American rejects merger talks with United Airlines Reuters
The vote count continues to determine who will join conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s presidential run-off in June.By ReutersPublished On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Calls to remove the head of Peru’s electoral authority have intensified as delays and alleged irregularities clouded the presidential vote count.As of Friday, no
World Bank launches new strategy to help small states tackle challenges Reuters
In brief:Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined a virtual summit of around 50 countries to discuss the permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.The Strait was confirmed open to commercial vessels during the meeting, but only for as long as ceasefires hold.World leaders have convened to discuss reopening the Strait of
Ruling is latest loss for Trump administration, which has sought access to state voter data ahead of the US midterms.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026A federal judge in the United States has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to access voter data from Rhode Island.The decision
Court filings have indicated that lawyers for President Donald Trump are seeking a resolution with the Department of Justice over a $10bn lawsuit he filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).But the trouble, critics say, is that such a settlement would leave Trump essentially negotiating with an executive branch under
In brief:US president Donald Trump has appeared positive about the prospect of a peace deal with Iran.However, a new ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon remains fraught with all eyes watching for violations.US President Donald Trump told Agence France-Presse on Friday that a peace deal with Iran was "very close" and
NewsFeedIran has rejected suggestions by Donald Trump that it has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium to secure a peace deal. Tehran says talks are at an early stage and could take weeks to conclude. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports from Tehran.Published On 17 Apr 202617
Exclusive: Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026 Reuters
Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety Reuters
In brief:Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" to commercial traffic.The Strait will remain open as long as a ceasefire in the Middle East holds.Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that the strategic Strait of Hormuz, vital for the global oil trade, will remain "completely open" to
President Joseph Aoun promised to work to preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty and freedom.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said that the country would no longer be an “arena for anyone’s wars”, and that the ceasefire with Israel should lead to work on permanent agreements.In
American rejects merger talks with United Airlines Reuters
The vote count continues to determine who will join conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s presidential run-off in June.By ReutersPublished On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Calls to remove the head of Peru’s electoral authority have intensified as delays and alleged irregularities clouded the presidential vote count.As of Friday, no
World Bank launches new strategy to help small states tackle challenges Reuters
In brief:Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined a virtual summit of around 50 countries to discuss the permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.The Strait was confirmed open to commercial vessels during the meeting, but only for as long as ceasefires hold.World leaders have convened to discuss reopening the Strait of
Ruling is latest loss for Trump administration, which has sought access to state voter data ahead of the US midterms.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026A federal judge in the United States has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to access voter data from Rhode Island.The decision
Court filings have indicated that lawyers for President Donald Trump are seeking a resolution with the Department of Justice over a $10bn lawsuit he filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).But the trouble, critics say, is that such a settlement would leave Trump essentially negotiating with an executive branch under
In brief:US president Donald Trump has appeared positive about the prospect of a peace deal with Iran.However, a new ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon remains fraught with all eyes watching for violations.US President Donald Trump told Agence France-Presse on Friday that a peace deal with Iran was "very close" and
NewsFeedIran has rejected suggestions by Donald Trump that it has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium to secure a peace deal. Tehran says talks are at an early stage and could take weeks to conclude. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports from Tehran.Published On 17 Apr 202617
Exclusive: Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026 Reuters
Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety Reuters
In brief:Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" to commercial traffic.The Strait will remain open as long as a ceasefire in the Middle East holds.Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that the strategic Strait of Hormuz, vital for the global oil trade, will remain "completely open" to
President Joseph Aoun promised to work to preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty and freedom.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said that the country would no longer be an “arena for anyone’s wars”, and that the ceasefire with Israel should lead to work on permanent agreements.In