- The challenges of securing Hormuz as 6 nations issue joint statement navalnews.com
- Joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations, Japan, Canada Reuters
- Europe and Japan Ready to Join Efforts to Secure Strait of Hormuz as Energy Prices Surge Amid Iran War Time Magazine
- Trump rates Macron 'an 8' as France and US split over Middle East strategy Fox News
- European nations, Japan to join ‘appropriate efforts’ to open Hormuz Strait Al Jazeera
Delcy Rodríguez replaces Venezuela’s top military commanders
Interim president announces changes after firing defence minister, who was close to Maduro, the leader ousted by US
Venezuela’s interim president has said she has replaced all her senior military commanders, the latest in a flurry of changes since the US ousted Nicolás Maduro.
Delcy Rodríguez announced the changes in a social media post a day after firing the long-serving defence minister, who had been close to Maduro, and replacing him with a former intelligence chief.
Continue reading...Israel strikes Iran’s feared Basij from commanders down to street level, but its grip remains strong – AP News
- Israel strikes Iran’s feared Basij from commanders down to street level, but its grip remains strong AP News
- Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets AP News
- War’s Airstrikes Cripple Iranian Rocket and Satellite Programs Bloomberg.com
- Iran war: Israel striking 'infrastructure' across Tehran dw.com
- IDF says launched new wave of airstrikes against regime infrastructure in Tehran The Times of Israel
Tropical Cyclone Narelle barrels west after ripping off roofs and downing trees in far north Queensland
Second landfall expected over weekend in NT as Queensland premier says relatively limited damage so far ‘an incredibly good news story’
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Tropical Cyclone Narelle weakened in intensity on Friday evening after barrelling into far north Queensland as one of the state’s fiercest cyclones in living memory – downing trees, ripping off roofs and swelling rivers.
As of 4pm local time, the Bureau of Meteorology downgraded Narelle from a category 3 to category 2 storm, meaning while it was less severe there were still destructive winds near the centre of 100 km/h and wind gusts up to 150 km/h.
Continue reading...Teen daughter of North Korean leader Kim drives a tank while observing drill with her father – AP News
- Teen daughter of North Korean leader Kim drives a tank while observing drill with her father AP News
- North Korean leader's teenage daughter drives tank in latest public appearance Reuters
- Kim Jong Un and Daughter Unveil New Tank to Repel Drones Bloomberg.com
- In Matching Outfits, Kim Jong Un Tries New Battle Tank With Daughter Ju Ae NDTV
- North Korean leader Kim and his daughter ride a tank together during army training NBC News
Iran war: What is happening on day 21 of US-Israel attacks?
Tehran has warned of zero restraint if energy facilities are attacked again, while Netanyahu points to ground operation.
Drone video from inside a Fukushima reactor shows a hole in pressure vessel, likely fuel debris – AP News
Eid under siege: Little to celebrate in Gaza as Israel tightens chokehold
Tighter restrictions on goods and aid are driving shortages, adding to the strain on families in Gaza on Eid.
Iran hits Gulf energy sites, escalating war, as U.S. mulls sanctions rollback – The Washington Post
- Iran hits Gulf energy sites, escalating war, as U.S. mulls sanctions rollback The Washington Post
- Live updates: Iran war, Netanyahu says Israel ‘acted alone’ in energy strike CNN
- Trump’s Complaint About Israeli Strike on Gas Field Exposes Divergent Strategies The New York Times
- Live updates: Energy prices soar after Trump threatens Iran gas field; F-35 hit by 'suspected enemy fire' NBC News
- Exclusive: Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, QatarEnergy CEO says Reuters
Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens – NPR
- Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens NPR
- U.S. says Cuba is prohibited from taking Russian oil as two tankers head to island CNBC
- Tanker of Russian Fuel Veers Away From Cuba as US Tweaks Rules Bloomberg.com
- Distress or Deception? Sea Horse ‘Not Under Command’ While Delivering Cuba Gasoil Windward
- Tanker 'Likely' Delivered Russian Diesel to Fuel-Starved Cuba The Moscow Times
Iran women’s football team feted in Tehran after asylum battle at Asian Cup
Iran’s national football team returned to their war-torn nation after several of the players sought asylum in Australia.
BTS release new album Arirang ahead of comeback concert
Boyband drops album that speaks to its Korean roots ahead of Seoul comeback concert, with more than a quarter of a million fans expected to attend
K-pop stars BTS released a new album on Friday billed as reflecting the maturing boy band’s Korean roots and identity, as buzz built ahead of their open-air comeback concert in the heart of Seoul.
The Saturday night gig, which is expected to draw around 260,000 people, will be BTS’s first after a hiatus of almost four years while all seven members served compulsory military service. It comes ahead of an 82-date world tour.
Continue reading...Iranian football players celebrated in Tehran
Iran’s national women’s football team has been given a hero’s welcome home, weeks after they were thrust into a crisis.
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino seemingly changes course on peace efforts
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his organisation “can certainly not solve geopolitical conflicts.”
Iran footballer Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports
Reports say Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, was expelled for Instagram post with Dubai's ruler.
Japan vs Australia: Women’s Asian Cup final – team news, start and lineups
Hosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final.
Why Pakistani farmers are suing two German companies for deadly 2022 floods
Case relates to RWE and Heidelberg Materials, accused of emissions that intensified historic floods and destroyed farms.
Gas giants warn against windfall gains tax as Pocock says ‘wartime profits’ should go to struggling Australians
Government faces political fight as industry says mooted 25% levy on exports would hurt Australia’s economy and energy security
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Gas giants will lobby against any federal government moves to introduce a 25% export levy on windfall profits, as crossbenchers pressure the prime minister to redirect billions of dollars in “wartime profits” to Australians struggling amid the global energy crisis.
It comes after the prime minister’s department asked Treasury to model the effects of placing a flat 25% tax on gas exports, the ABC reported on Friday, along with any further changes to the petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) and corporate income tax.
Continue reading...Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets – AP News
- Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets AP News
- Israel strikes 'decimated' Iran as war roils markets France 24
- IDF launches new wave of airstrikes on Tehran after missile fire targets Jerusalem, northern Israel The Times of Israel
- IDF Launches 'Wave of Strikes Against Iranian Terror Regime' in Tehran Haaretz
- Israel has ‘won’ war with Iran, foreign minister says, but goals remain unmet Reuters
Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy – AP News
- Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy AP News
- Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs NPR
- The energy security fallout: from fossil fuel fragility to electric independence ember-energy.org
- Will war in the Middle East accelerate the clean energy transition? New Scientist
- Sustainable Switch: UN chief says Iran war should prompt exit from fossil fuels Reuters