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+ Africa: Brazil's Lula slams UN Security Council at progressive leaders' summit in Spain—Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva strongly criticised the members of the United Nations Security Council during the Meeting in Defence of ...
+ Africa: AFCON 2025: Three Senegalese football fans released from jail in Morocco—Three Senegalese football fans who were detained in Morocco have been released on Saturday. [Author: editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)] [Link...
+ Africa: Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis—Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest...
+ Africa: Togo wants to act as 'bridge' between Sahel and international community—Togo presented its new geopolitical and security strategy for the Sahel during a high-level meeting in Lomé on Saturday. [Author: editorial@africanews...
+ Africa: China hosts humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon—China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers se...
+ Africa: Pope Leo challenges Angola's leaders to break 'extractivism'—Pope Leo XIV challenged Angola’s leaders to break the "extractivism” that has plundered and exploited Africa for centuries, as he arrived in the south...
+ Africa: Pope Leo XIV arrives in Angola, third stop on Africa tour—Pope Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Angola, opening the third leg of his four-nation tour across Africa, with a message focused on hope, peace, and socia...
+ Africa: Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa as Benin seeks extradition over coup allegations—Pan-African activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa, where authorities say an extradition process is now underway. [Author: editorial@afr...
+ Africa: Gulf tensions escalate as Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz—Tensions between Washington and Tehran are rising sharply over access to key shipping routes in the Persian Gulf, as both sides harden their positions...
+ Africa: Pope urges youth to stay and fight corruption during Cameroon visit—Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, as he continues his 11-day tour across Africa. [Author: editorial@africanews.com (Réd...
+ Africa: Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” sparks alarm over diaspora funds and citizenship rights—A controversial “Sovereignty Protection Bill” under review in Uganda’s Parliament is raising alarm among critics who say it could have far-reaching an...
+ Africa: Pope Leo XIV’s Angola visit draws hope amid floods and calls for peace—Excitement is building in Angola as crowds prepare to welcome Pope Leo XIV to the capital, Luanda, during his 11-day tour across four African nations....
+ Africa: South Sudan tensions escalate as opposition retakes key stronghold—The United Nations Security Council was briefed Friday on the worsening humanitarian conditions in South Sudan less than a week after opposition force...
+ Africa: ICJ 80th Anniversary: Antonio Guterres calls for law to be respected—During a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Antonio Guterres warned that international l...
+ Africa: Guinea: Restrictions on social media platforms lifted —Restrictions on several social media platforms that were noticed earlier in the week have now been lifted. Among the platforms were TikTok, Facebook a...
+ Africa: World Athletics panel rejects athlete transfers to Turkey—A World Athletics panel has refused 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkey, over what it referred to as a ‘coordinated recruitment strategy’ from the ...
+ Africa: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon—A ceasefire in Lebanon has brought a pause in fighting after weeks of war. Residents are returning to damaged homes as questions remain over how long ...
+ Africa: Oil prices plunge as markets rally after Strait of Hormuz reopens—In Europe, stocks surged in response to the news, with major indexes in France and Germany rising more than 2%. However, Asian markets, which closed b...
+ Africa: Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships during ceasefire—US President Donald Trump thanked Tehran but said the naval blockade on Iran would stay in place until a peace deal is signed. [Author: editorial@afri...
+ Africa: Deportees arrive in Kinshasa from U.S. under Trump agreement —After being deported from the U.S., around 15 people touched down in Kinshasa early Friday, under agreement between the Congolese government and the T...
+ CSM: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships—The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has escalated again as Iran reverses its reopening of the crucial waterway and fires on ships attempting to pas...
+ CSM: What drove Hampshire College to shutter, despite raising $55 million—Hampshire College stood out for its nontraditional style, with no grades or majors. The recent announcement of its upcoming closure underscores the fi...
+ CSM: As Virginia redistricting looms, Spanberger struggles to keep ‘moderate’ image—Ahead of Tuesday’s vote on redrawing Virginia’s congressional districts, the first few months of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s term have made c...
+ CSM: A global lens on kitchen table bills—Voters regularly cite cost of living as their top concern, and political analysts say it will likely be a central topic in this year’s midterms.
+ CSM: Trump announces Lebanon ceasefire, and Israelis vent anger at government—The ceasefire in Lebanon left northern Israeli residents saying they felt betrayed, and that Hezbollah was still a threat. Opposition leaders blamed t...
+ CSM: Spring forecast: Showers of great books for the month of April—April’s top nonfiction titles include a revelatory take on Lewis and Clark’s expedition, while fiction favorites cover the latest from Tana French and...
