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Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program
Politics Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's universal preschool program By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn April 20, 2026 / 9:59 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider an appeal from Catholic preschools in Colorado...
Morocco’s Al Barid Bank Denies Data Breach, Says Customer Accounts Remain Secure
Casablanca – Al Barid Bank reassured customers on Sunday after reports of a possible data leak began circulating online, saying its systems remain secure and no sensitive information has been compromised. In a statement, the bank said initial technical investigations found that the data referenced in the alleged leak “does not carry a sensitive nature” and cannot be used to access customer accounts or bank cards. It added that all accounts and payment cards remain fully safe. The response came a...
The Hidden Geoeconomics of Morocco–EU ties: Strategic Necessity, Silent Friction
The latest wars in the world have one thing in common; they powerfully illustrate not only the importance of AI and new military technologies like drones but also the importance of geoeconomic power and its levers, whether it is to strengthen military power or to compensate for strategic weaknesses in the face of a more powerful or resilient adversary. Bogged down in southern Ukraine and having failed to achieve its declared objectives of regime change in Kiev, Russia would have instrumentalized...
Major progress in Punjab shrimp farming projects under Blue Economy Initiative
PakistanMajor progress in Punjab shrimp farming projects under Blue Economy InitiativeBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her commitment to transforming barren lands across the province into productive economic zones under the Blue Economy Programme, with significant progress reported on shrimp farming and aquaculture projects, ARY News reported. According to official details, major infrastructure development is underway at shrimp farming site...
Colombia Kicks Off Third Global Bond Buyback Ahead of Elections
Colombia is buying back some of its outstanding global bonds, its third such operation in the past year, as part of a broader strategy to reduce borrowing costs weeks ahead of a tight presidential race.
Greens ‘have welcomed’ people expelled by Labour for antisemitism, Steve Reed claims
Housing secretary also targets Reform as May elections loom, saying Farage more interested in Trump than own constituencyThe Greens have welcomed activists kicked out of Labour for antisemitic views and people should be “very careful” who they vote for next month, one of Keir Starmer’s most senior ministers has said in a notable stepping-up of attacks on Zack Polanski’s party.In a double-pronged attack on the two parties expected to make big gains in the elections on 7 May, Steve Reed also accus...
From Local Producer to Global Player: How Chile’s Fabula Scaled Across Borders
It was one of the most anticipated events of the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) where Chile is the country guest of honor. On April 19, director Pablo Larraín and his producing partner brother Juan de Dios Larraín, founding partners behind Chile’s most successful production company, Fabula, sat down with Netflix’s Francisco Ramos, VP of […]
Canada's prime minister refers to US economic ties as a weakness
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney asserted that many of his nation's prior "strengths" stemming from its close relationship with the U.S. have turned into "weaknesses" that must be addressed."The U.S. has fundamentally changed its approach to trade, raising its tariffs to levels last seen during the Great Depression. Many of our former strengths, based on our close ties to America, have become our weaknesses, weaknesses that we must correct," Carney said in a video message."Workers in our indu...
UAE launches new programme to turn 1,000 UAE families into entrepreneurs over 5 years
Dubai: The UAE is aiming to turn 1,000 Emirati families into entrepreneurs over the next five years, as part of a wider push to reduce reliance on state support and build a more self-sufficient economy.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Announced under the national campaign ‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World’, the initiative brings together the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, the Ministry of Community Empowerment, the New Economy Academy and the National...
Pakistan increases size of Eurobond from $500m to $750m
ISLAMABAD: Khurram Schehzad, the adviser to the finance minister, said on Monday that Pakistan had increased its Eurobond to $750 million from $500m. In a social media post on the social media platform X, Schehzad said, “Following its successful return to international capital markets after four years, Pakistan has upsized its Eurobond issuance to $750m, with an additional $250m placed with global institutional investors through the exercise of the greenshoe option.” A green-shoe option is the o...
Tariff refund system for businesses scheduled for launch on Monday
The U.S. tariff refund system is set to launch on Monday, allowing businesses to submit their claims for reimbursements after paying $166 billion on duties determined to be illegal by the Supreme Court.  Customs and Border Protection will manage the online platform and provide electronic refunds in most cases when applicable, according to court filings. …
How Man Utd had a hand in the Man City transfer that could cost Arsenal the Premier League
Rayan Cherki moved to Manchester City in the summer and claimed he made the switch after Lyon's Europa League heartbreak at Manchester United - with the playmaker central to their Premier League charge
As the Hormuz crisis exposes ‘fragile’ global supply chains, how will China respond?
The chief of China’s top economic planner has outlined strategies and priorities to safeguard economic security, as Beijing reassesses its preparedness and vulnerabilities amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Israeli war on Iran. Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), warned external risks were mounting and said China had to reinforce its strategic reserves and response capabilities. “The evolution of the international situation is...
Parents getting pay rises urged to check if they need to ‘pay back’ HMRC
Parents getting pay rises urged to check if they need to ‘pay back’ HMRCHMRC issued an alert to parents urging them to check their entitlementCommentsMoneySamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer13:59, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesParents who have had a pay rise may face the High Income Child Benefit Charge(Image: GETTY)Parents who have received pay increases recently have been urged to check if they are now over the threshold for the High Income Child Benefit Charge. This could mean the...
Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000
Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,00024 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul Fosh AuctionsAt its widest, the one-bedroom cottage is a super-slim 7.5ft (2.2m)It can claim to be one of Britain's skinniest homes, but there was plenty of interest when a house in the south Wales valleys sold for just under £45,000, around twice the estimate.At its widest, the one-bedroom cottage in Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf is a super-slim 7.5ft (2.2m).And there is room to stretch out - len...
Rs 105 crore difference in Vijay's affidavits? High Court seeks Income Tax reply
Rs crore difference in Vijays affidavits High Court seeks Income Tax reply
Pensioner convicted in fast-track court after one-letter typo on insurance forms
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European Stocks Fall as Oil Surge Rattles Global Markets
Tetouan– European equities moved lower on Monday as a sharp rise in oil prices unsettled financial markets, following renewed tensions in the Middle East that disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The pan-European Stoxx Europe 600 dropped around 1% in morning trading, reflecting a broader shift toward caution among investors. The decline came as Brent crude climbed more than 5%, nearing $95 a barrel, after the USNavy seized an Iranian vessel, the first such move in the current escalat...
Emcure shares slip by 2.64%: Did a viral video trigger the fall?
Emcure shares slip by Did a viral video trigger the fall
Strategy Buys $2.54 Billion of Bitcoin, Most Since November 2024
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. bought $2.54 billion in Bitcoin over the previous seven days, marking the digital asset treasury company’s largest acquisition of the original cryptocurrency since November 2024.