Israel passes budget, extending Netanyahu term

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s parliament on Monday passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall. Israel needed to pass a budget before April 1 in order to avoid triggering early elections. Netanyahu still reserves the right to call … Read more

Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn’t been weakened enough by the monthlong U.S.-led bombing campaign, according to U.S., Gulf and Israeli officials. After private grumbling at the … Read more

Australia’s four-step plan to weather the international fuel crisis aims to protect supply and keep country moving

Fuel could be rationed and funnelled towards critical sectors such as emergency services under worst-case-scenario planning for shortages caused by the Iran war. The plan, agreed to by state, territory and Commonwealth leaders at a national cabinet meeting, set out an approach for what circumstances would warrant action to protect fuel supplies and the economy. … Read more

John Oliver Mocks Trump for Not Saying ‘War’ Amid Conflict in Iran

John Oliver kicked off Sunday’s Last Week Tonight by mocking President Trump for his justification of avoiding the use of the word “war” amid the United States’ military operation in Iran. “The Iran war entered its second month, though Trump tries not to use the word ‘war’ for reasons he probably shouldn’t be saying out … Read more

Bahrain Aluminum Facility: Iranian Attack Claimed

BAHRAIN – APRIL 17: Aluminium ingots seen at the Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C plant in Bahrain, Tuesday,… The post Bahrain Aluminum Facility: Iranian Attack Claimed appeared first on Archynetys. Source link

S. Korea, Japan conduct joint rescue operation for missing Indonesian crewman for 2nd day

The South Korean and Japanese Coast Guards on Saturday continued to carry out a joint rescue operation for an Indonesian crewman who went missing near the South’s easternmost islets of Dokdo earlier this week, officials said, AzerNEWS reports, citing Yonhap. The 20-something crewman who had been on a fishing vessel fell into seas some 195 … Read more

Indonesia becomes first in Southeast Asia to ban social media for kids

Indonesia began enforcing on Saturday nationwide restrictions on social media usage for children aged under 16, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so amid global efforts to curb cyberbullying and internet addiction, AzerNEWS reports, citing Arab News. Around 70 million people are under the age of 16 in Indonesia, where concerns over … Read more

Prime Minister Carney plans to attend Sunday's Juno Awards – CTV News

Prime Minister Carney plans to attend Sunday’s Juno Awards  CTV News Carney plans to attend Sunday’s Juno Awards in Hamilton  CBC Junos showdown to kick off, but Weeknd, Justin Bieber and Tate McRae aren’t attending  CityNews Toronto Junos 2026: How to watch Canada’s biggest night in music — start time, performers, host and full nominations list  Yahoo News Canada … Read more

Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend

Add another star to the Junos guest list: Prime Minister Mark Carney. The prime minister will make his Junos debut at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum on Sunday evening. Also due at the ceremony are Joni Mitchell, who will receive a lifetime achievement award, and Nelly Furtado, who is being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of … Read more