+ CSM: Hope in the soil and stones—Down the street a ways, there is a parking strip by a soccer field. A half-block long and about 2 feet wide, a wedge of life bounded by concrete, i
+ CSM: How women’s digital lives change China—Chinese women not only excel over men in the use of artificial intelligence, but also bring qualities of online engagement that are a model for truste...
+ CSM: What Trump’s handling of the Iran war has done to perceptions of US power—For decades, perceptions of U.S. power did not rely on the use of America’s unrivaled military might. In the Iran war, a militarily inferior adversary...
+ CSM: Legendary creator of ‘Saturday Night Live’ remains an enigma in ‘Lorne’—Lorne Michaels, the creator and longtime producer of “Saturday Night Live,” is the subject of a new documentary promising unprecedented access.
+ CSM: The wages are subminimum. But is the offer of something more? (video)—“Sheltered workshops” are often charged with exploiting workers diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. But many workers and their caregivers suppor...
+ CSM: Why the surveillance powers in FISA roil Congress – across party lines—A section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, designed to help head off terrorist attacks, is also seen as a threat to civil liberties if mi...
+ CSM: Can the US and Iran close off the Strait of Hormuz? What international law says.—Washington and Tehran are testing the boundaries of international laws that have managed the seas remarkably well, protecting freedom of navigation an...
+ CSM: South Africa’s reconciliation efforts at home – and with the US—The United States alleges that South Africa is persecuting white minority Afrikaners, so it’s granting them privileged refugee status. Meanwhile, Pret...
+ CSM: The first woman to complete the Boston Marathon sculpts her own legacy—When Bobbi Gibb sprang out of the bushes and into the Boston Marathon, she proved women could run 26.2 miles. A new sculpture she crafted at the race ...
+ CSM: In Sudan’s mountains, wartime orphans are raised to be peacemakers—Large numbers of children began arriving at Our Father’s Cleft after Sudan’s third civil war erupted in April 2023.
+ CSM: Cameroon’s separatist conflict drove its pro soccer teams out. Why they’re back.—The return of professional soccer to one of Cameroon’s Anglophone regions reflects a cautious optimism about the future in a place upended by war.
+ CSM: Cameroon’s separatist conflict drove pro soccer teams out. Why they’re back.—The return of professional soccer to one of Cameroon’s Anglophone regions reflects a cautious optimism about the future in a place upended by war.
+ CSM: Bearing arms: Shifting views among gun owners on a foundational right—A new twist in what has become one of this country’s most emotional, and debated, issues: a growing liberal embrace of guns.
+ CSM: Hungary election points to Trump’s waning influence in Europe—Viktor Orbán’s landslide loss happened despite full-throated backing from the Trump administration. Now, even far-right populists in Europe are beginn...
+ Egypt News: EGYPT-NEW ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL-PM-PRESS CONFERENCE-URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT —(260419) -- CAIRO, April 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly speaks at a press conference in the New Administrative Capital,...
+ Egypt News: Trump, "complicit world" must end policies obstructing peace: Houthis threaten to close Bab al-Mandeb Strait —Sanaa [Yemen], April 19 (ANI): The Deputy Foreign Minister of the internationally unrecognised Houthi administration in Yemen Hussein al-Ezzi has warn...
+ Egypt News: Centre expands RELIEF scheme scope to include Egypt and Jordan amid West Asia tensions —New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The Government of India expanded the coverage of the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitatio...
+ Egypt News: 9th CMSB NATIONAL AWARDS - 2026 —SMPLNew Delhi [India], April 17: CMSB successfully hosted the 9th CMSB National Awards - 2026 on 10th April at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru, honouring d...
+ Egypt News: French Senate delegation concludes India visit, highlights sustainability, strategic partnership —New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): A delegation from the French Senate's Interparliamentary Friendship Group concluded its visit to India from April 1...
+ Egypt News: Diplomatic momentum builds as Lebanon truce boosts prospects for renewed U.S.-Iran talks —ISLAMABAD, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Diplomatic momentum is gaining pace in United States-Iran tensions after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon eased ...
+ Egypt News: Int'l community welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, urges continued efforts toward peace —BEIRUT, April 17 (Xinhua) -- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on Friday, following an announcement earlier by U.S. President ...
+ Egypt News: Nowhere safe for Gazans as bombs continue to fall across the Strip —GAZA CITY, GAZA—Three-year-old Yahya Al-Malahi lay on a metal table in the morgue of Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. Family members wept as they...
+ Egypt News: UN-backed 'Borrowers Platform' to provide collective voice to developing nations to tackle debt inequity —New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday took to social media platform X to announce the launch of The Bor...
+ Egypt News: Macron, Starmer To Lead 40-Nation Summit Over Hormuz Crisis —New posts12:32Lebanon 'Not Aware' Of Trump-Promised Peace Talks With IsraelTalks between several countries around the Middle East are heating up amid ...
