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Global leftist leaders rally in Spain
Progressive leaders of mostly small to mid-sized countries held a rally in Barcelona on Saturday, reflecting an emerging coalition of middle powers positioning themselves as alternatives to nationalist politics.
Nacho Doce/Reuters
Indian companies rush to make GLP-1s
India’s pharmaceutical companies are in an intense race to create cheaper generic versions of weight-loss drugs after the patent for the active ingredient semaglutide expired in the country.
Indranil Mukherjee / AFP via Getty Images
Altman links attack to ‘great anxiety’ over AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman linked an attack on his home to a moment of “great anxiety” around AI.
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán defeated after 16 years in power
An opposition party defeated Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in national elections on Sunday, marking a stunning end to his 16-year tenure.
Péter Magyar. Marton Monus/Reuters
Ex-diplomat says war has permanently harmed Qatar-Iran ties
“Attacking civilian infrastructure, under the guise of ‘we’re attacking the Americans,’ is something that Qatar views as a just bold-faced lie.”
Donald Trump shakes hands with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
Iran war boosts US plastics
Prices of Persian Gulf oil, the key raw material for many plastics, have surged, forcing plastic makers in Asia and Europe to cut output.
Chalinee Thirasupa/Reuters
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in first Easter address
Pope Leo XIV warned the world is becoming “accustomed to violence,” urging leaders in his first Easter address to end conflict and prioritize dialogue.
DHS reminds Congress: TSA perks still on hold
Making travel less comfortable was supposed to pressure members of Congress to act, but they left Washington without passing a funding bill anyway.
Hackers hit Patel email while cyber defenses weakened by shutdown
CISA, housed within DHS and responsible for defending critical infrastructure, has been hamstrung by the ongoing shutdown.
US, China escalate trade standoff ahead of visit
China launched two probes into US trade practices, as both sides aim to build leverage before Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing in May.
Iran conflict divides Republicans at CPAC
A gathering of prominent American conservatives last week exposed deep divisions within the Republican Party over the Iran war.
Ukraine makes territorial gains as Russia loses Starlink access
Ukraine has achieved its largest domestic territorial gains in more than two years after Elon Musk cut off Starlink internet service to Russian forces, showing how digital infrastructure is redefining the modern battlefield.
Paul to oppose Mullin’s confirmation — but won’t block him
The two Republican senators sparred during Mullin’s hearing to become Homeland Security secretary
Oscars mask a Hollywood in crisis
As Hollywood celebrates the Oscars on Sunday, the glitz masks a deeper crisis for the entertainment industry: rising production costs.