Is the West de-risking from China or containing its economy?
As the US and Europe push to reduce reliance on China, Beijing tightens control over supply chains.
Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.
Cubans outraged at US charges against Raúl Castro as fears of military strikes grow
It’s a nerve-racking time for Havana neighbours of top Cuban officials as fears of US attack mount
A new question in being asked in Havana as people digest the news that the US has brought criminal charges against Cuba’s 94-year-old former president, Raúl Castro: who’s your neighbour?
If you happen to live near a senior figure in Cuba’s government or armed forces, others suck their teeth in an expression of concerned sympathy. For the first time, US military strikes on the island are being considered a serious possibility.
Continue reading...NATO allies downplay US troop withdrawals – politico.eu
After the sirens: Lebanon’s first responders swing between duty and grief : The Picture Show – NPR
- After the sirens: Lebanon’s first responders swing between duty and grief : The Picture Show NPR
- Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire Reuters
- At least eight killed in Israel’s air attacks on southern Lebanon Al Jazeera
- Lebanon says 21 killed, including children, in Israeli air strikes BBC
- Military strikes Hezbollah weapons production site in southern Lebanon The Jerusalem Post
Oil markets nearing ‘red zone’ as Iran crisis continues, warns IEA chief
Surging demand, low reserves and reduced Middle East exports predicted to cause global crunch by August
Oil markets will enter the “red zone” by July and August as stocks dwindle before the summer travel season amid a shortage of fresh oil exports from the Middle East, the executive director of the International Energy Agency warned on Thursday.
Fatih Birol added that the most important solution to the Iran war energy shock was a full and unconditional reopening of the strait of Hormuz.
Continue reading...Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
Putin and Lukashenko monitor joint Russia-Belarus nuclear exercises
Moscow and Minsk hold strategic nuclear drills with the two countries' leaders participating via video conference.
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
Afghan women’s refugee team returns to world cricket post Taliban exclusion
Afghanistan women's refugee team will tour United Kingdom in June and be guests at July's World Cup final at Lord's.
Lukashenko Outlines When Belarus Would Join Russia’s War Against Ukraine – UNITED24 Media
- Lukashenko Outlines When Belarus Would Join Russia’s War Against Ukraine UNITED24 Media
- Lukashenko says Belarus will not be dragged into Ukraine war, but will defend itself with Russia Reuters
- Zelenskyy's Office comments on Lukashenko's readiness to meet: This man's words mean nothing Українська правда
- Lukashenko Says He Is Ready to Meet Zelensky ‘Anywhere’ in Ukraine or Belarus Kyiv Post
- "He has a habit of somewhat stupidly inventing things post-factum." Zelenskyy's Office Reacts to Lukashenka's Наша Ніва
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
Ukraine Wants 200 Russian Losses for Every Square Kilometer It Takes – Business Insider
Russia rehearses ‘use of nuclear forces’ in drills with Belarus
Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.
Ecuador’s Disappeared
Fault Lines investigates forced disappearances conducted by Ecuador’s military while waging a war against drug cartels.
French court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash – Al Jazeera
- French court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash Al Jazeera
- Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash BBC
- French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case The New York Times
- Air France, Airbus found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash Financial Times
- Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 Atlantic crash Reuters
Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway – Reuters
- Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway Reuters
- Tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with 6 million barrels of crude oil Reuters
- Oil drops nearly 6% as two China-bound supertankers cross Strait of Hormuz Financial Times
- Chinese supertankers exit Hormuz as Trump and Vance talk up Iran deal Al Jazeera
- Tankers Entering Hormuz During Iran War Are Making Their Way Out Bloomberg.com
Arteta made a BBQ instead of watching Arsenal’s Premier League crowning
Arsenal will lift the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004 after Sunday's match at Crystal Palace.
US-Iran diplomacy picks up: What’s the latest?
Iranian media reported that the Pakistani interior minister is in Iran to help the US and Iran reach a peace deal.