+ Egypt News: FIFA president Gianni Infantino: Iran 'for sure' playing in World Cup —(Photo credit: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)Despite Iran's sports minister stating that the country cannot participate amid the war with the United States,...
+ Egypt News: Neha Dhupia's first look, trailer of her international film '52 Blue' out now —Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 15 (ANI): On Wednesday, the first look and trailer of her debut International film '52 Blue' was unveiled. Directe...
+ Egypt News: India food secure overall but exposed to imported inflation in oils, pulses amid West Asia tensions: Deloitte —New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): India is structurally food secure, supported by a strong domestic production base and comfortable buffer stocks, pa...
+ Egypt News: Russia doubles wheat exports to African country —Rising milling capacity in Sudan is boosting demand for grain, Agroexport has saidRussian wheat shipments to Sudan have more than doubled, the Russian...
+ Egypt News: Kunal Kemmu gives shout out to 'Toaster' team —Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 15 (ANI): RajKummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra-starrer 'Toaster' has been watched by Kunal Kemmu, and he quite liked i...
+ Egypt News: Egyptian nuclear plant to get first fuel next year Rosatom —The El Dabaa project has entered the next phase with preparations underway for the first unit launch and future power generation, CEO Aleksey Likhache...
+ Egypt News: Egyptian nuclear plant to get first fuel next year - Rosatom —The El Dabaa project has entered the next phase with preparations underway for the first unit launch and future power generation, CEO Aleksey Likhache...
+ Egypt News: Trump Says Peace Talks Could Resume Soon As Blockade Continues —President Donald Trump suggested that peace talks with Iran could resume in a day or two as the US military chokes off the country's maritime trade in...
+ Egypt News: Another round of talks between US-Iran being planned —ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Even as the standoff between the United States and Iran deepened on Monday, and the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran's ports, ...
+ India ET: India, Russia ink pact to station 3,000 troops, warships and aircraft in each other’s territory —India and Russia have entered into a reciprocal logistics agreement allowing up to 3,000 troops, naval ships, and aircraft to be stationed in each oth...
+ India ET: The Night Agent Season 4 Release Timeline: Filming begins in May 2026, premiere date and plot clues revealed —After weeks of speculation, Netflix officially confirmed The Night Agent Season 4 on March 6, 2026, shortly after Season 3 premiered. Showrunner Shawn...
+ India ET: 16 killed, 6 injured in massive firecracker factory blast in Kattanarpatti, Tamil Nadu —A devastating explosion ripped through a firecracker factory in Kattanarpatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The blast claimed the lives of 16 p...
+ India ET: Increased screen time among children leading to reduced attention spans, disturbed sleep: Study —A study at Sawai Man Singh Hospital reveals children's excessive mobile use leads to concentration issues, loneliness, and sleep problems. Many childr...
+ India ET: What’s the psychology behind people who walk away from arguments without the last word — Are they weak or wise? —Stepping away from arguments is often associated with strong psychological boundaries. These boundaries enable individuals to safeguard their mental a...
+ India ET: TCS conversion case: What father of employee Raza Rafiq Memon said about the allegations —Family of TCS employee Raza Rafiq Memon claims internal rivalry and office politics are behind "false" sexual harassment and conversion allegations. M...
+ India ET: Nashik court sends 'godman' Kharat in police custody till April 23 in fifth sexual assault case —Nashik police secured custody of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat until April 23. This is the fifth sexual assault case against him. Kharat faces multi...
+ India ET: Energy drinks, alcohol fuel surge in liver disease in young Indians, say experts on World Liver Day —Indian liver specialists warn that energy drinks are harming young livers. High caffeine and sugar levels in these beverages, along with alcohol and s...
+ India ET: PM should first release 'blocked' central funds before professing love for Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee —TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 2 lakh crore in central dues to West Bengal before professing love for t...
+ India ET: Additional security forces to arrive in Manipur after Bengal elections: Minister —Manipur will receive more security forces after the West Bengal elections conclude. Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam stated this, assuring the public...
+ India ET: Political Parties to remove fake content on social media platforms within 3 hours of coming to their notice: ECI —The poll body noted that over 11,000 violative social media posts have been addressed since March 15, while 3,10,393 complaints were resolved via the ...
+ India ET: Christina Applegate’s health struggle: Rising concern as friends brace for the 'worst' after latest medical report —Applegate has been candid about her diagnosis and how it has affected her life. Since publicly confirming her condition in August 2021, she has used i...
+ India ET: 'Last chance to surrender before April 29': PM Modi warns TMC 'goons' at Medinipur rally — [Link to media]
+ India ET: African Proverb of the Day: ‘When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you’ — Wisdom on inner growth and self-discovery —In embracing this African wisdom, individuals are reminded that true resilience is not about controlling the outside world, but about mastering the on...
