News24 | Trump ‘not a big fan’ of Pope Leo XIV who made plea for peace
US President Donald Trump told reporters that he is “not a big fan” of Pope Leo XIV, after the global leader of Catholics made a plea for peace.
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News24 | Oil surges, rand slips as US-Iran peace talks collapse
Oil prices surged on Monday as the US moved to impose a blockade on Iranian shipping after the collapse of weekend peace talks, while the dollar rose and stocks and bonds fell.
OpenAI Revokes macOS App Certificate After Malicious Axios Supply Chain Incident
OpenAI revealed a GitHub Actions workflow used to sign its macOS apps, which downloaded the malicious Axios library on March 31, but noted that no user data or internal system was compromised.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we are taki…
US Begins Iran Naval Blockade Monday as Oil Prices Surge Above $100
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Peru faces protests as election delays fuel doubts over vote integrity
Peru’s presidential election on Sunday, 12 April 2026, was thrown into uncertainty after widespread logistical failures prevented thousands of voters from casting their ballots, delaying the outcome.
GE Aerospace And Indian Air Force Strike Landmark Local Engine MRO Deal
In a significant move for India’s military aviation sector, GE Aerospace and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have formalised a contract to establish a dedicated in-country depot for the F404-IN20 engines.These engines serve as the primary power plants for the IAF’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS fleet, making local maintenance a critical priority for national defence.The new facility is
Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep
The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to halt more tanker traffic, sending oil surging and risks drawing China into a widening confrontation with Washington.
Iran war LIVE: Trump mocked over oil prices as Strait of Hormuz blockade looms
Donald Trump announced the looming blockade on the weekend.
What now for shipowners as US blockage adds to Hormuz chaos and confusion?
No clarity yet on the scope and enforceability of President Trump’s bid to stop Iranian loadings
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia halts Makkah entry, suspends Umrah visas and sets strict rules for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has implemented strict entry restrictions into Makkah ahead of Hajj 2026, suspending Umrah visas to manage crowds and ensure safety. Only those with valid Hajj permits or official work/residency documents will be allowed entry from April 1…