Saudi Arabia Summons Iraq Envoy Over Drone Threats From Iraqi Territory

April 12 (Reuters) – ⁠Saudi ⁠Arabia ⁠said on Sunday ​it had ‌summoned Iraq’s ‌ambassador ⁠over ⁠what it described as threats ​targeting the ​kingdom and other ⁠Gulf states ⁠from ⁠drones launched from ​Iraqi territory. The Saudi ​foreign ⁠ministry said ⁠in a statement that it had “emphasised ⁠the importance of Iraq dealing responsibly with these threats and …

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Some 100 People Killed in Mistaken Air Force Attack on Nigerian Market

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 residents and injuring many others, a rights group and local media reported on Sunday. Officials confirmed a misfire but did not provide details. Amnesty International said it confirmed from survivors that at least …

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4/12: Sunday Morning – The Money Issue

Jane Pauley hosts our annual “Money Issue.” Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?

Stampede at historic fortress Citadelle Henri in Haiti killed at least 30 people

A stampede at a popular historical fortress in Haiti killed at least 30 people, officials said. The incident took place Saturday during an annual Easter gathering at the Citadelle Henri, also known as Citadelle Laferriere, a 19th-century fortress and tourist spot in the northern town of Milot. “The injured are currently receiving the necessary medical …

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