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Germany's Merz: Climate protection must not hold economy back German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the public would not accept climate policies that lead to deindustrialization, warning that they would hinder progress and innovation. School's out in Iran: No phone, no internet, no classes Iran's schools are closed because of the war. Classes are being held via TV programs and the national intranet. Children without a laptop or smartphone are left out. The country is effectively cut off from the internet. Japan: South Korean arrested outside Yasukuni Shrine ceremony for war dead Police said a South Korean national holding a banner with political messages was arrested at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine to Japan's war dead. Japan's prime minister did not attend proceedings, but around 120 lawmakers did. Nepal: Interior minister elected on anti-corruption platform steps down amid financial investigation Nepal's new government elected on an anti-corruption platform after youth protests toppled its predecessor has now lost two ministers in weeks. Sudan Gurung said he was quitting to ensure "a fair investigation." Iran war fuels crisis for Africa's aviation sector The Iran war is pushing up jet fuel prices, forcing African airlines to raise ticket prices, cancel flights and rethink operations to stay financially viable. Russia to block Kazakh oil flows on key pipeline supplying Berlin Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's energy needs from May 1. EU unblocks €90 billion loan to Ukraine Envoys from EU member states have finally paved the way for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine that had long been blocked by Hungary. They also approved a 20th package of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of its neighbor. Ukraine says Russian oil to Hungary, Slovakia has restarted Energy companies in Ukraine and Hungary have both said that oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline from Russia via Belarus have restarted. Hungary and Slovakia expect the first supplies to arrive by Thursday. Will Iran war reshape global trade more than COVID? As the Iran war simmers, trade experts wonder if this conflict will reshape supply chains more than the pandemic. Companies are already rethinking strategies to future-proof revenues from other geopolitical risks. Iran war: Jet fuel crisis deepens as Lufthansa cuts flights The impact of jet fuel shortages because of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is starting to burn. Lufthansa has canceled 20,000 flights and experts warn more cancellations and price hikes are on the way. Record number of immigrants reside in EU in 2025 The foreign‑born population of the EU grew to around 64 million in 2025. Germany remains the biggest host of immigrants in absolute terms, but some smaller nations have a much higher percentage of foreign-born residents. Digital memory at stake: Why news outlets block the Wayback Machine The "Wayback Machine," custodian of digital memory, is fighting for its survival. An increasing number of media outlets are refusing to allow the Web Archive to archive their content. Virginia voters approve plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress The move could increase the Democrats' chances of winning four currently Republican-held seats in Congress in midterm elections in November.