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Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amedi as country's new president

The Iraqi parliament on Saturday elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as the country's new president, a largely ceremonial role, following a parliamentary ‌election last November.

11 Apr 2026-19:22
India raises export duties on diesel, aviation turbine fuel

India has further raised a windfall tax on exports of ‌diesel and aviation turbine fuel it imposed last month to ensure adequate domestic supply.

11 Apr 2026-19:08
Lebanese PM delays Washington trip

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced he is delaying an upcoming trip to the United States and the United Nations, citing the need to stay in Beirut.

11 Apr 2026-18:57
Sources: Iran's new Supreme Leader has disfiguring injuries

According to three sources close to his inner circle, Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is still recovering from serious facial and leg injuries sustained in the airstrike that killed his father at the start of the war.

11 Apr 2026-18:45
Iraq's Parliament convenes to elect new president

On Saturday, the Council of Representatives of Iraq held a session to elect a new President of the Republic. Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al Halbousi opened the session after a quorum was reached with 223 MPs in attendance.

11 Apr 2026-18:38
Iran denies U.S. vessel crossed Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRIB broadcaster reported that a senior military official denied any US vessel crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

11 Apr 2026-18:25
Microsoft halts all carbon removal purchases

Tech giant Microsoft, a key driver of demand in the emerging carbon removal market, has informed its current partners and suppliers this week that it plans to pause the purchase of new credits.

11 Apr 2026-17:56
BYD to install 6,000 flash chargers globally

According to Autohome, BYD plans to install 6,000 flash-charging stations internationally, with 3,000 of them in Europe, as it speeds up the regional expansion of its premium Denza brand.

11 Apr 2026-17:50
Sirens alert of drone attack from Lebanon in Western Galilee

Sirens warning of a drone attack from Lebanon were activated across the Western Galilee.

11 Apr 2026-17:45
U.S. warships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war started

A U.S. official told Axios that several U.S. Navy ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

11 Apr 2026-17:27

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