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Trump to hike EU car and truck tariffs to 25% next week
Trump said US tariffs on EU cars and trucks will rise to 25% next week, citing the bloc's non-compliance with last July's Turnberry trade deal.
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ADB Cuts Asia-Pacific Growth to 4.7% in Special Update, Warns of Sri Lanka Vulnerability
ADB sharply downgrades Asia-Pacific growth from 5.1% to 4.7%, raises inflation to 5.2%, names Sri Lanka among economies most exposed.
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Brent Hits $126, Highest Since 2022, as CENTCOM Readies Iran Strike Plan
Oil jumped almost 7% to a multi-year high after Axios reported the US military will brief Trump on a 'short and powerful' strike package.
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Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express to resume full Hamad operations May 1
Top three Indian carriers reconnect Doha hub with major Indian metros and regional cities, citing the holding US-Iran ceasefire across West Asia.
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Brent Crude Tops $120 as Trump Prepares Extended Iran Blockade
Oil hit a multi-year peak of $122 a barrel on Wednesday after reports the White House is preparing to extend the naval blockade of Iran's ports.
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Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza Sumud Flotilla — Sri Lankan Activist On Board
Israel detains around 175 activists, sends them to Greek beach. Sri Lankan activist Sameera Mehboobdeen had joined the Crete-area convoy.
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Six Crew Freed From US-Seized Touska; 22 Iranian Sailors Still Held
Iran says six of 28 crew aboard the seized container ship Touska have been returned home; talks continue for the rest after the April 20 US naval seizure.
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US launches Maritime Freedom Construct to rebuild Hormuz navigation, courts coalition partners
State Department cable seen by Reuters details Rubio-approved State-Pentagon initiative to coordinate shipping through the Iran-blockaded strait.
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US Tightens Visa Rule: Applicants Must Deny Fear of Persecution
A new State Department directive instructs consular officers to refuse non-immigrant visas if applicants admit to fearing persecution at home.
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Sri Lanka, Indonesia Visa Exemption Deal in Final Stages
An MoU on bilateral political consultations and a visa exemption deal for diplomatic and official passports are in final stages, the Foreign Ministry said.
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Iran War Has Cost US $25 Billion, Pentagon Tells Congress
Pentagon CFO blamed munitions for most of the $25 billion outlay as Hegseth slammed Democrats calling Iran a quagmire and approval slid to 34 percent.
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King Charles urges Western unity in historic US Congress address
King Charles III urged the US to stand firm with its Western allies, in the first British monarch's address to a joint session of Congress since 1991.
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India's Top Three Airlines Warn Industry 'on Verge of Stopping' Over Hormuz Fuel Costs
Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet — 95% of India's market — tell government surging ATF and airspace restrictions threaten operations; FIA seeks relief.
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Jakarta Train Collision Death Toll Rises to 14, More Than 80 Injured
Death toll from the Bekasi train collision near Jakarta has risen to 14 with 84 injured; rescuers are cutting through wreckage for those still trapped.
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Austrian Pleads Guilty to Foiled Taylor Swift Vienna Concert Attack
Austrian suspect Beran A pleads guilty to planning a foiled Islamist attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert; faces up to 20 years on terror charges.
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Trump Says Iran in 'State of Collapse', Wants US to Open Hormuz Strait
Truth Social post claims Tehran has told Washington it is collapsing; US official says Trump is unhappy with Iran's latest war-resolution proposal.
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UAE to Quit OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1 in Major Blow to Oil Producers' Group
Energy Minister al-Mazrouei says decision was unilateral; UAE's 5 million bpd capacity now sits outside Saudi-led production quotas amid Hormuz disruption.
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Putin Tells Araghchi Russia Will Help Bring Middle East Peace as Iran Formalises Hormuz Offer
Putin told Araghchi in St Petersburg Russia would do everything to bring peace as Iran formally offered Hormuz reopening for US blockade lift.
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Iran Reaches 'Some Agreements' With Oman on Hormuz Coordination, Araghchi Says
Iran's FM Araghchi said in Muscat Tehran and Oman have reached 'some agreements' on coordinating the Strait of Hormuz as coastal states with shared interests.
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Cessna 208 Crash in South Sudan Kills All 14 on Board
A small CityLink Aviation passenger plane crashed near Juba on Monday morning, killing all 14 on board, including 12 South Sudanese and two Kenyans.
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Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara Killed in JNIM Attack on Kati Base
Mali's Defence Minister was killed Saturday when al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM struck his residence at Kati military base outside Bamako, RFI reported.
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Russian '5 Oceans Club' Sailing Team Stops in Colombo on Second Global Expedition
The six-member Russian crew on a second global circumnavigation visited the Russian House in Colombo and discussed their inclusive sailing programme.
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Trump Rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner After Gunfire; Suspect Arrested
Trump and First Lady Melania were rushed out by Secret Service after gunfire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. A suspect was arrested.
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Araghchi Arrives Islamabad as Trump Sends Witkoff and Kushner; Vance on Standby
Iran's FM has arrived in Islamabad as Trump dispatches envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for talks, with VP JD Vance on standby if progress is made.