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Education Must Stay Strong When Things Go Wrong

April 11, 2026

The world faces long‑term wars, wild weather and shrinking budgets. When schools are shut in these times, the damage goes far beyond classrooms. Families may send children to work or pull girls out early; lost learning turns into a skills gap, then unemployment, and eventually social unrest. Beca

health

Women in Asia Face Hidden Risks: Violence and Suicidal Thoughts

April 11, 2026

This review aims to uncover how common violence from partners is among Asian women aged 19‑45 and how it links to thoughts or attempts of suicide. Researchers will sift through thousands of studies in databases like PubMed and Scopus, up to the end of November 2025. They will also look at unpublishe

politics

UK Holds Off on Chagos Island Deal After US Pushback

April 11, 2026

The United Kingdom has paused its plan to hand over the Chagos Islands, a move that had sparked criticism from U. S. President Donald Trump. The islands host the strategic U. S. -British military base on Diego Garcia, and Britain had intended to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while keeping a 99‑y

crime

Brazil and U. S. Team Up to Stop Cross‑Border Crime

April 11, 2026

A new partnership between Brazil and the United States will go live next week, as announced by the Brazilian Finance Ministry. The initiative, called Project MIT—short for Mutual Interdiction Team—will pair Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service with the U. S. Customs and Border Protection agency. The goa

crime

Brazil and U. S. Join Forces to Stop Illegal Smuggling

April 11, 2026

Brazil’s finance chief shared that the country and the United States have started a new partnership to fight organized crime that moves weapons and drugs across borders. The effort connects Brazil’s tax authority with the U. S. Customs and Border Protection agency. They call the program Projec

politics

Middle East nations exploring Ukraine's drone defense strategies

April 11, 2026

Ukraine is reaching out to Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain to share its knowledge on stopping drone attacks, according to the country's president. Earlier this month, Ukraine's leader visited several Middle Eastern nations to pitch its expertise in countering drones, particularly those from Iran. During t

finance

Hong Kong steps into stablecoin world with bank-led projects

April 11, 2026

Hong Kong’s financial regulators have just given the green light to the first licences for dollar-linked digital coins tied to real money. Two big names—HSBC and a group led by Standard Chartered—are behind these new stablecoins, signalling a clear shift: traditional banks now hold the keys to crypt

politics

Texas education officials clash over funding and curriculum changes

April 11, 2026

A group of Texas Democrats on the State Board of Education is raising alarms about a $70, 000 grant that funded social studies curriculum work. The money came from a conservative nonprofit and went to a university program led by Dr. Donald Frazier, who helps set education standards. The Democrats ar

politics

Sports leagues face new questions about their ties to betting

April 11, 2026

A US senator is asking major sports organizations tough questions about their growing relationships with gambling companies. The letter targets six leagues—NFL, NBA, NCAA, MLB, NHL, and MLS—asking for details on partnerships with sportsbooks and prediction markets. Concerns include protecting athlet

sports

How a young golfer built a fortune before turning 30

April 10, 2026

Collin Morikawa didn't waste time climbing the golf ladder. After proving himself in college and quickly rising to the top of amateur rankings, he turned pro in 2019. His first two years on tour were remarkable—22 straight cuts made and two major wins by age 25. That early success set the foundation