BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbours were meeting there to try to end their worst conflict since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. China,
Some of Europe’s leading companies gathered in Paris to mark CDP’s 25th anniversary, showing how sustainability disclosure is not just good for the planet - it can also boost the bottom line.
The president says Iran’s remaining leaders are more reasonable. But assassinations have left in place an emboldened government driving a hard bargain, officials say.
TOKYO — As US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and military adventurism chip away at the dollar’s credibility, the privilege may be all China’s. The reference here is to the phrase coined by France’s finance minister in the 1960s, Valery Giscard d’Estaing, to criticize the
Local media reported Mr Kim as saying households rearing pets are increasing in the nation.
Hundreds of service stations had run out of diesel nationally and over a hundred were without unleaded petrol.
A Trump-blessed plan would use the budget reconciliation process to deliver yearly agency funding without a bipartisan agreement.
PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - Rima Hassan, a French far-left member of the European Parliament, will face trial in July over a comment she posted on X last month about a 1970s attack on an Israeli airport, the Paris prosecutor's office said late on Thursday. Authorities arrested
NASA's Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow laps around Earth in the decades since Apollo.
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - 3,500 targets - The Israeli military said it had struck more than 3,500 targets across Lebanon since fighting with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militants began. - 'Provocative action' - Iran warned against any "provocative
Iran should make a deal with the United States to end the war by offering to curb its nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief, a former Iranian foreign minister said. Mohammad Javad Zarif, who served as foreign minister from 2013-2021,
Boat trips that once drew 150 tourists now carry just 30, as the conflict saps river traffic.
April 3 - Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected president on Friday after breezing through a parliamentary vote, formalising his grip on political power in the war-torn nation five years after he ousted an elected government in a coup.
Iran warned the UN Security Council against any "provocative action", ahead of a scheduled vote on a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that ended up being postponed.
Artemis II astronauts shared their first impressions from space, describing stunning views of Earth and the Moon as they continue their historic mission beyond orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space travel after more than 50 years.
Ukraine is preparing for Easter with the pysanka, a hand‑decorated egg whose colours and symbols differ from one region to another and carry both religious and historical meaning.
Screenplay Films has greenlit a feature film adaptation of “Zona Merah,” the Indonesian horror series that drew strong audience response on its debut. Production is set to run from April to May 2026, with the shoot kicking off April 7. Sidharta Tata and Fajar Martha Santosa
Israel's military reported a new missile salvo from Iran on Friday, with its air defences operating to down them, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
Tencent Video described it as a “24-hour happiness hub specially designed for your furry kids".
Asked to name famous shipwrecks at a bar trivia night, a fair few participants might think immediately of Pearl Harbor, whether or not they can recall that it was the USS Arizona bombed there. More firmly within living memory sits the SS Andrea Doria, though she’s hardly the
Politicians say that renewables must play a ‘central role’ in strengthening energy security, but a huge solar farm has been met with resistance.
Some monitors recorded pollution levels that are 60 times higher than WHO's recommended exposure.
The court will also hear submissions on costs in the lawsuit brought by the unit against the former premier.
‘Easter Lily’ is the band’s second EP in as many months and features Brian Eno on a song which the band wrote for the parents of children growing up in war zones.
Evidence of hoarding and profiteering among large and medium-sized oil traders has been found.
Police are on high alert days after a foiled attack on a Bank of America branch led to four people, including three minors, placed under formal investigation.
The Malaysian transport minister said progress was not affected by the Middle East conflict.
These marathons take runners from dramatic volcanoes to ice fields and historic landmarks, across St. Helena, Antarctica, China and more.
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
There were 3,108 electric vehicle registrations in March, up from 921 in February.
After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be challenged by the opposition led by Péter Magyar in the parliamentary election taking place on April 12.
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These days, it seems that if NVIDIA needs something to be secured, it writes a US$2 billion check. Synopsys in December. CoreWeave in January. Lumentum and Coherent on the same March Monday. Nebius the following week. Marvell days ago. The pattern is so metronomic it resembles
Viz Media has picked up North American and select international streaming rights to the anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s “Mao,” with the series launching April 4 on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ across Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America. The series
Belgium is celebrating Easter with giant edible sculptures as nearly 40 chocolatiers from across the country present their creations in Brussels for the fourth Bel’Oeuf exhibition.
Icelandair is offering up a 10-day trip to prove that even the worst photographers can take incredible snaps of the country.
By Christine Chen and Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, April 3 (Reuters) - Every Easter, Sydney retiree Elsa Ulcak is one of the millions of Australians that hit the road to travel during the four-day-long weekend. But this year, she has cancelled her trip with her husband because she
Iran said strikes on the unfinished B1 bridge in Alborz province killed at least eight people and wounded 95 on Thursday, after families gathered near the site for Nature Day celebrations.
The impact is being felt across India’s textile industry, which employs around 45 million people, with American buyers withholding orders or demanding steep discounts.
Customers flying within the US, Mexico, Canada and Latin America can expect a $10 increase on first and second checked bags, while the fee for a third bag will jump by an additional $50.
State-owned energy giant Pertamina raised domestic jet fuel prices by an average 70 per cent.
Two villages, including hundreds of buildings, were demolished in March.
The so-called translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans and a Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week.
The public is advised to take care of their health by avoiding prolonged outdoor work or activities.
By Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, April 3 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday they planned to boost defence cooperation and work together to address the economic and energy crises triggered by the war in Iran.