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It was in late February that U.S. and Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes against Iran, which resulted in the death of the then-Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The offensive followed months during which Washington urged Tehran to halt its nuclear program, which, according to U.S. authorities, could be used to build nuclear weapons. It also occurred after the administration of President Donald Trump harshly criticized Iranian leaders for the repression they exerted on protesters who had been demonstrating since the end of 2025, expressing their discontent with the country's worsening economic situation. Following Ali Khamenei's death on February 28th of this year, his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, assumed the position of new Supreme Leader of Iran. Similarly, individuals from the most radical factions of the regime rose to the highest positions of power, after other high-ranking officials were also killed. Among the new leadership figures are Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, head of National Security, and Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Revolutionary Guard. In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Danny Citrinowicz, who previously headed the Iran section of Israeli military intelligence, commented: "The war changed the regime, and not for the better." "We have created a reality that is worse than the one that Iranians faced before the war..."

According to Donald Trump, China "agreed not to send weapons to Iran"

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari, who was held in France for over a year, has returned home, Iranian state television reported Wednesday, a week after Tehran released two French citizens.

Fuel distributors in France are strongly opposed to a government decree that aims to cap their profit margins as the war in the Middle East continues to drive up prices. Leading retailers warn the measure is hasty and unlikely to bring consumers much relief.

President Trump insisted Wednesday that he is "permanently" opening Iran's Strait of Hormuz, saying that China was "happy" about the decision and in exchange, Beijing would no longer send weapons to Tehran. However, his statement leaves a host of questions unanswered regarding what he actually means by opening the strait after he...

Kevin Warsh, the likely next chair of the Federal Reserve, commands an immense fortune. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's cabinet is the wealthiest in American history, observes Le Monde's Eric Albert in his column.

The Iranian military said it will seek to disrupt trade in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf if a US naval blockade continues. Meanwhile, Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon are trading fresh attacks. DW has the latest.

President Trump told Fox Business that the war was “close to over,” without offering a timeline. Iran’s armed forces threatened to expand their influence over shipping routes if a U. S. blockade continued.

West’s planned concerts in Europe have become a flashpoint in the debate over how to handle and define antisemitism.

President Donald Trump said he would fire Jerome Powell if the Fed chair does not step down “in time,” adding that he would not drop the Justice Department investigation into the central bank leader.

Esmail Baghaei also noted that the upcoming arrival of the Pakistani representative in Tehran signals a continuation of the discussions initiated in Islamabad

Exports of frozen pollack lost 20% in physical but moved down by 15% in value terms to 35,000 metric tons worth $39 mln

Balikatan, the flagship annual military exercise between Manila and Washington, begins in the Philippines this month without a single neighbouring Southeast Asian member taking part, despite the drills’ growing scale and multinational reach. Analysts say that hesitation helps explain Balikatan’s place in the region: for some Asean members, it is a reassuring sign of US commitment, but joining it risks looking like a strategic choice in the sharpening rivalry between Washington and Beijing. “To...

Fox News interview: "Italy receives large quantities of oil from the Strait."

Not long ago, capturing the Milky Way or a decent starry sky required a significant investment: a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a fast lens, a tripod, and a monk-like patience to understand the 500 rule, adjust the ISO, and deal with manual exposure in the dark. Today, under the clear skies of the Cajón del Maipo or in locations specifically designed for photographing the sky, such as San Pedro de Atacama, the process has been reduced to a couple of taps on the screen. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the latest release from the South Korean company, arrives on the market refining what already existed. Its astrophotography mode, supported by the Expert RAW app, is a testament to how computational photography has moved beyond a mere trick to become a reliable tool for capturing images. Wilhem Krause, a journalist specializing in technology and editor of the website cliclick.cl, puts it simply: "The quality of the star photo always depends on the size of the sensor, but even more important is the amount of light present. I, in Temuco, which has a much clearer sky, once went with the intention of taking pictures of the sky, but there was a full moon, and the moonlight provides enough light to significantly ruin the result." He recounts it as a warning from an experienced voice, knowing that when it comes to light, nature still wins by a landslide. And yet, the progress is real. Within the Expert RAW app, Krause says, there is a mo…

TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran warned on Wednesday that it could block the Red Sea, to which it has no land border access, if the United States continues its restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. If the United States maintains its maritime blockade and "creates insecurity for Iranian commercial vessels and oil tankers," that would be "the prelude" to a violation of the ceasefire, which has been in effect since April 8, according to General Ali Abdollahi, head of the Iranian armed forces command. "The powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not allow any exports or imports in the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, or the Red Sea," he added, according to a statement released by the state television. Developing story.

