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Zelenskyy cuts short S African trip after Russian strike on Kyiv kills 9

The attack on Kyiv came hours after peace negotiations appeared to stall, with President Donald Trump lashing out at Zelenskyy

Palestinian president slams Hamas as 'sons of dogs', urges hostage release

Palestinian President Abbas demands release of Israeli hostages, disarmament, and Gaza handover to Palestinian Authority amid deepening factional rift

Why the world can't stop buying Chinese robots despite trade war

Despite skyrocketing trade tariffs, Chinese tech companies are selling more robots around the world by offering cheaper, smarter, and faster products

From tech bans to ending ties, US states have over 240 anti-China measures

Anti-China proposals have been introduced this year in at least 41 states, but mostly in GOP-controlled legislatures, according to an Associated Press analysis

Thousands mourn Pope Francis as Vatican considers extending public viewing

The public viewing was scheduled to resume Thursday, a day after it began with numbers that were so strong that the Vatican said it would consider longer hours to meet the demand

Trump signs executive orders targeting US colleges, accreditation system

US President Donald Trump has directed the education department and the attorney general to take strict action against institutions that violate Section 117 of the Higher Education Act

At 100 days, Donald Trump faces low approval and deep partisan divides

As Donald Trump approaches 100 days in office, his approval dips and public opinion turns sharply against tariffs, spending cuts, and sweeping executive orders

Asian shares trade mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump's tariff plans

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added nearly 0.9 per cent in morning trading to 35,168.80

Harvard seeks speedy resolution of lawsuit over Trump's funding cuts

Harvard filed the lawsuit after the White House froze $2.2 billion in research grants on 14 April over its refusal to change policies on governance, discipline, hiring and admissions

Judge halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US

US District Judge Paula Xinis granted the stay until April 30, but her order did not make any changes to the required daily status updates

Bessent says China tariffs not sustainable as US willing to de-escalate

Bessent said the tariffs - 145 per cent on Chinese products and 125 per cent on US products - would have to come down before trade talks can proceed

Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with US, says Rubio

Iran insists its nuclear programme is for civilian energy use and says it does not seek to make weapons-grade uranium to build atomic bombs

Trump to hold rally in Michigan next week to mark first 100 days in office

The rally will take place one day before Trump's 100th day in office a traditional early milestone in which a president's progress is measured against campaign promises.

Dozen US states sue Trump administration over tariffs, trade policy

The suit, filed in the US Court of International Trade in Manhattan, argues that Congress didn't grant Trump the necessary authority to impose the tariffs

Hackers use Japanese brokerage a/cs in $700 mn global stock manipulation

he scams typically use the hacked accounts to buy thinly traded stocks both domestically and overseas, allowing anyone who has built up a position earlier to cash out at inflated values

Raising millionaire tax would push the wealthy to leave US: Donald Trump

Trump's remarks are likely to pour cold water on discussions about creating a new 40 per cent tax bracket for people earning $1 million or more

Iran to allow team for talks on restoring nuclear checks, says UN watchdog

US is looking to ensure Iran doesn't develop nuclear weapons, while Iran wants the easing of sanctions that have damaged its econom

Trump again flags Canada's reliance on US days ahead of federal election

Trump re-inserted himself into Canada's election during a signing ceremony inside the Oval office saying Canada would cease to exist as a country without the US buying goods from Canada

Trump putting his 'touches' on WH with flagpoles, Oval Office overhaul

The Republican president recently hung new artworks featuring himself, including a rendering of him with his fist raised after last year's attempted assassination in Pennsylvania

World's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage: Study

A Dartmouth College research team came up with the estimated pollution caused by 111 companies, with more than half of the total dollar figure coming from 10 fossil fuel providers