The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.
SiyasetAIThe US Senate advanced a funding bill for agencies like ICE and Border Patrol, which Democrats opposed including funds for Trump's White House East Wing ballroom project. The DOJ also dropped plans for an "anti-weaponization fund" amid criticism.
HABERAICrowdStrike reported better-than-expected Q1 FY2027 results and forward guidance, including a 26% revenue increase to $1.39 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.10. Despite this, the stock fell over 11% as investors booked profits. The company also announced a 4-for-1 stock split. Analysts see AI adoption as a boon, not a threat, to cybersecurity.
DünyaAIIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating operatives from the South Litani Sector. This follows deadly Israeli strikes and Hezbollah rocket attacks, with further talks scheduled for June 22.
HABERAIAsia's market rankings are being reshaped by AI-driven gains in TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix, overshadowing India's consumption story. Experts cite inflation, a weaker rupee, and job market slowdown as reasons for foreign investor exits.
DünyaAIThe US State Department announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, contingent on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating operatives from the South Litani Sector. This follows recent Israeli strikes and Hezbollah rocket attacks, with further talks scheduled for June 22.
HABERAIAsia-Pacific markets opened lower Thursday, mirroring Wall Street's decline, as escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S. pushed oil prices higher, fueling concerns over energy costs and inflation. Israel and the U.S. are prepared to strike Iran again if necessary.
