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World’s largest condom maker warns prices could rise as the Iran war impacts supply chains
Karex, the world’s largest condom producer, says shipping disruptions and increased manufacturing costs caused by the Iran war are upping prices.
Moldovan tycoon Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years in fraud case
CHISINAU, April 22 - A Moldovan court sentenced business magnate and former political powerbroker Vladimir Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison on Wednesday in a fraud case involving the theft of $1 billion from the country's banking sector.
US in talks to resettle 1,100 Afghans in Congo, group says
By Jessica Donati DAKAR, April 22 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo to resettle 1,100 Afghans who have been stranded in Qatar awaiting U.S. visas, according to an advocacy organisation that works on their behalf. The
US halts Iraq dollar cash shipment after militia strikes, sources say
By Ahmed Rasheed, Maha El Dahan and Timour Azhari BAGHDAD/DUBAI April 21 (Reuters) - The United States has halted a shipment of about $500 million in cash bound for Iraq and suspended parts of its security cooperation with Baghdad, in a move aimed at pressuring the Iraqi
In Gaza, first local vote in years offers gauge of Hamas popularity
By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Ali Sawafta and Haseeb Elwazeer GAZA, April 22 (Reuters) - Palestinians in one of the only Gaza cities not overrun by Israeli ground forces during the war will vote this weekend in municipal elections that will feature some pro-Hamas candidates, offering a
Watch live: US trade representative testifies before House on Trump policies
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday morning about President Trump's trade agenda. The hearing comes just over two months after the Supreme Court struck down the bulk of Trump's global tariffs. In response,
Greene blames Trump for Democratic win in Virginia
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday cast blame on President Trump and the GOP for Virginia voters approving a mid-decade redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ hopes of reclaiming the House in November. “A once red state is turning into one of the
Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two: monitors, Guards
Iranian forces targeted three container ships on Wednesday, seizing two and firing on a third, global security monitors and the country's Revolutionary Guards said, the latest incidents to threaten a crucial trade route in the Middle East war. British maritime security agency
Trump's swift control of the border proves his predecessors were lying
Open borders was never an act of compassion. It was a wealth-transfer from taxpayers to the cartels — worst actors on the planet.
These days, Cuba has few friends and fewer options
Cuba is currently enduring its worst moment
No, Peter Magyar is not just a warmed over Viktor Orban
Skepticism is understandable, but misplaced.
Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years in prison over $1bn fraud
A former businessman, lawmaker and kingpin in the Democratic Party of Moldova, Plahotniuc fled Moldova in 2019, as he faced a series of corruption charges.
Fetterman on Democrats' redistricting win in Virginia: 'We all lose at this point'
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) reacted with dismay Tuesday evening when informed during an appearance on NewsNation’s “Cuomo” that a Democratic redistricting initiative had passed in Virginia, declaring, “We all lose at this point.” “I mean, I think everyone loses for
This Niche E‑Commerce Stock Has Been Cut in Half Since 2023 -- Here's Why It's About to Go Parabolic
Ne-Yo’s Nashville Experience Wasn’t What He Was Warned It Would Be
The R&B great is making inroads into country music with a new project: "I’m waiting to meet whoever the hell it is that’s going to be the bane of my Nashville existence"
Why this Spanish city is the among the top trending destinations in Europe this summer
More travellers are heading to this Costa Blanca city this summer for its warm weather, delicious food and rich culture.
Noah Kahan Is a Rock Star Now, and a Good Dude Too, on ‘The Great Divide’
The singer-songwriter's impressive new album is about connections we lose and the fight to keep fraying friendships together
‘All We Imagine as Light’ Director Payal Kapadia Heads Up Cannes Critics’ Week Jury
'Lurker' actor Théodore Pellerin and 'My Father's Shadow' producer Ama Ampadu are also on the jury of the Cannes festival sidebar.
Retiring at 60 With $2.3 Million Means Burning Through $520,000 Before Any Government Benefits Start
Africa: Africa's Malaria Fight Needs Stronger Local Research
[SciDev.Net] As progress on malaria stalls, the case for local research in Africa is stronger than ever, write Edwine Barasa of KEMRI-Wellcome Research Programme and David Mukanga at the Gates Foundation.
Americans' disapproval rating of Congress matches historic high
Only 10 percent of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing, according to a new poll.
Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access
New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.
Daredevil season 2 episode 6 finally reveals what Jessica Jones (and Luke Cage) have been up to since 2019
Jessica Jones returns to Marvel in Daredevil: Born Again and she's got some surprising updates.
Capitol agenda: Jeffries vows ‘maximum warfare'
The minority leader is taunting Republicans after Virginia voters approved redistricting favorable to Democrats.
Why do some people act on climate change while others stay silent?
While millions of people care deeply about the environment, only a fraction take action on climate change. New research published in the journal Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology has uncovered the psychological reasons why some people get involved while
