UN says drone strike destroys aid truck supplies in North Darfur
A drone strike destroyed an aid truck's cargo in Sudan's North Darfur state, raising fresh concerns over the safety of humanitarian operations as the war deepens.
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Israel and Hezbollah Trade Blame as Ceasefire Frays in Southern Lebanon
Each side says the other is breaking the truce while airstrikes, drone attacks and fresh displacement keep the border volatile.
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Essay warns AI-driven hiring cuts could erode software's skills pipeline
A technology leader compares reduced junior engineering opportunities with lost industrial know-how, arguing that expertise takes years to rebuild once training paths disappear.
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Palestinian municipal elections move ahead as voter registration closes in West Bank
A Palestinian election official says registration has ended for local votes that will help choose 403 authorities, with the process tied to a broader push toward representation in the West Bank.
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US military strike in eastern Pacific kills two, AP reports
The Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug-trafficking vessels has now killed at least 183 people, according to the report.
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Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport after war-related suspension
On the event date, Iran restarted international passenger flights from Tehran’s main airport for the first time since the war began two months earlier.
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DeepSeek releases V4 Preview models with one-million-token context
DeepSeek’s April 24, 2026 preview introduced Pro and Flash variants, open weights, API access and a default one-million-token context window across official services.
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More than 6.5 million Somalis face hunger as drought and conflict intensify
Failed rainy seasons, rising prices and displacement are pushing millions toward severe food insecurity, with children and aid services under severe strain.
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Asia-Pacific markets open mixed as ceasefire extension fails to calm investors
Traders remained cautious after a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, leaving regional equities without a clear direction.
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Russia says Kazakh oil flow to Germany via Druzhba will stop on May 1
Berlin says the interruption should not threaten fuel supply, even as Russia cites technical limits for rerouting Kazakh crude.
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Lufthansa trims Europe flights as fuel prices surge
Lufthansa is cutting 20,000 short-haul European flights this summer after jet fuel prices doubled during the US-Israel war with Iran.
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U.S. stocks hit records after Trump extends Iran ceasefire
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record levels as investors responded to President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the U.S. ceasefire with Iran.
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France probes alleged illicit cash flight from Lebanon’s banking system
French investigators were reported to be examining allegations that two Lebanese banks moved billions of dollars out of the country despite capital controls.
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Colombian rebel drone strike kills three soldiers in Ipiales
Authorities say drone attacks by rebel groups are becoming a more common and more lethal feature of Colombia’s conflict, with one strike near the Ecuador border killing three soldiers.
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Hormuz shipping dispute deepens as Iran says the strait is open while Washington contests the terms
On April 17, Iran said commercial traffic could use the Strait of Hormuz through a coordinated route, but the United States said the blockade dispute was still unresolved.
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Oil slides and Wall Street jumps after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Benchmark crude fell sharply and U.S. stocks hit records on April 17, 2026, after Iran said the strategic waterway was open again to commercial shipping.
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IMF and World Bank restore relations with Venezuela as interim government gains legitimacy
The IMF and World Bank said they were restoring relations with Venezuela, a move that could reopen access to financial support and strengthen the interim government’s standing.
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Christine Fréchette sworn in as Quebec premier and pledges to protect language, culture and the economy
Christine Fréchette took office as Quebec’s 33rd premier on 2026-04-15, promising a more ambitious government centered on identity, economic action and party unity.
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Berlin Donors Promise $1.5 Billion as Sudan War Enters Its Fourth Year
At a conference in Berlin, governments pledged aid for a crisis that the UN says has left tens of millions needing help.
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BBC prepares up to 2,000 job cuts in biggest scaling back in 15 years
The broadcaster's cost-cutting plan follows a warning that it faces significant financial pressures and needs to reshape spending.
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Iraqi Airways set to restart Dubai and Istanbul flights as airspace reopens
Iraq's transport ministry said the carrier will fly to Dubai on Thursday and Istanbul on Saturday after a phased return of traffic.
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Saudi Arabia pushes the US to lift Hormuz blockade as regional shipping tensions widen
Riyadh is reported to be urging Washington to end a blockade around the Strait of Hormuz amid fears that the disruption could spread across other shipping routes.
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Russian strike on Dnipro kills four and injures at least 25, regional governor says
Officials in eastern Ukraine said ten of the wounded were in serious condition after the attack on Dnipro on the event date, 2026-04-14.
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Iberia to suspend Cuba flights for four months as fuel shortages hit travel demand
The Spanish carrier will halt its Havana route from June to October, citing supply problems and weaker demand on the island as Cuba struggles with an acute fuel crunch.
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