Following a blockade of their school by Israeli settlers, Palestinian schoolchildren in Umm al-Khair, West Bank, were met with teargas from Israeli forces during a sit-in. The incident occurred as students attempted to resume classes after a 40-day suspension and saw troops disperse what the Israeli military termed an “unusual gathering.” Witnesses and child testimonies confirm the use of teargas against the children, who were holding an open-air class to protest their denied access to education. This event highlights the ongoing tensions in the Masafer Yatta region, a known site of settler violence and displacement.
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New Democratic Party Leader Avi Lewis has called on the federal government to ban algorithmic pricing, a practice where retailers use AI and data to set different prices for consumers. Lewis described this “surveillance pricing” as “downright creepy” and a “rip-off,” alleging that Big Tech and retailers are collaborating to exploit Canadians. The NDP plans to introduce a parliamentary motion to prohibit this dynamic pricing, a move echoed by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. Recent polling indicates that a majority of Canadians believe algorithmic pricing is unfair and should be banned or more strictly regulated, with concerns also raised by the Competition Bureau and consumer advocacy groups regarding its potential impact on pricing.
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During recent talks in Pakistan, the United States proposed a 20-year moratorium on Iran’s uranium enrichment and the export of all highly enriched uranium from the country. Iran, however, responded with an “unambiguous” offer of a “controlled process of enrichment reduction,” indicating that disagreements over the nation’s nuclear program continue to impede progress toward a comprehensive agreement.
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Following parliamentary elections in Hungary on Sunday, April 12th, preliminary results indicate a decisive victory for opposition candidate Péter Magyar. This outcome has reportedly left the Kremlin dissatisfied, as Hungarian voters rejected the long-serving, pro-Kremlin incumbent Viktor Orbán, who was a key ally for Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Magyar advocates for strong European relations, his specific stance on Ukraine remains to be seen, and Russian media has already cited Dmitry Peskov stating that Hungary will now be considered an “unfriendly” nation, with no congratulatory message extended to the victor.
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IDF troops, in conjunction with the Shin Bet, eliminated several Hamas terrorists in central Gaza on Saturday who were involved in the October 7th hostage-taking and were planning immediate attacks. Among those killed was Ali Sami Mohammad Shakra, a Nukhba unit commander responsible for the kidnapping of multiple hostages. Also neutralized were Mohammad Mabhouh and Mohammad Fuad Jaser Sayyid, both implicated in the captivity of hostage Avinatan Or. The operation also resulted in the deaths of additional Nukhba terrorists engaged in rocket launching activities.
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During a declared Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Russian forces reportedly attacked and killed three of their own personnel. These soldiers were involved in an evacuation of wounded personnel near Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast. The Ukrainian 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade claims the wounded soldiers were actually captured Russian personnel being used to test Russia’s adherence to the ceasefire. This incident occurred despite Russia announcing a 32-hour truce, which Ukraine’s General Staff alleges was violated over 2,000 times during a 15-hour period.
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Hungary’s election winner, Peter Magyar, asserts Ukraine’s right to self-defense and rejects any forced territorial concessions, comparing such demands to asking Hungary to cede territory if attacked. Magyar criticizes such rhetoric as “outrageous, cynical talk” and draws parallels to Hungary’s 1956 freedom fighters. He also emphasizes the need for U.S.-backed security guarantees for Ukraine and warns against repeating the failures of past agreements. While seeking friendly relations, Magyar also highlights the settlement of rights for the Hungarian minority in Ukraine as a prerequisite for normalizing ties.
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Following the collapse of peace negotiations, the U.S. initiated a blockade of ships entering or exiting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump issued a stern warning that Iranian vessels approaching the blockade would be swiftly and decisively neutralized. This action, confirmed by a White House official, targets all vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports, though freedom of navigation to non-Iranian ports remains unaffected. The blockade’s commencement at 10 a.m. ET led to a drop in U.S. stocks and a surge in oil prices.
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