AI deepfakes are emerging as a factor in the 2026 US midterm election campaigns.
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AI deepfakes blur reality in 2026 US midterm campaigns
AI deepfakes are emerging as a factor in the 2026 US midterm election campaigns.
Nepal’s ex-PM Oli held over deaths during Gen Z protests
Nepal's former prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli was taken into custody over investigations into deaths during Gen Z protests in…
More than 400 Hezbollah fighters killed in new war with Israel so far, sources say
More than 400 Hezbollah fighters have died in the new conflict with Israel, sources state.
India central bank caps lenders’ net rupee FX positions at $100 million
India's central bank has capped net open rupee positions for banks at $100 million, effective April 10.
Gulf States Tell U.S. Ending The War Is Not Enough, Iran’s Capabilities Must Be Degraded: Reuters
Gulf States urge U.S. to not only end the war but also degrade Iran’s capabilities.
Iranian soccer players hold schoolbags in solidarity with slain girls
Iran’s men’s national soccer team protested the killing of schoolgirls by wearing black armbands and holding schoolbags before a match…
Chinese EV maker BYD posts first annual profit decline in four years
BYD, China's largest EV maker by sales, posted its first annual profit decline in four years.
India clears military purchase proposals worth $25 billion
India approved $25 billion in defense purchases, including aircraft and missile systems.
Foreign investors flee Indian assets at record pace on oil shock, pummel rupee
Foreign investors are exiting Indian bonds and equities at a record rate amid oil price surge and inflation concerns.
ASIA GOLD Gold demand improves in India as prices ease; China sees softer buying
Gold demand in India increased slightly due to lower prices while China's physical buying fell.
India cuts special additional excise duties on petrol, diesel
India has reduced special additional excise duties on petrol and diesel, effective from a recent government order.
Exclusive: US deploys uncrewed drone boats in conflict with Iran
The US has deployed uncrewed drone speedboats against Iran, confirming their use in conflict for the first time.
Iran hardliners ramp up calls for a nuclear bomb, sources say
Iranian hardliners intensify public calls for nuclear bomb amid U.S.-Israeli tensions.
Nearly 500 TSA agents quit as US airport security delays continue
Nearly 500 TSA agents have resigned amid ongoing US airport security delays during a partial government shutdown.
European Payments Initiative CEO says Trump fears are boosting its appeal
European Payments Initiative CEO says fears of U.S. Trump administration limiting access boost EPI appeal
Vintage Kohli, teenager Sooryavanshi headline new IPL season
The 19th IPL season begins in Bengaluru with veteran Kohli and young Sooryavanshi leading, buoyed by strong financials and fewer…
Pakistan continuing military operations against Afghanistan, Pakistan foreign ministry says
Pakistan's foreign ministry confirms resumption of military operations in Afghanistan post Eid-al-Fitr break.
Hungary moves to restrict gas supplies to Ukraine
Hungary has banned its gas transmission operator from selling gas to Ukraine in Q3 amid a dispute over oil flows.
Citi’s co-head of Asia investment banking Metzger departs, Bloomberg News reports
Citigroup's co-head of Asia investment banking, Jan Metzger, has stepped down, according to Bloomberg News.
Jury reaches verdict in Meta, Google trial on social media addiction
A Los Angeles jury delivered a verdict in the social media addiction trial involving Meta and Google.
Netanyahu seeks to avoid snap vote as Iran war gives no boost in polls
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu attempts to pass budget to avoid early elections amid unchanged poll standings despite Iran conflict.
Barclays pulls back on asset-based lending after MFS, Tricolor collapse, Bloomberg News reports
Barclays reduces asset-based lending after losses from Market Financial Solutions and Tricolor Holdings collapses.
Pentagon says it will ramp up war supplies with defense companies
Pentagon reached agreements with BAE, Lockheed, Honeywell to boost defense production
Commerzbank supervisory board committee met 11 times to discuss UniCredit in 2025
Commerzbank’s supervisory board committee met 11 times in 2025 to discuss UniCredit amid takeover offer.
Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media
An Iranian military spokesman said the US is negotiating with itself amid recent comments by President Trump.