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Misri, Rubio discuss trade, Quad; US state secy set to visit India in May

Misri also met FBI Director Kash Patel and discussed cooperation in countering terrorism, organised crime and narcotics

Zelenskyy aide sees Ukraine nearing deal; Kremlin plays down US talks

Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed

China won't tolerate Taiwan's independence, says President Xi Jinping

Meeting in the Great Hall of the People, Xi told Cheng that today's world was not entirely at peace, and peace was precious

Bessent, Powell warn CEOs of cyber risks posed by Anthropic's AI model

The meeting, held at the Treasury Department in Washington, was aimed at ensuring banks were aware of the risks posed by Mythos

US, Iran prepare for ceasefire negotiations as Vance heads to Pakistan

Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire, unfreezing of assets before Talks

Gaza marks 6 months of ceasefire that may offer lessons for Iran war

The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli forces and Hamas-led militants

US to automatically register eligible men for military draft by December

The US plans to auto-enrol eligible men aged 18-26 into the military draft database, ending the current self-registration process and using federal data to identify those required to register

How the West Asia conflict could leave Wall Street facing lasting risks

Even after a US-Iran ceasefire, investors warn global markets may not stabilise quickly, with elevated oil prices, rising bond yields and shaken confidence pointing to lasting financial risks

US-Iran set for talks as Netanyahu authorises negotiations with Lebanon

US Vice President JD Vance was set to take off from Washington, with Iran still remaining mum over its team as it tried to pressure Washington to halt Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Ukrainian forces shot Iranian drones in Gulf nations during war: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces took part in active operations abroad using domestically produced, battle-tested interceptor drones

Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth II as style icon to mark her centenary

The exhibition explores how fashion became one of her most powerful tools of communication as she evolved from a young princess into Britain's longest-reigning monarch

China's factories slip back into inflation on Iran war price shock

An input-cost shock to the world's largest manufacturing base threatens jobs and wages, with around a quarter of firms already operating at a loss after years of overcapacity and price wars

Trump lashes out at conservative US-media figures over Iran war criticism

Trump attacked several right-wing media figures accusing them of abandoning him for 'cheap publicity' and claimed they are secretly supportive of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons

Trump's Iran exit plan fails to bridge Republican rifts exposed by war

Many have been privately uncomfortable with Trump's threats on social media and were concerned about how the war would play out, especially in an election year

China's independent refiners buy Iran oil at premiums to Brent for 1st time

Iranian oil typically trades at discounts to Brent because of the sanctions and Chinese independent refiners, also known as teapots, are its biggest buyers

Pakistan West Asia talks: No official word on arrival of US, Iran delegates

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif, while announcing a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, had stated that the two countries would hold talks in Islamabad on April 10

West Asia war: Iran warns Israel on Lebanon attacks; Trump targets Hormuz

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces new pressure as Iran warns Israel over Hezbollah strikes in Lebanon, while Donald Trump says Tehran is doing a 'very poor job' of allowing oil through Hormuz

Venezuelan lawmakers approve mining reform to lure foreign investors

The bill regulates mineral rights, establishes mining categories, and allows for independent arbitration of disputes, which foreign investors view as key to guard against the govt seizing their assets

Is the world going to tariff Big Tech as WTO shifts digital trade rules?

Internet has been tariff-free for decades; if that changes, it's because the world has decided it can't allow the US to run its digital empire forever

Artemis II crew reaches 'halfway' mark in return journey to Earth: Nasa

The crew broke the record for the farthest human spaceflight at 252,756 miles (406,771 km) from Earth while navigating the far side of the Moon