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals

The Australian government said on Tuesday that Meta, Alphabet's Google and TikTok could face multimillion-dollar charges if they did not

Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children

For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children
Asia|Crime|World

North Korea sharply increased executions during pandemic lockdown, rights group says

North Korea sharply raised the number of executions it conducted after shutting its borders during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the largest share linked to

North Korea sharply increased executions during pandemic lockdown, rights group says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices hit $110 while stocks waver on Iran impasse

Stocks held their ground and oil rose on Tuesday as investors weighed the stalemate in the Iran conflict, while the yen was

Oil prices hit $110 while stocks waver on Iran impasse
Asia|Crime|World

Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 14 and injured dozens

Rescuers have finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car, confirming the crash outside Indonesia’s capital killed 14 people

Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 14 and injured dozens
Africa|Health|Political|World

A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other

Displaced people in a South Sudan village have been denied lifesaving aid by the government, according to eyewitnesses and aid groups

A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other
Business|Finance|Technology|World

Meta prepares to undo Manus acquisition after China ban, WSJ reports

Meta Platforms is preparing to unwind its acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus after China blocked the deal on national security grounds, the Wall Street Journal

Meta prepares to undo Manus acquisition after China ban, WSJ reports
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China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion

Chery, China's largest car exporter, is taking inspiration from two very different automakers - Toyota and Tesla - as it pursues expansion in Europe and beyond, its

China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ keeps rates steady but 3 board members dissent, call for hike

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three in the nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling the bank's concern over inflationary

BOJ keeps rates steady but 3 board members dissent, call for hike
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to end the war

U.S.

Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to end the war
Asia|Crime|World

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation

The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday,

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation
Arts|Entertainment|US|World

Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism

Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism

Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism