SIPRI report: New record in global military spending

Global military spending reached a new high in 2024. Germany, too, spent significantly more on defense.

Source: Deutsche Welle

China stockpiles oil as Trump tariff shock hits crude prices

Imports surged in March and continued to accelerate despite concerns global economy will weaken

Source: Financial Times

Canada election: polls open as shadow of Trump looms over Liberal-Conservative contest – live updates

Dramatic interventions from US president have upended election

• Canadians head to polls

In a country that spans multiple time zones, the windows of voting are set so that results can …

Source: The Guardian

Nord Stream: Could Germany return to Russian gas imports?

For months, there has been speculation that the United States and Russia want the Nord Stream gas pipelines repaired and flowing again. The question remains whether Germany might agree.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Neom’s acting chief reviews Saudi mega-project after setbacks

Aiman al-Mudaifer was appointed last year following increasing scrutiny of futuristic plan

Source: Financial Times

Families Split as India and Pakistan Cancel Visas After Kashmir Attack

The repercussions from a terrorist attack led to painful scenes at the countries’ border, as families with mixed citizenship were suddenly divided.

Source: New York Times

American students turn to UK as Trump takes aim at US universities

Searches for British courses surge following US president’s assault on Ivy League institutions, data shows

Source: Financial Times

Could EU methane emission rules hamper a gas deal with Trump?

Also in this newsletter: auditors damp hopes on success of Brussels’ industrial aims

Source: Financial Times

As a diversity grant dies, young scientists fear it will haunt their careers

The Trump administration defunded the National Institute of Health's MOSAIC grant program, which launched the careers of scientists from diverse backgrounds.

Source: NPR

Stocks have had a good bounce. But here’s why this investment manager thinks lows will be retested.

Dan Niles worries that we’ve just seen a bear market rally and valuations are still too high

Source: MarketWatch

Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says

About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Source: New York Times

Deliveroo shares soar to three-year high after U.S. giant DoorDash makes takeover bid

Deliveroo's board received a cash offer of 180 pence per Deliveroo share, valuing the company at around $3.6 billion

Source: CNBC