How Massie’s Kentucky primary may test Trump’s hold on the Republican Party
Massie emerged as one of Trump's most prominent Republican critics. Can his re-election bid survive the president's ire?
Who is Ali al-Zaidi, the businessman named as Iraq’s PM-designate?
Political outsider Ali al-Zaidi is tapped as Iraq's new PM to break a months-long political deadlock.
EU-backed migrant crackdowns in Mauritania fuel fear and deportations
Thousands of migrants in Mauritania have been deported to remote borders under an EU-backed effort to halt migration.
Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year’s grain harvests – Reuters
- Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests Reuters
- Donald Trump is crushing America’s farmers—yet they back him The Economist
- The rising cost of fertilizer and fuel prices is pushing some farmers to the brink NPR
- Mideast Urea Output Slumps With Lack of Fertilizer Ships to Load Bloomberg.com
- As planting begins, Minnesota farmers wary of war’s impact Star Tribune
‘Stolen’ grain shipments spark furious clash between Ukraine and Israel – NBC News
- 'Stolen' grain shipments spark furious clash between Ukraine and Israel NBC News
- Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia Reuters
- Zelenskyy accuses Israel of 'purchasing stolen goods' when it imported Russian grain, and threatens sanctions Fortune
- Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russia BBC
- EU 'ready' to sanction Israel over Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia Euronews.com
Will Mexico City’s airport be ready for the World Cup?
The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
What’s in Iran’s latest proposal – and how has the US responded?
Trump administration signals rejection of Iran’s offer, citing incomplete resolution of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
What’s in Iran’s latest proposal – and how has the US responded?
Trump administration signals rejection of Iran’s offer, citing incomplete resolution of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
‘War crime’: Afghan-Pakistan truce under strain after university strike – Al Jazeera
- ‘War crime’: Afghan-Pakistan truce under strain after university strike Al Jazeera
- Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Artillery Strike on a University The New York Times
- Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7 and wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talks AP News
- Pakistan accused of attacking Kunar University in Afghanistan BBC
- Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says Reuters
Luxury Yacht Linked to Russian Oligarch Passes Through Strait of Hormuz – The New York Times
- Luxury Yacht Linked to Russian Oligarch Passes Through Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade BBC
- A $500 million superyacht linked with Russia’s richest man was just able to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz Fortune
- Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says Reuters
- A $500 million Russian superyacht managed to sail through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz Business Insider
‘War crime’: Afghan-Pakistan truce under strain after university strike
Civilian casualties in Kunar spur tensions as Pakistan denies role, casting shadow over ceasefire and peace talks.
UAE exits OPEC and OPEC+, seeking output flexibility as global energy markets tighten – Fox Business
- UAE exits OPEC and OPEC+, seeking output flexibility as global energy markets tighten Fox Business
- United Arab Emirates Says It Will Leave OPEC in Blow to Oil Cartel The New York Times
- What are OPEC and OPEC +, and why has the UAE quit? Al Jazeera
- U.A.E.’s OPEC Exit Deals Major Blow to Cartel Amid Middle East Oil Squeeze WSJ
- UAE plans to leave OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil cartel Fast Company
Kandice in southern Lebanon
A video diary for Al Jazeera
Kandice in southern Lebanon
A video diary for Al Jazeera
Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 15 and injured dozens – AP News
UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel during war on Iran
Announcement comes as Gulf producers are already struggling to ship exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel during war on Iran
Announcement comes as Gulf producers are already struggling to ship exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Sri Lanka police arrest 22 Buddhist monks after 110kg of cannabis found in luggage
Customs officials say group allegedly hid 5kg of ‘kush’ in false walls of bags on return from Bangkok holiday
Twenty-two Buddhist monks are in Sri Lankan police custody after customs officials found 110kg of high-grade cannabis concealed in their luggage, the largest ever drug bust at Colombo’s main international airport.
The group, mostly junior monks in training from temples across Sri Lanka, were alleged to have “carried about five kilos of the narcotic concealed within false walls in their luggage”, according to a Sri Lanka customs spokesperson.
Continue reading...Australia’s top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
Australia’s top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.