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American rejects merger talks with United Airlines

American Airlines (AAL.O), opens new tab said on Friday that it was not interested in a merger with United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab and had not held any such talks, diminishing prospects of an industry-reshaping deal that would face tough regulatory scrutiny.

18 Apr 2026-05:09
Ex-UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt arrested on domestic violence charge

Former UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt has been arrested in north-east New South Wales, Australia, on domestic violence-related charges.

15 Apr 2026-13:34
Uganda economy shows resilience as growth forecast rises

Uganda’s economy has remained stable and resilient despite global geopolitical tensions, a senior government official has said.

09 Apr 2026-22:53
Party leader To Lam elected state president

Vietnam's Communist Party's Secretary General To Lam was unanimously elected by parliament as the country's president for a five-year term, making him the most powerful Vietnamese leader in decades.

07 Apr 2026-11:49
Why a Brazilian lawmaker is targeting Israeli military entry

Brazil has become the focus of a new geopolitical debate after a lawmaker proposed restricting the entry of Israeli military personnel into the country.

03 Apr 2026-22:42
BYD to boost global EV sales to 1.5 million in 2026

BYD is accelerating its global expansion strategy, setting an ambitious target of selling 1.5 million electric vehicles outside China in 2026 as it seeks to offset slowing domestic demand and strengthen its position as a global EV leader.

31 Mar 2026-22:00
Iran executes two men convicted over alleged MKO attacks, judiciary says

Two armed men affiliated with the foreign-based Iranian dissident group Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) have been executed by hanging after being convicted of multiple attacks targeting state institutions and public sites in Tehran, according to Iran’s judiciary.

31 Mar 2026-11:45
Iran executes two MKO members over alleged terror and riot-related charges

Iran has executed two members of the foreign-based dissident group Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) for their alleged involvement in “acts of terror” and attempts to kill police forces during unrest in January.

30 Mar 2026-13:38
Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave

About 32 bodies, mostly children, have been dug up from a mass grave in the western Kenyan town of Kericho as investigations continue into the shocking discovery.

26 Mar 2026-10:39
President Aliyev hails Shamakhi as a growing tourism hub

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has praised the development of Shamakhi district, describing it as a key centre of tourism in the country.

23 Mar 2026-13:30