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US cloud dominance risks European security: report
PARIS: More than three-quarters of European countries use American cloud computing services for vital national security functions, a report published Friday found, warning that the dependency could make governments vulnerable. The analysis arrives as European governments increasingly fear that vital digital services could be subject to an American “kill switch” if tensions with President Donald Trump’s White House escalate. “Russia and Putin are waging a war against a European country in Ukraine...
The 30-Day pivot: Why Washington just extended the deadline for buying Russian oil
The waivers could complicate the West's efforts to deprive Russia of revenue for its war in Ukraine and put Washington at odds with its allies.
Pakistan seeks early approval of next IMF tranche
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday that while he has discussed with International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials the impact of the Iran conflict on Pakistan’s economy, “our focus is on getting an early approval for the next tranche” of the IMF package and that a team of the global lender will visit Pakistan next month for consultations on the upcoming review. Talking to Dawn after his news conference at the Pakistan Embassy, the minister reiterated that the reopening o...
واشینگتنپست: نفت ایران در دل محاصره آمریکا همچنان در جریان است
در حالی که ایالات متحده از اجرای یک محاصره دریایی گسترده علیه ایران خبر داده، بررسی تصاویر ماهوارهای و دادههای رهگیری کشتیها نشان میدهد جریان نفت ایران نهتنها متوقف نشده، بلکه نفتکشها همچنان در حال بارگیری و جابهجایی محمولههای نفتی در محدوده این محاصره هستند.
Diesel price cut by Rs32 a litre, petrol unchanged
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a reduction of Rs32.12 per litre in diesel prices while keeping petrol rates unchanged for the week ending April 24, passing on the impact of easing global prices following the ceasefire announced by the United States and Iran. The last-minute reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting 12-13 per cent decline in global prices were not taken into account before the prime minister approved the diesel price cut through a written s...
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
Politics Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved April 17, 2026 / 10:22 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved.U.S. District Court Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley in Sacramento, California, made the ruling late Friday afternoon, finding that eight attorneys general and DirecTV were likely to prevail in their legal bid...
فایننشال تایمز: اتحادیه اروپا طرح به اشتراک گذاشتن سوخت جت بین کشورهای عضو را اجرا میکند
فایننشال تایمز گزارش داد اتحادیه اروپا در پی کمبود سوخت جت، آماده است از اعضا بخواهد ذخایر خود را به اشتراک بگذارند. کمیسیون اروپا نظارت بر ذخایر را افزایش میدهد. آژانس بینالمللی انرژی هشدار داده اروپا تنها شش هفته سوخت جت در اختیار دارد و برخی شرکتها پروازها را کاهش دادهاند.
Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Nexstar-Tegna Takeover, Orders Nexstar to Halt Integration Plans
A federal judge in Sacramento has issued a preliminary injunction against Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna TV stations as part of DirecTV’s lawsuit to block the merger of TV station groups. U.S. District Court Judge Troy Nunley of California’s Eastern District issued the 52-page ruling late Friday, siding with DirecTV’s argument that allowing Nexstar to move […]
Spirit Airlines asks Trump administration for emergency bailout as it faces liquidation over rising fuel costs: reports
NewsWorldAmericasSpirit Airlines asks Trump administration for emergency bailout as it faces liquidation over rising fuel costs: reportsSpirit Airlines was expected to emerge from bankruptcy this summer but then the Iran war caused oil prices to surgeRachel Dobkin in New York Saturday 18 April 2026 02:54 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","rem...
I'm 13. But I'll be in my 40s before I can afford a house. This is my plea to Albo
I'm 13. But I'll be in my 40s before I can afford a house. This is my plea to AlboAdelaide teen fears that he'll never afford a homeSebastian, 13, is leading calls for changeREAD MORE: Aussies divided over bold call to overhaul home ownership lawsBy KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 02:32, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 02:42, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments
How weather and govt policy slowed Punjab’s wheat procurement this season
Punjab is one of India’s largest wheat-producing states, but unseasonal rains and delays have slowed procurement this time.
Energy concerns ease in major relief for India as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
The decision will allow some 15 Indian-flagged and owned merchant vessels currently to the west of the strait to transit the waterway.| India News
Dollar slips below Rs279 after 3 years
KARACHI: After three years, the US dollar slipped below Rs279 on Friday in the inter-bank market, reflecting a sign of exchange rate stability. According to data issued by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan, the buying rate in the inter-bank market on Friday was Rs278.95, against Rs279 a day earlier. The US dollar was traded between Rs277-278 in March 2023 in the interbank market. However, before this appreciation of the rupee, the country was on the verge of default but recovered...
New 'six times income' mortgage 'eyes wide open' alert
New 'six times income' mortgage 'eyes wide open' alertIt opens up more opportunities for buyers, but one broker has issued a note of cautionCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor02:04, 18 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThere's a word of caution for borrowers(Image: Iryna Melnyk via Getty Images)A major mortgage provider has announced it will now lend up to six times income, not just to first-time buyers, but also to home movers and those remortgaging. But with inflation rising a...
China family buries luxury car as offering, prompting government reprimand, public apology
A Mercedes-Benz was buried as a funerary offering in a village in northeastern China, igniting public outrage over legal violations and environmental safety. A viral video shows some villagers in Liaoyang, Liaoning province, attending the funeral of a septuagenarian on April 9. Sources told the mainland media that the dead person was an avid collector of luxury cars, prompting his children to bury a real vehicle to ensure his soul’s peaceful passage. The car, a black Mercedes-Benz S450L valued....
China plans export ban to US after report warns how Tesla may prove to be nightmare
China is considering restricting exports of advanced solar panel manufacturing equipment to the US, targeting high-efficiency technologies like HJT. This move could significantly impact US efforts to localize solar production and space-based computing ambitions, including those of Tesla, amid escalating tech rivalry.
HMP Berwyn inmate could lose testicle after vicious 'punishment' attack in his cell
A prisoner at HMP Berwyn who was jailed for seriously injuring a baby faces losing a testicle after being savagely attacked by four fellow inmates. Qasim Afzal was set upon in his cell at the Wrexham prison, with his attackers filming the brutal beating on a mobile phone.Caernarfon Crown Court was told the assault was so vicious that one of the victim's testicles had "died" and may need to be surgically removed. The premeditated attack took place in February 2024, carried out by t...
FinMin warns prolonged Gulf conflict may raise risks despite economic resilience
Finance Minister Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan’s economy remained stable amid rising global uncertainty triggered by the Gulf conflict, but warned that prolonged geopolitical tensions could weigh on inflation, growth, and external balances. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN)’s programme The Heat, Aurangzeb said the government was currently managing the “first-order impact” of surging energy prices through careful procurement, pricing s...
US allows sales of Russian oil loaded before April 17 to continue until May 16
The general license replaces the previous one, which expired on April 11
Fermi Shares Plunge After Announcing Departure of CEO
Fermi shares fell as much as 31% in post-market trading after the developer behind a massive planned AI campus in Texas announced the immediate departure of co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Toby Neugebauer.