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What’s a SPAC and could Wall Street’s hottest craze end in tears?
On Tuesday, SPACS hit another milestone with Singapore's Grab agreeing to the biggest blank-cheque deal on record.
Benin’s President Patrice Talon wins re-election with 86%
Electoral commission announces preliminary results of April 11 vote, says turnout stood at a little over 50 percent.
COVID’s financial toll: 38 million Americans are now worse off
The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economy: the US has 8.4 million fewer jobs than it had in February 2020.
Turkey to host 10-day Afghan-Taliban peace talks from April 24
UN, Qatar included in US-backed push to jump-start talks ahead of May 1 deadline for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Biden, Putin discuss future summit meeting in phone call
Biden proposes summit with Putin in a third country to discuss full range of issues confronting US and Russia.
Refugees fleeing Darfur violence face ‘disastrous’ conditions: UN
UN refugee agency says 1,800 people have fled into Chad in the past week amid violence in Sudan's West Darfur.
Should governments rethink their coronavirus vaccine rollouts?
Many coronavirus vaccines are facing setbacks, from low rates of efficacy to concerns over blood clots.
GM, Ford CEOs among titans challenging Michigan ballot strictures
The group of 38 business leaders sent a letter stating their objection to any voting restrictions deemed unfair.
Biden to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by September 11
The US will not meet the May 1 deadline agreed upon by the Trump administration and the Taliban.
Chauvin trial: Prosecution rests as defence opens with former cop
Prosecutors in trial over Floyd's death rest after presenting videos, expert testimony claiming excessive force.
Mali: CMA leader Sidi Brahim Ould Sidati dies from gunshot wounds
No claim of responsibility for the attack outside CMA president's home in the capital, Bamako.
Bitcoin leaps to all-time high ahead of $100bn Coinbase IPO
Coinbase will list on the Nasdaq on April 14 at a valuation of about $100bn under the ticker symbol COIN.
Vaccinating kids is critical and messaging is key, experts say
As the coronavirus vaccine roll out extends to children in the US, messaging is crucial to overcoming vaccine hesitancy.
Slain US Capitol Police officer honoured by Biden, lawmakers
William Evans is the second US Capitol Police officer to be killed in the line of duty this year.
Mexico’s health workers slam president for withholding vaccine
A staggering 233,152 Mexican health workers have caught COVID-19, and 3,699 have died from it.
Egypt impounds Suez megaship amid talks over compensation claim
Ever Given will not be allowed to leave Egypt until compensation amount is settled with owners, canal authority says.
VAX Live: Concert to help get 27m medical workers vaccinated
Jennifer Lopez headlines concert to raise $22bn for vaccinations in latest effort by activists to fill health gaps.
After 2020’s BLM protests, real police reform proves a struggle
Real reforms in US policing are slow to emerge as Derek Chauvin's murder trial puts a spotlight on use-of-force rules
Russia’s Navalny threatens to sue prison for withholding Quran
Jailed Kremlin critic alleges prison officials are denying him access to the Muslim holy text and other books.
Nearly a million people facing severe hunger in Mozambique
UN food agency appeals to donors for $82m to confront protracted humanitarian crisis in conflict-hit Cabo Delgado.
Singapore’s Grab agrees to record $40bn SPAC merger
Biggest blank-cheque company deal ever paves the way for Grab Holdings to secure a coveted US listing.
Protests continue across Pakistan over arrest of TLP leader
Protesters hold rallies for second consecutive day following the arrest of far-right Muslim leader Saad Rizvi.
Inflation watch: US consumer prices post biggest jump in 8 years
Consumer prices are climbing in the wake of growing vaccinations and massive government fiscal stimulus.
Fury in Armenia as Azerbaijan displays war trophies
Baku showcases 'park of trophies' displaying the helmets of Armenian troops who died in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
How colonialism eroded Pakistan’s history of religious fluidity
Muslims and Hindus once shared their sacred shrines. This changed post-Partition but some traditions have survived.
NATO warns Russia over forces near Ukraine
While NATO decries the massing of Russian troops to the border, the Kremlin slams Washington's support for Kyiv.
In break from Trump policy, US to deploy more troops in Germany
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announces an additional 500 troops, calming German fears of drawdown planned by Trump.
Tired of Muslim ‘terrorists’, charity tackles cinema stereotypes
UK Muslim Film aims to champion authentic representation, a move it hopes will help reduce Islamophobia.
Understanding the dynamics that led to Jordan’s royal crisis
The crisis was a symptom of the growing public resentment over the government’s failure to implement reforms.
Where do your Ramadan dates come from?
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran produce nearly half the world’s dates.
Egyptian journalist Khaled Dawoud freed from jail
A vocal critic of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Dawoud was arrested during rare anti-government protests in 2019.
WHO urges halt to sale of live wild animals in food markets
The UN health agency calls for the ban to prevent the emergence of new diseases.
US recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine over clot reports
US health authorities said they were investigating blood clots in six women in the days after vaccination.
Iran and Russia discuss ties, the Middle East, and nuclear deal
FM Sergey Lavrov says Russia shares Iran’s stance on reviving the nuclear deal.
Elite privilege consumes $17.4bn of Pakistan’s economy: UNDP
In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, UNDP's Kanni Wignaraja says Pakistan has promised action over damning UN report.
‘Don’t play with fire’: China warns US on Taiwan
The warning came after the US issued guidelines enabling easier contact between US and Taiwanese officials.
What is behind the growing tensions in Ukraine?
The Ukrainian government's push for NATO membership could provoke a dangerous escalation of the Ukrainian conflict.
Is Russia moving towards war with Ukraine?
Russia is amassing troops and weaponry near Ukraine’s eastern border, a move some say is a strategic show of force.
UK economy expanded in February with end of lockdown in sight
A fast rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has raised hopes of the economy bouncing back this year and in 2022.
Amid COVID surge, India fast-tracks approval for foreign vaccines
India to approve all vaccines that have been given emergency nod by WHO or regulators in US, Europe, Britain or Japan.
Protests as India’s Goa plans infra projects in protected forest
Government approves three infrastructure projects cutting through Western Ghats as residents fear loss of biodiversity.
US on track to accept fewest refugees in its history: Report
Biden administration has only allowed 2,050 refugees to resettle in the US in 2021 – the lowest in American history.
It is time to fix South Sudan’s broken healthcare system
Amid the pandemic, corruption and mismanagement continue to undermine healthcare provision in South Sudan.
BlackRock, Singapore’s Temasek in mammoth climate investing push
New joint venture aims to raise billions of dollars for firms that help reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Wright shooting: Minneapolis erupts in second night of protests
Police fired tear gas and flash-bang grenades as hundreds of protesters rallied in Brooklyn Center defying a curfew.
Iran’s Javad Zarif warns against US ‘sabotage’ and sanctions
Foreign minister asserts Iran will not soften stance on sanctions following damaging attack nuclear facility.
S&P to eject Adani Ports from index for Myanmar military ties
Rights groups say Adani pays Myanmar military-linked firm millions to rent land leased for port development.
Mexico detains 30 Marines accused of disappearances
The arrests are in connection with the disappearances of an unspecified number of people in Tamaulipas, the Navy said.
Muslims start Ramadan under the shadow of the coronavirus
Millions of Muslims around the world observe fasting as they mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
Taliban refuse to attend Afghan talks in Turkey if held this week
Turkey is set to host talks as part of a US-backed push to jumpstart the Afghan peace process.
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