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Antwerp court clears way for Mehul Choksi extradition to India

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-08T03:43:45+00:00

The court found that most charges meet the reciprocity requirement under Belgian law, while excluding one count not punishable in Belgium

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Ормузский пролив могут открыть на две недели

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-08T03:40:00+00:00

Ормузский пролив откроется для судоходства на две недели при прекращении атак на Иран. Об этом заявил министр иностранных дел Исламской республики Аббас Аракчи в соцсети X.

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США и Иран договорились о двухнедельном перемирии

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-08T03:40:00+00:00

США и Иран договорились о прекращении огня на две недели. Ормузский пролив откроется для судоходства на время перемирия, заявил министр иностранных дел Ирана Аббас Аракчи в X.

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S., Iran and Israel Agree to Cease-Fire

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-08T03:30:55+00:00

The deal came shortly before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastation. Israel said the cease-fire did not include Lebanon.

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Middle East crisis live: Iran war ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon, says Israel; Trump says uranium will be ‘taken care of’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-08T03:26:16+00:00

Pakistan’s PM had said the ceasefire would cover Lebanon; Iran says passage through the strait of Hormuz will be allowed for the next 2 weeksUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of HormuzIran war ceasefire announcement – what we know so farHere are some of the latest images coming in from the Middle East as the war continues in week six.The Israeli military has just warned the people of Iran not to use trains, saying that doing so “endangers your life”.Dear Citizens, for the sake of your security, we kindly request that from this moment until 21:

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India’s clean energy ambitions face critical minerals crunch

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-08T03:24:51+00:00

Demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel is expected to surge with the growth of electric vehicles, battery storage and clean technologies

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Anthony Albanese brands Trump’s Iran threats ‘extraordinary’ in rare moment of criticism

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-08T03:07:01+00:00

Australian PM also welcomes a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that will reopen the strait of Hormuz to global shippingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has welcomed a two-week ceasefire deal between the US and Iran that is set to temporarily reopen the strait of Hormuz, as he issued a rare criticism of Donald Trump for threatening a “whole civilization will die”.The prime minister said news of the conditional ceasefire was “very positive” and was hopeful it would lead to the permanent end to a c

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La libération de Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris, un « geste tactique » de l’Iran envers la France

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-08T03:00:12+00:00

Détenus par Téhéran depuis 2022, les deux Français ont été libérés mardi 7 avril, contre la levée de l’assignation à résidence d’une Iranienne condamnée en France pour « provocation en ligne au terrorisme ». Un échange qui intervient alors que Paris a pris ses distances avec les Etats-Unis sur la guerre en Iran, remarquent les experts.

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Le récit de la libération de Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris, de la terrifiante section 209 de la prison d’Evin à une traversée de l’Iran en voiture en pleine guerre

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-08T03:00:05+00:00

Détenus depuis 2022, les deux Français ont été libérés contre la levée de l’assignation à résidence d’une Iranienne condamnée en France pour « provocation en ligne au terrorisme ». Un échange qui intervient aussi alors que Paris a pris ses distances avec les Etats-Unis, remarquent des experts.

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Billionaire Gina Rinehart says ‘I don’t understand’ arrest of Ben Robert-Smith over alleged war crimes

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-08T02:48:51+00:00

Australia’s richest person questions cost and time spent investigating former soldiers as pockets of support emerge for Victoria Cross recipientFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, says “I don’t understand” the justification for prosecuting Ben Roberts-Smith for alleged war crimes, as pockets of high-profile support emerge for the Victoria Cross recipient.Roberts-Smith was arrested in Sydney on Tuesday and charged with five counts of “war crime – murder” in relation to alleged

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Tropical Cyclone Vaianu may bring life-threatening winds to New Zealand, forecasters warn

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-08T02:32:46+00:00

Category 3 cyclone is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, with winds at centre in excess of 150km/hTropical Cyclone Vaianu forming in the Pacific could bring life-threatening winds and heavy rain to New Zealand later this week, forecasters have said, with strong wind watches issued for the entire North Island.The category 3 cyclone is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, with winds around the centre in excess of 150km/h, MetService said on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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15 stocks including Infosys, GAIL, Lupin, SRF to be in focus on Wednesday

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-08T02:18:44+00:00

Shares of 15 companies including Infosys, GAIL, Aurobindo Pharma and Lupin will be in focus on Wednesday, driven by key developments such as earnings cues, sectoral trends, and broader market sentiment.

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Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin state supreme court election giving liberal judges a 5-2 majority

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-08T02:04:46+00:00

Taylor defeated conservative rival Maria Lazar, providing another gauge of Democrats’ durability in midtermsWisconsin voters sent another liberal justice to the state supreme court, with Chris Taylor beating conservative Maria Lazar and giving liberals a 5-2 edge on the high court.The retirement of Justice Rebecca Bradley, a conservative, gave liberals a chance to further consolidate their hold on the high court ahead of the next presidential election, when the swing state is sure to see challenges to election results. Continue reading...

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Republicans express hope for Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran as Democrats voice skepticism – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-08T02:00:19+00:00

This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: president steps back from threat to destroy Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ after ceasefire deal reachedSign up for Breaking News US email alertsDuring a press conference in Budapest with Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán, vice-president JD Vance is asked how the military goals in Iran can be achieved if the US continues its attacks on the country.Vance was also asked about reports about US attacks on Kharg Island. The vice-president said the plan was to hit “some military targets” there and “I believe we have done so.” Continue reading...

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Republicans express hope for Trump’s deal with Iran as Democrats voice skepticism – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-08T02:00:19+00:00

This blog is now closed. Follow the latest ceasefire news and updates in our Iran war live blog here.Middle East crisis – live updatesUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefireIran war ceasefire announcement – what we know so farTrump news at a glance: president steps back from threat to destroy Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ after ceasefire deal reachedSign up for Breaking News US email alertsDuring a press conference in Budapest with Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán, vice-president JD Vance is asked how the military goals in Iran can be achieved if the US continues its attacks on the count

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Il magnetismo di Olise

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-08T01:56:55+00:00

L’ala del Bayern ha fatto ammattire gli avversari del Real Madrid nella sfida di Champions

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China pushes Iran towards ceasefire as global tensions rise

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-08T01:52:55+00:00

As negotiations evolve, Chinese officials have maintained contact with Iranian counterparts to support de-escalation.

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