+ India ET: Allies fear a rushed US-Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock —US-Iran war news: European allies express concern over a potentially hasty U.S. deal with Iran. They fear an inexperienced American team might secure ...
+ India ET: 7 high-protein foods for weight loss — [Link to media]
+ India ET: 'Multiple' injured in midwestern US campus shooting: Police —Gunshots erupted at the University of Iowa early Sunday. Police responded to a large fight and heard gunfire. Multiple victims were taken to hospitals...
+ India ET: Cong demands implementation of women's quota law on current LS strength, marches to BJP office —Congress staged a protest in New Delhi demanding immediate implementation of women's reservation. Party leaders accused the Modi government of deliber...
+ India ET: This assembly poll battle to save Bengal's identity: Modi —Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the West Bengal assembly election is a fight to preserve the state's identity, accusing the Mamata Banerjee...
+ LA Time National: A renewed threat to JPL as the Trump administration tries again to cut NASA—The cuts, proposed in the Trump administration's 2027 budget request to Congress, would pose further challenges to the venerable La Cañada Flintridge ...
+ LA Time National: Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees—A legal maneuver once reserved for death row inmates and suspected terrorists has become the only recourse for immigrant detainees, who have flooded f...
+ LA Time National: Supreme Court weighs phone searches to find criminals amid complaints of 'digital dragnets'—Does the 4th Amendment's ban on unreasonable searches extend to your smartphone and its tracking data?
+ LA Time National: They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.—As Los Angeles homeowners proceed with rebuilding from the 2025 fires, a new trend is emerging across the Palisades and Eaton burn areas. Emergency or...
+ LA Time National: 'We've lost our way': Clifton's operator gives up on downtown Los Angeles—The proprietor of Los Angeles' legendary Clifton's has given up on reopening the shuttered venue.
+ LA Time National: Mexico's Sheinbaum travels to Barcelona for 'progressive' confab, tension-easing talks with Spain—End to diplomatic freeze between Spain and its former colony?
+ LA Time National: Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states—California donors helped Democrats in key Senate races outraise their Republican opponents, according to latest campaign filings.
+ LA Time National: Outlines of a deal emerge with major concessions to Iran—President Trump and Iran's foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels.
+ LA Time National: Hegseth recites 'Pulp Fiction' speech at Pentagon prayer service—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recited dialogue drawn from the film "Pulp Fiction" at a Pentagon prayer service, using it to frame the war in Iran as ...
+ LA Time National: Calmes: Pay attention to the deficit, even if Trump won't—President Trump said he would balance the federal budget "overnight." In reality, debt is now approaching the highest level in U.S. history.
+ LA Time National: This Long Beach startup says it has a patch for California's power problems—This long beach startup powers California's industries using off-grid power
+ LA Time National: Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred for trying to overturn 2020 election—The California Supreme Court ordered attorney and former law school dean John Eastman disbarred Wednesday for his role aiding the Trump administration...
+ LA Time National: Xanax from West Virginia-based company recalled nationwide. What you need to know—U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues a recall notice of an allotment of Xanax over dissolution failure.
+ LA Time National: Ceasefire or escalation? Trump weighs Iran talks amid troop surge—Tehran has floated an extension of the two-week ceasefire, set to expire Tuesday, that is under active consideration by the U.S. side.
+ LA Time National: Snap is cutting 1,000 workers in the latest tech layoff—Snap Chief Executive Evan Spiegel told employees that the company is trying to cut costs and cited AI tools.
+ LA Time National: In 1960, fears over papal influence. In 2026, a president attacks a pope—Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV flips history from fears presidents would be loyal to a pope to openly fighting with one.
+ Latest UPI: On This Day, April 19: NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flies on Mars—On April 19, 2021, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flew for 39 seconds on the surface Mars, the first powered aircraft to take flight on another planet.
+ Latest UPI: Famous birthdays for April 19: Troy Polamalu, Tim Curry—NFL legend Troy Polamalu turns 45 and actor Tim Curry turns 80, among the famous birthdays for April 19.
+ Latest UPI: FAA accepting bids for AI system to assist air traffic controllers—The FAA is working to develop artificial intelligence software to help air traffic controllers manage flights across the nation's airspace.
+ Latest UPI: Life jacket of Titanic survivor sold for $900K at auction—The only life jacket worn by a person who survived the sinking of the Titanic ever put up for auction was sold for $906,000 on Saturday.
+ Latest UPI: ICE detainee deaths skyrocket amid immigration crackdown—The number of people who have died while being detained by ICE as the agency has detained the most people ever in its history in the last two years.
