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Lead Irish criminal Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai over alleged organized crime linksDubai police have arrested alleged Irish crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan in relation to organized criminal activity, Irish media reported on ‌Friday.The latest arrest comes as Irish authorities issue... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/UhPrQCs

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Trump praises Pakistan’s role in reopening Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East crisisUS President Donald Trump praised Pakistan and its leadership 's role to resolve US-Iran conflict as soon as Iran announced reopening of Strait of Hormuz. from The News International - World https://ift.tt/JeaVsfG

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President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that the US will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium ​and bring it back to the United States."We're going to get ‌it together. We're going to go in with Iran, at a nice leisurely pace, and go down and start excavating with big... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/brWcZgx

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The International Monetary Fund has warned that rising government debt and global energy shocks could strain public finances, urging countries to avoid broad fuel subsidies.According to Reuters, in its latest Fiscal Monitor report, the IMF said the war in the Middle East has pushed up energy... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/tgXd0UK

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The Canada Revenue Agency is facing renewed scrutiny after a report revealed it issued a nearly $5 million tax refund based on what officials later described as a “bogus” return.According to court records obtained by CBC’s The Fifth Estate, the agency paid $4,958,716.63 in May... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/kdEcSpy

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Netflix head admits 'disappointment' after Warner Bros. Discovery deal collapse A takeover by Netflix of Warner Bros. Discovery was on the cusp. Until rival Paramount Skydance swooped in to get the deal for a jaw-dropping $110 billion.Now, the streaming giant's head, Ted Sarandos, is looking... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/frPucMF

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White House to give US agencies access to Anthropic AI, report saysAfter months long Anthropic and pentagon AI rivalry, the U.S. government is planning to make a version of Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos available to major federal agencies amid concerns that the tool could sharply increase... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/kqpAMYw

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A US jury has found that Live Nation operated an illegal Ticketmaster monopoly and overcharged fans, in a landmark ruling that could reshape the live music industry.According to the BBC, the verdict came after a seven-week trial in New York City, followed by four days of jury deliberations. The... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/8EyuXTC

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Gas prices in Canada are expected to rise again, despite a temporary federal fuel tax pause, as more expensive summer fuel blends arrive at pumps nationwide.According to CTV News, the seasonal switch could add around 10 cents per litre to the cost of regular gasoline, largely offsetting the... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/VYn9EUa

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Sharon Osbourne makes pledge to a shocking political rallySharon Osbourne is making her political leanings public as she pledges to attend the rally led by anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson.In a fiery video the English Defense League co-founder shared on social media, he announced May 16 as... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/vZjGyTV

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Fresh ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran are under discussion, though no formal schedule has been confirmed, according to CNBC.A White House official said a second round of negotiations is being considered, while Donald Trump told the New York Post that talks “could be... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/m9eQFuw

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US Tariffs: Trump administration set to issue tariff refunds from April 20US President Donald Trump is planning to launch a tariff refund system on April 20.Trump's administration, next week, is set to launch the system it will use for issuing refunds to American importers for $166 billion the... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/rkgAcR1

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Eric Trump to join Donald Trump on China visit despite past criticism on Joe BidenIn an exclusive team-up, U.S. President Donald Trump's son Eric Trump and his wife, Lara, will accompany the president on his trip next ‌month to China.As reported by Reuters, Trump's family, including Eric, was... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/fhLGAWm

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Severe storms triggered a weather tornado warning across southern Minnesota on Monday, bringing possible tornadoes, large hail and heavy rain to several communities.According to the National Weather Service, there were three confirmed reports of tornadoes during the state’s first major... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/rAVMuHL

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Trump’s deleted AI ‘Jesus’ post reignites deepfake debate after allies’ backlashAn AI-generated image shared by Donald Trump depicting him as a Jesus-like figure, faced intense criticism and widespread condemnation on Sunday. Even religious conservatives, who typically... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/O8M1Ygb

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Tony Gonzales has announced he will step down from Congress, days before a possible expulsion vote that could have removed him from the House.According to CNN, the Texas Republican said he planned to “file my retirement from office” on Tuesday, a move confirmed by party leadership... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/cDd2EGS

