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The Consumers Price Index inflation rate increased 2.5% in the 12 months to March 2025, according to Stats NZ. This rise follows a 2.2% annual increase in December 2024 and slightly exceeds economists' forecasts, with a 0.9% increase in the first quarter of 2025. The annual inflation rate remains within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s target band of 1 to 3% for the third consecutive quarter, a significant change from the period between June...

South African police successfully rescued American pastor Joshua Sullivan, who was abducted during a sermon at Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell, as kidnappings in the country have surged over the past decade. During a high-intensity shootout, three suspects were killed, and Sullivan, unharmed, was found in the vehicle used by the attackers. His mother announced his rescue on Facebook, expressing gratitude for the support and prayers, while police statistics indicate a significant rise in kidnappings...

The UK has successfully tested an invisible radio wave weapon, the Radio-frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW), capable of neutralizing drone swarms from up to 1km away, in the largest military trial to date. The Ministry of Defence reported that over 100 uncrewed aerial vehicles were tracked and engaged, demonstrating the weapon's potential to safeguard critical infrastructure against UAV threats. With an investment of over £40 million, the RF DEW offers a cost-effective alternative to...

SummaryBusinessman Robert Vadra appeared for a second day of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding a money laundering probe linked to a 2008 land deal in Gurgaon involving his company, Skylight Hospitality, and DLF. Accompanied by his wife, Priyanka Gandhi, Vadra asserted his resilience against political targeting and expressed frustration over repeated summons, emphasizing that he had provided extensive documentation in previous appearances. The investigation also implicates former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, with...

The US House of Representatives China committee has requested Nvidia to clarify how Chinese company DeepSeek acquired export-controlled chips for its AI application, which is deemed a national security threat. The committee's report claims that DeepSeek, using Nvidia technology, poses a serious risk by potentially enabling surveillance and data harvesting linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Nvidia defended its compliance with export regulations and stated that its sales data may misrepresent its actual shipments, particularly...

Washington — President Trump is exploring the possibility of sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to foreign prisons, particularly after a meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. Legal experts express serious constitutional concerns, highlighting potential violations of the Fifth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments related to due process and cruel and unusual punishment. Critics point out that U.S. oversight of foreign facilities is challenging, and conditions in countries like El Salvador may not meet...