+ Latest UPI: Tornadoes cause damage in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois; no injuries—Tornadoes swept through several midwestern cities Friday leaving destruction and devastation in their wakes as a massive system tore through the area.
+ Latest UPI: Three sentenced for fake bear attack insurance scam—Three people were sentenced this week in an insurance fraud scam that saw them wear a bear costume while damaging luxury cars in California.
+ Latest UPI: Look: Madonna to release new album this summer—Pop music legend Madonna has announced plans to release a new album this summer. "Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II" is due out on July 3.
+ Latest UPI: Pope Leo XIV flies to Angola, says he is not debating Trump—Pope Leo XIV said he has no interest in debating President Donald Trump as he flew to Angola for the third leg of his 11-day trip to Africa.
+ Latest UPI: Look: Weird Al Yankovic to introduce Disney World's revamped Rock 'n' Roller Coaster—Weird Al has announced he will be part of the revamped Rock 'n' Roller Coaster when it re-opens at Disney Hollywood Studios in Florida next month.
+ Latest UPI: Trump signs order to speed research on psychedelics for mental health—President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday to accelerate research for some psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders.
+ Latest UPI: BTS' 'Arirang' tops U.S. album chart for 3rd week—KPop boy band BTS' "Arirang" is the No. 1 album in the United States for a third week. Coming in at No. 2 is Morgan Wallen's "I Am the Problem."
+ Latest UPI: Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, fires on commercial ships—A day after the Strait of Hormuz was declared open, Iran has blocked it again, citing a U.S. "breach of promise," and has fired on ships.
+ Latest UPI: Jennifer Stone returning as Harper on 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place'—Jennifer Stone is returning as Harper Finkle for a guest appearance in Disney Channel's "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" third and final season.
+ Latest UPI: Judge blocks Trump administration's pre-emptive lawsuit against Hawaii—A federal judge on Friday blocked a suit against the state of Hawaii that was filed by the federal government to prevent it from suing oil companies.
+ Latest UPI: Famous birthdays for April 18: Hayley Mills, Vanessa Kirby—Actor Hayley Mills turns 80 and actor Vanessa Kirby turns 38, among the famous birthdays for April 18.
+ Latest UPI: On This Day, April 18: Patriot Paul Revere begins midnight ride—On April 18, 1775, U.S. patriot Paul Revere began his famous ride through the Massachusetts countryside, crying out "The British are coming!" to rally...
+ Moscow Times: Zelensky Says Oil Sanctions Relief Provides Billions for Russian Military—"Every dollar paid for Russian oil is money for the war," Zelensky said.
+ Moscow Times: Russia Urges HIV Testing for One-Third of Population as Cases Rise—Russia faces one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in Europe, with infections continuing to climb despite record screening levels.
+ Moscow Times: At Least 5 Killed After Gunman Opens Fire in Ukrainian Capital—At least 10 people were hospitalized with wounds and trauma after the shooting, which took place in a residential district.
+ Moscow Times: Russia-Appointed Official in Occupied Kherson Holds Talks with North Korean Envoy—The sides explored possible collaboration in agriculture and humanitarian initiatives, as well as culture, sports and education.
+ Moscow Times: U.S. Extends Sanctions Waiver on Purchases of Russian Oil—The license comes two days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would not renew the waiver.
+ Moscow Times: Russian Stocks Slip After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz ‘Completely Open’ for Duration of Ceasefire—Rosneft shares fell by more than 4%, while Gazprom Neft dropped nearly 3%. Lukoil and Tatneft both saw declines of more than 2%.
+ Moscow Times: Leningrad Region Asks Veterans to Join New Air Defense Units After Drones Smash Oil Export Terminals—Ukraine has launched an increasing number of attacks on critical oil and export infrastructure in the region since mid-March.
+ Moscow Times: Czech Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Ambassador Over Russian Military Threats—Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and current Security Council deputy chairman, had earlier said that production facilities in the Czech Repu...
+ Moscow Times: Communities in Dagestan Remain Isolated After Floods—The floods, triggered by two waves of heavy rainfall in late March and early April, killed at least seven people and displaced more than 6,200.
+ Moscow Times: Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills 1 in Belgorod Region—Local authorities said the person was riding on a motorcycle near the border with northeastern Ukraine.
+ Moscow Times: ‘The People Are Afraid of You’: In Rare Appeals, Celebrities Ask Putin to Address Russians’ Suffering—The appeals began when blogger and influencer Viktoria Bonya called on Putin to address mounting social and economic pressures in a now-viral video.
+ Moscow Times: Regions Calling: ‘Pain and Bitterness’ for Russia’s Buddhists—Unpacking the recent police raid on a Tibetan Buddhist festival in Moscow — and what the southern republic of Kalmykia has to do with it.
