• Urvil Patel Hits Record-Equaling 13-Ball 50 in IPL
  • Trump's Trip to China a Bit Chillier
  • Gujarat in 77-Run Win Over Rajasthan in IPL
  • Britain's Starmer Fights For His Job
  • Gunmen Kill 3 Police Officers in Pakistan
Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, Iran’s state-run media said Sunday. Pakistan confirmed receiving it.

Allen's 47-ball century hurries Kolkata to 8-wicket win over Delhi in IPL

NEW DELHI (AP) – Finn Allen’s 47-ball century against Delhi Capitals rushed Kolkata Knight Riders to their fourth straight win in the Indian Premier League on Friday.

Russia accuses Ukraine of violating US-brokered 3-day truce

Russia and Ukraine swapped accusations of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides claiming to have suffered casualties in drone and artillery strikes over the past 24 hours. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia was neither observing the truce nor “even particularly trying to.”

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Saudi oil giant Aramco sees Q1 profits rise 25%

Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, reported Sunday that its first quarter profits jumped 25% over last year, as it increased exports by using a pipeline that avoids shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted by the Iran war.

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Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

Google has settled with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022. April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination, saying it engages in a “pattern and practice” of unfair treatment for its Black workers.

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In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump is trying to chill free speech

NEW YORK (AP) – In a strongly worded filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech and hinder open political discussion.

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Russia accuses Ukraine of violating US-brokered 3-day truce

Russia and Ukraine swapped accusations of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides claiming to have suffered casualties in drone and artillery strikes over the past 24 hours. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia was neither observing the truce nor “even particularly trying to.”

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Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow

LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after devastating local election results for his Labour Party spurred dozens of lawmakers to call for his resignation. Starmer plans to use a speech on Monday to argue that he can change tack and revive his government’s fortunes. But his position is fragile as rivals weigh their options.

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Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first visit

WASHINGTON (AP) – Weeks before his trip to China, President Donald Trump was already predicting on social media that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would “give me a big, fat hug when I get there.” But Beijing’s deep economic ties to Iran, as well as trade tensions over tariff threats stretching back to Trump’s first term, could crimp the good feelings when Trump flies to Beijing this week.

LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after devastating local election results for his Labour Party spurred dozens of lawmakers to call for his resignation. Starmer plans to use a speech on Monday to argue that he can change tack and revive his government’s fortunes. But his position is fragile as rivals weigh their options.