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Mark Carney’s Liberals have secured a majority government following election gains in two of three federal byelections held on Monday night.According to CBC News, victories in the Toronto ridings of University-Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest pushed the Liberals past the threshold needed... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/gvahWk0

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Trump bashes Pope Leo XIV amid US-Iran conflict, says 'I dont want a Pope who criticizes US President'US President Donald Trump has openly criticized the head of the Catholic Church, XIV Pope Leo, 's role in the US-Iran conflict and dealing of foreign affairs at times of war.He strongly expressed... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/6OgxEaS

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Severe winter weather has triggered a winter storm warning in the Sierra Nevada, with heavy snowfall creating dangerous driving conditions and widespread disruption across the region.Multiple accidents were reported on Sunday as snow blanketed major routes, including Interstate 80 in Nevada... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/7h9Vljf

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Super typhoon Sinlaku hits Category 5, marking second earliest strongest storm on record Tropical Cyclone Sinlaku has surged in its strength over the warm Pacific waters southeast of Guam in a rare occurrence early Sunday, emerging as one of the year's strongest super typhoons so far.... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/BGV32Cf

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Australia has made history by appointing a woman as army commander to lead the military force for the very first time. The announcement comes as the country took significant steps as a part of overhauling the defence force leadership. According to the statement issued by the government, Lieutenant... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/LJHMw4a

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Iran foreign minister spokesperson thanks Pakistan after high-stakes peace talks with US failEsmaeil Baqaei, the current spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, conveyed deep gratitude to Pakistan for hosting high-stakes peace talks with the US. After the Vice President of... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/Vc2R9QP

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Can AI investment survive rising US-Iran tensions?A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is raising cautious optimism across global markets as investors reassess the impact of recent conflict on the Middle East’s technology sector.Government authorities, technology... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/qrMoQB4

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US and Iranian negotiators held their highest-level talks in half a century in Pakistan on Saturday to try to end their six-week war as President Donald Trump ‌said his military was clearing the Strait of Hormuz.The waterway, a major transit point for global energy supplies that Iran has... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/MUZfiQ7

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Following the successful return of Artemis II, NASA has outlined its next steps, with the Artemis III mission now targeted for 2027.According to NASA, Artemis III will aim to land astronauts on the Moon, marking the first human lunar landing since the Apollo era. Preparations are already under... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/ct1dy8O

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The Artemis II crew has safely returned to Earth, completing a historic 10-day journey around the moon with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.According to NASA, the Orion capsule re-entered the atmosphere at high speed before landing off the coast of California, where recovery teams quickly moved... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/KV03Mqk

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The New York Times story identifying Blockstream CEO Adam Back as the likely creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has renewed scrutiny of his past mentions in the Jeffrey Epstein files.The NYT report argues that Adam, known for his early Hashcash proof-of-work concept cited in Bitcoin's white... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/uZNO6Dd

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Expert slams FBI conduct in Nancy Guthrie investigationJennifer Coffindaffer, a former FBI special agent who has been following Nancy Guthrie since the get-go, is expressing anger over his former employer.In a tweet on X, she calls out the government agency for its stunning lack of urgency... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/9cl5aEy

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Argentina rolls back glacier protection law, raising water crisis fears Argentina’s Congress has weakened the glacier protection law by passing a controversial amendment, paving the ways for once-prohibited mining in glacier regions. In 2010, the country set the precedent by approving... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/JKxcrDG

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NASA Artemis II success heats up lunar race as China targets 2030 Moon landing The US has cleared its path to the moon with the record-breaking success of the Artemis II mission. The recent Artemis II lunar flyby success has sharpened focus on China’s ambitions to land astronauts on the... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/CSb2jNz

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Beyond the hype: Why scientists reject ‘Super El Nino’ as a useful metricScientists dislike the term “Super El Nino” because it is reductive and often inaccurate for practicing local impacts. While a “super” event is defined by eastern Pacific temperatures... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/ET4OCUi

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U.S. military draft registration goes automatic in major policy change: Here’s whyAccording to the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act , which was signed into law in December 2025, the US will transition to an automatic registration system. Eligible men will now be... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/yYeLsJ0

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Tensions between the United States and NATO have escalated after President Donald Trump criticised the alliance following a meeting with Secretary General Mark RutteAccording to CNN, in a post on Truth Social after the talks, Trump said: "NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/1l2vRFd

