Christians Begin Easter Celebrations
Good Friday commemorates the Passion and crucifixion of Jesus.
Author: Wadh Kassim
UK Top Court Rules Definition of ‘Woman’ Based on Sex at Birth
It is the culmination of a years-long battle between the Scottish government and the campaign group For Women Scotland (FWS) — which launched an appeal to the Supreme Court after losing pleas in Scottish courts over an obscure legislation aimed at hiring more women in public-sector bodies.
Latvia Parliament Votes to Withdraw from Landmines Treaty
The EU and NATO member and other countries in the region have ramped up defence spending and training since Moscow’s troops invaded Ukraine in 2022, on fears that Russia could target them next.
Pope Leaves Faithful Guessing Over Easter Appearances
In the past few days, the pontiff has made one surprise appearance after another, most recently turning up in St Peter’s Square following mass for Palm Sunday, where he shook hands, blessed babies and waved to the crowds.
Reggae Legend Max Romeo Passes Away At 80
Romeo began his musical path after winning a local talent competition at the age of 18. This victory inspired him to move to Kingston, where he joined the vocal group The Emotions. The group gained recognition with hits like Buy You a Rainbow in 1966.
Thailand Revokes Visa of US Academic Charged with Royal Insult
Paul Chambers, who has spent over a decade teaching Southeast Asia politics at a Thai university, had his bail request rejected Tuesday by a court in Phitsanulok province after reporting to police to answer a charge of lese-majeste.
Samsung forecast beats market expectations for first quarter
In a regulatory filing, Samsung predicted its January-March operating profits to rise to 6.6 trillion won ($4.5 billion), down 0.15 percent from a year earlier but up nearly two percent on the previous quarter.
King Charles III Shrugs off Health Scare to Begin Italy Visit
Charles, who is making his first visit to Italy as king, will instead spread his Rome engagements over two days, allowing “the programme to breathe a bit”, according to a royal source.
Russian Missile Strike Kills 14 in Ukraine Leader’s Home City
The missile struck a residential area near a children’s playground and wounded more than 50 people, according to the head of the city’s military administration.
Trump Sued Over Emergency Powers to Impose Tariffs on China
A nonprofit group sued US President Donald Trump and his administration on Thursday over alleged misuse of emergency powers to impose tariffs on all imports from China earlier this year.
