Israel insists ‘no chance’ of long-term truce with Hamas – media
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RT
Israel insists ‘no chance’ of long-term truce with Hamas – media
A gulf-brokered proposal would allow the group to “rearm,” officials reportedly said
Spain opens probe into major power grid failure
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RT
Spain opens probe into major power grid failure
The National High Court will investigate the possibility of a cyberattack being behind this week’s massive blackout
US job openings drop to 7.2 million in March amid tariff-driven uncertainty
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The Times of India
US job openings drop to 7.2 million in March amid tariff-driven uncertainty - The Times of India
US News: US job openings declined in March, signaling economic uncertainty linked to President Trump's trade policies, despite a pause on tariffs for most coun
Grammy-winning rockstar leaves WH press secretary speechless with his question about free speech
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The Times of India
Grammy-winning rockstar leaves WH press secretary speechless with his question about free speech - The Times of India
US News: A rock musician and Grammy recipient caught White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt off guard with his inquiry regarding freedom of expression an.
‘Trump is trying to break us’: Mark Carney vows Canada won’t back down
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The Times of India
‘Trump is trying to break us’: Mark Carney vows Canada won’t back down - The Times of India
Rest of World News: Mark Carney secured Canada's Prime Minister position, warning against Donald Trump's alleged ambition to annex Canada. Carney highlighted the need for
What’s the tile game Meghan Markle played on Netflix? A beginner’s guide to mahjong
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The Times of India
What’s the tile game Meghan Markle played on Netflix? A beginner’s guide to mahjong - The Times of India
Mahjong, an old Chinese game, is becoming popular worldwide. Meghan Markle played it in her Netflix series. The World Mahjong Championship was held in
Canadian company turns to Trump for permission to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agency
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The Times of India
Canadian company turns to Trump for permission to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agency - The Times of India
Rest of World News: The Metals Company's US subsidiary has applied to NOAA for deep-sea mining permits, bypassing the International Seabed Authority and sparking internat
In photos: How key India-origin candidates fared in 2025 Canada election
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The Times of India
In photos: How key India-origin candidates fared in 2025 Canada election
Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party and a prominent face of Indian origin in the Canadian federal elections 2025, contested from Burnaby Central. After conceding defeat, Singh announced his resignation as party leader, marking the end of a significant…
Cuban court revokes conditional release of two prominent dissidents
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The Times of India
Cuban court revokes conditional release of two prominent dissidents - The Times of India
Rest of World News: Cuba's Supreme Court said Tuesday it had revoked the provisional release from prison granted to opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer as part of a land
Brazil Supreme Court ratifies ex-president Collor de Mello's sentence
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The Times of India
Brazil Supreme Court ratifies ex-president Collor de Mello's sentence - The Times of India
Rest of World News: Brazil's Supreme Court has confirmed a nearly nine-year prison sentence for ex-president Fernando Collor de Mello, convicted of corruption and money l
Hong Kong retail tycoon offers to privatise Dickson Concepts in US$141 million deal
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South China Morning Post
Dickson Poon offers to privatise luxury retail group in US$141 million deal
Offer is 51 per cent higher than its pre-suspension market price and above the stock’s price at any point over the past 10 years.
Jacob Fearnley bows out of Madrid Open as tennis resumes after power outage
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the Guardian
Madrid Open tennis resumes after chaos caused by massive power outage
Caja Mágica had its power restored at 8am and play began an hour late after Monday’s widespread outage in Spain and Portgual
‘Late Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yen’s estate much larger than HK$2.9 billion’
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South China Morning Post
‘Late Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yen’s estate much larger than HK$2.9 billion’
Lim’s third wife, Koo Sui-ying, and daughter Pearl Lam hint at further action to determine ‘true value’ of estate after recent win in 19-year legal battle.
Beijing office posts article critical of splitting ports off in Hutchison deal
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South China Morning Post
Beijing office posts article critical of splitting ports off in Hutchison deal
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposts second article by Ta Kung Pao critical of deal, the second in two days.
Carney’s win won’t break Canada-China deadlock, but Trump threat could ease trade ties
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South China Morning Post
Carney won’t break Canada-China deadlock, but Trump threat could ease trade ties
A quick improvement in relations between Ottawa and Beijing following Canadian election is unlikely given doubts about China, analysts say.
Trump’s executive order power grab leaves official Washington gasping to keep up
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South China Morning Post
Rule by executive order: Trump’s power grab leaves official Washington gasping
One hundred days into president’s second term, US capital has been thrown into chaos responding to sweeping actions that may not be legal.
Trump trade war: US consumer confidence hits 5-year low amid tariff concerns
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South China Morning Post
US consumer confidence hits a low not seen since the pandemic
Trump’s tariffs have triggered economic anxiety, fuelling recession fears and inflation expectations.
Amazon scraps plan to list tariff costs after Trump official calls it ‘hostile, political act’
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South China Morning Post
Amazon scraps plan to list tariff costs after Trump official calls it ‘hostile’
E-commerce giant says plan ‘never approved’ following White House complaint; Senate confirms David Perdue as US ambassador to China.
Trump executive order to relax 25% auto tariffs to revitalise US manufacturing
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South China Morning Post
Trump executive order to ease 25% auto tariffs to boost US manufacturing
The order seeks to simplify import tax enforcement to avoid multiple tariffs on foreign cars and cut tariffs on parts for domestic production.