Famine. Massacres. And now, much-needed food and other supplies are under strain. Sudan enters its fourth year of war on Wednesday, a conflict described as an "abandoned crisis," as a new conflict in the Middle East overshadows the fighting that has forced 13 million people to flee their homes. Sudan has been described as the world's largest humanitarian challenge, particularly in terms of displacement and hunger. There is no end in sight to the fighting between the military and the paramilitary.

"Iran will act decisively to defend its sovereignty and its national interests," Ali Abdollahi added

The US president said that it is "never easy" with China

Known for desecrating a monument to victims of sexual slavery, the former YouTuber was convicted on multiple charges and given a six-month sentence.

Indonesia has agreed to expand defence industry cooperation with France just days after signing a major defence partnership with the United States and discussing energy ties with Russia. Jakarta made the announcement on Wednesday after a meeting between the two countries’ presidents in Paris.

A decade into the age of nationalism, the idea of quitting the club is still remarkably taboo

The Iranian regime warned that it will prevent any type of export or import in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States continues with what it called an "illegal" naval blockade of Iranian commercial and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. "If the aggressive and terrorist United States intends to continue its illegal naval blockade (...), the powerful Iranian Armed Forces will not allow the continuation of any type of export or import in the region of the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea," stated the commander of the Central Headquarters of Jatam al Anbiya, Brigadier General Ali Abdolahi, according to the Tasnim news agency. Abdolahi stated that any attempt by Washington to maintain the maritime blockade would constitute a violation of the two-week ceasefire agreement reached with the United States, which has been in effect since last Wednesday. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that it has initiated a blockade of Iranian ports and has "completely paralyzed" the country's maritime trade, an action that is ongoing for a second day. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard had previously warned, two days before the United States imposed a blockade on the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, that any military vessels that approach would be "subject to a decisive response." The passage of ships and oil tankers through this waterway, which transports...

Among other targets, the IDF struck 20 missile launchers

Each side thinks tax bills are a winning issue

The EBRD estimates that oil prices will settle at $100 per barrel "for a long period of time"

Officials said the operation utilized thousands of shell companies to generate more than $13.2 billion in fraudulent deductions.

Beijing has responded to Washington’s trade pressure with broad but vague threats aimed at foreign businesses.

Silicon photonic computing chips – long overlooked in the artificial intelligence hardware stack – are emerging as a new focal point in mainland China’s semiconductor push, as domestic companies move towards public listings amid intensifying US-China competition and surging demand for next-generation computing infrastructure. Shanghai-based Lightelligence, the first company globally to achieve large-scale deployment of hybrid optical-electronic computing, passed its Hong Kong listing hearing on...

With the resignation of former Congressman Tony Gonzales, it's unclear who will represent the Southern Texas district next or when the state's Gov. Greg Abbott will call a special election.

The United Kingdom on Wednesday announced the biggest ever drone package history for Ukraine, under which at least 120,000 drones will be delivered this year.

Threat comes as tensions rise between Washington and London over Iran war

The duration of a moratorium on Iran’s nuclear program is a question of political trust, not a technical issue, Rafael Grossi said

US President Donald Trump said he exchanged letters with Chinese President Xi Jinping about Beijing’s potential role in the Iran war, according to his interview with Fox Business aired on Wednesday. “He is somebody I get along with very well. He just wrote me a beautiful letter. He responded to a letter that I wrote because I had heard that China is giving weapons to [Iran],” Trump said in an interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo. Trump did not elaborate on when the letter exchange...

