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How China’s Weapons Transfers to Iran Have Evolved Over Decades

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-15T05:05:57+00:00

China has denied claims this month by U.S. intelligence that it might have shipped arms to Iran. In recent years, China has supported Iran with dual-use parts.

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US shuts down Iran’s maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T05:02:26+00:00

More vessels are being turned back under the US blockade on Iranian ports, including a US-sanctioned and Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry that was making its way back to the Strait of Hormuz after exiting the Persian Gulf

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Justice denied: why families of apartheid victims are still searching for answers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T05:00:01+00:00

Struggle for justice symbolises limitations of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, whose hearings began 30 years agoDarkness had fallen on 27 June 1985 when Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli and Sparrow Mkonto set off on the 150-mile drive back from a meeting of anti-apartheid activists in the South African city of Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha. They never made it home.About an hour into their journey, as the road wound north from the coast towards their home town of Cradock (now called Nxuba), the four men were pulled over by three white security police officers. They were

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Trump renews attack on NATO, says alliance 'wasn't there, won't be in future'

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T04:59:08+00:00

Trump has, in the past, urged member nations to increase their defence spending and contribute more equitably to the alliance, arguing that the US has carried a disproportionate share of the costs

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Middle East crisis live: US claims blockade has ‘completely halted economic trade’ into Iran, as Trump hints at return to talks in Pakistan

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T04:53:13+00:00

US military boasts blockade of the strait of Hormuz will incapacitate Iran’s economy; Trump says negotiations could return to PakistanUS-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump saysWelcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East.The US military has said American forces have completely halted economic trade going in and out of Iran by sea through a blockade.An estimated 90% of Iran’s economy is fueled by international trade by sea. In less than 36 hours since the blockade was implemented, U.S. forces have completely halted economic trade going into a

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Stock Market Live: Sensex surges 1300 pts, Nifty crosses 24,200 on US-Iran negotiation hopes, softer oil

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T04:52:06+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Markets surged at the open on Wednesday, April 15, with the Sensex jumping 1,274 points and the Nifty50 gaining over 380 points, as hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks and a sharp fall in crude oil prices lifted sentiment across sectors. The Sensex, which closed at 76,847.57 on Monday, opened at 77,981.10 and was trading at 78,121.75, up 1.66 per cent, as of 9.16 AM. The Nifty50, which had closed at 23,842.65, opened at 24,163.80 and was at 24,224.10, up 381.45 points or 1.60 per cent at the same time. The rally was broad-based, led by aviation, metals

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ICICI Pru Life surges 3.5% as strong FY26 results draw analyst buys

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T04:49:40+00:00

For FY2026, the insurer posted a 34.6 per cent rise in profit after tax to ₹1,600 crore. Value of New Business grew 10.9 per cent to ₹2,629 crore, with margins expanding 190 basis points to 24.7 per cent

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Nvidia’s New AI models spark rally in quantum computing stocks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T04:45:29+00:00

Nvidia’s new Ising artificial intelligence model, which launched late Tuesday in Asia, has renewed expectations that AI can improve quantum computing and make it scalable and more useful

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Stock Market Live: Sensex surges 1200 pts, Nifty crosses 24,200 on US-Iran negotiation hopes, softer oil

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T04:29:15+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Markets surged at the open on Wednesday, April 15, with the Sensex jumping 1,274 points and the Nifty50 gaining over 380 points, as hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks and a sharp fall in crude oil prices lifted sentiment across sectors. The Sensex, which closed at 76,847.57 on Monday, opened at 77,981.10 and was trading at 78,121.75, up 1.66 per cent, as of 9.16 AM. The Nifty50, which had closed at 23,842.65, opened at 24,163.80 and was at 24,224.10, up 381.45 points or 1.60 per cent at the same time. The rally was broad-based, led by aviation, metals

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Rupee gains 20 paise to 93.15 against US dollar in early trade

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T04:23:18+00:00

Investor sentiment turned positive after US President Donald Trump said that a second round of talks with Iran could be held “over the next two days”

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‘Meeting of two worlds’ as Prince Harry joins Wiggles and Australian football stars to put men’s mental health in spotlight

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T04:21:44+00:00

Second day of ‘faux-royal’ tour sees Duke of Sussex speak candidly about challenges of new fatherhood as amused football fans watch onIt was an unusual sight. As a group of children were rocking out to the Wiggles, Prince Harry kicked a football on Whitten Oval in Melbourne, home of Australian rules team the Western Bulldogs.“Just a regular Wednesday,” a member of the crowd, dressed mainly in suits and from the advocacy and academic fields, said. Continue reading...

