Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.
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Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says
DUBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official, involved in the talks, told Reuters on Wednesday. "If an
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to avoid escalation: China
Islamabad has accused Afghanistan of harbouring militants responsible for cross-border attacks.
Trump: Iran deal 'total and complete victory' for US
President Trump in a new interview praised the two-week ceasefire deal reached with Iran as a "total and complete victory" for the U.S. Trump told Agence France-Press (AFP) that there is "no question" that it is a U.S. victory. He also said in the brief interview that he
Elvis Presley’s 1968 Comeback Special Guitar Headed to Auction
The Hagstrom Viking II cherry red electric guitar that Presley played during one of the most important performances of his career is expected to sell for somewhere between $1 and $2 million
China’s retaliation against Panama has backfires across Latin America
Disregard for sovereignty, blackmail and a complete lack of project oversight have become Beijing’s trademark.
You Can Now Play Crimson Desert As A Female Character Via The Magic Of Mods
Pearl Abyss's epic RPG has very few customization options, so modders are fixing that
Anthropic's new Claude Mythos AI model has apparently found thousands of vulnerabilities in 'every major operating system and every major web browser, along with a range of other important pieces of software'
It managed to find a vulnerability in OpenBSD that had lain hidden for 27 years.
Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban
BUDAPEST, April 8 - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that Ukraine's president had made \"scandalous\" comments about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as he echoed Budapest's accusations that Kyiv was using energy supplies to try to influence elections there.
Trump: There will be no enrichment of uranium in Iran
President Trump said Wednesday that Iran will not enrich uranium, and that the U.S. will work with the country to dig up B-2 bombers as part of the latest agreement reached between the two countries. “The United States will work closely with Iran, which we have determined has
Raptor Lake chips 'not going anywhere' as Intel commits to making older CPUs 'abundantly available' and keeping DDR4 support alive
That includes motherboards with both DDR4 and DDR5 support.
A war Trump couldn’t win and a peace he can’t afford to lose
President Donald Trump’s acceptance of a Pakistani proposal for a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran brings a sigh of relief to the international community. Just hours before, many had been alarmed by Trump’s threats to bomb Iran back to “the stone age” and destroy its
Moldova, Liechtenstein, San Marino: The European countries hardly any tourists visit
These less-visited countries offer rich heritage, stunning natural beauty and quirky attractions for every kind of traveller.
Just seven days of meditation can rewire your brain, study suggests
Scientists noted that the findings show conscious experience and physical health are intertwined, and can be harnassed to promote well-being in new ways.
Three-Day ‘Immersive’ Michael Jackson Fan Experience ‘Dedicated to the Man and the Movie’ Set to Take Place in Berlin
A three-day Michael Jackson fan-event is set to take place in Germany this weekend to celebrate “the man and the movie.” The multi-day celebration, which will take place at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, will include the international premiere of the movie on Friday night
Africa: Solutions Already Exist, We Just Need to Scale Them - COP31 Climate High-Level Champion Samed Agirbas
[allAfrica] Global climate efforts have evolved from promises to action, focusing more on how these actions create real change, especially in Africa.
BAFTAs N-Word Broadcast Ruled a ‘Clear Breach’ of BBC Editorial Standards, but Was ‘Not Intentional’
The BBC’s highly controversial airing of the n-word in its broadcast of the BAFTA Film awards breached the networks editorial standards, the BBC’s own executive complaints unit (ECU) has ruled. In what became a major scandal from the 2026 awards ceremony in February, John
Raja Ravi Varma painting sells for €15.9 million setting a new record for Indian art
A 19th century painting by Indian maestro Raja Ravi Varma sold for a record breaking €15 milllion has set a new benchmark for Indian modern art.
Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The United States will work closely with Iran, which has undergone "regime change," and will be talking about tariff and sanctions relief with Tehran, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday after declaring a two-week ceasefire. "We are,
Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said any country supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50% tariffs with no exemptions, announcing the duty in a social media post one day after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with
Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate
By Giselda Vagnoni ROME, April 8 (Reuters) - Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is authorised by the United Nations, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Wednesday. "It
Israeli military launches largest strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon
April 8 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had carried out the largest strikes against Lebanon's Hezbollah since this war began, striking the militant group's infrastructure within the heart of civilian areas across the country. (Reporting by Reuters; Editing
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie needed more characters, fewer NPCs
The movie introduces audiences to tons of video game icons, but almost none of them become proper movie characters — not even Mario and Luigi.
Pokémon Pokopia: One Month Later
The Switch 2 exclusive is already one of the best-selling games on the system, with more support hopefully on the way
NASA’s Artemis program has sparked a race to land U.S. rovers on the moon
A hidden milestone lurks in the U.S.’s Artemis-focused lunar ambitions—the nation’s first-ever successful robotic moon rover
Less than 10 percent now smoke, but we’re still far from finished
The harder question is what it will take to reach the people who are still smoking, and whether we’re ready for that.
Kalshi, prediction markets face legal hurdles
Prediction markets are caught in legal crosshairs to determine how they are to be regulated as questions also swirl around the ethical nature of the business with the Iran war being pulled in. And as states dangle civil prosecution and criminal charges, Kalshi and other
Stock Market Today: Dow Surges 1,300 Points, Oil Prices Crash On U.S.-Iran Ceasefire (Live Coverage)
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen to receive BAFTA Fellowship
Paananen co-founded the Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars studio in 2010.
Israeli opposition leader slams US-Iran ceasefire as 'political disaster'
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid slammed the temporary ceasefire reached in the joint U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran on Tuesday, criticizing the deal as a “political disaster.” “Israel wasn’t even at the table when decisions were made concerning the core of our national