China’s leading steelmakers are stepping up coordinated efforts to adjust export strategies, compliance systems and pricing models in response to this year’s full implementation of the EU’s tariff-like Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which imposes direct carbon-linked costs on imports. “China’s indirect steel exports to the EU are substantial, and a significant portion consists of high value-added products,” said Jiang Wei, vice-chairman and secretary general of the China Iron and...

President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the US-UK trade deal, suggesting changes due to complaints about UK policies.

Film buffs will be able to enjoy HK$30 (US$3.8) discounted tickets at 53 theatres across Hong Kong on April 25 as part of this year’s Cinema Day celebrations. A spokesman for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said that it was the fourth year the government’s Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency had sponsored the event, “consistently attracting over three times more admissions than usual each year”. “In the past three years, Cinema Day recorded over 600,000 admissions and box...

Earlier in April, West was denied a UK visa, which led to the cancellation of his headline appearance at Wireless Festival. The entry denial was based on his repeated antisemitic remarks.

President Donald Trump said he exchanged letters with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, suggesting the move was motivated by concerns over Beijing providing weapons to Iran.

Xi calls partnership with Russia "precious," as world leaders turn to China amid the Middle East crisis.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, April 15, 2026: First, the Italian front pages rally around Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as she stands up to US President Donald Trump. Next, war robots in Ukraine have captured Russian positions for the first time in history. Meanwhile, the war in Sudan enters its fourth year. Elsewhere, the World Press Photo awards have been given out. Finally, an unusual campaign takes the UK by storm.

Beijing has responded to Washington’s trade pressure with broad but vague threats aimed at foreign businesses.

Large investment banks have become increasingly reliant on market financing, according to a report.

Russia can help China and other nations weather energy supply disruptions stemming from the war in Iran, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. “Russia can, without a doubt, compensate for the shortfall in resources that has arisen”, Lavrov told reporters in response to a question about the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He also said that Chinese-Russian ties are “unshakeable in the face of any storms”. Lavrov confirmed that Russian...

Israel and Lebanon agreed to direct negotiations following talks in Washington on Tuesday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had hailed as a "historic opportunity" for peace. Lebanon's ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad called for a ceasefire. FRANCE 24's Cyril Payen reports from Beirut, Lebanon.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Vietnamese leader To Lam are the latest world leaders to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid global trade tensions and the war in Iran. Xi also this week met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Abu Dhabi’s crown prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The president of Mozambique arrives in China this week as well. US President Donald Trump delayed his trip to China to May 14-15 in order to focus on the conflict in the Middle...

France and Britain will co-host a video-conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to a "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the French president's office said Tuesday. President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are to co-chair the meeting to discuss a plan to "restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz when security conditions allow it", it said.

Deal will create pensions and savings group with 16m customers and £480bn of assets, while Aegon focuses on US The Dutch financial services group Aegon has struck a £2bn deal to sell off its almost 200-year-old UK arm to Standard Life, as part of a US push in which the group will be rebranded as Transamerica. Standard Life, previously known as Phoenix Group, said the deal to buy Aegon UK will create a pensions and savings group with 16 million customers and £480bn of assets under administration. Continue reading...

Events such as Art Basel Hong Kong and ComplexCon helped drive a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in visitor arrivals in March, but the US-Israel war with Iran could bring volatility to the travel market, the Tourism Board has said. The increase contributed to a 17 per cent year-on-year rise in visitor numbers in the first quarter of the year, hitting a total of 14.31 million. “In the coming months, developments in the Middle East may lead to volatility in the tourism market. We will closely...

The Finnish president, known for his athletics, has infused sports into his diplomatic efforts.

Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.

Treasury minister James Murray responds to criticism from George Robertson regarding the military budget. UK politics live – latest updates. A Treasury minister has stated that balancing welfare and defense spending "is not a zero-sum game," following warnings that the UK will need to increase its military budget to ensure national security during global instability. James Murray, the chancellor's deputy, said the government is proceeding with the largest sustained increase in defense investments since the Cold War, but he declined to specify when the delayed defense investment plan would be published. Continue reading...

