India downgrades Pakistan ties after attack on Kashmir tourists

India announces raft of measures, including suspension of a key water-sharing treaty and the closure of border crossing.

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Trade war with China to hit US healthcare

Without a carve-out for tariff exceptions for pharmaceuticals, prices will skyrocket for US patients, experts warn.

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US judge blocks Trump’s effort to shutter international news service

District judge orders US administration to restore the capacity of broadcaster shuttered over claims of 'leftist bias'.

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Barcelona beat Mallorca to extend LaLiga lead over Real Madrid

LaLiga leaders Barcelona move seven points clear of defending champions Real Madrid with near defeat of Mallorca.

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Why China has warned countries against ‘appeasing’ Trump in trade deals

China is a far bigger trading partner than the US for most countries. That limits what Trump can demand, experts say.

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Haiti is nearing ‘point of no return’ as gang violence surges: UN official

Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last year.

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Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze

The Ivy League school has filed suit to halt a US federal freeze on more than $2.2bn in grants.

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Wife of former US Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery trial

Nadine Menendez, 58, guilty of bribery and fraud related to using her husband's influence on behalf of Egypt.

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US’s Hegseth shared military plans in second Signal chat, reports say

Reports come after Hegseth attracted scrutiny last month over discussions of military plans in another group chat.

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Real Madrid keep LaLiga defence alive with late goal against Athletic Club

Defending champions Real Madrid net an injury-time win in 1-0 victory against Athletic Club to keep pace with Barcelona.

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Houthis say US bombs Yemen again, targeting capital Sanaa

US President Donald Trump’s administration announced a major military offensive against the Houthis a few weeks ago.

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In 1859, a South African declared himself emperor of the United States

Elon Musk wasn't the first to shape the national conversation. Joshua Norton, a San Francisco cult figure, was.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks record for youngest IPL debutant at 14

At 14 years and 23 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made an immediate impact for Rajasthan by scoring 34 runs against Lucknow.

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Doncic, Lakers lose to Timberwolves in Game 1 of playoffs

Timberwolves shot 50% from the three-point line to inflict a heavy defeat on the Los Angeles Lakers in playoff opener.

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African athletes find their feet in Vietnam’s marathon running boom

A surge in marathons and lucrative prize money has attracted runners from East Africa to Vietnam.

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Deadly, sombre Good Friday as 50 people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Palestinian Christians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank are holding temperate gatherings leading up to Easter.

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Did Xi Jinping succeed in winning support against Trump’s tariff war?

Chinese president visits three Southeast Asian nations amid global uncertainty.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2025/4/18/did-xi-jinping-succeed-in-winning-support-against-trumps-tariff-war?traffic_source=rss

Man kills two with police mother’s gun at Florida State University

Police identify gunman as 20-year-old son of local sheriff's deputy in attack that also wounded five.

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Ukraine and US sign memorandum on minerals deal, Kyiv says

Ukraine offiical Yulia Svyrydenko did not publish details of the memorandum, says work continues towards securing deal.

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Who is being targeted by Trump and why?

Law firms, universities, NGOs and media under White House attack.

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Real Madrid defeated by Arsenal as Champions League holders fail to fire

Real Madrid's Champions League defence ends with a tame 2-1 defeat in Spain by Arsenal, who claim a 5-1 aggregate win.

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