Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages
Iranian and US officials agree to continue with a third round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal.
Trumpet of Patriots faithful told Australia needs ‘many’ Trump-like policies as Clive Palmer launches campaign
Billionaire tells crowd of 400 that ‘uni-party’ of Labor and Coalition are ‘dumb and dumber’ as hats with ‘Make Australia Great Again’ slogan given out
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Billionaire Clive Palmer has made his pitch to party faithfuls after launching the Trumpet of Patriots campaign at his own resort.
Palmer hopes his Trumpet of Patriots can bring “common sense” back to Australian politics after launching the party’s campaign in front of a strong crowd at his resort.
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Continue reading...China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon for first time
Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing
Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 21km course.
The robots from Chinese manufacturers such as DroidVP and Noetix Robotics came in all shapes and sizes, some shorter than 1.2m, others as tall as 1.8m. One company boasted that its robot looked almost human, with feminine features and the ability to wink and smile. Some firms tested their robots for weeks before the race. Beijing officials have described the event as more akin to motor racing, given the need for engineering and navigation teams.
Continue reading...Houthi rebels prepare for ground invasion: report – Ynetnews
- Houthi rebels prepare for ground invasion: report Ynetnews
- Houthis prepping for potential ground operation by Yemeni forces in coordination with US - report The Times of Israel
- Yemeni gov't reportedly preparing 80,000 man assault on Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port The Jerusalem Post
- UAE, Saudi Arabia deny reports of involvement in talks about land offensive in Yemen Reuters
- Officials: US 'open' to supporting a Yemen ground operation Responsible Statecraft
US Supreme Court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans
The accused gang members are being sent to a notorious jail in El Salvador under a 19th-Century law.
Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms
Dozens of defendants found guilty of "conspiracy against state security" and given sentences of 13 to 66 years.
Could an earthquake shift the balance in Myanmar’s civil war?
Aftershocks of Myanmar's devastating earthquake add new dimension to country's four-year-long civil war.
US Supreme Court orders temporary halt to deportations under antique law
Block on removal of migrants sets up possibility of another challenge by Trump administration to power of the courts.
Humans outrun robots at Beijing half-marathon
The humanoid robots were no match for human rivals as they made their half-marathon debut in the Chinese capital.
Australia to advocate for Melbourne man charged by Russia after fighting for Ukraine
Oscar Jenkins reportedly faces 15-year jail term on charges of fighting as ‘mercenary’
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Australia will use “whatever avenues” it can to help Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins, who faces a 15-year jail term in Russia for fighting with Ukrainian troops.
The prime minister said on Saturday that the government would “continue to make representations to the reprehensible regime of Vladimir Putin” to release Jenkins, 33, a former teacher who fought with Ukraine’s armed forces against Russia’s invasion.
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Continue reading...Man in custody after late-night chase in Bondi that saw police car allegedly rammed and shots fired
An officer fired at the car but there were no injuries, police say
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A man has been taken into custody after allegedly ramming a police vehicle with a stolen Audi in Sydney’s eastern suburbs after an early-morning pursuit during which police fired at the car.
Police officers patrolling in Bondi began following a “suspicious” dark-coloured Audi A1 about 4am and a pursuit began, but ended the chase a short time later due to the speed, detective superintendent Jodi Radmore said.
Continue reading...Iranian minister says nuclear deal possible if US does not make ‘unrealistic demands’
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will resume talks in Rome on Saturday
Iran’s top negotiator believes reaching an agreement on its nuclear programme with the US is possible as long as Washington is realistic, as the two sides prepare to resume talks in Rome on Saturday.
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, and the US Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, will begin indirect negotiations through mediators from Oman, after their first round in Muscat, which both sides described as constructive.
Continue reading...‘I always come here’: The Indian tea shop that runs on trust
A hole-in-the-wall tea shop in West Bengal founded by a freedom fighter is run by customers when the owner’s out.
Congo boat fire: Death toll rises to 148, reports say – DW
- Congo boat fire: Death toll rises to 148, reports say DW
- Congo boat disaster death toll rises to 148, with more than 100 still missing The Guardian
- At least 148 people die after boat catches fire in Congo, media reports say NBC News
- At Least 50 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Fire Causes Boat to Capsize on Late Night River Voyage People.com
- DR Congo boat fire toll revised down to 33 El Paso Inc.
Four centuries later, Easter’s date remains divisive. Some church leaders want that to change – AP News
- Four centuries later, Easter's date remains divisive. Some church leaders want that to change AP News
- Easter's shifting date keeps clergy members counting WRGB
- Theophilos III: Dialogue is the only way to unity and peace Vatican News
- Catholic-Orthodox families prepare with joy to celebrate shared Easter date Catholic News Agency
- For the first time in almost 10 years, Christians of all kinds will celebrate Easter on the same day The Salt Lake Tribune
As Famine Rages in Sudan, U.S. Aid Remains Scarce – The New York Times
- As Famine Rages in Sudan, U.S. Aid Remains Scarce The New York Times
- The Guardian view on Sudan’s third year of conflict: a war against civilians | Editorial The Guardian
- “Need the World to Pay Attention”: Sudan Faces World’s Worst Displacement Crisis After 2 Years of War Democracy Now!
- Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2-year war with army CNN
- After two years of war in Sudan, the world can no longer plead ignorance Al Jazeera
Big Gaps in Intelligence on Iran’s Nuke Program Threaten Push for Quick Deal – WSJ
- Big Gaps in Intelligence on Iran’s Nuke Program Threaten Push for Quick Deal WSJ
- Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages BBC
- With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough Reuters
- A Nuclear Deal With Iran Is Possible—but Only if the U.S. Learns From History Foreign Policy
- Trump team's Iran divide: Dialogue vs. detonation to end nuclear threat Axios
Albanese claims victory in Vegemite fight as Canada concedes spread poses ‘low’ risk to humans
Prime minister said his government had lobbied Canada to reconsider ruling that cafe could not import Vegemite
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Anthony Albanese has claimed victory in Australia’s “Vegemite-gate” trade stoush with Canada, which has relented and allowed a Toronto-based cafe owner to sell the spread after initially ruling it did not comply with local food laws.
Speaking at a press conference in Sydney on Saturday morning, holding up a jar of Vegemite, the prime minister declared he had achieved a “win for Australian industry” after his government’s discussions with the Canadian government.
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Continue reading...US strikes on Yemen oil terminal kill at least 74, Houthis say
The US says the attack on the Red Sea coast aimed to restrict supplies and funds for the Houthis, who called it a war crime.
Israeli strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza and Huckabee makes first appearance as US ambassador – AP News
- Israeli strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza and Huckabee makes first appearance as US ambassador AP News
- LIVE: Israel kills at least 70 people as homes, tent camps bombed in Gaza Al Jazeera
- Five Palestinians reportedly killed in overnight strike near Khan Yunis Haaretz
- Israel Strikes Area With Tent Camps for Displaced Gazans The New York Times
- Israeli strikes hit dozens of targets in Gaza as ceasefire efforts stall NBC News