LONDON — A man has denied blackmailing a former Conservative MP following a police investigation into unsolicited messages sent to prominent figures in Westminster. Oliver Steadman, 29, pleaded not guilty to one count of blackmailing William Wragg to obtain the phone numbers of up to 12 people. Steadman had been a Labour councillor in Islington, north London, but resigned after his arrest in June 2024. A trial lasting two to three weeks is only expected to begin in October 2027 in England's backlogged court system. Steadman is also charged with five other offenses of improper use of a public communications network. He is accused of sending a series of menacing messages to Wragg between February and March 2024, the same dates as the blackmail charge, and of sending an indecent image to each of four people, including Luke Evans, Ben Everitt, and Ross Thomson, who were Conservative MPs at the time. Steadman did not enter a plea to the other five charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation in April 2024 after POLITICO revealed that several men in Westminster, including MPs, had received unsolicited WhatsApp messages from users calling themselves alternatively "Abi" or "Charlie." The series of events was quickly dubbed the "Westminster honeytrap scandal." Wragg resigned the Tory whip, saying he had leaked colleagues' personal phone numbers to a person he encountered on the dating app Grindr. He a…

Iran’s internet blackout is now entering its 47th day

Amid escalating turmoil in the Middle East and mounting global uncertainty, Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged China and Russia to elevate their strategic partnership to new heights by deepening “all-around cooperation” and reinvigorating the authority of the United Nations. During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on Wednesday, he cast the growing bilateral relationship as a stabilising force in a volatile world, rooted in history, driven by strategic...

Some Republicans have expressed concerns about the war as it nears its second month, stating that the administration must justify the continuation of the conflict.

The tycoon: "The war in Iran is almost over." Eight oil tankers have complied with the U.S. order to change course.

LONDON — U. S. President Donald Trump has threatened to unpick America’s trade deal with the U. K. amid increasing frustration over Britain’s opposition to military action against Iran. In an interview on Wednesday, the president said America had given the U. K. a “good trade deal” that was “better than I had to,” adding that it could “always be changed.” His comments to Sky News come as tempers flare in Washington over the U. K.’s stance on Iran, with Trump also turning his criticism towards Prime Minister Keir Starmer — casting fresh doubt on the strength of the so-called “special relationship.” Asked about the relationship, Trump did not hold back. “It’s the relationship where: when we asked them for help, they were not there. When we needed them, they were not there. When we didn’t need them, they were not there. And they still aren’t there.” The U. S. president’s threat will sound alarm bells through Westminster 11 months after the U. K. became the first country to sign a trade deal with the U. S., which saw U. S. agree to lower tariffs on British automotives, steel and aerospace in exchange for beef and bioethanol access. As the first anniversary of the deal approaches, U. S. tariffs on British steel have still not been fully removed, while the future of the Technology Prosperity Deal negotiated during Trump’s state visit to the U. K. in September hangs in the balance amid concern over the pace of wider trade negotiations. The U. S. president, whose “drill, baby drill” mantra has defined his energy policy, also used the interview to sound off about the U. K.’s decision to cut back on new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea. “I think he [Starmer] has made a tragic mistake in closing the North Sea oil,” the president said. “You see your energy prices are the highest in the world.” Trump’s comments are awkwardly timed ahead of King Charles III’s planned state visit to the U. S. later this month. Despite his growing anger towards the U. K. government, Trump was full of warm words for the monarch, describing the king as a “great gentleman” and a “friend.”

Operators in 15 countries report disruption as new EU electronic entry/exit system fully comes into force

Eric Swalwell is facing new allegations of sexual assault, days after the California Democrat formally submitted his resignation from Congress.

Recent reports of prison brutality follow an attack last year that resulted in broken ribs and head injuries.

A quiet but consequential shift is reshaping the global artificial intelligence competition, and it has little to do with which country builds the most powerful model. Jensen Huang did not mean to describe a geopolitical strategy. But when Nvidia’s chief executive declared, “Your workload is inference, your tokens are your commodity, and that compute is your revenue,” he was articulating, from the supply side, something China had concluded from the other direction. To understand why, start with...