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Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor has won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, according to projections by the Associated Press.The result, part of the latest WI election results, was called at 8:36 PM, with Taylor leading her opponent Maria Lazar by 60.5 percent to 39.5 percent.Although the contest... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/ljc8ACm

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Republican Clay Fuller has won Georgia’s runoff election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.According to CBS News, the Trump-backed candidate defeated Democrat Shawn Harris, securing the strongly conservative district for Republicans and helping maintain the party’s... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/ExDhjVf

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The United States and Iran have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, allowing the Strait of Hormuz to reopen and easing immediate tensions in the region.According to Reuters, the deal was reached on Tuesday, less than two hours before a deadline set by President Donald Trump, who had warned that... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/MEu6mKk

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US President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have drawn attention after invoking religious language while discussing the ongoing war with Iran.According to CNN, while speaking during a news conference following Easter weekend events, Trump linked recent military developments to the... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/NioLScj

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Two Democratic lawmakers from the United States have visited Cuba, urging President Donald Trump to ease tensions and reconsider current policies towards the island.Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson said the visit aimed to assess humanitarian conditions following what they... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/ZsaYt8J

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The Artemis II mission has made history, with its crew becoming the farthest humans to travel from Earth, surpassing a record set more than five decades ago.At 1:57 PM ET on Monday, astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft passed 400,171 kilometres from Earth, breaking the distance record... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/jOVP7As

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Tennessee Valley Authority President and CEO Don Moul has announced plans to retire after less than a year in the role.Moul was appointed chief executive in April 2025, taking over leadership of the largest public utility in the United States. His tenure followed a period of political attention... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/n1UaABu

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A long-standing US pizza brand has closed all its locations after filing for bankruptcy, marking the end of a business that operated for nearly 50 years.Gina Maria’s Pizza shut its four Minneapolis-area restaurants without warning in October. A bankruptcy filing dated March 26 later revealed... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/lYWpMrj

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Sir Keir Starmer breaks silence on Kanye WestPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has just come forward, following news that Kanye West, now known as Year will headline all three days of an R&B festival in north London, called Wireless Festival in London.This comes after he issued an apology about his... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/WH5Z0kE

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Savannah Guthrie is excited, she is also nervous.Savannah Guthrie has decided to return to the Today show on Monday, April 6 as the search for her mother Nancy has entered third month.A friend of the US TV anchor has shared Savannah’s true feelings over the return to the show.The friend... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/1zhmw83

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Louisiana man charged with impaired driving after hitting crowd celebrating Lao New YearA 57-year-old man from Jeanerette, Louisiana, has been arrested and charged after driving his vehicle into a crowd at the Lao New Year festival on Saturday, April 4. Given the gravity of the situation, at least... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/T5yzOMV

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A White House official issued a rare statement after it was claimed on social media that the US President Donald Trump was taken to Walter Reed Hospital with a health problem.Without mentioning the online rumors, Steven Cheung, Assistant to the President & White House Director of... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/LqzwRgb

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Cases of meningococcal disease have reached their highest level in Canada in more than a decade, according to new public health data.The rare but serious infection can cause meningitis, bloodstream infections and sepsis, and may lead to organ damage, long-term disability or death. Infants and... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/z6VJH8b

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Sam Altman’s company OpenAI has acquired technology talk show TBPN as part of a broader push to expand its public communication strategy.The company announced the deal on April 2, confirming that financial terms were not disclosed. Under the agreement, the Los Angeles-based livestream... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/ZbgxU4c

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While House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt joined Erika Kirk, the CEO and Chair of the Board of Turning Point USA, for a conversation at a Turning Point USA stop in the Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University.Taking to her Instagram Stories, the pregnant Trump aide shared multiple... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/9qpcFyI

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Severe weather swept through southeast Wisconsin on Thursday, with multiple alerts issued before conditions began to ease later in the evening.According to the Storm Prediction Center, the region was placed under an enhanced risk for severe storms, a level only issued a few times each year.... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/1GPEDIg

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Pete Hegseth has asked Randy George to step down as the US Army chief, in a move that marks the latest leadership change at the Pentagon.According to CBS News, George will retire from his role as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army with immediate effect.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed... from The News International - World https://ift.tt/Cubv1Uy