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BOJ likely to keep rate-hike signal intact despite Trump tariff risks

The assessment, to be included in its quarterly outlook report due on May 1, will underscore the BOJ's desire to keep alive market expectations of further interest rate hikes

Israeli President urges India to boost ties on key geostrategic issues

Touching upon areas of cooperation between the two countries, Herzog described the IMEC as the "future of the world", which has the potential to change the entire geostrategic situation of the globe

China to sanction US officials, NGO heads in response to Hong Kong actions

The US in March sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in transnational repression and acts threatening to further erode the city's autonomy

'Deeply pained': PM Modi expresses sorrow over Pope Francis's death

Pope Francis was admitted to Gemelli hospital on February 14, 2025, for a respiratory crisis that developed into double pneumonia

In US, 2 in 5 employees are considering quitting their jobs: Here's why

The survey, conducted on 1,000 American employees, notes that 1 in every 10 employee is actively planning to quit this year only

Google to face US govt in court over search monopoly breakup attempt

The drama will unfold in a Washington courtroom during the next three weeks during hearings that will determine how the company should be penalised for operating an illegal monopoly in search

US lawmakers urge JPMorgan, BofA to withdraw from CATL IPO over CCP ties

The Department of Defense has classified CATL as a "Chinese military company" in accordance with Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorisation Act

Pope Francis passes away: Here is how the Vatican selects a new pontiff

The death of a sitting pope initiates a profound period of mourning and transition within the Roman Catholic Church, marked by a meticulously structured process to elect a new pontiff

Pope Francis (1936-2025): The Argentine pontiff who led with mercy, reforms

Pope Francis passed away at 88. As the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, he was renowned for his humility, advocacy for the marginalised, and efforts to reform the Catholic Church

US defense secy shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat with wife

Pete Hegseth shared details about the Houthis attack in a second private Signal group chat that included his wife and brother: Details here

Trump's tough talk might help Mark Carney win full term as Canada's PM

Carney, who was sworn in on March 14 following Justin Trudeau's resignation and a Liberal Party leadership race, now leads in the polls heading into the April 28 parliamentary elections

Trump slams 'non-tariff cheating' in detailed 8-point Easter warning

The US President also revived a controversial claim first made in 2018 about Japan's 'bowling ball test' while warning of protective technical standards

Gunman opens fire at Harvard subway station; suspect remains at large

Harvard University issued a shelter-in-place alert after a gunman opened fire at the Red Line platform on Sunday; no injuries were reported but the suspect remains at large

Drones pose increasing risk to commercial airliners near major US airports

The incidents were all classified as near midair collisions any one of which could have had catastrophic consequences

Donald Trump raised record $239 million for his second inauguration

The inaugural committee raised money to pay for receptions, parties and other events before and after the official ceremonies

Appeasing the US at the expense of Beijing won't be tolerated, warns China

China has strongly condemned any nation that reaches a trade deal with the Trump administration that may compromise Beijing as US-China trade war escalates

Asian markets mixed as US tech earnings await amid trade war turmoil

US futures were lower as US tech companies prepared to release their earnings after the recent spate of market turmoil brought on by President Donald Trump's trade war

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon faces 'full-blown meltdown,' warns ex-spokesman

The warning from John Ullyot, who resigned last week after initially serving as Pentagon spokesman, followed statements by three top officials who were reportedly fired amid inquiry into leaks

12 killed, 30 injured in US airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa, say Houthis

The deaths mark the latest in America's intensified campaign of strikes targeting the rebels

Hopefully Russia, Ukraine will make a deal this week, says Donald Trump

Trump said that once the two nations reach an agreement, both would be able to "make a fortune" by doing business with the US