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Pakistan: Protesters attack KFC restaurants over Gaza war

Angry mobs in Pakistan are targeting the famous US chicken chain, linking it to the American government's support for Israel. Pakistani police are now ramping up security at KFC restaurants across the country.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

This fund is designed to help investors withstand wild market swings

Katie Stockton manages the Fairlead Tactical Sector ETF, which can allocate and reallocate resources during volatility rather than being tied to an index.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Ukraine wary as Russiaโ€™s Putin declares Easter ceasefire

Zelensky said his country would reciprocate if Moscowโ€™s forces observed the truce, and proposed extending the ceasefire beyond Sunday.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages

Iranian and US officials agree to continue with a third round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Ethnic Karen people flee Myanmar for Thailand amid bombing, unrest

Fighting has been raging in Myanmarโ€™s Kayin state on the Thai border, with local ethnic militias battling the junta that seized power in 2021.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans

Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel Afghans who are undocumented or had temporary permission to stay.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

What crowds? Hong Kong geopark hotspot quiet on Easter holiday after warnings

Worries about crowds at High Island Reservoirโ€™s East Dam in Sai Kung appear to have put some visitors off, while others soak up the serenity.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Russia declares unilateral Easter truce; Ukraine says attacks are ongoing

Putin announces a 30-hour ceasefire that Zelenskyy dismisses as 'another attempt by Putin to play with human lives'.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ecuadorian Government Denounces Plans to Attack Noboa

Quito, April 18 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's Ministry of Government stated today that the state is on "maximum alert" following an intelligence report warning of alleged planning of "terrorist attacks" against President Daniel Noboa. The post Ecuadorian Government Denounces Plans to Attack Noboa first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Hamas says fate of Israeli-American captive remains unknown

Hamas says fate of Israeli-American captive remains unknown Hamas's armed wing said on Saturday the fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander was unknown after the group found the guard who was holding the hostage killed. In a series of posts on Telegram, al-Qassam's spokesperson, Abu Obaida, confirmed that Hamas had lost contact with the group of fighters tasked with guarding Alexander. The spokesperson also...

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Are electric motors the future of shipping?

Around the world, ships are increasingly turning to electric battery-powered motors as a way to reduce toxic, planet-heating emissions. But when it comes to crossing the oceans, it's not so easy.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany's Easter peace marches underway in war-filled world

Scores of traditional pro-peace demonstrations are taking place in Germany during the holiday season, fueled by concerns over the EU's rearmament amid the Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

China vows to hit back at USโ€™ new โ€˜discriminatoryโ€™ port fees

Ministry of Commerce says the fresh levies on Chinese vessels will undermine the global supply chain.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Tunisia opposition figures get lengthy prison terms in mass trial

Tunisia opposition figures get lengthy prison terms in mass trial Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 04/19/2025 - 12:48 Prominent activists, lawyers and businesspeople given sentences ranging from 13 to 66 years in unprecedented court case Chaima Issa (C), Tunisian journalist, human rights defender and member of the main opposition coalition, reacts in front of the courthouse in Tunis, 11 April 2025 (AFP) Off A Tunisian...

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Chinese exporters seek new markets to offset US tariff impact amid trade war

Key to this are trade fairs, where many can showcase their products and create sales channels to offset tariff impacts,with the end goal of finding other opportunities beyond traditional markets like the US.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Palestinian government denounces settler threat to Al-Aqsa Mosque

Foreign Ministry calls on international community to deal with 'incitement' to destroy the holy site seriously.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russia claims to take penultimate village in Kursk

Pressure has mounted on Ukraine in recent weeks to make a decision on whether to pull out of the Kursk region.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Elliott Management takes a stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise. How the firm may create value

Activist Elliott Management could help spur a great opportunity for shareholders now that the firm has a stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

UN chief urges โ€˜utmost restraintโ€™ amid escalating violence in Yemen

The UN Secretary-General has expressed grave concern over US airstrikes in and around Yemenโ€™s port of Raโ€™s Isa this week, which reportedly resulted in scores of civilian casualties.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Haitiโ€™s independence debt to France focus of debate at UN

Two centuries to the day after France imposed a crippling debt on Haiti in exchange for its independence, a UN forum has heard calls for the restitution of what has long been described as a โ€œransomโ€ extorted under the threat of force from the Caribbean nation that still bears the scars of colonialism and slavery.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

How Haiti paid for its freedom โ€“ twice over

Two centuries to the day after France imposed a crippling debt on Haiti in exchange for its independence, a UN forum has heard calls for the restitution of what has long been described as a โ€œransomโ€ extorted under the threat of force from the Caribbean nation that still bears the scars of colonialism and slavery.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Gazans resort to turtle meat amid famine, humanitarian crisis: UN

The heads of 12 major aid organisations warned that โ€˜famine is not just a risk, but likely rapidly unfoldingโ€™ in Gaza.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Iran hails 'useful' nuclear talks with US in Rome

The US and Iran have agreed to a third round of talks on Tehran's nuclear program following negotiations in Rome, Iran says.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Mob in Pakistan beats to death man from persecuted minority

The minority Ahmadiyya community are considered heretics by the Pakistani government and have been persecuted for decades.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang meets Shanghai mayor in wake of new US export controls on chips

The tech chief executiveโ€™s visit is seen by Chinese media as a sign the US company remains committed to the country.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Tunisian opposition leaders jailed on terror charges

The defendants get sentences of up to 66 years after a trial described by a defence lawyer as a farce.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Gaza death toll reaches 51,157

Gaza death toll reaches 51,157 The Palestinian Health Ministry said Israeli forces have killed 92 people and wounded 219 others over the past 48 hours. The death toll in Gaza now stands at 51,157, with 116,724 others wounded and thousands who remain missing.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli strikes kill dozens of Palestinians across Gaza

Israeli strikes kill dozens of Palestinians across Gaza Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 04/19/2025 - 10:56 The Israeli army has intensified its attacks since Friday, targeting homes and tent camps A Palestinian woman mourns near the bodies of her relatives, killed in an Israeli strike, at the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia on 17 April 2025 (AFP) Off At least 70 Palestinians have been killed in their homes and tents...

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Myanmarโ€™s earthquake recovery hindered by lack of resources, aftershocks

The United Nations estimated that at least 2.5 million tons of debris from the quake, roughly 125,000 truckloads, will need to be removed.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Is the US dollar at risk of a โ€˜confidence crisisโ€™?

Fears about unpredictable policy are prompting investors to question their faith in the US dollar.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Chinese woman pays late boyfriendโ€™s debt, cares for parents even after marrying another man

Woman shows โ€˜great loveโ€™ to pay off debts of US$82,000 by moving around country for work, borrowing cash from a friend.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Latest news bulletin | April 19th โ€“ Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Buy from official channels, watchdog says after Hong Kong familyโ€™s Coldplay ticket ordeal

Victim recounts multiple โ€˜misleadingโ€™ conversations with platform Viagogo, waiting in vain outside Kai Tak Stadium during concert.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Bleeding the planet dry? Climate change could unlock new threat to the world's blood supply

Donors would be impacted by blood-borne diseases and extreme weather, while demand for blood could surge, a new study has found.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US Supreme Court pauses Trump deportation of Venezuelans

The US Supreme Court has temporarily halted the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members under an 18th-century law. The ruling came after an emergency appeal by rights lawyers.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)