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Power demand growth stays muted in Q4FY26 on extended monsoon and slow summer

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T04:18:02+00:00

Power demand grew to 150 billion units in March 2026 and 426 billion units/1,715 billion units in Q4FY26/FY26. It was largely affected by the extended monsoon, slow start to summer and likely weak industrial output

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Stock Market Live: Sensex surges 1100 pts, Nifty crosses 24,200 on US-Iran negotiation hopes

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T04:16:05+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Markets surged at the open on Wednesday, April 15, with the Sensex jumping 1,274 points and the Nifty50 gaining over 380 points, as hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks and a sharp fall in crude oil prices lifted sentiment across sectors. The Sensex, which closed at 76,847.57 on Monday, opened at 77,981.10 and was trading at 78,121.75, up 1.66 per cent, as of 9.16 AM. The Nifty50, which had closed at 23,842.65, opened at 24,163.80 and was at 24,224.10, up 381.45 points or 1.60 per cent at the same time. The rally was broad-based, led by aviation, metals

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Entre Israël et le Liban, l’amorce de pourparlers « constructifs » sous l’égide des Etats-Unis

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-15T04:15:10+00:00

Les ambassadeurs israélien et libanais à Washington se sont rencontrés, mardi, aux côtés du secrétaire d’Etat américain, Marco Rubio. Il s’agissait des premières discussions directes entre des représentants des deux pays depuis 1991. L’Etat hébreu a rejeté toute participation de la France aux négociations.

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Immigrants should think of themselves as Americans first: Vance

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T04:07:55+00:00

“You’ve got to think of yourself as an American. The system only works if everybody thinks of themselves as an American,” the vice president said at the event organised by Turning Point USA

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Brent crude edges up ahead of fresh US-Iran talks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T04:02:45+00:00

June Brent oil futures were at $95.16, up by 0.39%, and May crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $91.04, down by 0.26%

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Iraq-bound tanker attempts Hormuz crossing into Persian Gulf

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T04:01:08+00:00

The Agios Fanourios I would be the first crude carrier to head west through the conduit since a US blockade took effect on Monday

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« Ne pourrait-on pas essayer de remobiliser une France confiante en l’avenir ? »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-15T04:00:35+00:00

Pour lutter contre le sentiment d’impuissance collectif qui est le pire poison pour une démocratie, le politiste François Godard entend, dans une tribune au « Monde », bâtir un programme de rétablissement de la capacité de l’Etat, en mobilisant les ingénieurs et les autres forces vives hexagonales.

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¿Qué cambia en Venezuela tras el fin de las sanciones al Banco Central?

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-04-15T04:00:00+00:00

El Tesoro de EE UU autoriza operaciones con la banca que permiten el acceso a divisas, frenar la amenaza de una nueva hiperinflación y la firma de contratos comerciales clave para la reconstrucción del país

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Iran war ‘close to over,’ says Trump

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T03:56:38+00:00

“I think it’s close to over, yeah. I view it as very close to being over,” Trump told Fox News in an interview

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Australia news live: Albanese talks up fuel cooperation with Sultan of Brunei; Uber fuel surcharge kicks in for non-EV rides

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T03:54:24+00:00

Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is speaking to RN Breakfast after the IMF warned of the potential for a global recession, including high inflation and elevated fuel prices through to 2027.He said the IMF was “really sounding the alarm here” about some of the potentially severe scenarios. He told RN:This is a really dangerous time for the global economy. The international monetary fund is expecting slower growth and higher inflation, and we are too …What it tells us once again is that from an economic point of view, the

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Stock Market Live: Sensex jumps 1280 pts, Nifty above 24,200 at open; Iran war 'close to over,' says Trump

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T03:54:10+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Sensex climbed 1286.61 pts or 1.67 % to 78,134.18 at 9.17 am, and Nifty 50 rose 382.50 pts or 1.60% to 24,225.15. Brent crude oil futures traded marginally higher on Wednesday morning, even as US President Donald Trump indicated a second round of talks with Iran this week. At 9.18 am on Wednesday, June Brent oil futures were at $95.16, up by 0.39 per cent, and May crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $91.04, down by 0.26 per cent. April crude oil futures were trading at ₹8484 on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the initial hour of tr

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Stock Market Live: Sensex up 1135 pts, Nifty at 24,163 at pre-open; Iran war 'close to over,' says Trump

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T03:51:23+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian markets are likely to see a sharp surge at open on Wednesday as global stocks are rising due to a lull on the Iran-US front. As the talks between the US and Iran signalling conciliatory tones from both the sides, global stocks are rising sharply. Gift Nifty at 24,230 signals a gap up opening of around 380 points for Nifty. However, rising inflation and weak monsoon forecast likely to keep market under check, said analysts. Other Asian ‌markets gained 1.7%, while Wall Street equities advanced overnight after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with

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Tuvalu, tiny Pacific nation at the forefront of climate crisis, to host world leaders before Cop31 summit

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T03:51:23+00:00

Conference president expresses ‘complete faith’ in Chris Bowen to lead tough negotiationsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTuvalu, the Pacific nation at the forefront of the global climate crisis, will host a special meeting of world leaders before this year’s Cop31 summit, as the conference president expresses “complete faith” in Chris Bowen to lead tough negotiations.Turkey’s climate minister, Murat Kurum, is president-designate for the November summit, set to see world leaders meet in Antalya to thrash out new ta

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