Is it possible to draw comparisons between the ongoing US military operation against Iran and the onslaught that led to the conquest of Hormuz by the Portuguese Empire in the 16th century? Euronews spoke to two historians about the consequences of the two "expeditions".

During a press conference on the 15th, Koji Kudo, President of the major chemical manufacturer Asahi Kasei, stated that due to the rising prices of petroleum products and naphtha, driven by the situation in Iran, it is inevitable that the company will have to raise prices on its consumer products in the future. Other companies are also beginning to see an impact on the sales of everyday goods.

Myanmar’s civil war is now 78 years old — the longest-running civil war in modern history.  For most of that time, it has been a fragmented, grinding struggle with about a dozen ethnic armed groups fighting the repressive military state, each largely on their own, in their own corner of a fractured nation. But something […] The post New resistance alliance built to win Myanmar’s civil war appeared first on Asia Times.

Iran is beaten up pretty bad, Donald Trump said

US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.

U. S. President Donald Trump launched another attack on Pope Leo on Wednesday, while defending the U. S.-Israeli war on Iran. “Will someone please tell Pope Leo that Iran has killed at least 42,000 innocent, completely unarmed protesters in the last two months, and that for Iran to have a Nuclear Bomb is absolutely unacceptable,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to the Tehran regime’s oppression of its political opponents. Leo, who is the top figure in the Catholic Church, has repeatedly condemned the Iran war and called for peace, and last week he decried Trump’s belligerent remarks about wiping out Iran’s “whole civilization.” Trump initially criticized the pontiff on Monday, calling him “Weak on Crime, Weak on Nuclear Weapons” and “terrible for Foreign Policy.” Trump also shared an AI-generated image portraying himself as a Christ-like figure, which drew backlash from Christian commentators and some of his evangelical, political allies. The president later removed the image and claimed that it was not supposed to resemble Jesus, but him being a doctor. For his part, the pope responded Monday to the White House fury, saying he had “no fear” of the Trump administration, and would not be silenced. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who had close ties with Trump but also relies heavily on catholic voter support, backed the Vatican chief, saying it was his right “to call for peace and to condemn every form of war.” Trump, in turn, blasted the Italian leader for her remarks Tuesday, saying they were “unacceptable” and that she was “no longer the same person.”

Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News Donald Trump unloads another scathing attack on Keir Starmer – throwing out threats and casting doubt on the special relationship once again – raising fresh questions about what could happen next. All very awkward as the Chancellor touches down in Washington for a key IMF meeting and a state visit from King Charles looms. Away from Trump-Starmer division – Sam and Anne unpack the reaction to yesterday’s exclusive revelation on the podcast that defence chiefs are trying to find more cuts to the defence budget. Is Rachel Reeves under more pressure to find cash for them? Plus, Sam has a scoop on the energy price cap and a scheme which could help businesses. If you want more analysis on that Donald Trump phone call with Mark Stone – listen to the latest episode of the Trump 100 podcast here.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, "Media reports accusing China of providing military support to Iran are purely fabricated."

Donald Trump attacks European ally Meloni for refusing to back the war on Iran and for defending Pope Leo XIV, sparking a rare show of unity among Italian parties.

The online counter is based on the Pentagon’s March 10 briefing to the US Congress, which said that the first week of the military operation cost $11.3 billion

A man raped a domestic worker in an open field in Singapore’s Rochor and stole money from her shortly after witnessing another man allegedly sexually assault the woman. Malaysian Harvin Velanggany, 24, was sentenced on Monday to eight years’ jail and six strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to one count of rape with a charge of theft taken into consideration. Court documents stated that the victim, a 32-year-old Filipino, was on her day off when she was sexually assaulted on May 26, 2024....

The countries plan to strenghten cooperation in defense equipment and industry development, according to a statement issued after leaders met in Paris. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was in the French capital as part of a series of foreign visits that also took him to Russia, South Korea and Japan.

As the ABC reported, the US president said that "amazing two days" will follow

The benchmark index last reached a similar peak around the time of the dot-com bubble.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with China's top leaders to discuss the war in Iran and other issues.

