Oil Crash: Prices Dive as Iran Declares Hormuz ‘Fully Open’
Crude oil prices fell by about 10% on 17th April following an announcement by Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” and a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
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From Gaza to Lebanon: Israel Draws New ‘Yellow Line’ as Conflict Expands
Israeli troops had set up a “Yellow Line” in southern Lebanon similar to one they erected to separate their forces from Hamas-controlled territory in Gaza, and had attacked a “terrorist
Ukrainian Armed Forces Report Major Strikes on Russian Military Infrastructure
The Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff reported successful military strikes which destroyed critical Russian infrastructure assets. The recent operations succeeded in damaging enemy command posts and radar systems and
European Culture Street 2026 Opens in Hangzhou to Celebrate Diverse Heritage
The highly anticipated 2026 European Culture Street officially opened this Friday in the vibrant city of Hangzhou, the capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province. The event which runs until Saturday
Delhi Police Busts Multi-State Terror Module Linked to Red Fort Blast
The Delhi Police executed a major multi-state counter-terrorism operation which succeeded in dismantling a radical group that operated a terrorist network linked to the 2025 Red Fort bombing. The recent
Sky Guardians Unite: Air Force, Army & Marines Join Forces for Elite Air Traffic Control Training
Over two weeks of airfield training, Airmen, soldiers and Marines gained important skills while showcasing the benefits of joint training at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The training event
Sánchez & Lula Lead Global Left’s Showdown Against Far-Right Surge
Spain’s Pedro Sanchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will host a meeting of left-wing leaders in Barcelona on 18th April in an attempt to counter the threat
Meta Platforms Slashes 8,000 Jobs on May 20 in Bold AI-Driven Shakeup
Meta could cut its global workforce by some 8,000 jobs, or about 10 per cent of its total staff, in an initial round of layoffs on May 20, a report […]
Istanbul’s Karaköy Palace Gets a Stunning Revival—Set to Reopen as a Vibrant Cultural Hub
A historic building in Istanbul is set to be restored to its former glory as a new cultural and artistic centre, with Karakoy Palace to open on April 25 after
London on Edge: Security Tightened Around Israeli Embassy After Suspected Toxic Attack Scare
Police are responding to a security threat at the Israeli embassy in London following the discovery of a series of items in London’s Kensington Gardens. The Counter Terrorism Policing
Tri-Service Collaboration: Air Force, Army, and Marines Complete Joint Air Traffic Control Training
The two-week airfield training program at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia was completed by Airmen Soldiers and Marines. The military exercise needed to create vital technical skills which showed
IMF Sounds the Alarm: Energy Shock Threatens European Economic Stability
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning regarding Europe’s economic trajectory for 2026. The region faces an upcoming economic crisis because of an intense energy disruption which
EU Set to Restore Diplomatic, Economic, and Security Ties with Syria
The European Union intends to restart its political, economic, and security relations with Syria according to an internal document that was recently distributed to staff. The government established a new
Screen Takeover: French Kids Spend 10x More Time on Devices Than Books, Study Finds
French young people now devote much more time to screens than to reading, with the rise in screen time dramatic in the past few years, the CNL’s study of 7
Canton Fair Meets Culture & Tech: GBA Theatre Fest + Robotics Expo Take Center Stage
Phase 2 of the 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) – to be held in Guangzhou from April 23 to 27 – will focus on goods like hardware, […]
