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Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday, as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government in

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president
Business|Economy|Political|World

Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says

All ships can sail through the Strait of Hormuz but this needs to be coordinated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (

Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says
Business|Economy|Finance

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

By Timothy Aeppel, Nicholas P.

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months. 

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Friday he had the full support of his party's lawmakers, responding to media reports that some members will push for a

New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed migration and closer cooperation on returns, border security and tackling people smuggling networks in a meeting with Syrian

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president
Political|US|World

Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended.

Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended
Crime|Election|Health|Political|US

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career

Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is accused of killing himself and his wife while their children were home

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career
Crime|Political|US|World

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say
Business|Economy|Political|World

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

On birthright citizenship, Trump's restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock

President Donald Trump took the short trip from the White House to the U.S.

On birthright citizenship, Trump's restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock
Political|US|World

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’
Crime|Political|US

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say

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Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say
Crime|Political|World

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities

Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes on Friday that the military said had targeted militant "infrastructure" in Lebanon's capital, as the

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says

Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal
Political

Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

The timeline is tightening as states attempt to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections

Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are setting new records and the dollar is down for a ninth consecutive day to its weakest levels since

Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget

Ukraine's parliament passed one of a handful of tax laws on Tuesday as part of reforms required by the International Monetary Fund, lawmakers said, with more

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder
Arts

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Democrats are boasting of eye-popping fundraising hauls in some of this year's most competitive Senate contests

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban

Investors are banking on a positive new chapter for Hungary as incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar insists there is no time to waste following his

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine deploys new combat model, commander says Russian-held areas recaptured

Ukraine's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it was introducing a new model of operations integrating drone warfare with infantry activity and pointed to successes announced by

Ukraine deploys new combat model, commander says Russian-held areas recaptured
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
Business|Election|Political|US

Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race

Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race

Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race
Arts|Business|Food|Political|Travel|World

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit

China on Sunday unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales,

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
Political|US|World

Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting

Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting

Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday he hoped two former Polish ministers who were granted political asylum in Hungary would be sent home to face justice

Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war

Australia's business and consumer confidence crashed as the Iran war unleashed a global oil shock that may tip the local economy into a recession, surveys

Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea to start building Sejong presidential office in August 2027

South Korea will begin construction of a presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong in August next year, the presidential Blue House said on

South Korea to start building Sejong presidential office in August 2027
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, U.S.

Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Canada to temporarily suspend federal fuel tax on diesel and gasoline

Canada will suspend the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel from April 20 to September 7 to help consumers and businesses deal with rising prices, Prime

Canada to temporarily suspend federal fuel tax on diesel and gasoline
Crime

Emotional Gallego says he heard ‘rumors’ of ‘flirty’ behavior by Swalwell but denies knowledge of sexual assault allegations

Emotional Gallego says he heard ‘rumors’ of ‘flirty’ behavior by Swalwell but denies knowledge of sexual assault allegations

Emotional Gallego says he heard ‘rumors’ of ‘flirty’ behavior by Swalwell but denies knowledge of sexual assault allegations
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid

President Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado’s governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding

Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Peru faces a presidential runoff as election count drags on after ballot delays

Voters in Peru face a presidential runoff in June after no candidate won the weekend election outright

Peru faces a presidential runoff as election count drags on after ballot delays
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do

School boards have gained attention for taking on controversial issues, such as transgender students participating in sports, but much of their work is administrative.

District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do
Technology|World

The record-breaking trip of the USS Gerald Ford, the aircraft carrier at the center of Trump’s military ambitions

The record-breaking trip of the USS Gerald Ford, the aircraft carrier at the center of Trump’s military ambitions

The record-breaking trip of the USS Gerald Ford, the aircraft carrier at the center of Trump’s military ambitions
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

As Swalwell’s campaign unravels, his rivals in California governor’s race scramble for an opening

As Swalwell’s campaign unravels, his rivals in California governor’s race scramble for an opening

As Swalwell’s campaign unravels, his rivals in California governor’s race scramble for an opening
Crime|Political|US

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Husband arrested in disappearance of American woman in the Bahamas

CNN's Dianne Gallagher reports for The Lead.

Husband arrested in disappearance of American woman in the Bahamas
Crime|Political|World

Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The question remains: Why now?

First lady Melania Trump has denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein

Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The question remains: Why now?
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance

In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has governed with a star power unusual in politics

In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance
Election

‘I know what it requires’: Harris on why she’s thinking about running for president in 2028

‘I know what it requires’: Harris on why she’s thinking about running for president in 2028

‘I know what it requires’: Harris on why she’s thinking about running for president in 2028
Crime|Political|US|World

Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes

First lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement at the White House denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes

Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
Economy|Interview|Political|World

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells NBC News that he will not step down

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has told NBC News’ Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells NBC News that he will not step down
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are saying President Donald Trump should be removed from office after he threatened Iranian civilization would “die” if it didn’t meet his demands

Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats
MidEast|Political|World

After Trump’s Iran ultimatum and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans brace for what’s next

Iranian Americans are experiencing uncertainty as the Trump administration imposes deadlines and intermediaries seek paths to avoid escalation of the war in Iran

After Trump’s Iran ultimatum and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans brace for what’s next
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Opinion|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia

Donald Trump Jr. has lashed out at the European Union

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia
Arts|Education|Political|World

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

The Declaration of Independence isn’t just a philosophical breakup letter. It was a strategic move to secure vital support for America after its first declaration of war.

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies