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Here’s What to Know About the Muslim Brotherhood, Which Jordan Banned... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pakistan on Thursday cancelled visas for Indian nationals, closed its airspace for Indian owned or operated airlines, and suspended all trade with India including to and from any third country. The retaliatory measures follow India’s decision to suspend visas for Pakistani nationals after an attack by gunmen in Kashmir killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DR Congo and M23 rebels pledge to make peace efforts.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dozen states sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York on Wednesday to stop its tariff policy, saying it is unlawful and has brought chaos to the American economy.The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has been subject to his "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A spokesperson said any claims of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations have no factual basis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US President Donald Trump has appeared to soften his recent comments on China and the head of the US Federal Reserve after recent clashes as he pursues his economic agenda.Trump said he has "no intention of firing" Jerome Powell after repeatedly criticising the head of the central bank, but added that he would like Powell to be "a little more active" on cutting interest rates.Speaking in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump also said he was optimistic about improving trade relations with China.He said the level of tariffs - or import taxes - that he had imposed on Chinese imports would "come down substantially, but it won't be zero". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales has said he definitely will not be the next pontiff, but is looking forward to the "intimidating" duty of choosing Pope Francis's successor.Following Pope Francis's death, the next Pope will be chosen by the College of Cardinals, who will gather for a tradition known as the conclave.Cardinal Vincent Nichols will vote with more than 100 others, but almost missed out, as he is only a few months off his 80th birthday, the age limit for voting rights.The Merseyside-born Archbishop of Westminster said he thought it would "pass me by" until he heard the Pope was seriously ill and thought: "Oh Lord, this is going to come my way." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pakistan on Thursday announced the suspension of trade and bilateral accords, and the closure of airspaces with India, among other moves, as it retaliated to New Delhi’s slew of aggressive measures against the country in the wake of a deadly attack in India-held Kashmir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war as the two rivals downgraded diplomatic and trade ties, closed the main border crossing and revoked visas for each other’s nationals.Pakistan has denied it was behind Tuesday’s attack that killed 26 mostly Indian tourists at a popular scenic spot in the Himalayan region, where India claimed it restored a sense of calm despite a decadeslong rebellion. A previously unknown militant group calling itself Kashmir Resistance has claimed responsibility for the attack.Here’s what to know about an escalation in tensions between the two nuclear armed rivals. They have fought two of their three wars over Kashmir, which is split between them and claimed by both in its entirety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pakistan on Thursday announced the suspension of trade and bilateral accords, and the closure of airspaces with India, among other moves, as it retaliated to New Delhi’s slew of aggressive measures against the country in the wake of a deadly attack in India-held Kashmir.The attack took place in Pahalgam, a tourist hotspot in India-occupied Kashmir that draws thousands of visitors every summer. Gunmen opened fire on visitors, killing at least 26 people — all men from across India except one from Nepal — and injuring 17 others. It was the region’s deadliest attack on civilians since 2000. A hitherto unknown group, named by several Indian outlets as ‘The Resistance Front’, is said to have claimed responsibility for the attack.Among India’s actions was the unilateral move to suspend the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, which was brokered by the World Bank and has endured through wars and decades of hostility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If California were its own country, its economy would now rank as the fourth-largest of any nation in the globe, Gov. Gavin Newsom said this week.Newsom announced the state’s new economic ranking Wednesday after recently released data from the International Monetary Fund and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis indicated that California’s nominal gross domestic product now exceeds Japan’s.According to the data, California’s nominal GDP reached $4.1 trillion, surpassing Japan’s $4.02 trillion. That places the Golden State behind only the United States at $29.18 trillion, China at $18.74 trillion, and Germany at $4.65 trillion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just 37% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey, lower than at any point during his first term.About 59% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s tariffs on goods from most other countries, per a Pew Research Center survey.There is a partisan split in Americans’ confidence in Trump’s ability to handle the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is criticizing the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in a speech on Wednesday morning, saying the IMF devotes disproportionate time to work on social issues and should be more aggressive to China.Bessent denounced the IMF for devoting "disproportionate time and resources to work on climate change, gender, and social issues.""Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course," he said. He also said it should be more aggressive to confront China for its "globally distortive policies."When it comes to the World Bank, Bessent will say, there should not be any "blank checks for vapid, buzzword-centric marketing accompanied by half-hearted commitments to reform.”His remarks come just after U.S. markets opened with big gains the morning after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve. Bessent also said he expects a “de-escalation” from unsustainable tariffs against China in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With royals, presidents and hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful heading to Rome following Pope Francis's death, Italy and the Vatican are rolling out a massive security plan.Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday and cardinals have already begun arriving from around the world for both the ceremony and the conclave -- the secret voting process to elect a new pope.The Argentine's body is meanwhile lying in state in St Peter's Basilica, drawing tens of thousands of mourners."We've been on alert since Monday," when the 88-year-old Francis died, said a member of the Swiss Guard, the army responsible for the pope's security, famed for their colourful striped uniforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India's Provocation on Line of Control can be Seen as Deterioration of Pak-India Relations... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why will Pope Francis be buried in the Santa Maria Maggiore church? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI Investor Vinod Khosla REVEALS TRUTH About 2030... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has outlawed Bitcoin mining, citing excessive power consumption and violations of national regulations. In an April 22 statement, the government warned that crypto mining operations in the country are unauthorized and breach multiple existing laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaza’s health authorities have been forced to halt a polio vaccination campaign in the strip due to an Israeli blockade, threatening the lives of 600,000 children. The news comes as Gazan medics say at least 10 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's latest airstrikes on a school and children's hospital. Middle East correspondent Matt Doran has been covering the humanitarian crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Among the 26 killed in the attack was a Navy officer who was married a week ago and an Intelligence Bureau official shot dead in front of his wife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Djibouti said Wednesday it would soon begin deporting "illegally present" foreigners, calling on them to leave the migration hub before the end of April Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China's actions to address climate change will not slow down despite global political developments, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.Xi made the remarks while delivering a speech via video link at the Leaders Meeting on Climate and the Just Transition, a summit initiated by the United Nations and Brazil to discuss climate change and the "just energy transition".However the world may change, China will not slow down its climate actions, will not reduce its support for international cooperation, and will not cease its efforts to build a community with a shared future for mankind, he said.With this year being the 10th anniversary of the Paris climate accord, the president said multilateralism is key to world efforts to adhere to the agreement and the international order.Xi also stressed the need to deepen international cooperation to further promote green technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China has sent back planes it ordered from the US in its latest retaliation over Trump tariffs, the boss of aircraft maker Boeing has said.Kelly Ortberg said two planes had already been returned and another would follow after trade tensions between the two countries escalated.Boeing's chief executive told CNBC that 50 more planes were due to go to China this year but their customers had indicated they will not take delivery of them.The US put 145% tariffs on imports from China and it hit back with a 125% tax on US products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India suspends Indus Waters Treaty: Here's how it impacts Pakistan’s farms, cities, and power... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A group of 67 French media companies representing 200 publications has filed a lawsuit against Facebook parent company Meta, accusing the tech giant of unlawful business practices in the digital advertising sector. The companies claim Meta's dominance is based on illegal data collection and targeted advertising. The case, filed in Paris, adds to growing legal pressure on Meta across Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China today is a far bigger trading partner than the US for most countries. That limits what Trump can demand of them, experts say.