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Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to ‘fix SNP’s mess’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T14:35:15+00:00

Scottish Labour leader pledges more homes and tax cuts as party tries to reverse slump in support before May electionsUK politics live – latest updatesAnas Sarwar has appealed to voters to give Labour five years “to fix the Scottish National party’s mess” as he pledged more homes, tax cuts and a smaller public sector.The Scottish Labour leader is fighting a last-ditch attempt to reverse a steep slump in support. Recent polls put Sarwar’s party third or fourth behind Reform and the Scottish Greens, dragged down by the UK government’s unpopularity. Continue reading...

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Iran War Live Updates: Deadline Passes for U.S. Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-13T14:29:58+00:00

The U.S. military said it would block ships entering or exiting Iranian ports or coastal areas, in an effort to cut off Iran’s oil income. There was no immediate confirmation that the blockade had begun at 10 a.m. Eastern, as scheduled.

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Sarath Kumar backs Tamilisai, says development driven by Central schemes

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T14:22:34+00:00

He praised BJP leader and Mylapore candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan’s dedication, crediting the Centre for development in the state while criticising the DMK government

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How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary’s Election

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-13T14:22:31+00:00

The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.

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No immediate impact of US blocking Iranian vessels on India’s crude cargoes

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T14:16:28+00:00

Over the past 45 days, India has slashed its dependence on crude from the Strait of Hormuz to just 30 per cent, down from over 50 per cent earlier this year, by tapping into a diverse mix of suppliers from over 40 countries

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Breakthrough in Kashmir brings wild Gucchi mushroom to controlled farming

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T14:13:37+00:00

After years of effort, the team standardised Gucchi mushroom cultivation techniques in greenhouses and open fields, turning a rare wild product into a scalable agri-enterprise

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Middle East crisis live: US launches blockade of Iran’s ports as Pope Leo says he has ‘no intention to debate’ Trump over war

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T14:08:51+00:00

Centcom says blockade in the strait of Hormuz to begin at 10am ETFull report: Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks failPlaneloads of negotiators and too little time: US and Iran’s 21 hours of talksCircling 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 ar

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‘Blasphemy’: outrage after Trump posts AI image of himself as Christ-like figure

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T14:08:19+00:00

The US president’s conservative, Christian supporters decried the Truth Social post, calling it ‘disgusting’ Just months after signing legislation that will pull nearly 12 million Americans off health insurance by gutting Medicaid, Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself to Truth Social on Sunday depicting him as a Jesus Christ-like figure, with divine light emanating from his hands as he heals a stricken man in a hospital bed with a demon from hell floating in the background.Some of his most high-profile and loyal Christian supporters, many of whom have stood by the president thr

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : le futur premier ministre hongrois, Péter Magyar, exclut d’admettre l’Ukraine en guerre dans l’Union européenne

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-13T14:06:29+00:00

Il a rappelé que Tisza, son parti, a toujours déclaré ne pas soutenir une adhésion accélérée de Kiev. M. Magyar a également eu des mots pour la Russie remerciant Moscou « d’avoir accepté avec respect la décision du peuple hongrois et d’être ouverts à une coopération pragmatique », après sa victoire aux élections législatives hongroises face à Viktor Orban.

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Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-13T14:01:42+00:00

Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shockGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe bosses of resources giants including Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell could be compelled to face an inquiry into export tax settings, as the Greens ramp up pressure on Labor ahead of the budget.The chief executives of the companies, along with the bosses of gas exporters Inpex and ConocoPhillips, have been requested to give evidence to a Greens-led inquiry sitting in Canberra and Perth later this month. Under Senate rules, they c

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No immediate impact of US blocking Iranian vessels on India’s crude cargoes

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T13:57:12+00:00

Over the past 45 days, India has slashed its dependence on crude from the Strait of Hormuz to just 30 per cent, down from over 50 per cent earlier this year, by tapping into a diverse mix of suppliers from over 40 countries

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Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-13T13:56:01+00:00

President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.

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The Next Test in the Iran War: Which Side Can Endure More Economic Pain?

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-13T13:43:56+00:00

President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.

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Indore SEZ exports surge 10.50% to cross ₹14,000 crore in FY 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-13T13:42:59+00:00

An official from the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated Monday that prior orders from importers minimized the impact of the West Asia conflict in March on Indore SEZ’s exports

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