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Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.
Hours before news of ceasefire, Pope Leo XIV issues strong rebuke of Trump
New York Times, Published on 08/04/2026
» NEW YORK — Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, issued a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying it was “truly unacceptable” to threaten to wipe out Iran’s “whole civilisation.”
Trump branded 'crazy' over apocalyptic Iran threats
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump is no stranger to provocative language. But his threat to wipe out Iranian civilization and other recent menacing comments have prompted critics to question the US president's mental health.
Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP, Published on 07/04/2026
» PARIS — Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war:
Brazil leads on school meals, curbs processed foods
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026
» Rio de Janeiro: Brazil's national school meal programme is being hailed as a global model for ensuring children's right to healthy food, even as the country battles industry resistance to broader regulations on ultra-processed products.
Israel hits Iran gas complex after Trump threat
AFP, Published on 06/04/2026
» TEHRAN — Israeli strikes hit Iran's largest petrochemical complex Monday, as the Islamic republic defied threats from United States President Donald Trump to devastate civilian infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Cambodia passes landmark cybercrime law
Reuters, Published on 03/04/2026
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodia’s parliament on Friday passed the first law dedicated to targeting scam centres accused of bilking international victims out of billions of dollars, as pressure mounts on governments to tackle the illicit businesses.
Historic Artemis lunar mission lifts off successfully
AFP, Published on 02/04/2026
» KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Florida - Four astronauts blasted off aboard a massive NASA rocket Wednesday on a long-anticipated journey around the Moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.
Historic Moon mission set for launch
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» MERRITT ISLAND — On Wednesday three men and one woman are set to embark on the first crewed journey to the Moon since 1972, a landmark odyssey that aims to launch the United States into a new era of space exploration.
Woods says was looking at phone before crash: accident report
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» MIAMI - Golf superstar Tiger Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing radio channels before his car crash last Friday, according to an accident report released by police Tuesday.