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday in St Peter's Square, the Vatican has confirmed, with hundreds of thousands expected to attend.The head of the Catholic Church died of a stroke on Monday, aged 88, less than 24 hours after leading an Easter address. He had been in poor health after recently battling double pneumonia.A host of world leaders and royals - including Sir Keir Starmer, Donald Trump, the Prince of Wales, and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, home to the biggest Catholic population in the world - have confirmed their attendance.Thousands of mourners have already flocked to Vatican City, carrying flowers, crosses and candles and reciting prayers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday that operations and jobs would be slashed as US funding cuts had left the UN agency with a budget hole of several hundred million dollars."The sudden drop in income has left us with a large salary gap and no choice but to reduce the scale of our work and workforce," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told member states, according to a transcript of his remarks.The United Nations health agency has been bracing for President Donald Trump's planned full withdrawal of the United States -- by far its largest donor -- next January.The United States gave WHO $1.3 billion for its 2022-2023 budget, mainly through voluntary contributions for specific projects rather than fixed membership fees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The president’s trip aims to “strengthen ties” with these countries, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A record-breaking tunnel is being built under the Baltic Sea between Denmark and Germany, which will slash travel times and improve Scandinavia's links with the rest of Europe. Running for 18km (11 miles), the Fehmarnbelt will be the world's longest pre-fabricated road and rail tunnel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saudi Aramco signs development deal with China's EV giant BYD. DUBAI, April 21 (Reuters) - Saudi oil giant Aramco signed a joint development agreement with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD to explore collaboration in the development of new energy vehicle technologies, Aramco said on Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India and the US need to work together successfully for a "prosperous and peaceful" 21st Century, US Vice-President JD Vance said in a speech calling for closer ties between the countries across sectors.Vance, who is on a four-day visit to India, was speaking at a programme in the western city of Jaipur."But I also believe that if we fail to work together successfully, the 21st Century could be a very dark time for all of humanity," he added.The vice-president's remarks came a day after he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and both countries said they had made progress in negotiating a bilateral trade deal which Delhi hopes will help it avoid higher tariffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. President Donald Trump listens to remarks during a swearing-in ceremony for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz in the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 18, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said on Truth Social that his administration cannot give everyone it wants to deport a trial "because to do so would take, without exaggeration, 200 years" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After visiting Italy, Vice President JD Vance arrived in India for a four-day trip with his family. However, while he visits New Delhi and meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a controversy has erupted back home. It all started when Vance extended Good Friday wishes on the social media platform X. As his post gained momentum, netizens trolled the vice president for being married to a Hindu and Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WrestleMania has come to a close with John Cena making history winning the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Championship for a record-breaking 17th time.The win over Cody Rhodes, which came following a surprise interference from rapper Travis Scott, means Cena has overtaken Ric Flair by winning more world titles than anyone in the history of the company.Cena previously announced he would retire at the end of 2025, meaning this was the final WrestleMania ever for the most decorated wrestler to ever set foot in a WWE ring (though most know never to say never in wrestling).Other new champions were crowned amid further twists and surprises, but none more significant than the final match of the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trump vs Harvard: Harvard University filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Trump administration, demanding an immediate end to the federal freeze on over $2.2 billion in grant funding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of breaching a 30-hour "Easter truce" announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, which has now expired.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian troops had violated the ceasefire nearly 3,000 times since the start of Sunday.Russia's defence ministry said it had "repelled" assaults by Ukraine and accused Kyiv of launching hundreds of drones and shells. The BBC has not independently verified claims by the warring sides.Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump - who has been pushing for an end to the war - said that "hopefully Russia and Ukraine will make a deal this week", without giving further details.Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, and currently controls about 20% Ukraine's territory, including the southern Crimea peninsula annexed by Moscow in 2014. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beijing has test fired a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb. The test comes amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myanmar's deadly earthquake has raised alarms beyond Southeast Asia. In Africa, fault lines stretching across the continent pose serious risks, ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China has launched the world's first 10G broadband network in Xiong'an, Hebei province, led by major telecom providers. This ultra-fast 10 Gbps optical fiber network supports advanced technologies like AI and IoT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dust off the history books and there are papal conclaves with international intrigue, royal rigging and even riots, a checkered past that belies the air of sanctity and solemnity surrounding modern papal elections.The word “conclave” comes from the Latin for “with key.” It is a church tradition that began in 1268 with a papal election that lasted almost three years, ending only when the townspeople of Viterbo locked up the cardinals, tore the roof off their palace, fed them nothing but bread and water and threatened them until a new pope was chosen.While it is very unlikely the decision on Pope Francis’ successor will take quite as long or be quite as contentious, Vatican watchers agree that the winner is not a foregone conclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pope Francis passed away at age 88 on April 21, just a day after an Easter Sunday appearance at St. Peter’s Square, where he gave well-wishes to thousands of Catholic supporters. The Vatican said Monday that Francis died after a stroke.Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis was elected Pope in 2013 after his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI became the first Pope to resign in about 600 years. Francis, chosen as TIME’s 2013 Person of the Year, became the first Latin American pontiff when he took the reins of the religious institution. Over his term, Francis became known for his humility and calls for peace during major global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Gaza humanitarian crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. They involve the certification of death and public display of his body for the faithful to pay their respects, followed by the funeral and burial.Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various rites last year, simplifying the funeral rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with his wishes. But the core elements remain, including the three key moments that must be observed between the death of a pope and his burial.The reforms are incorporated into the slim red volume “Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis,” Latin for “Rite of Burial for Roman Pontiffs.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pope Francis' funeral has been scheduled for 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. Eastern) on Saturday in front of St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican announced Tuesday, following a meeting of the College of Cardinals at the Catholic Church's city-state headquarters in the heart of Rome. The coffin carrying the pope, who died Monday morning after suffering a stroke and heart failure at the age of 88, will be brought in a procession Wednesday morning, accompanied by cardinals, to the basilica from his residence at Casa Santa Marta, where he died.The pope's body was placed in his coffin in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence on Monday. On Tuesday, the Vatican released the first photos and video of Francis since his death, showing him in the wooden coffin wearing a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary intertwined in his hands.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vatican has released several photographs of Pope Francis lying in an open coffin in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, his former residence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China has issued a direct warning to countries considering trade deals with the United States that could disadvantage Beijing. The statement came on Monday after reports that Washington, under Donald Trump’s leadership, may offer tariff exemptions to other nations in return for limiting their trade with China.China’s Ministry of Commerce said it “respects all parties to resolve their economic and trade differences with the United States through consultations on an equal footing,” but made it clear it would not stay silent if such deals came at its cost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

El Salvador's president has offered to repatriate 252 Venezuelans deported by the US and imprisoned in his country - if Venezuela releases the same number of political prisoners.Nayib Bukele appealed directly to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a post on social media.He said many of the Venezuelan deportees had committed "rape and murder", while Venezuelan political prisoners were jailed only because they opposed Maduro, whose re-election last year is widely disputed.Later Venezuela's chief prosecutor Tarek William Saab criticised Bukele's proposal. He demanded to know what crimes the deportees were accused of, whether they had appeared before a judge or had access to legal counsel.The Venezuelan government argues that it has no political prisoners - a claim rejected by rights groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Demis Hassabis won the Nobel Prize last year, he celebrated by playing poker with a world champion of chess. Hassabis loves a game, which is how he became a pioneer of artificial intelligence. The 48-year-old British scientist is co-founder and CEO of Google's AI powerhouse, called DeepMind. We met two years ago when chatbots announced a new age. Now, Hassabis and others are chasing what's called artificial general intelligence—a silicon intellect as versatile as a human but with superhuman speed and knowledge. After his Nobel and a knighthood from King Charles, we hurried back to London to see what's next from a genius who may hold the cards of our future. Demis Hassabis: What's always guided me and-- the passion I've always had is understanding the world around us. I've always been-- since I was a kid, fascinated by the biggest questions. You know, the-- meaning of-- of life, the-- nature of consciousness, the nature of reality itself. I've loved reading about all the great scientists who worked on these problems and the philosophers, and I wanted to see if we could advance human knowledge. And for me, my expression of doing that was to build what I think is the ultimate tool for advancing human knowledge, which is-- which is AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel's interior ministry said visas for the 27 had been cancelled under a law that allows authorities to ban people who could act against the state of Israel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.