Iran’s deputy FM says no date for more US talks until ‘framework’ agreed
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister said talks with the US cannot happen until the two sides agree on a shared ‘framework'.
Give me your tired … – Daily Kos
Give me your tired … Daily Kos
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports
Two Indian ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz have come under fire.
Iran’s navy tells ships Strait of Hormuz shut again, two vessels report gunfire – Reuters
- Iran's navy tells ships Strait of Hormuz shut again, two vessels report gunfire Reuters
- More than 3,400 Iranians killed in war - as it happened The Guardian
- Merchant vessels report gunfire as they attempt to cross Hormuz, shipping sources say Reuters
- Two Indian ships come under fire in Strait of Hormuz after Iran reasserts control NBC News
- Hormuz Shipping Traffic Grinds to a Halt as Tensions Deepen Bloomberg.com
Gunfire reported by vessel in Strait of Hormuz
A maritime agency reported that a tanker was fired on by gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz.
Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli shelling violates ceasefire in south
Al Jazeera correspondents on the ground report that Israeli bulldozers are also continuing home demolitions.
Turkiye woos investors amid Iran war fallout in Gulf economies
Turkish officials are promoting Istanbul as a regional financial hub amid the war's fallout on the Gulf economies.
China, Turkmenistan Deepen Gas Ties as Project Breaks Ground – Bloomberg.com
- China, Turkmenistan Deepen Gas Ties as Project Breaks Ground Bloomberg.com
- Chinese vice premier says Luban Workshop in Turkmenistan enhances friendly cooperation Xinhua
- Turkmenistan, China Launch Expansion of Giant Gas Field The China-Global South Project
- Turkmenistan Launches Fourth Phase of Galkynysh Gas Field Development Caspianpost.com
- Turkmenistan supplies about 40 bcm of gas annually to China - MFA Trend News Agency
BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home
BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.
US blockade of Iran needs to end before the Strait of Hormuz is fully reope
Michael Shoebridge says US may be forced to end blockade of Iran to see the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
One dead after car hits pedestrians in Melbourne, police say
A man is arrested following a collision in which police say a car mounted a kerb and struck pedestrians.
Norwegian politicians hope Epstein files inquiry will restore faith in democracy
Disgraced financier’s links to politicians and civil servants as far back as 30 years ago to be examined
The Epstein files have shaken Norway’s faith in democracy, the head of the Norwegian parliament’s oversight committee has said, as a sprawling investigation into the connections between its foreign office and the late sex offender gets under way.
An independent commission to look into information brought to light by the Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice was launched on Wednesday after the Norwegian parliament voted unanimously last month for it to be set up.
Continue reading...Hormuz: Spin in the Strait
The blockade saga in Hormuz and the tactics of war versus tactics of propaganda.
Ambulance crew in south Lebanon describes Israel’s ‘triple-tap’ attack
Ambulance workers in Lebanon recall Israeli ‘triple-tap’ targeted strikes which killed four paramedics and wounded six.
Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella
The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.
Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella
The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.
It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App – WIRED
- It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App WIRED
- Brussels launched an age checking app. Hackers say it takes 2 minutes to break it. politico.eu
- Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people CNN
- EU age verification app announced to protect children online dw.com
- Statement by President von der Leyen with Executive Vice-President Virkkunen on the digital age verification app European Commission
As oil prices plunge below $91 after weeks, a new Hormuz crisis emerges
Brent crude falls over 9 percent after Iran said it will reopen waterway, only to shut it again over US blockade.
‘It’ll be a trillion dollars’: Trump floats eliminating income tax due to ‘large’ tariff revenue. Does his math add up? – Yahoo Finance
Japan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia – The Japan Times
- Japan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia The Japan Times
- Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal Reuters
- Australia Signs Contract With Japan For Three Upgraded Mogami navalnews.com
- Japan, Australia sign deal for production of first three frigates Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Australia and Japan seal $6.5B warship deal with 3 Mogami frigates ordered first AP News