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UK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March amid Iran energy shock
Figure marked sharp increase from previous month Source link
US warns on intelligence as Seoul tensions deepen
Trump-era transactionalism puts relationship between allies to the test Source link
How China Is Building Its Next Outpost at Sea
Source: Satellite image from Vantor on Apr. 10. Over the last few months, China has been quietly and quickly building an island in disputed waters off the coast of Vietnam that will help Beijing continue to dominate one of the most crucial waterways in the world. China claims about 90 percent of the South China…
War disruption forces world’s biggest condom maker to raise prices by up to 30%
Malaysia’s Karex says it has to pass on higher cost of raw materials to customers Source link
Zelenskyy to crash EU summit after calling Orbán’s bluff in €90bn loan row
Also in this newsletter: EU mutual defence without ‘irritating’ US Source link
What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place. Source link
A Year After Terrorist Attack, a Kashmir Town Longs for Tourists
Pahalgam, with steep ravines, grassy hillsides and pine forests, is a base for Hindu pilgrimages that business operators hope will revive visitors. Source link
Quiz: Can You Tell Real British Insults From Fakes?
How do I snub thee? Some British researchers are counting the ways, asking people around the country to send them swear words and insults that might be little known to outsiders. “We’re really interested in those words that only make sense if you’re from a particular place,” said Chris Montgomery, a senior lecturer at the…
Pope Leo Is Skipping Some of Africa’s Biggest Catholic Nations
As the pontiff arrives in the tiny authoritarian nation of Equatorial Guinea, some Catholics in Africa say they are excited about his visit but are feeling a little left out. Source link