- Ukrainian drones strike Russian corvette RFS Boiky near Saint Petersburg navalnews.com
- Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event The New York Times
- Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum AP News
- Ukraine hits oil refinery as Russia opens St. Petersburg economic forum The Washington Post
- As ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens, St. Petersburg residents fear more Ukrainian strikes NBC News
Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basis
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump's former personal lawyer would become the administration's number one prosecutor.
Four New Zealand Lawmakers Banned From China After Taiwan Trip – The New York Times
- Four New Zealand Lawmakers Banned From China After Taiwan Trip The New York Times
- China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit BBC
- New Zealand concerned over China's lawmaker ban after Taiwan trip Reuters
- Beijing slaps travel ban on New Zealand MPs for ‘crossing red line’ with Taiwan visit South China Morning Post
- China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after their Taiwan trip DW
Labor’s NDIS overhaul faces delay as Coalition and Greens consider teaming up to slow bill’s passage
Government hopes to rush NDIS and tax changes through parliament but opposition and crossbench push for more scrutiny
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The Greens want Labor to halt its plans to rush NDIS cuts through the Senate later this month, urging a longer inquiry process as the government seeks the minor party’s support for its contentious tax and housing changes.
It opens the possibility of the Greens and Coalition teaming up in parliament to support extending separate Senate inquiries into both the changes to the national disability insurance scheme and tax proposals, thereby delaying Labor’s hopes of passing those bills before the end of June.
Continue reading...Sabalenka ‘mentally off track’ as French Open exit made her want to ‘quit’
World number one Aryna Sabalenka let a two-set lead slip in a French Open quarterfinal defeat by Diana Shnaider.
China Uses LinkedIn to Lure Spy Recruits in West, U.S. and Allies Warn – WSJ
- China Uses LinkedIn to Lure Spy Recruits in West, U.S. and Allies Warn WSJ
- Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese spy threat on job sites NBC News
- MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff BBC
- Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat Reuters
- U.S. and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China The Washington Post
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How does football influence who we are?
Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire
Deal is made through US-brokered talks in Washington, DC, that did not include Hezbollah.
Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance – Reuters
- Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance Reuters
- All of Israel's Rotten Apples Shelter in the Shade of a Single Tree: Netanyahu Haaretz
- Netanyahu's Northern Conundrum: Political Fortunes Under Fire Devdiscourse
- Ballots and bullets: Netanyahuism is the ideology that fuels Israel’s never-ending wars TRT World
- Netanyahu now more dangerous than ever arabnews.jp
US House votes to rein in Trump’s war powers in rebuke over Iran
In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.
Satellite Images Fuel Speculation of Xi Visit to North Korea – Bloomberg.com
- Satellite Images Fuel Speculation of Xi Visit to North Korea Bloomberg.com
- Chinese cargo plane flies to North Korea amid reports of imminent Xi visit NK News
- China Needs North Korea on Its Side Foreign Policy
- China Treats North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal as Strategic Asset 조선일보
- China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports Yahoo
Indonesia arrests officials in crackdown on corruption
Indonesia’s deputy minister for immigration affairs has been arrested after about 10 hours of questioning.
South Korea’s Governing Democratic Party Sweeps Local Elections but Faces Setback in Seoul Mayor’s Race – The New York Times
- South Korea’s Governing Democratic Party Sweeps Local Elections but Faces Setback in Seoul Mayor’s Race The New York Times
- South Korea’s Ruling Party Set for Big Election Win, Poll Shows Bloomberg
- South Korea ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows Reuters
- (ROUNDUP) Ruling party wins landslide in local elections despite losing Seoul to incumbent mayor Yonhap News Agency
- South Korea Elections Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Iran war day 97: Tehran says no progress in talks; Israel attacks Lebanon
Israel carries out drone attacks on Lebanon after agreeing to renew ceasefire as Tehran defends attacks on Gulf nations.
What the US-Israel war on Iran will not change in the Middle East
The war may redraw alliances and shift balances of power, but geography, Palestine and political identity will endure.
Gaza is being offered coercion, not reconstruction
Mladenov’s plan turns rebuilding from a humanitarian obligation into a weapon of political control.
Ukraine moves closer to EU accession after Hungary deal – DW
- Ukraine moves closer to EU accession after Hungary deal DW
- Hungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid, but long timeline could put Kyiv at risk The Washington Post
- Newsletter: The moving pieces of the EU’s enlargement Euronews.com
- Hungary could host talks on peace in Ukraine, Hungary's PM says Українська правда
- Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks Reuters
Indian film union drops boycott call against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh
The producers of Don 3 had earlier complained that Singh's alleged exit from the film had caused major financial losses.
What’s behind the White House’s ‘Alien.gov’ website?
What’s behind the White House’s ‘Alien.gov’ website?
What are the Ebola vaccines under research, and when will they be ready?
At least three vaccines are being funded, research being fast-tracked as the outbreak spreads faster than the response.