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This May Just Be the Springiest Gnocchi

New York Times | 2026-04-24, 17:31

Skillet gnocchi with miso butter and asparagus, and more of our most popular recipes from the week. ...

How Kevin Warsh Could Shrink the Fed’s Footprint in Financial Markets

New York Times | 2026-04-24, 17:31

President Trump’s nominee to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve wants to overhaul the central bank, including its more than $6 trillion balance sheet. ...

Justice Department Drops Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

New York Times | 2026-04-24, 17:31

The decision to end the inquiry into Jerome H. Powell’s handling of the Federal Reserve’s renovation could allow Kevin M. Warsh, the president’s pick for Fed chair, to be confirmed. ...

Polymarket Bets on Paris Temperature Prompt Investigation After Unusual Spikes

New York Times | 2026-04-24, 17:31

The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site. ...

The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

New York Times | 2026-04-24, 17:31

Controllers for shipping companies face a daunting decision as they try to free vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf: “Basically you’re sending someone unarmed into war.” ...

The 20 Questions That Can Prevent Domestic Violence Homicide

New York Times | 2026-04-24, 17:31

Two recent fatal shootings underscore the need to encourage the use of an assessment tool. ...

Gulf states in limbo as US-Iran crisis drags on

The Manila Times | 2026-04-24, 17:29

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — After weathering unprecedented attacks from Iran, the wealthy Gulf states are now stuck between war and peace as talks stall and the Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed, threatening economic recovery. Iran has hit Gulf

SM Cares celebrates World Water Day with coastal cleanups across the Philippines

The Manila Times | 2026-04-24, 17:29

IN celebration of World Water Day, SM Cares, SM Supermalls’ corporate social responsibility arm, organized coastal cleanup activities across six locations with seven participating malls nationwide. This

Drone attack from Iraq hits Kuwait border posts

Saudi Gazette | 2026-04-24, 17:24

KUWAIT CITYKuwait Armed Forces said Friday that a drone attack launched from Iraq targeted northern border positions, causing material damage but no casualties.In a

Syria arrests key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre

Saudi Gazette | 2026-04-24, 17:24

DAMASCUS — Syrian authorities said Friday they had arrested Amjad Youssef, the main suspect in the notorious Tadamon massacre, during a security operation in the countryside of Hama.In a statement, Ministry of

Did Trump fall asleep at healthcare affordability event?

The News International | 2026-04-24, 17:20

US President Donald Trump appeared with his eyes closed during a White House healthcare

In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war

The Tribune Greeley | 2026-04-24, 17:20

Alliance members take turns policing Baltic skies around the clock, seven days a week.

China makes flying start at Thomas & Uber Cup Finals

China.dot.org | 2026-04-24, 17:20

HORSENS, Denmark, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals kicked off in Horsens on Friday, with defending champions China men's and women's teams both cruising to 5-0 victories in their opening group matches. Top-seeded China men's team is

Indonesia condemns Israeli strike following death of UN peacekeeper

China.dot.org | 2026-04-24, 17:20

JAKARTA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has strongly condemned an Israeli attack that led to the death of an Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the United

NRC chief: Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil rise

The New Arab | 2026-04-24, 17:19

Norway should use some of the income from its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, to help civilians suffering from the US-Israeli war on Iran, like it did for Ukraine, the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council aid group said. The NRC is

Pakistan forces disappear three more civilians in Balochistan: Rights group

Suryaa | 2026-04-24, 17:17

Quetta, April 24 (IANS) Another three civilians, including women, were allegedly forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Friday. Paank, the Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department,

Global rights group says activist Ali Wazir's detention, prosecution highlight Pakistan's 'arbitrary, unlawful' actions

Suryaa | 2026-04-24, 17:17

Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) Global rights watchdog Amnesty International has stated that 20-month long detention and ongoing prosecutions against human rights defender and former parliamentarian Ali Wazir in Pakistan highlight a pattern of "arbitrary and

Lee's India, Vietnam tour underscores push for energy security, supply chain resilience

Suryaa | 2026-04-24, 17:17

New Delhi/Hanoi, April 24 (IANS) President Lee Jae Myung's state visits to India and Vietnam this week highlighted South Korea's growing focus on securing energy supplies and strengthening raw material supply chains as global markets face mounting uncertainty

Intelligence signals turmoil in Jaish-e-Mohammad as mystery around Masood Azhar deepens

Suryaa | 2026-04-24, 17:17

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The mystery around Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar is growing with each passing day. His own cadres have been questioning the top leadership about his whereabouts. There are claims within the JeM that their chief is on his

Rights Body flags surge in violence against women across Pakistan

Suryaa | 2026-04-24, 17:17

Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Friday highlighted a disturbing pattern of violence against women, citing 6,543 cases of gender-based violence reported last year. According to the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM), the

Japan wildfire uncontained, scorching nearly 1,200 hectares

Suryaa | 2026-04-24, 17:17

Tokyo, April 24 (IANS) A wildfire in Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan remains largely uncontained, with the burned area expanding to nearly 1,200 hectares as of 6 a.m. local time Friday, local media reported. Since breaking out on Wednesday in a

Iran FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan for talks on peace efforts

Daily Sabah | 2026-04-24, 17:16

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Pakistan on Friday evening for talks with Pakistani officials involved in mediation efforts with the United Sta ...

US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator

The Morning Journal | 2026-04-24, 17:16

Crackdown targets operations linked to human trafficking, billions in financial losses.

World Bank’s IFC Targets $10 Billion In Annual Investments In India By 2030

News India Times | 2026-04-24, 17:14

A participant stands near a logo of World Bank at the International Monetary Fund – World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018. REUTERS/Johannes P. Christo/File Photo MUMBAI, April 24 (Reuters) – The International

India Has To Be Self-Confident, Prospeous, Harmonious Society To Serve World: RSS General Secretary

News India Times | 2026-04-24, 17:14

RSS Gen. Sec. Dattatreya Hosabale at a community reception organized by the Indo-American Community in Greater D.C.. PHOTOS: ANI Washington, DC [US], April 24 : Rashtriya Swayam Sewak, RSS, General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Thursday, April 23, 2026,

Saudi Arabia, UAE among 6 countries issue strong warning over Al-Aqsa raids

The Siasat Daily | 2026-04-24, 17:11

Eight Muslim-majority countries have issued a strong warning over repeated Israeli actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, condemning what they described as violations of the historic and legal status quo governing holy sites in Jerusalem. In a joint statement