Trump moves to start deep-sea mining in international waters.
White House aides say it could pump hundreds of billions of dollars into the American economy, and counter Beijing’s chokehold on key minerals.
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Senior Russian military officer killed in car explosion near Moscow.
Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, who headed Russia’s radiological, biological and chemical protection forces
Former president of South Korea Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery.
Prosecutors have indicted former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on charges of bribery related to his former son-in-law’s job at an airline.
A dozen US states sue to halt Trump’s tariffs.
Twelve states joined the lawsuit, which was filed with the United States Court of International Trade.
New Jersey Wildfire Could Become State’s Largest in Nearly 2 Decades
A fast-growing wildfire was burning in New Jersey’s Pinelands near its Atlantic Ocean beach towns on Wednesday and threatened to become the largest in the state in nearly 20 years, officials said on Wednesday.
Passengers Evacuate Onto Orlando Tarmac After Delta Plane Engine Fire
The FAA is investigating after an engine fire resulted in passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight evacuating down emergency slides onto the tarmac at Orlando International Airport this morning.
Pope Francis passes away at age 88, the Vatican reports
The pontiff, who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, became Pope in 2013, after his predecessor Benedict XVI resigned.
His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican. He said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis
Australian Leaders Halt Election Campaigns After Pope’s Death
Australia’s political leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis, as the country’s main parties paused election campaigning on Tuesday.
Elon Musk’s racially-charged row with South Africa over Starlink.
To operate in South Africa, Starlink needs to obtain network and service licences, which both require 30% ownership by historically disadvantaged groups.
In Support of Palestine, the Maldives Bans Israeli Passport Holders
On Tuesday, April 15, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu ratified the Third Amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act, following its passage by the People’s Majlis—the country’s unicameral legislative body—earlier that same day