US trade deficit soared to record $74.4bn in March
US exporters are facing sluggish overseas demand in nations slower to recover as Americans are starting to spend again.
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El Salvador constitutional crisis ushers in ‘period of darkness’
Dismissal of top judges and attorney general could do irreparable harm to democracy, rights groups and lawyers warn.
Afghan women’s rights ‘would be rolled back’ under Taliban: US
A new intelligence report says women's rights will be threatened following US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Who let the Doge out? Crypto frenzy crashes Robinhood app
Rallies defied easy explanation and continued a trend that’s seen value of all digital tokens surge past $2.25 trillion.
Fighting erupts in Afghanistan after US pullout deadline
The Taliban armed group launches assaults across Afghanistan after a missed US deadline to withdraw troops.
Carbon hits 50-euro record as Europe tightens pollution rules
Futures in Europe's carbon market, the world’s largest, exceeded 50 euros per metric tonne for the first time Tuesday.
Calls grow for India lockdown amid worsening COVID crisis
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi calls for nationwide lockdown as coronavirus infections surpass 20 million.
Ethical bling: Pandora will no longer use mined diamonds
Mined diamonds have been tainted by ethical concerns, and Pandora will now use only ones made in labs.
Mexico promises probe into ‘terrible’ metro collapse
At least 23 people were killed and 70 were injured when a train and overpass collapsed in Mexico City.
Tanzania announces coronavirus measures to combat new variants
The move marks a departure from the approach taken by Tanzania's late leader, who had downplayed the pandemic.
In Europe, Gibraltar offers glimpse of post-pandemic life
People no longer have to wear masks in the territory, where 85 percent have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
A Train Line In Mexico City Collapsed, Killing At Least 20 People
Saudi Aramco has stellar first quarter, as profits soar by 30%
Aramco is riding a wave of higher crude prices as COVID-ravaged economies spring back to life.
UN rights office condemns Colombia crackdown on protests
The UN says Colombian police in Cali 'opened fire' on protests sparked by a government tax proposal.
Moon fight: Blue Origin, Dynetics protest NASA’s SpaceX contract
When NASA chose only Elon Musk’s firm to help put astronauts on the moon again, two other firms cried foul.
Turkey’s small businesses fear for survival during harsh lockdown
Many Istanbul shops already choosing to ignore a nightly curfew in a bid to tackle mounting debts.
Grief, anger among Indian diaspora in US as COVID crisis worsens
As the pandemic ravages India, the millions-strong Indian diaspora in the US are stricken with panic, pain and grief.
May the Fourth be with you: What is Star Wars Day?
Why do sci-fi fans across the globe celebrate May 4 and what should first time movie watchers expect?
Lebanon and Israel talks resume over disputed maritime border
Negotiations kick off at a UN base in the town of Naqura in southern Lebanon after stalling for months.
Deaths at sea highlight failings in Europe immigration policy
Deadliest Mediterranean boat wreck of 2021 renews accusations European nations are failing to help boats in trouble.