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Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-13T15:19:19+00:00

The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.

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Finance capital in time of war

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T15:18:05+00:00

With the Iran war, profits from defence production are set to increase. But finance capital is staying away and seeking higher yields elsewhere

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Middle East crisis live: Trump vows that ships approaching US blockade of Iran’s ports will be ‘eliminated’ after sparring with pope

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T15:16:36+00:00

US president claims 158 ships in Iranian navy ‘obliterated’ and threatens further action if vessels come close to blockade in strait of HormuzCircling back to Donald Trump’s coming naval blockade, the US military said it would block all Iranian Gulf ports on Monday at 10am ET on Monday (5.30pm in Iran and 1400 GMT), effectively seizing control of maritime traffic in the strait of Hormuz.“The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman,” US Central Com

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Middle East crisis live: Trump vows that ships approaching US blockade of Iran’s ports will be ‘eliminated’, after sparring with pope

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T15:16:36+00:00

US president claims 158 ships in Iranian navy ‘obliterated’ and threatens further action if vessels come close to blockade in strait of HormuzCircling back to Donald Trump’s coming naval blockade, the US military said it would block all Iranian Gulf ports on Monday at 10am ET on Monday (5.30pm in Iran and 1400 GMT), effectively seizing control of maritime traffic in the strait of Hormuz.“The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman,” US Central Com

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A1 adds 10 multi-axle tankers to expand fleet

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T15:15:30+00:00

The company remains on track to fully repay all outstanding vehicle-related liabilities by October, transitioning to a 100% company owned and debt-free fleet

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Net sales of non-financial pvt cos rise 11.4% in FY25: RBI data

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T15:10:06+00:00

The RBI released 2024-25 financial performance data for 15,919 non-government non-financial private limited companies based on their audited annual accounts in Ind-AS format

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US’ Hormuz blockade: Indian exporters brace for double trouble

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T15:08:16+00:00

Exporters await clarity on Trump’s plans; Commerce Minister hopeful that FTAs with partners such as UK, EU, Oman will fuel export growth in FY27

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Tucker Carlson to launch publishing imprint with books by Russell Brand and Milo Yiannopoulos

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T15:05:26+00:00

Former Fox News host says publishing house Skyhorse ‘looking for books that nobody else will publish’Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is set to launch his own imprint and publish books by the likes of Russell Brand and “alt-right” commentator Milo Yiannopoulos.The imprint, Tucker Carlson Books, will be part of the US-based publisher Skyhorse. “I think most people don’t read books anymore because they’re too absorbed in all the other available media,” said Carlson, according to the Wall Street Journal. He added that those who do “tend to be disproportionately influential in policy conversati

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Oil prices top $100 a barrel after talks fail and Trump orders Hormuz blockade

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T15:04:25+00:00

Naval blockade an attempt to choke off flow of Iranian oil as US president threatens to ‘eliminate’ nearby ships Explainer: strait of Hormuz blockadeBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel and global stocks fell after weekend talks between the US and Iran ended without an agreement and Donald Trump imposed a blockade of the strait of Hormuz.The US president said on Sunday the blockade would target Iranian vessels and ships that have paid a toll to Iran for passage through the strait, in an attempt to choke off the flow of Iranian oil. Continue reading...

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Cancelled safety upgrades on Sydney light rail would have only cost $2.2m, whistleblower claims after fatal incidents

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T15:00:44+00:00

NSW government urged to investigate if transport department refused to share cost of sensors that would detect a person entering coupling areaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe potentially life-saving safety upgrades to Sydney’s light rail, which a former Transdev employee has alleged were cancelled in order to save money, would have only cost about $2.2m, according to the whistleblower.The New South Wales government has been urged to investigate whether its transport department declined to share the cost of inst

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Less pomp, more cosplay: Prince Harry and Meghan’s ‘faux royal’ Australian tour

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T15:00:43+00:00

Promotional events with hefty price tags are on the agenda, alongside visits to a children’s hospital, women’s homeless service and the war memorialPrince Harry and Meghan will touch down in Sydney on Tuesday for what has been described as a “faux-royal” tour that will be dramatically different from the pair’s first visit to Australia.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit Sydney and Melbourne during their four-day visit, while Harry will do a solo Canberra trip. Continue reading...

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Guerra in Iran. Scatta il blocco Usa di Hormuz. Trump: “Le navi che lo violano verranno eliminate”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-13T15:00:27+00:00

Netanyahu: “Tregua con l’Iran può finire molto presto”. Teheran: “Rimpiangerete prezzi della benzina” di oggi. Attacco Israele vicino a uffici Croce Rossa a Tiro, 1 morto. Trump attacca Leone XIV: “È un debole, pessimo sulla politica estera. Senza di me non sarebbe Papa”. Nonostante la tensione, i contatti tra Usa e Iran restano aperti e un nuovo negoziato potrebbe ripartire a breve, secondo il Wall Street Journal

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Tata Group to investigate Nashik sexual harassment case

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T14:57:55+00:00

The employee union asked for an examination of all sexual harassment complaints received, pending or disposed of across TCS establishments

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Что сказал Мадьяр о будущих отношениях Венгрии с Украиной, Россией и ЕС

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-13T14:54:12+00:00

Лидер победившей на парламентских выборах в Венгрии партии «Тиса» Петер Мадьяр провел пресс-конференцию. Он рассказал о контурах будущей внешней политики Будапешта: об отношениях с Россией, Украиной и Евросоюзом, а также затронул вопросы энергетики. «Ведомости» собрали собрали главное из слов Мадьяра.

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Spring flowers bloom in England after heatwave and cold snap create ideal conditions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T14:47:10+00:00

Record temperatures led to colourful displays of tulips, hyacinths, wisteria and daffodils as gardeners prepare for showsColourful tulips, hyacinths, wisteria and daffodils have made a remarkable display across England after a heatwave followed by a cold snap caused excellent conditions for spring blooms.There were record temperatures last week in many parts of the UK as the country recorded one of the hottest April days in the last 80 years. Continue reading...

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Spring flowers bloom in England after mix of hot and cold weather creates ideal conditions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T14:47:10+00:00

Colourful tulips, hyacinths, wisteria and daffodils appear across country as gardeners prepare for showsColourful tulips, hyacinths, wisteria and daffodils have made a remarkable display across England after a short period of hot weather followed by a cold snap created excellent conditions for spring blooms.There were record temperatures last week in many parts of the UK as the country recorded one of the hottest April days in the last 80 years. Continue reading...

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Sharon Pais takes over as Head of Myntra

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T14:40:02+00:00

Sharon has worked closely with the Myntra and Flipkart Fashion teams over the years and brings a strong understanding of the business

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Ученые НИУ ВШЭ представили новый метод расчета неравенства

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-13T14:38:40+00:00

Эксперты НИУ ВШЭ предложили новый способ расчета доходного неравенства населения, по их методике оно оказывается ниже официальных оценок. Вывод следует из доклада «Региональные оценки доходного неравенства на основе налоговой статистики и микроданных обследования доходов», который подготовлен Центром экономических измерений и статистики НИУ ВШЭ. Авторы – главный эксперт факультета экономических наук ВШЭ Сергей Кузин и директор Центра экономических измерений и статистики ВШЭ Александр Суринов.

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