+ Moscow Times: Belgorod Governor Says He’s Taking a Vacation as Rumors of His Resignation Swirl—Russian media began reporting last week that the Kremlin may replace Gladkov with an army general who fought in Ukraine.
+ Moscow Times: Viral Video in Russia Calls on IT Workers to Resist Internet Controls —In the video, a man identifying himself as Dmitry urges others working in the tech sector not to “build an iron curtain for ourselves with our own han...
+ Moscow Times: Luhansk Court Jails Polish Man 13 Years for Fighting for Ukraine—The 47-year-old, identified as Krzysztof Flaczek, was captured in November 2024 near the city of Chasiv Yar, Russia's Prosecutor General's Office said...
+ Moscow Times: Russia Resumes Daytime Flights to Israel—Under the new guidance, which remains in effect until at least May 15, Russian carriers can operate flights to Israeli airports between 7 a.m. and 1 a...
+ NYT: Ageless Beauty—We examine a surprising trend on the runways of Paris. [Category: internal-storyline-no, Paris Fashion Week, Age, Chronological, Couture (Fashion)]
+ NYT: Gen Z Looks to Nepal as a Test Case of Its Hopes—Many youth-led protests around the world have failed to bring meaningful change. But in Nepal, a new government is promising to do things differently....
+ NYT: The Divine Right of Presidents Is a Dangerous Idea—It didn’t work out too well for kings, either. [Category: Social Media, Popes, Religion-State Relations, Christians and Christianity, Evangelical Move...
+ NYT: New Yorkers Warm to Mamdani’s Redesign Plan for Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn—The new proposal would make Grand Army Plaza more friendly to pedestrians. It was all the talk at the local farmers’ market on Saturday. [Category: Fa...
+ NYT: Luxury Brands Bet on the Middle East. War Has Damaged Their Plans.—High-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are looking to other regions as sales in Persian Gulf nations plummet. [Category: Fashion and Apparel...
+ NYT: Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?—As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking...
+ NYT: They’re Young. They’re Conservative. And They’re Split Over the War.—On college campuses from the Northeast to the Southwest, the conflict in Iran is testing the fealty of young Republicans during the second Trump admin...
+ NYT: In Qatar, Trapped Between the U.S. and Iran, War Forced a Reckoning—The gas-rich Gulf nation is in a state of “strategic shock” after the war dealt a serious blow to its economy, sending ripples around the world. [Cate...
+ NYT: How Gen Z Protests Have Fared Around the World—Over the past year or so, young people have rallied across continents to oust old-guard governments. What’s happened since? [Category: Generation Z, D...
+ NYT: Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.—The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common fe...
+ NYT: Muslim Southerners Face a Fresh Wave of Hateful Political Rhetoric—Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but as Southern politicians stoke anti-Islamic sen...
+ NYT: With Trump Novices, Can the U.S. Win the ‘Art Olympics’?—After the State Department overhauled the process for choosing an artist for the Venice Biennale, it gave control to a woman who previously owned a pe...
+ NYT: What to Know About the Bulgarian Election—The Black Sea country is holding its eighth election in five years, with Bulgarians yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other European...
+ NYT: Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump—Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Det...
+ NYT: U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Into Trump Foes—A former lawyer for President Trump’s campaign, Joseph diGenova, is said to be planning to split time between Miami and Fort Pierce, where a grand jur...
+ NYT: Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility—Some 1,000 protesters tried to storm a private breeding and lab facility in Wisconsin in an effort to steal thousands of beagles that are bred for med...
+ NYT Africa: Pope Says News Outlets Misread Some of His Remarks as Criticism of Trump—Pope Leo responded directly on Monday to a presidential attack. But since then, he said, some of his statements during his Africa trip have been misco...
+ NYT Africa: In Angola, Pope Leo XIV Faces the Legacy of Colonialism—His visit includes a trip to a shrine where enslaved Africans were baptized before being forced into the treacherous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean....
+ NYT Africa: In Angola, Pope Leo XIV Faces the Legacy of Slavery—His visit includes a trip to a shrine where enslaved Africans were baptized before being forced into the treacherous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean....
+ NYT Africa: ‘I Would Rather Be a Dwarf’: A Comic in Botswana Prizes His Difference—Johnson Masase has found local fame, and self acceptance, through performances that play on people’s ignorance about his genetic condition and his 3-f...
+ NYT Africa: Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion’—For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated hi...
+ NYT Africa: South African Politician Julius Malema Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison—The leftist lawmaker has been a prime target of President Trump’s attacks on South Africa. The ruling, handed down after a conviction on gun charges, ...
