Global events and international developments affecting markets.
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A Mass led by Pope Leo in a field in Kilamba, near Angola’s capital Luanda, drew thousands in hot, humid conditions as the pontiff continued a four-nation Africa tour marked by direct criticism of leaders who exploit natural resources and neglect broad public welfare. Vatican estimates suggested up to 200,000 people could attend. The visit highligh…
A sample taken from a 190-gram jar of HiPP "Carrots and Potatoes" baby food has tested positive for rat poison, Austrian police in Burgenland said. The finding follows a precautionary recall of HiPP jars from SPAR stores in Austria and laboratory tests on similar jars seized in neighboring countries. HiPP and SPAR have urged consumers not to eat th…
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he would be willing to meet U.S. President Donald Trump once a broad agreement between Minsk and Washington has been prepared. In an interview with Russian state broadcaster RT, Lukashenko said the arrangement must address more than just sanctions relief and should be finalized at a lower diplomatic le…
Ben Roberts-Smith, once held as Australia’s most decorated soldier, has publicly denied five war crime charges tied to alleged killings of unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012. Speaking on Queensland’s Gold Coast after being granted bail, the former Special Air Service corporal said he is proud of his service and intends to clear his name…
A fire in a coastal water village in Sabah's Sandakan district destroyed roughly 200 houses in the early hours of April 19, displacing about 445 people registered at a temporary relief centre. Authorities cited strong winds, tightly packed wooden stilt homes and low tide hampering access to open water as key factors in the blaze's rapid spread. The…
South Korea and Japan reported that North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast near Sinpo at about 6:10 a.m. The launches mark Pyongyang's seventh ballistic missile test this year and its fourth in April, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul and raising concerns ahead of a planned U.S.-China summit…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that 17 people died while in its custody between January 2026 and early April 2026. The tally follows 31 deaths in 2025, which the agency said was a two-decade high. ICE released a facility-by-facility account of each death, noting a mix of medical emergencies, apparent suicides, and incidents…
Turkey's foreign minister says talks are underway on how to manage or mitigate a potential partial U.S. withdrawal from the European security architecture, warning that an uncoordinated pullback could be "destructive" for Europe. He urged allies to use an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara to recalibrate relations with Washington while preparing for re…
Iran’s deputy foreign minister said no date has been fixed for the next round of talks with the United States, signaling that negotiations will not resume until a mutually agreed framework of understanding is finalised. The comments follow the highest-level U.S.-Iran discussions since 1979, which concluded without agreement in Islamabad. Tehran als…
FC Basel has cancelled a proposed concert by Kanye West at its St. Jakob-Park venue after reviewing a request for the artist to perform. The decision, made in line with the club's stated values, comes amid a wider wave of postponed or cancelled dates for the artist across Europe and recent travel restrictions and postponements.
Pope Leo landed in Luanda on Saturday as the third stop of a four-nation Africa tour, arriving from Cameroon where he delivered pointed criticisms of global tyrants. In Angola he is expected to press leaders on the exploitation of natural resources and address national political figures after meeting President João Lourenço. The trip has seen the U…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro told Spanish newspaper El Pais that continued U.S. pressure on dissenting Latin American leaders, including the use of sanctions, risks provoking a regional backlash. He characterized U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control measures as political tools and warned they could produce a 'rebellion' similar to hi…
After weeks of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes and a brutal domestic crackdown in January, Iranians are attempting to return to routine life even as economic damage, destroyed infrastructure and widespread internet restrictions deepen anxiety. While shops, parks and offices remain open amid discussions to extend a truce, many people fear that a negotia…
New Zealand defended a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A patrol flight near China after Beijing said the mission undermined its security interests and disrupted civil aviation. Wellington says the aircraft was monitoring alleged North Korean sanctions evasion at sea under UN Security Council resolutions, and maintains the crew acted professionally a…
Seven weeks into the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, economic disruption - especially in global energy markets - has become a decisive factor shaping U.S. policy. Escalating fuel prices, higher consumer costs and financial market volatility have pushed the administration toward diplomacy, even as military pressure on Iran conti…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said there had been "some pretty good news about Iran," expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations while warning a temporary ceasefire could lapse unless a broader deal is reached by Wednesday. Iran briefly allowed commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz under terms of a 10-day truce tied to a separ…
Australia and Japan have formalized contracts worth A$10 billion ($7 billion) to provide the Royal Australian Navy with upgraded Mogami-class multi-role frigates. The memorandum, signed by defence ministers Richard Marles and Shinjiro Koizumi, confirms initial construction of three ships in Japan from 2029 and a planned transition to onshore builds…
Beijing plans to finalise the core zone of its Satellite Town in the second half of 2026, according to state-owned Beijing Daily. The project aims to cluster satellite manufacturers and operators to improve flows of talent, capital and technology as China’s commercial space market expands, with commercial launches now making up more than 60% of lau…
UNICEF said two contracted water truck drivers were killed and two others wounded by Israeli fire while distributing potable water at the Mansoura filling point in northern Gaza. The U.N. children’s agency halted operations at the site and called for an investigation, stressing that humanitarian personnel and water infrastructure must be protected …
Speaking at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix, President Donald Trump said a government review of UFO-related material produced a number of "interesting" documents and that the first batch of records will be released shortly. The initiative follows a February directive for U.S. agencies to make files on UFOs, unidentified aerial phenomena and po…
The International Monetary Fund cautions that the war in the Middle East is likely to exacerbate economic disparities across Latin America and the Caribbean. Higher energy prices are providing a short-term boost to oil-exporting nations, while countries reliant on tourism and those that import energy are encountering a weaker outlook amid swings in…
Delays and administrative issues in Peru’s April 12 presidential election have amplified calls for the resignation of Piero Corvetto, head of the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE). With 93.3% of ballots tallied, conservative Keiko Fujimori leads with 17%, while Roberto Sanchez and Rafael Lopez Aliaga are locked in a narrow contest for s…
Myanmar’s de facto authorities have shortened the prison sentence of Aung San Suu Kyi by one-sixth and issued pardons to thousands of inmates, including former president Win Myint, state media reported. The move, announced as part of an amnesty approved by President Min Aung Hlaing, leaves unresolved whether the Nobel laureate will be moved to hous…
A senior career prosecutor from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami has been taken off the criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan. The probe, which is examining whether Brennan made false statements in 2023 congressional testimony about the intelligence community's finding on Russian interference in the 2016 election, continue…
Hassan Abu Khalil, who had returned to Lebanon to be with extended family, lost 13 relatives when a strike hit their building in Tyre late on Thursday, minutes before a U.S.-brokered truce between Lebanon and Israel was due to begin. Rescue teams later recovered 13 bodies, treated 35 wounded and reported 15 people unaccounted for. Lebanon’s health …
