France, UK to cohost talks on Hormuz By JONATHAN POWELL in London | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2026-04-16 09:41

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/16/WS69e03e71a310d6866eb43bed.html French President Emmanuel Macron and the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will cohost a video-conference with international leaders on Friday, aiming to chart a plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine starts receiving drones from Britain's biggest ever package Xinhua | Updated: 2026-04-16 09:26

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/16/WS69e03aefa310d6866eb43b94.html KYIV -- Ukraine has started receiving drones from the biggest ever drone package announced by Britain, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Flirtation between Japan and NATO a cause for high vigilance of region: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-04-16 20:08

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/16/WS69e0d163a310d6866eb43d99.html The arrival of envoys from NATO member states in Tokyo this week has been framed as "deepening partnership". Yet the choreography of this visit — three days of meetings, defense industry factory tours, and carefully worded communiques — betrays a more anxious subtext.

Ticketmaster, Live Nation hold illegal monopoly — US jury Muna Turki with AFP, AP, Reuters © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Ticketmaster, Live Nation hold illegal monopoly — US jury Muna Turki with AFP, AP, Reuters 4 hours ago4 hours ago The verdict will not bring immediate relief to concertgoers frustrated by high ticket prices, but could cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars. https://www.dw.com/en/us-jury-finds-live-nation-ticketmaster-holds-harmful-monopoly/a-76805425 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

India faces energy squeeze as US ends oil waivers Mark Hallam | Dharvi Vaid | Shakeel Sobhan AFP, AP, Reuters, dpa © 2026 Deutsche Welle

India faces energy squeeze as US ends oil waivers Mark Hallam | Dharvi Vaid | Shakeel Sobhan AFP, AP, Reuters, dpa Published 12 hours agoPublished 12 hours agolast updated 44 minutes agolast updated 44 minutes ago Washington's decision to let Iranian and Russian oil waivers expire threatens to tighten India's crude oil supply, as New Delhi had relied on temporary relief to sustain imports. DW has the latest. https://www.dw.com/en/india-faces-energy-squeeze-as-us-ends-iran-russia-oil-waivers/live-76802535 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Germany news: Teacher group urges action over pupil violence Richard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters, KNA, epd, SID © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Germany news: Teacher group urges action over pupil violence Richard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters, KNA, epd, SID Published 7 hours agoPublished 7 hours agolast updated 1 hour agolast updated 1 hour ago A German teachers' group says decisive action is needed to counter a surge in violence in classrooms and corridors. Meanwhile, the Greens say a blanket speed limit on major highways would halp save fuel. DW has more, https://www.dw.com/en/german-news-teacher-group-urges-action-over-pupil-violence/live-76803825 © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran sees hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war Shabnam von Hein © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran sees hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war Shabnam von Hein 04/15/2026April 15, 2026 After six weeks of war, job losses are growing in Iran. Destroyed industrial facilities have brought production in many sectors to a standstill, hitting Iranian workers particularly hard. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-sees-hundreds-of-thousands-of-jobs-lost-due-to-war/a-76794860 © 2026 Deutsche Welle