+ NYT Africa: Sudan Enters Fourth Year of War Amid World’s Most Severe Humanitarian Crisis—Fighting that erupted in 2023 has forced millions from their homes and left widespread hunger that is now being compounded by strife in the Middle Eas...
+ NYT Africa: South Africa Names Roelf Meyer, Apartheid-Era Negotiator, as U.S. Ambassador—The move comes as the country looks to strengthen diplomatic ties with the United States after months of hostility between the two nations. [Category:...
+ NYT Africa: Catholicism Thrives in Africa, but Pope’s Cameroon Visit Highlights a Divide—Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, where Leo XIV arrived on We...
+ NYT Africa: Benin’s Romuald Wadagni Poised to Win Presidential Election—Romuald Wadagni received 94 percent of the vote, according to provisional results. He faces the challenge of a growing jihadist insurgency in the regi...
+ NYT Africa: Witnessing the Shift in Cape Town’s Gardens and Green Spaces—Visits to three green spaces in and around the South African city reveal a shift in the country’s botanical world, which has long been seen as the pro...
+ NYT Africa: With Algeria Visit, Pope Leo Returns to His Augustinian Roots—Some theologians say the pontiff’s understanding of Augustine’s teachings helped inform his response to President Trump’s negative comments about him....
+ NYT Africa: In Kannywood, a Film Scene Thrives Despite Censorship—A city in Northern Nigeria has turned into a moviemaking machine, churning out hundreds of productions a year. [Category: Movies, Censorship, Muslims ...
+ NYT Africa: Whydah Gally Shipwreck Corrects a Myth About African Gold—Centuries-old European tales about Gold Coast traders adulterating precious metals hundreds of years ago are challenged by the famous Whydah Gally shi...
+ NYT Africa: Scores Killed in Nigerian Military Strikes as Clashes With Militants Intensify—Nigerian officials said they attacked a terrorist enclave, but locals and rights groups said the airstrikes hit a popular market, killing many civilia...
+ NYT Africa: Iran’s South Africa Mission Trolls Trump Amid Hormuz Ceasefire—Official social media accounts for Iranian embassies have engaged in information warfare, but the ones in Africa appear to have taken the lead on the ...
+ NYT Africa: These Chimps Began the Bloodiest ‘War’ on Record. No One Knows Why.—A long-running conflict in a Ugandan park may provide clues to the origins of human warfare, and how to avoid it. [Category: Monkeys and Apes, Animal ...
+ NYT Africa: The Hit Erotica Writers Outwitting Nigeria’s Religious Censors—Zealous officials burned their predecessors’ romance novels. Now, young Muslim women in northern Nigeria publish their erotic books in installments on...
+ NYT Africa: South African Writer Mfundi Vundla Gets Personal in His New Play—Mfundi Vundla spent 21 years in exile and created the popular television show “Generations.” His latest project is a play that explores the imperfecti...
+ NYT Africa: Trump’s USAID Overhaul Sent Millions More Dollars to Big U.S.-Based Contractors—While organizations in the developing world were nearly shut out, the big aid agencies DOGE had called wasteful received huge infusions of cash, a new...
+ Top News UPI: On This Day, April 19: NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flies on Mars—On April 19, 2021, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flew for 39 seconds on the surface Mars, the first powered aircraft to take flight on another planet.
+ Top News UPI: FAA accepting bids for AI system to assist air traffic controllers—The FAA is working to develop artificial intelligence software to help air traffic controllers manage flights across the nation's airspace.
+ Top News UPI: Life jacket of Titanic survivor sold for $900K at auction—The only life jacket worn by a person who survived the sinking of the Titanic ever put up for auction was sold for $906,000 on Saturday.
+ Top News UPI: ICE detainee deaths skyrocket amid immigration crackdown—The number of people who have died while being detained by ICE as the agency has detained the most people ever in its history in the last two years.
+ Top News UPI: Tornadoes cause damage in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois; no injuries—Tornadoes swept through several midwestern cities Friday leaving destruction and devastation in their wakes as a massive system tore through the area.
+ Top News UPI: Pope Leo XIV flies to Angola, says he is not debating Trump—Pope Leo XIV said he has no interest in debating President Donald Trump as he flew to Angola for the third leg of his 11-day trip to Africa.
+ Top News UPI: Trump signs order to speed research on psychedelics for mental health—President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday to accelerate research for some psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders.
+ Top News UPI: Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, fires on commercial ships—A day after the Strait of Hormuz was declared open, Iran has blocked it again, citing a U.S. "breach of promise," and has fired on ships.
+ Top News UPI: Judge blocks Trump administration's pre-emptive lawsuit against Hawaii—A federal judge on Friday blocked a suit against the state of Hawaii that was filed by the federal government to prevent it from suing oil companies.
