El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12
The new sentencing measure comes as President Nayib Bukele oversees a four-year-long state of emergency against crime.
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Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Powell if he doesn’t step down by May 15
In a Fox Business interview, Trump says he will fire Powell if he does not vacate his board seat when his term ends.
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US-Iran talks: What’s the latest on mediation efforts?
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.
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Double standards? Why Iran’s nukes are scrutinised, Israel gets a pass
Israel’s policy of ambiguity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme.
China’s Xi meets Russian FM Lavrov, calls relations with Moscow ‘precious’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.
South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador
Roelf Meyer will replace the South African ambassador who was expelled from the US by President Donald Trump in 2025.
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Haiti’s Culture Ministry fires workers over citadel stampede that killed 25
At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.
Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country’s turbulent economy.
Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war
The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.
Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
The Democratic representative has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme
Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to ‘de facto denial of care’.
