Global events and international developments affecting markets.
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A New Zealand startup that routes users in AI chats to crisis helplines is developing an intervention to identify and redirect people showing violent extremist tendencies to a mix of chatbot engagement and real-world support. The firm, ThroughLine, which already works with major AI companies on mental health crises, is consulting with The Christchu…
A coalition of humanitarian organisations says millions in Sudan are reduced to a single daily meal, with many missing meals entirely and resorting to leaves or animal feed. The report links the deepening food crisis to the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, disruptions to agriculture, deliberate d…
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is scheduled to visit Eswatini from April 22-26 for the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s accession and the king’s 58th birthday. The trip highlights Taiwan’s dwindling list of formal diplomatic partners, and will be conducted via a direct flight that avoids U.S. transit routes that have previously drawn Chinese ir…
After weekend negotiations in Islamabad failed to produce an agreement to end the conflict with Iran, the U.S. military announced a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas starting Monday. The announcement threatens a fragile two-week ceasefire, raises the prospect of further escalation around the Strai…
The Philippines, the United States and Australia carried out their second coordinated maritime exercises in the South China Sea this year from April 9 to 12. The drills, which included surface vessels, FA-50 fighter jets, P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft and the USS Ashland, were presented by Manila as a step in deepening defence cooperation and…
President Donald Trump launched a sharp rebuke of Pope Leo on Truth Social, calling him "WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy" after the pontiff criticized both U.S. foreign policy related to the Iran conflict and the treatment of migrants under the Trump administration. The pope, described as careful with his words, has criticized the U.S…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins his fourth consecutive annual visit to China, underlining Madrid's willingness to pursue closer economic and geopolitical ties with Beijing. The trip includes high-level meetings with President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders, corporate visits and forums aimed at boosting exports. The pivot has drawn …
Cyclone Vaianu moved away from New Zealand's North Island on April 13, allowing people who had evacuated to begin returning while crews clear debris, restore power and assess potential landslide threats. Authorities said the emergency response and public preparation limited harm to people, with damage confined to property, trees and infrastructure.
Hungary’s long-serving premier, Viktor Orban, acknowledged a clear loss after provisional results showed the centre-right Tisza party winning a two-thirds majority in the 199-seat parliament. The outcome, based on 81.5% of ballots counted, hands Peter Magyar’s pro-European coalition 137 seats and signals potential shifts in Hungary’s EU relations, …
Peter Magyar, who as a child admired Viktor Orban, has led his centre-right, pro-European Tisza party to a landmark victory that ended Orban’s 16-year tenure as prime minister. Partial returns project Tisza will capture 137 of 199 parliamentary seats. Magyar has pledged anti-corruption measures, re-engagement with the EU and an energy transition aw…
Victor Glover’s role on NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby has become a focal point for aspirations among Black Americans who have historically faced barriers to the highest levels of scientific and academic achievement. For Naia Butler-Craig, a NASA aerospace engineer who decided at age 12 to pursue space after seeing a photo of Mae Jemison, Glover’s m…
An Israeli strike struck a home in the village of Srifa in south Lebanon on Wednesday, the first day of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, killing an infant and several relatives who had gathered for a funeral. Survivors, including a seven-year-old girl wounded in the attack, and hospital officials described one of the heaviest waves of bombardment in recent y…
Around 30 vessels left Barcelona carrying medical supplies and other aid as part of a second flotilla bound for Gaza. Organisers say the mission aims to open a corridor for humanitarian deliveries, while past attempts by the same group were halted by Israeli forces and resulted in mass arrests and allegations of mistreatment.
April 12 - Asha Bhosle, one of India's most celebrated playback singers whose career stretched across nearly seven decades, has died in Mumbai at the age of 92. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to her contribution to cultural life, while family statements said she had been admitted to a private hospital with a chest infection and exhaustio…
London’s Olivier Awards will honour five decades of British theatre on Sunday as a stage adaptation of Paddington and a new production of Into The Woods lead the nominations. A number of high-profile screen actors, including Cate Blanchett, Tom Hiddleston, Bryan Cranston and Rachel Zegler, are among nominees for performances in London stage product…
The top U.S. diplomatic representative in Taiwan called on Beijing to stop applying military pressure and threats against the island and to maintain open lines of communication with Taiwan's political parties, particularly its elected leaders. Speaking in Mandarin on a Taiwanese political talk show, the American Institute in Taiwan head reiterated …
Costa Rica received 25 migrants deported from the United States under a March agreement that allows up to 25 people per week to be transferred from the U.S. to Costa Rica. The migrants, from eight countries, will be assisted by Costa Rican migration police and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) during their initial stay, while the U…
Negotiations between the United States and Iran that convened in Islamabad have paused after an intense 14-hour session, Iran's government said. While technical experts from both sides will exchange documents, delegations left unresolved disputes on issues including frozen assets, control and fees for the Strait of Hormuz, regional ceasefire terms …
Pope Leo used a forceful appeal at a special prayer vigil in St. Peter's Basilica, decrying the 'madness of war' and urging global leaders to pursue dialogue and mediation rather than preparations for rearmament. His remarks came as senior U.S. and Iranian officials convened in Pakistan to discuss an end to the six-week conflict. The pope criticize…
Pakistan’s five-star Serena Hotel in Islamabad has been prepared as the venue for high-level U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. The city is under tight security with shops and offices closed for two days, extensive checkpoints and blockades in place, and the hotel’s grounds and staff deployed to shelter delegations of more than 150 people.
President Donald Trump posted that very large numbers of completely empty oil tankers are currently moving toward the United States to take on crude oil and natural gas. His statement coincided with talks in Islamabad between senior U.S. and Iranian officials, mediated by Pakistani intermediaries, as Tehran set out conditions it says Washington mus…
The potential retirement of Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas has taken on heightened political relevance as both approach the average retirement age of recent justices and the November congressional elections near. While both justices have given no public indication they plan to step down, debates among legal scholars and con…
Six weeks into the conflict between the United States and Iran, Americans interviewed in five states describe a range of reactions - from seeing the strikes as a long-overdue response to Iran, to calling the action needless and ego-driven. Many express anxiety about higher fuel costs and the potential for a prolonged military engagement or retaliat…
Victor Glover’s flight around the moon as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission has become a focal point of pride and reflection across Black communities and the aerospace sector. For Naia Butler-Craig, a NASA aerospace engineer who dreamed of space after seeing a photo of Mae Jemison in her church, Glover’s journey validated long-held ambitions. The m…
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis on April 11 publicly endorsed Hungarian leader Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary's parliamentary vote, calling him the best option for Hungarian interests and stability. Opinion polls show Orban, a nationalist at odds with Brussels and with friendly ties to the Kremlin, faces the possibility of being unseated after 16 …