+ Top News UPI: On This Day, April 18: Patriot Paul Revere begins midnight ride—On April 18, 1775, U.S. patriot Paul Revere began his famous ride through the Massachusetts countryside, crying out "The British are coming!" to rally...
+ Top News UPI: Supreme Court rules for Chevron in Louisiana wetlands damage case—The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Chevron in a case related to damage to wetlands in Louisiana that dates to World War II.
+ Top News UPI: Dubai police arrest alleged Irish organized crime boss—An Irish man accused of laundering money and trafficking drugs and firearms was caught in Dubai after police tracked him around the world.
+ Top News UPI: Kang Chang-il calls for efforts to improve inter-Korean ties—Kang Chang-il, new senior vice chairman of S. Korea's Peaceful Unification Advisory Council, called for joint efforts to improve inter-Korean relation...
+ Top News UPI: South Korea to aid war-hit businesses with emergency funds—S. Korea will provide 462.2 billion won ($308 million) in emergency support for small businesses and exporters affected by the Middle East war.
+ Top News UPI: Corporate loan delinquencies rise faster than household debt—Corporate loan delinquency rates in S. Korea are rising three times faster than household debt, increasing pressure on banks as lending expands.
+ Top News UPI: Japan to create control system for defense exports—Japan is moving to strengthen a government-wide system to boost defense exports, including creating a centralized control structure.
+ Top News UPI: South Korea opposition leader delays return from U.S.—Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of S. Korea's main opposition People Power Party, has delayed his return from a U.S. visit at the request of U.S. officials.
+ Top News UPI: Naver showcases AI robots across ‘lab-like’ headquarters—S. Korean tech company Naver is expanding its AI capabilities with robots operating throughout its headquarters, as the firm ramps up investment.
+ Top News UPI: China posts 5.0% Q1 growth, defying war concerns—China's economy grew 5.0% in 1Q, exceeding expectations despite concerns over the impact of the Iran conflict, official data showed Thursday.
+ Top News UPI: Nearly one-third of U.S. may see aurora borealis overnight—Nearly one-third of the U.S. could be among areas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said could see the aurora borealis in the sky.
+ Zero Hedge: Huge Provocation: Russia-Installed Official In Ukraine Hosts Talks With North Korean Envoy—Huge Provocation: Russia-Installed Official In Ukraine Hosts Talks With North Korean Envoy Both Kiev and Washington have been met with a ...
+ Zero Hedge: Spain's Last Chance: Could Far-Left Govt's Mass Legalization Of Migrants Be Blocked By Supreme Court?—Spain's Last Chance: Could Far-Left Govt's Mass Legalization Of Migrants Be Blocked By Supreme Court? Via Remix News, Spanish Prime Mini...
+ Zero Hedge: Netanyahu Left 'Personally Stunned' By Trump Rhetoric Prohibiting Lebanon Strikes—Netanyahu Left 'Personally Stunned' By Trump Rhetoric Prohibiting Lebanon Strikes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his inner...
+ Zero Hedge: Spanberger Signs Unconstitutional Bill To Strip Confederacy-Linked Groups Of Tax Exempt Status—Spanberger Signs Unconstitutional Bill To Strip Confederacy-Linked Groups Of Tax Exempt Status Authored by Jonathan Turley, There has be...
+ Zero Hedge: These Are The US Cities Where No One Can Afford A Large Home—These Are The US Cities Where No One Can Afford A Large Home An April 2026 housing report by Highland Cabinetry highlights a growing affo...
+ Zero Hedge: Pro-Life Dad Awarded Million-Dollar Settlement Over Biden-Era FBI Raid—Pro-Life Dad Awarded Million-Dollar Settlement Over Biden-Era FBI Raid Authored by Bryan Hyde via American Greatness, A pro-life father ...
+ Zero Hedge: An Overheating Feedback Loop—An Overheating Feedback Loop Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance Congratulations, you made it through the panic…and now the market has dec...
+ Zero Hedge: American Airlines Shuts Down United Merger Talk As Wells Fargo Signals Another Possible Tie-Up—American Airlines Shuts Down United Merger Talk As Wells Fargo Signals Another Possible Tie-Up Certainly this past week saw several key s...
+ Zero Hedge: The Universe Is Expanding 'Too Fast' And Nothing We Know Can Explain It—The Universe Is Expanding 'Too Fast' And Nothing We Know Can Explain It Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, New ultra-precise m...
+ Zero Hedge: US Prepares To Board Iran-Linked Ships Globally Following Iranian Gunboat Attack On Tanker In Hormuz—US Prepares To Board Iran-Linked Ships Globally Following Iranian Gunboat Attack On Tanker In Hormuz Summary: US officials: War may res...