Peruvian markets stumble as Castillo-backed leftist gains ground
LIMA, April 16 – Peruvian markets have reacted nervously as left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez gains ground in a tight presidential race, reigniting investor concerns rooted in the country’s last experiment…
South African politician Malema given five-year prison sentence in firearm case
KUGOMPO CITY, South Africa, April 16 – South African opposition politician Julius Malema was given a five-year prison sentence on Thursday for firing a rifle in the air at a…
In tough times, Russians are turning to magic
MOSCOW, April 16 – Self-described witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new client base: men fighting in eastern Ukraine, who, like a growing number of Russians, are drawn to the supernatural…
US pilots under probe for meowing and barking over air traffic control radio
The audio recording of the exchange has quickly made its rounds on social media. Read More
Trump says Lebanese-Israeli leaders will speak
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 16 – U.S. President Donald Trump said leaders of Lebanon and Israel will speak, saying he was “trying to get a little breathing room” between the countries, after…
Explainer-Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?
April 16 – Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary…
Japan’s foreign minister urges diplomacy in call with Iranian counterpart
Mr Toshimitsu Motegi reiterated the importance of keeping the ceasefire between Iran and the US in place. Read More
Chile’s Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut
SANTIAGO, April 15 – Chile’s new president, Jose Antonio Kast, unveiled on Wednesday details of a long-awaited reform package that includes cuts to the corporate tax rate, as his government…
US jails men over IT worker ploy funding North Korea weapons
More than 100 US companies were targeted in the so-called “laptop farms” operation. Read More
Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s Kyiv, officials report injuries and fires
April 16 – Russian forces attacked Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missiles early on Thursday, injuring several people, triggering fires and causing damage in several city districts, local officials said. Read…