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Egypt–Italy cargo route gains traction as firms seek alternatives to disrupted trade
An Egypt–Italy cargo corridor linking Europe and the Gulf is gaining traction as companies look for alternative trade routes amid disruption to key shipping lanes in the region.
‘Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day,’ Starring Haley Bennett, to Open SXSW London’s Screen Program
The second edition of SXSW London has unveiled the lineup of films and speakers for its screen program, which will open with the world premiere of “Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day.” From BAFTA-nominated director Tina Ghavari and screenwriter Justine Waddell, the adaptation
UK foreign minister Cooper cuts short diplomatic tour
TOKYO/LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - British foreign minister Yvette Cooper will cut short an intensive diplomatic tour designed to build consensus around making a ceasefire in the Iran war permanent and on the next steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Cooper's department is at
Slovenia’s outgoing PM Robert Golob fails to form government coalition as Janša opts to wait
Robert Golob admitted failure to form a coalition in Slovenia on Monday, opening the way for former three-time Premier Janša, who said he was in no rush and open to a repeat election.
Czech PM Babis criticises Senate leader's Taiwan trip for damaging China business ties
PRAGUE, April 20 - The Czech government will not make a government plane available for the Senate chief's planned trip to Taiwan and wants a more pragmatic foreign policy that does not damage business ties with China, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said.
Africa: Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China On Leveraging China's 100 Percent Tariff-Free Offer to Advance Africa's Development and Prosperity
[African Union] Under the auspices of H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, the AU Permanent Mission to China, led by H.E. Amb. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, AU Permanent Representative to the People's Republic of China, is convening the Annual
5 injured, including students, in shooting near the University of Iowa
The investigation remains ongoing.
BrLab Announces Winners of 15th Edition, With FiGa Films Acquiring Sales Rights to Brazilian Drama ‘Red Nest’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Brazil’s development and training hub BrLab has announced the winners of its 15th edition, with Miami-based FiGa Films acquiring the sales rights to Val Hidalgo and Alice Stamato’s prizewinning drama “Ninho Tinto” (Red Nest). The film from the Brazilian duo was among 12
India, South Korea aim to double trade, deepen shipbuilding ties
The two countries’ goal was to double bilateral trade to $63.6 billion by 2030.
Africa: Post Match Stats - Key Numbers Behind Usm Alger's Semi-Final Success
[CAF] USM Alger's 1-1 draw away to Olympique Safi not only secured their place in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final but also highlighted a series of telling post-match statistics that underline their efficiency and resilience over two legs.
Africa: USM Alger Reach Totaleneriges CAF Confederation Cup Final After Dramatic Draw With Olympique Safi
[CAF] USM Alger booked their place in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final after a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Olympique Safi, progressing on away goals following an interesting semi-final tie on Sunday night.
Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.
Pragmata has sold over 1 million copies in just 2 days, after 3 delays dragged out development by 4 years
It's finally here, and it's actually good.
At long last, fishing will finally come to RuneScape: Dragonwilds tomorrow, so I'll wave goodbye to my other skills now
It's o-fish-al.
Japan announces new name for days over 40C after hottest summer ever
‘Kokushobi’ will be used in weather forecasts to warn that extreme heat is on the way.
Africa: African Players in Europe - Goals for Salah, Beto in Merseyside Derby
[Vanguard] Egypt captain Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool and Guinea-Bissau striker Beto for Everton in the Merseyside derby which the Reds won 2-1 at the weekend.
Bangladesh faces telecom shutdowns from Middle East fuel crisis
If the conditions persist, there is an imminent risk of large-scale telecom network shutdowns.
Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency
By Tuvan Gumrukcu ANTALYA, Turkey, April 20 (Reuters) - This year’s U.N. climate summit will seek to turn past decisions into action, with financing the main focus, Turkey’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum told Reuters, as the country prepares to host and
Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon, warns residents to stay out
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 20 (Reuters) - Israel on Monday told residents of south Lebanon to stay out of a belt of territory running the length of the border and not to approach the area of the Litani River, entrenching its grip over southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire in the
Israel condemns soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon
By Maayan Lubell and Maya Gebeily JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, April 20 (Reuters) - Israel's foreign minister and military on Monday condemned the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians. A photo that emerged online over
Iran says no plan for US peace talks
Iran insisted it has no plan to attend a new round of negotiations with the United States on Monday, as uncertainty grows over a push to stop the Middle East war from resuming. US President Donald Trump said he was sending negotiators to Pakistan for talks on ending the war
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This week on The Hill: Senate takes first steps on reconciliation 2.0
The Senate is expected to vote as early as this week on a budget blueprint for a second reconciliation bill that includes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. But Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) will likely have to appease
The Terrifying Convergence of Fetal Personhood Laws and Abortion Bans
In March, when Georgia police arrested a 31-year-old mother, alleged that she’d had an abortion, and charged her with murder, the woman’s mugshot circulated far faster than the facts did. An officer with the Kingsland police claimed that in December, they had been “alerted to
Senate Republicans hope Supreme Court 'surprise' could help save majority
Senate Republicans who fear their three-seat majority could be in danger in this year’s midterm election would welcome the retirement of conservative Justice Samuel Alito as an “October surprise” that could change their political fortunes by rallying GOP-leaning voters to the
NFL takes heat from GOP, Trump DOJ on cost of watching games
Federal regulators and members of Congress are voicing frustration with the NFL’s media rights dealmaking and are vowing to rein in its unmatched leverage in the live sports marketplace. The Roger Goodell-led pro football league is reportedly the subject of an investigation
My Father, the Midcentury Man—With a Lifetime of Secrets
I had always read James Baldwin’s declaration “ I want to be an honest man and a good writer” as a statement of artistic ambition—the kind of thing a young person, defining themselves for the world, says in order to be taken seriously. It comes at the end of “Autobiographical
It’s not just Apple News — left-wing bias rampant on Google News, Yahoo and Bing: bombshell study
Just 1% of Google News articles in non-customizable sections of Google News come from outlets that rank as right-leaning, according to a bombshell study by AllSides, a nonpartisan group that classifies news outlets according to their political leanings.
Did Donald Trump Promise Iran $20 Billion? If So—Is that Treason?
Last Friday morning, Axios published a scoop about the Trump administration’s negotiations with Iran. The administration, according to four sources, wants Iran to give up its stockpile of enriched uranium, of which it possesses about 2.2 tons in various underground facilities.
Democrats gain ground in Iowa governor’s race
The race for governor in Iowa is gearing up to be closer than expected as Democrat Rob Sand campaigns to replace retiring Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and pull off the state's first Democratic gubernatorial win in nearly two decades. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report
As GOP interest in Bondi fizzles, Democrats push for chance to question her
The small band of House Republicans who backed the effort to subpoena former Attorney General Pam Bondi have brushed off a plan from Democrats to hold her in contempt, leading to a split in the parties on how much there is to glean from hearing from her. Rep. Nancy Mace
