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Germany's Merz unveils coalition deal to spur growth

German conservatives under Friedrich Merz clinched a coalition deal with the center-left Social Democrats (SPD), aiming to revive growth in Europe’s largest economy just as a global trade war threatens recession.

April 10, 2025 3:03 pm
 

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New Zealand PM prepares to speak to world leaders

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he will be talking to other world leaders by phone to discuss how to shore up rules-based free trade, in the face of a barrage of U.S. tariffs.

April 10, 2025 2:16 pm
 

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US to screen social media of immigrants

The U.S. government said it will begin screening the social media of immigrants and visa applicants for what it called antisemitic activity.

April 10, 2025 1:05 pm
 

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Israeli strike kills 29 people in Gaza City house

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 29 Palestinians, including children, in a house in Shejaia in Gaza City, local health authorities said.

April 10, 2025 12:50 pm
 

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US charges Americans over role in botched Congo coup

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged four Americans for their role in an attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo after three of the men were returned to U.S. custody this week, according to a criminal complaint unsealed.

April 10, 2025 11:47 am
 

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Internet shutdowns hinder earthquake aid response

More than a week since a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar.

April 10, 2025 10:16 am
 

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Death toll in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse rises to 124

A devastating roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic has now claimed at least 124 lives.

April 10, 2025 9:06 am
 

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Tariff impact on pharma industry

U.S. President Donald Trump late on Tuesday reiterated he would impose tariffs on imports of pharmaceutical products that have long been spared from past trade disputes due to the potential for harm to patients.

April 10, 2025 7:40 am
 

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Trump's tariffs kick in, deepening trade war and market rout

President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries took effect on Wednesday, including massive 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war even as he prepared for negotiations with some nations.

April 9, 2025 5:39 pm
 

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Western intelligence agencies warn spyware threat targeting Taiwan, Tibetan rights advocates

Western intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday of an increasing threat from Beijing’s security services to use malicious mobile phone applications to surveil Taiwanese independence activists, Tibetan rights advocates and others opposed by the Chinese government.

April 9, 2025 12:27 pm
 

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Most Singaporeans yet to pick a party ahead of election, poll shows

A majority of Singaporeans have yet to decide which party to vote for ahead of a general election this year, but most of those who have made up their minds would back the ruling People’s Action Party, a survey showed on Tuesday.

April 9, 2025 11:24 am
 

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Trump signs executive orders to boost US coal as power demand rises

U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday that aim to boost coal production in his latest action that runs counter to global efforts to curb carbon emissions.

April 9, 2025 10:27 am

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