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Bermudian head of London Pride fired over finance claims: accusations from last year that he misused event funds to buy luxury goods — 4 April 2026 (LINK)
— Christopher Joell-Deshields, the executive director of Pride in London since 2021, denies the claims. He was implicated in September of abusing his position by taking personal advantage of vouchers intended to supply food and drink for volunteers. He was accused of bullying a disabled volunteer via WhatsApp messages as well as financial mismanagement, with the organiaztion's board subsequently suspending him from his role. In a statement today, Joell-Deshields "strenuously" denied the allegations and highlighted that there were no criminal charges or police involvement over the claims.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he has stripped Iranian Qassem Soleimani's niece of US residency — 4 April 2026 (LINK)
Iran-linked hackers claim to expose 50 Israeli Unit 9900 officers — (LINK) ground.news: 8 media reports — 4 April 2026 (LINK)
Indian Oil Ministry confirms Iranian crude purchases, rejects claims of payment-led tanker diversion — 4 April 2026 (LINK)
Politico: Trump weighs more Cabinet changes after Bondi ouster — 4 April 2026 (LINK)
— U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration and disappointment with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
Trump told Bondi on way to SCOTUS hearing: "I think it's time." She asked Trump to keep her in post until the summer. He refused — 3 April 2026 (LINK)
Pakistan to repay $2 billion UAE loan by month-end following Abu Dhabi's demand — (LINK) ground.news: 21 media reports — 3 April 2026 (LINK)
Institute of the Study of War: Iran Update — 3 April 2026 (LINK)
— "The majority of Iranian ballistic missiles are combat ineffective, even if they remain 'intact'." The IDF announced that it has prepared a plan to establish a “security zone” along the Israel-Lebanon border, which includes the destruction of Lebanese villages within the defined zone.
Strait of Hormuz crossings reached 220 in March — 3 April 2026 (LINK)
— MarineTraffic said on US social media company X that 111 of the crossings, or 51% of the monthly total, were made by liquid tankers, followed by 82 dry bulk vessels, or 37%, and 27 LPG carriers, or 12%. No LNG crossings were recorded during the month, the data showed. Traffic through the strategic waterway remained heavily tilted toward west-to-east movements out of the Gulf, which totaled 149 crossings, or 68% of the monthly volume.
Ukraine slows enemy advances, liberates land, drains Russia’s war chest — 3 April 2026 (LINK)
Cameroon approves giving role of vice president to backup 93-year-old Biya — (LINK) ground.news: 20 media reports — 4 April 2026 (LINK)
BBC: world's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule — 4 April 2026 (LINK)
Cameroon opposition slams plan as 'coup' — (LINK)
Kenya fuel executives resign and arrested as state probes fuel supply chain irregularities — (LINK) ground.news: 12 media reports — 3 April 2026 (LINK)
U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3% — 3 April 2026 (LINK)
— CNBC: Though the unemployment rate posted a decline, the move largely came from a decline of 396,000 in the labour force. The share of working-age Americans in the labor force fell to 61.9%, its lowest since November 2021. With inflation well above the Fed's target and energy prices surging as the Iran war continues, markets expect little movement from the central bank this year.
