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Wednesday, 15 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 01:25 CST
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How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis

With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.

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Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants

The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.

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FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.

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Why are global views of the US getting worse?

We discuss the global standing of the US after launching war against Iran and years of worsening views of the nation.

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Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of new US-Iran talks

Sharif pushing for further negotiations. Trump says talks could resume in Pakistan in next two days.

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Israeli strike on Gaza police car kills child

An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child.

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IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade

Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.

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The process of justice must be observed in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s case

The Judicial Panel’s conclusion on Mr Khan’s case should not be discarded because some parties find it inconvenient.

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Fed nominee Warsh’s financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m

Warsh's financial disclosures will almost certainly be a focus of his upcoming confirmation hearing next week.

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Israeli ambassador: Lebanon wants to be liberated from Hezbollah

Israel's ambassador to the US said Lebanon revealed a mutual desire to be liberated from Hezbollah.

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Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran

Supply of humanitarian aid for people displaced by the conflict has been complicated by air and sea route closures.

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Over-sold and under-delivered: Israel’s Netanyahu faces ceasefire backlash

Polls show Israeli public frustration over a showdown that did not fully defeat Iran.

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Drones, Iran war escalating horror as Sudan war enters fourth year

UN says hundreds killed by drone strikes over past three months, as medical charity reports two more deaths in Darfur.

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Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it’s “highly probable” talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran will resume.

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Carney vows focus on affordability after winning Canada’s special election

The Liberals now hold 174 seats in the 343-seat House of Commons of Canada after winning three key by-elections.

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