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Heavy fighting erupts in eastern DRC’s Goma

Gunfire shook Goma overnight as fighting flared between M23 rebels and pro-government forces.

Russian strike injures civilians in Kupiansk

Russian forces have bombed a residential building in Kupiansk, leaving civilians injured.

Deadly attack hits Darfur displacement camps

Sudan’s paramilitary force has stormed displacement camps in Darfur, leaving scores dead or wounded.

Flights canceled as powerful gales hit Beijing

Strong winds have disrupted flights and trains in Beijing, with authorities urging millions to stay indoors.

Smartphones, computers exempt from Trump’s new tariffs

Electronics imported into the U.S. will be exempt from President Donald Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection notice posted Friday. The exemption, effective from April 5, includes smartphones, computer monitors, and various electronic components.

Russia's Lavrov praises Trump's understanding of Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister says Trump understands root causes of the conflict better than other Western leaders.

Sergei Lavrov meets with Hakan Fidan in Antalya

Ousted South Korean President Yoon leaves official residence

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol returned to his private home on Friday from the official residence after his removal from office, with crowds of supporters turning out to greet his motorcade.

Azerbaijan, Turkish Defense chiefs discuss military ties

The bonds of strategic partnership between Türkiye and Azerbaijan continue to grow stronger.

Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal

rgentina sealed a $20 billion, 48-month Extended Fund Facility deal with the International Monetary Fund on Friday and, in a major policy move ahead of the deal, dismantled key parts of its years-long currency controls and loosened its grip on the peso.

Gabon votes for new president

Gabonese voters head to the polls Saturday in the first presidential election since the 2023 bloodless military coup. Voting runs with over 900,000 eligible voters casting ballots at 3,037 polling stations, according to the Interior Ministry.

Russia launches scores of drones on Ukraine, four people injured, Kyiv says

Russia launched drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, injuring four people and damaging residential and commercial buildings in Kyiv and other parts of the country, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday.

Dominican Republic issues official report on collapse that killed 221

The Dominican government released a report on Friday on the deadly roof collapse at a packed nightclub earlier this week that left at least 221 people dead. The report did not clarify the causes of the tragedy, while a team of experts is expected to continue investigating the failure.

Argentina and the IMF: a troubled history

Since joining in 1956, Argentina has become the IMF’s biggest debtor. On Friday, it secured a new $20B deal—its 23rd program. The first dates back to 1958 with a $75M loan. In total, Argentina has received $177B from the IMF to fight inflation and repeated economic crises.

Menendez brothers move one step closer to possible parole

On Friday, April 11, a Los Angeles judge authorised a resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, delivering a blow to prosecutors who have resisted any effort to lessen the brothers’ life sentences for the 1989 fatal shooting of their parents.

Bolsonaro hospitalised in Brazil with abdominal pain

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is in stable condition and will not require surgery, according to doctors, after he was hospitalized in northeast Brazil with abdominal pain.

Early voting begins in Ecuador ahead of presidential poll

Early voting has begun in Ecuador, with ballot boxes delivered to the elderly and people with disabilities ahead of Sunday’s presidential election.

Italy transfers failed asylum seekers to Albania

Italy has sent 40 failed asylum seekers to Albania to be held in Italian-run detention centers until they are repatriated.

Pakistanis rally in support of Gaza

Thousands in Pakistan have taken to the streets to protest against Israel and show support for Palestinians.

191 Venezuelans returned from U.S.

Dozens of Venezuelan migrants have been repatriated from the U.S. under a bilateral agreement with Caracas.