China’s economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.
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Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead
Iran war cuts India’s March goods exports by over 7%, hammering key sectors and markets, lifting costs and delaying recovery for months.
Israeli demolitions levelling towns in south Lebanon, satellite images show
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.
Iran war sparks “fundamental energy transition” in Seoul toward renewables: Energy minister
Kim said South Korea will focus on wind and solar power to achieve its goal of reaching 100 gigawatts renewable energy capacity
Cool Hand Luke actress Joy Harmon dies aged 87
Harmon was best known for a car-washing scene in the Paul Newman prison drama.
Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks after first high-level meeting in decades
The U.S. president said he was “trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon.”
‘Unprecedented’ fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation’s petrol supplies
The fire has deepened fears over the nation’s petrol supplies amid a global crunch.
Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia
Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.
Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce’s fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit
Small towns are fueling India’s e‑commerce surge, with Amazon and Flipkart chasing new shoppers, faster delivery and rising aspirational demand.
5 Must-Read Cookbooks That Champion Underrepresented Cuisines
Tristan deBrauwere This piece originally appeared in SAVEUR’s Spring/Summer 2026 issue. See more stories from Issue 206. Cookbooks get written for all kinds of reasons. A home cook may want to document their favorite family dishes, or a chef might…