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French Senate backs plan to restrict social media for children

France, April 1 -- Lawmakers approved the proposal on Tuesday, following a vote in the National Assembly in January. The reform is a key pledge of President Emmanuel Macron's second term and would re... Read More


Iran envoy hopeful six Bangladeshi ships will pass Hormuz soon

Dhaka, April 1 -- Iranian Ambassador to Dhaka Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has expressed hope that six Bangladeshi ships caught in the Persian Gulf amid the ongoing war in the Middle East will pass through... Read More


SEMI Projects Double-Digit Growth in Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending for 2026 and 2027

Punjab, April 1 -- Strong AI and Advanced Node Demand to Propel Semiconductor Equipment Investments Beyond $150 Billion for the First TimeMILPITAS, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -Worldwide 300mm ... Read More


Bryon Noem crossdressing: Chilling motive to reveal secret double life of Kristi Noem's husband emerges

India, April 1 -- Bryon Noem, husband of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, is in focus after a Daily Mail report alleged that he had a secret life as a cross-dresser. The report went into Bryon's feti... Read More


Iran conflict: After Saudi, UAE considers ground deployment as push to reopen Hormuz intensifies

India, April 1 -- Amid intensifying conflict in West Asia, the United Arab Emirates is reportedly preparing to take a more direct role in efforts to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. T... Read More


Who is Richard Leon? 5 things to know on judge who blocked Trump's White House ballroom construction

India, April 1 -- District Judge Richard Leon is facing backlash from MAGA social media after he temporarily blocked the ongoing construction of the White House East Wing ballroom at Trump's behest. T... Read More


Iran fires cruise missiles at Qatar, oil tanker hit

Hyderabad, April 1 -- Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran, the country's defence ministry said on Wednesday, April 1, adding that two were intercepted while the third struck... Read More


Who is Shelly Kittleson? Manhunt underway for captors after US journalist kidnapped in Baghdad - 5 points to know

New Delhi, April 1 -- Search is underway for a female American journalist identified as Shelly Kittleson, after she was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, police officials said. Officials said Kittleso... Read More


Economic Buzz: German manufacturing growth improves but cost pressures and uncertainty rise

Mumbai, April 1 -- Germany's manufacturing sector showed stronger growth in March, but rising costs and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict created fresh challenges, according to the... Read More


Ride-Hailing riders demand uniform fare as price gaps trigger tensions

Kathmandu, April 1 -- Riders working in different ride-hailing service companies have demanded uniformity in fares, saying disparities in charges have heightened risks as customers increasingly vent t... Read More