Reuters Headlines

• Religious pushback: Pope Leo condemns Iran war, inspiring U.S. cardinals to speak out.
• Investor anxiety: Doubts over U.S.-Iran resolution rattle...

In a spectacular controlled implosion, Miami's 23-story former Mandarin Oriental hotel on exclusive Brickell Key vanished in under 20 seconds...

Easter ceasefire crumbles as Ukraine reports ongoing Russian drone attacks post-truce start.

• Pre-truce deaths: Strikes killed 2 in Odesa...

Middle East Stalemate

• 🔥 US-Iran Talks End Without Deal: Marathon talks between senior US and Iranian officials in Pakistan on ending the Middle...

Historic marathon US-Iran talks in Pakistan fail to end Middle East conflict.

• VP JD Vance: No agreement after 'final and best offer'.
• Iran: 'Intensive' but US made unreasonable demands.
• Israel attacks Hezbollah in Lebanon, 20+ killed Saturday.

Trump's bullish vow – 'we win no matter what' – came as US-Iran peace talks began in Pakistan on Saturday, with the president eyeing war's end amid rising US prices.

S&P 500 returned 12.8% from Election Day 2024 through April 10, 2026, shrugging off volatility from higher oil prices and tariffs. Bulls focus on firm corporate results, supportive policies, and earnings amid war, inflation fears.

U.S. inflation skyrocketed in March to a 3.3% annual CPI rate, fueled by the Iran war's disruption of global energy prices.

Key China highlights this week:

• Military focus: Xi urges deepening political rectification for high-ranking officials to ensure PLA purity.
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Milestone in spaceflight: NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA’s Jeremy Hansen splashed down off San Diego after a 10-day lunar...

US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Islamabad

• 🔥 Pakistan to host negotiations: Pakistan is due to host talks between Iran and the United States to turn...

Escalating needs in Lebanon and beyond:

• Over 1 million fled homes due to ongoing Israeli bombardment
• Foreign aid cuts and regional wars compound...

Shifting priorities at Washington D.C.'s spring bankers meetings: from growth/climate to war, energy shortages, and downgraded outlooks.

• IMF flags...

Key highlights from First Lady's surprise address:

• Denied any connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Rejected rumors Epstein introduced her to Trump as...

NASA's Artemis II crew splashed down safely Friday, capping a groundbreaking lunar orbit. Key moments:

• Picture-perfect launch April 1 from Kennedy,...

Key market headwinds fueling volatility:

• Hormuz tensions: Tanker traffic near standstill despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire; oil dips below $100
• Sticky...

Fragile two-week ceasefire hangs in balance as Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks amid post-Khamenei war and energy market chaos.

Essential primer:

• War...

Key tensions in Pakistan-hosted US-Iran talks:

• Scheduling clash: Pakistan's Sharif announced Friday start; White House says Saturday.
• War...

Key implications of Hungary's Sunday vote as a global test:

• Illiberal democracy model reshaped institutions and inspires conservatives abroad.
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Middle East Tensions

• 🔥 Israel to Hold Direct Talks with Lebanon: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs his cabinet to begin direct talks...