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Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14

Union VC on ‌Saturday called on pilots at Lufthansa (LHAG.DE), opens new tab to stage a two-day strike from Monday in a dispute over pensions, saying that the company had failed to present an acceptable offer.

11 Apr 2026-21:33
Malaysia warns of supply shortages as global tensions push up costs

Malaysia is moving to diversify its supply of key raw materials and medical products amid growing concerns over disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East, officials say.

11 Apr 2026-20:48
China hospital helps stroke patient walk using mind controlled rehab system

A hospital in southern China says it has helped a stroke patient take steps again using a rehabilitation system controlled by his own thoughts.

11 Apr 2026-20:29
China successfully launches test satellite for satellite internet technology support

China on Saturday launched a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket from the sea, sending a test satellite into its planned orbit to promote satellite internet technology.

11 Apr 2026-19:52
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

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