NATO has just invested in Kreios Space, a Spanish startup founded in 2021 by six recent graduates with a single, formerly impossible ambition: to have satellites orbit closer to Earth than ever before.

The Chinese leader noted that China and Russia should maintain strategic resolve, trust and support each other

Russia and the US communicate regularly at various levels, the Russian foreign minister noted

A Finnish municipality pairs near-full employment with unusually large families — can you guess where?

Iranian student Mahdieh Esfandiari was jailed by a French court for justifying terrorism over comments she made on social media.

Afrim Krasniqi's new book emphasizes the vital role of the US radio station in fostering change in Albania in 1990, a time when the country was "the most closed society in Europe."

Western Balkan leaders are taking diplomatic sides in the US-Israeli war on Iran and the region faces escalating energy prices – with the economic impact likely to be more serious than any potential security risks.

According to the Russian foreign minister, Russia-US relations are open

"This is not just a slogan, but a statement of fact already proven by a number of developments in which Russia and China play a stabilizing role in the trends currently competing to prevail in international affairs," the Russian foreign minister said

American views on China have softened ahead of a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in May, with positive sentiment nearly doubling since 2023, a survey by the Pew Research Centre has found. While a significant majority of Americans still regard China as a competitor to the US rather than a partner, fewer call the world’s second largest economy an adversary than in 2025, according to the survey, which was conducted in March and released on...

An online industry has emerged in China that allows people to create "wealthy" personal profiles on social media by purchasing "luxury lifestyle" photographs for as little as one yuan (15 US cents). The pictures depict travel scenery, gourmet dining, golfing, skiing, and other activities, and are available on e-commerce platforms. These photographs are typically priced between one and eight yuan and are marketed as ready-made content for social media posts or for building a curated online persona. They are usually...

According to the Russian foreign minister, over a period in modern history, Russia was involved in a process that ultimately led to reaching an agreement on guarantees and resolving Iran's nuclear program.

A report by the British newspaper Financial Times revealed that Iran had secretly acquired a Chinese-made spy satellite, which allowed it to monitor U.S. military bases in the Middle East during the recent conflict. According to the publication, the satellite, named TEE-01B, built and launched by the Chinese company Earth Eye Co, was reportedly incorporated into the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran at the end of 2024. According to leaked Iranian military documents – which include coordinates, satellite images, and orbital analyses – Iranian commanders allegedly instructed the use of the satellite to observe key U.S. facilities in the region. The images, captured in March, correspond to periods before and after drone and missile attacks attributed to Iran against U.S. targets. Among the locations monitored was the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, photographed on several days in mid-March. The U.S. President, Donald Trump, confirmed on the 14th of that month that U.S. aircraft at that facility had been hit. Expanded observation network The report also indicates that the satellite was used to monitor other strategic locations, such as the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, areas near the U.S. Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain, and the airport in Erbil, in…

The latest Singaporean establishment that the internet has come for with its pitchforks and torches is the Cantonese zi char restaurant, Eat First. The Geylang restaurant recently received a spate of one-star Google reviews following an article published by Mothership on Sunday, which reported that the restaurant charged a family S$2 (US$1.57) for bringing their own bottle of water, in line with its strict no-outside-food-and-drink policy. The internet did not hesitate. The moment the article...

According to the Russian foreign minister, thanks to the interaction between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Chinese leader, bilateral relations show a high degree of resilience to the shocks affecting the modern world

The Russian foreign minister noted that trade turnover between the two countries has exceeded $200 billion, ahead of schedule.

U.S. President on Fox News: "I believe they want a deal."

Carabinieri operation: Pernasetti returns to prison, linked to members of the Senese clan.

Russian Foreign Minister noted that Moscow and China support realistic and fair goals in line with international law and are ready to assist these talks in various external formats

Attendance at Hong Kong’s flagship Rugby Sevens could be dampened by the latest conflict in the Middle East, as softer hotel bookings hint at possible consequences from flight disruptions and rising travel costs. The coming three-day tournament, running from Friday to Sunday and traditionally drawing tens of thousands of overseas visitors each year, coincides with airlines facing disrupted flight routes and sharply higher fuel costs due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Lawmaker Perry...