Tariffs have shaken the markets – how worried should we be?
Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in.
It’s only early April and north India is bracing for extreme heat – BBC
- It's only early April and north India is bracing for extreme heat BBC
- When will Delhi get relief from heatwave? Weather agency answers Hindustan Times
- Summer Scorches North India, 21 Cities See Temperatures Above 42 Degrees NDTV
- Heatwave to continue in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh till April 10 The Tribune
- Punjab Agricultural University issues advisory on crop management during heat wave Times of India
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,138
These are the key events on day 1,138 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Super Rat: the record-setting rodent sniffing out landmines and saving lives – CNN
- Super Rat: the record-setting rodent sniffing out landmines and saving lives CNN
- Meet the record-breaking rat with a nose for sniffing out wartime explosives Guinness World Records
- Ronin the rat sets new landmine-sniffing record BBC
- Hero rat sets Guinness World Record for detecting landmines Task & Purpose
- What! A rat detected over 100 landmines and saved lives — now it’s a Guinness World Record holder Times of India
Falling Australian dollar spells bad news for travellers and shoppers
The value of one Australian dollar dropped to a low of 59.64 US cents, its lowest point since April 2020
- ‘Bloodbath’ market opening sees ASX shed $160bn
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Consumers and travellers will face higher prices after the Australian dollar fell to Covid-era lows, as markets reel from Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariff plan.
Fears of a global recession dragged the Australian dollar sharply lower on Monday against the country’s major trade partners and to its lowest point against the Euro, pound and US dollar since 2020.
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Continue reading...US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals – BBC
- US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals BBC
- Reciprocal Tariff Calculations United States Trade Representative (.gov)
- 'Whatever': Trump official pressed on tariffs against islands populated by penguins USA Today
- Live updates: Trump defends tariffs; Billionaire Trump endorser calls for trade war time-out The Hill
- ‘Nowhere on Earth is safe’: Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands near Antarctica The Guardian
US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals
A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Blue Jays agree to $500m contract: Reports
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr has signed a new deal to stay with the club, according to reports.
Australia’s opposition scraps pledge to end remote work for public servants
Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton says election pledge was a 'mistake'.
Myanmar’s fatal quake deepens political turmoil with no path to peace, experts say – CNBC
- Myanmar's fatal quake deepens political turmoil with no path to peace, experts say CNBC
- Myanmar fighting continues despite post-earthquake ceasefires BBC
- Forecast of a week of rain adds to Myanmar earthquake woes, as death toll tops 3,500 NPR
- UN urges relief efforts in Myanmar as earthquake death toll rises AP News
- Centuries of history and culture reduced to rubble after Myanmar earthquake National Geographic
US-Europe divide on SWIFT could derail Ukraine peace talks – Responsible Statecraft
- US-Europe divide on SWIFT could derail Ukraine peace talks Responsible Statecraft
- EU Envoy Says No Talks Yet With US on Easing Russia Sanctions Bloomberg.com
- Washington has not yet discussed with the EU easing Russian sanctions to facilitate a temporary ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. ubn.news
- SWIFT Dispute Exposes Growing Divide Between U.S. and EU on Russia Sanctions Regtechtimes
- Bloomberg: EU not yet discussing lifting of sanctions on Russia with US NEWS.am
World rushes to negotiating table as Trump tariffs shake global markets – France 24
- World rushes to negotiating table as Trump tariffs shake global markets France 24
- Trump’s team offers mixed messaging on tariff negotiation, downplays market volatility CNN
- Frustrated World Leaders Wonder If Trump Even Wants a Deal Bloomberg.com
- Trump's top economic adviser says 50 countries have reached out to negotiate tariffs ABC News
- As markets implode, US trading partners puzzle over whether there’s room for negotiations AP News
In a Strongman State, a Trump Order Extinguishes Flickers of Freedom – The New York Times
Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes while fighting for Israel in Gaza
Exclusive: Met to be handed dossier of evidence alleging crimes including killings of civilians and aid workers
A war crimes complaint against 10 Britons who served with the Israeli military in Gaza is to be submitted to the Met police by one of the UK’s leading human rights lawyers.
Michael Mansfield KC is one of a group of lawyers who will on Monday hand in a 240-page dossier to Scotland Yard’s war crimes unit alleging targeted killing of civilians and aid workers, including by sniper fire, and indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas, including hospitals.
Continue reading...The Forever War in Gaza – Foreign Affairs
- The Forever War in Gaza Foreign Affairs
- Politicians want to normalise what’s happening in Gaza. Our moral outrage won’t let that happen | Nesrine Malik The Guardian
- Ashes In Holy Sand: Theatre Of Genocide And Death Of International Law In Gaza, By Dr. Oyekolade Oyesanya saharareporters.com
- The brutally honest truth about Palestine | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah
- Israel’s brutality in Gaza surpasses all recent forms of terrorism Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor
Luka Doncic scores 30 as Lakers win against Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers make powerful statement by demolishing Oklahoma City Thunder, the team with NBA's best record.
Ukraine is stuck with Musk’s Starlink for now – politico.eu
- Ukraine is stuck with Musk’s Starlink for now politico.eu
- Exclusive: Germany funds Eutelsat internet in Ukraine as Musk tensions rise Reuters
- Berlin Reportedly Funds Kyiv’s Satellite Internet in Secret via French Provider Eutelsat Kyiv Post
- Ukraine Gets a European Alternative to Elon Musk’s Satellites MSN
- Eutelsat admits it cannot yet replace Starlink for Ukraine Українська правда
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal-scoring record
The Washington Capitals player became the all-time NHL scoring leader when he slotted goal number 895 against Islanders.
Trump is on a quest to poison global political culture – politico.eu
- Trump is on a quest to poison global political culture politico.eu
- The Trumpist paradise of criminals and the annoying Europe spotmedia.ro
- Trump sees allies in suppressed right-wing populists of Europe Washington Examiner
- The European Left Takes Out Conservative Politicians The Daily Signal
World markets plunge with Japan’s Nikkei diving nearly 8% after big Wall St. meltdown – NPR
- World markets plunge with Japan's Nikkei diving nearly 8% after big Wall St. meltdown NPR
- Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Global Stocks and U.S. Futures Drop as Trade War Intensifies The New York Times
- Overseas stock markets plunge, U.S. futures tumble as tariff turmoil continues CBS News
- Markets in Asia and Europe fall sharply as Trump’s tariffs spark recession fears The Washington Post
- Stocks plunge on tariff turmoil, markets bet on rapid US rate cuts Reuters