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In a rush to address unfinished business from his first term, US President Donald Trump is turning his attention to Iran, seeking to prevent the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon. After pulling out of the 2015 JCPOA deal, Trump has reinstated sanctions and engaged in diplomatic talks while maintaining the threat of military action. With Israel adamant on complete disarmament and Iran facing economic turmoil, the possibility of a diplomatic resolution remains uncertain, with...

At least 29 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike on a residential building in Gaza City's Shejaiya neighborhood, according to local health officials, with over 40 wounded. The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a senior Hamas figure and claimed to have taken steps to minimize civilian harm, while also accusing Hamas of using civilians as human shields. Since the escalation began on March 18, over 1,482 people have died in Gaza, with...

German conservatives under Friedrich Merz have agreed to a coalition deal with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) to revive growth in the economy amidst global trade tensions. The deal follows Merz's election victory in February and aims to address challenges such as escalating trade conflicts and defense spending. The agreement, which includes tax cuts and welfare reforms, is pending ratification by the SPD's membership as Germany faces economic uncertainty and the impact of US tariffs...

A TCM physician in Singapore, Liew Meng Fatt, was jailed for voyeurism after taking obscene photos of female patients during treatments. Liew, who worked part-time at two clinics, preyed on vulnerable patients above 40 years old, taking illicit photos surreptitiously even when chaperones were present. His wife discovered the material, leading to his arrest and suspension from practising TCM. Full Article

Auckland’s Hill House Cafe must rename its popular “Cinna-buns” after a US company issued a cease-and-desist, prompting the cafe to seek new name suggestions from the community. Co-owner Leilana Meredith expressed the community’s heartbreak over losing the beloved name and aims to decide on a new name by next week for the gooey spicy pull-apart cinnamon buns that have been made from a family recipe for years. Full Article

In The Long Wave, the author explores the challenges of traveling within Africa, highlighting the circuitous routes, high costs, and lack of competition among airlines. The limited coverage by African carriers forces travelers to rely on European airlines for connections, further complicating intra-continental travel. Additionally, the issue of visa restrictions hinders regional integration and economic growth, emphasizing the need for easier access and free movement within the continent. Full Article