Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island’s government - AP News

Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island’s government  AP News

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

Skilled Foreign Workers Think About Leaving the U.S.

As the Trump administration cracks down on the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled workers like software engineers to work in the United States, foreign professionals are debating whether to stay and build careers or quit the American Dream.

By Nailah Morgan, Jon Hazell and Rafaela Balster

Japan’s Order For Tomahawk Missiles Delayed by US Use in Iran - bloomberg.com

Japan’s Order For Tomahawk Missiles Delayed by US Use in Iran  bloomberg.com

Cuba says it will release over 2,000 prisoners as U.S. keeps up pressure

The move, described by the communist government as a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture,” comes as the U.S. enforces a crippling oil blockade on the island.

By Samantha Schmidt

Cuba pardons over 2,000 prisoners amid US pressure

The Cuban presidency announced that the individuals being freed include young people, women and prisoners over 60 years old who are scheduled for early release within the next six months to a year.

Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling to help

Troops and their families have been pushed back to the United States after their bases in the Middle East were threatened by Iranian counterattacks. Community groups are scrambling to react.

By Steve Walsh

Cuba to pardon more than 2,000 prisoners amid US pressure

Releasing political prisoners in Cuba has long been a US core demand as oil blockade continues.

Beijing hails US cooperation as ICE returns suspected drug smuggler to China

A Chinese fugitive suspected of drug-related crimes has been repatriated from the United States and handed to police in China, the first such case in years, state media said on Friday. The suspect was returned to China by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) via cooperation channels between the two countries, based on information provided by Chinese narcotics control authorities, said Xinhua, citing the public security ministry. The Chinese national, identified by the surname Han, is...

By Vanessa Cai

Uncovering the World’s Newest and Deadliest Drugs

Overdose rates in the United States have surged with the emergence of new synthetic drugs. We report from a lab where scientists are identifying yet unknown drug molecules

Cuba announces release of over 2,000 prisoners as a ‘humanitarian and sovereign gesture’

The mass pardon comes amid ongoing negotiations between Havana and Washington and just a week after Donald Trump gave an initial sign of easing the oil embargo

By David Marcial Pérez

US imposes 100% tariff on patented pharma imports: How it impacts India

The US has imposed up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs and certain metals, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing. While India's generic drug exports are largely exempt, firms producing branded medicines or inputs for patented drugs may face pressure. Developed nations are expected to bear the brunt of these new measures.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

U2 Releases the Band’s Second Six-Song EP of 2026, ‘Easter Lily’

U2, which until this year had not released a batch of newly written material since 2017, is really starting to prolifically make up for lost time. At the stroke of midnight on the east coast, as Good Friday was ushered in, the band released “Easter Lily,” its second six-song EP of 2026. With this release, […]

By Chris Willman

Trump’s anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis - The Straits Times

Trump’s anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis  The Straits Times

Amid Iran war, Russia to send oil tanker to crisis-hit Cuba as island nation grapples with US blocking fuel supply

During an official visit in Saint Petersburg, Cuban Deputy PM told RT that Havana and Moscow ‘have begun efforts to achieve stability in fuel supplies’

Trump's Anger Over Iran War Pushes NATO Into Fresh Crisis

Trump and his officials have expressed frustration over what they see as NATO's unwillingness to help the United States in a time of need.

Japan’s order for Tomahawk missiles delayed by U.S. use in Iran

Tomahawk missiles are a centerpiece of Tokyo's new strategy of equipping itself with long-range strike capabilities to deal with challenges from China and North Korea.

Pat Carty on U2’s new ‘Easter Lily’ EP: Surprise release of the second batch of songs in just weeks shows how great a band they still are

I was packing a bag when the phone rang. Deirdre’s name, one of U2’s people, came up. “Typical,” I swore to myself. “It’s probably the Bono interview I’ve been angling after for years!” Ol’ Bug Eyes finally sees sense the day before I skip town for Easter.

U2 Surprise Release Six-Song Spiritual EP Easter Lily

"It’s a time that has our band digging deeper into our lives to find a wellspring of songs to try meet the moment," says Bono

By Andy Greene

U2 releases surprise six-song 'Easter Lily' album of anti-war anthems and personal ballads

The band say they’re still working on a full-length album that plays well live, but they want to respond to the political climate through smaller projects in the meantime.

U2 Unwraps ‘Easter Lily’ EP: Stream It Now

"We are in the studio, still working towards a noisy, messy, 'unreasonably colourful’ album to play LIVE… which is where U2 lives," Bono insists.

By Lars Brandle

LIVESTREAM: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion | Good Friday 2026

Cardinal Jose Advincula, archbishop of Manila, leads the Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 3 pm on Good Friday, April 3

By Rappler.com

Holy Week 2026 sees slight dip in Naia passenger traffic

MANILA, Philippines — The number of travelers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) this Holy Week has decreased starting Holy Tuesday compared to the daily foot traffic during the same period last year, according to the airport’s private operator, New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC). Based on the NNIC’s latest data, more travelers were seen

By jvicente

Zelensky says fresh talks with US 'positive' - China Daily - Global Edition

Zelensky says fresh talks with US 'positive'  China Daily - Global Edition

Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour - The Daily Star

Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour  The Daily Star

U2 mark Good Friday with another surprise new EP: ‘Easter Lily’

After the politically-charged 'Days Of Ash' arrived on Ash Wednesday, the new EP offers six more "personal, private and reflective" songs, and a soundscape from Brian Eno – check it out here The post U2 mark Good Friday with another surprise new EP: ‘Easter Lily’ appeared first on NME.

By Andrew Trendell

Judge rules in favour of woman who ‘hacked’ aunt’s phone using WhatsApp Web

The two relatives are fighting over an estate and car left behind by Angela’s mother.

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts

Cuba will free 2,010 prisoners as part of a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture," it announced on Thursday, as it faces continued political pressure from the US.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Iran's former top diplomat urges deal with US to end war - Naharnet

Iran's former top diplomat urges deal with US to end war  Naharnet