Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill nine in Gaza City
Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving destruction.
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Indonesia’s rupiah falls to record low against US dollar
Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies.
Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort
Conservation groups say work has begun in protected coastal area, while prime minister insists project will bring jobs and investment
Protests in Albania over a proposed luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are set to intensify after opponents rejected an offer from the country’s prime minister “to discuss solutions”.
Thousands took to the streets of Tirana for a third straight day on Wednesday, some of them brandishing inflatable flamingos in a nod to feared environmental damage, amid mounting calls for the project to be blocked.
Continue reading...Oman resists US pressure to break ties with Iran over strait of Hormuz
Sultanate says talks with Tehran are limited to lawful management of waterway, but Washington has doubts about neutrality
Oman is resisting US pressure to break its links with Iran, and insists it has only been negotiating with Tehran on a future management system for the strait of Hormuz that would be compliant with international law. The aim would be to implement any regime after consulting the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Traditionally Oman, a longtime US ally that shares stewardship of the strait, has adopted the role of a back-channel mediator allowing it to remain neutral in disputes that have led to fissures in other parts of the Gulf.
Continue reading...The American Military’s Coming Marathon – Foreign Affairs
- The American Military’s Coming Marathon Foreign Affairs
- Opinion | What the U.S. Has Accomplished in Iran WSJ
- The Iran War Is Prelude To The Fifth War Hoover Institution
- America Is Winning and Iran Is Losing — Badly National Review
- Iran and the US both think they are winning the war. The truth is they are both losing | Sanam Vakil The Guardian
Indiana homeowner cracks open porch wasp nest and finds it stuffed with still-twitching spiders – Yahoo
The Strait of Hormuz Squeeze Is Redrawing the Oil Map for Good – WSJ
- The Strait of Hormuz Squeeze Is Redrawing the Oil Map for Good WSJ
- Opinion | The Strait of Hormuz Is Blocked. The World Is Adjusting. The New York Times
- Adnoc plans new UAE pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz Financial Times
- De-risking the Strait of Hormuz After the Iran War Geopolitical Futures
- UAE’s Strait of Hormuz Pipeline Bypass May Also Include Fuels Bloomberg
UK far-right accused of exploiting killing of Henry Nowak
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX eyes $1.77tn valuation ahead of blockbuster IPO
Texas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately $75bn.
Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu’s Gaza plan
House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan.
Army identifies soldier who died in training accident in Iraq – Military Times
- Army identifies soldier who died in training accident in Iraq Military Times
- Fort Carson soldier killed in training incident in Iraq FOX21 News Colorado
- US, UK Soldiers Die During Training Exercise Accident in Iraq Military.com
- British soldier killed in Iraq training exercise named as Lance Corporal James Freeman BBC
- Army identifies soldier killed in training accident in Iraq The Hill
Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump’s new White House ballroom
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's
'anti-weaponisation fund'.
Nigeria’s second-chance schools: women balancing study and survival
Women in northern Nigeria return to school after years out, but must balance childcare, duties and costs.
Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation – AP News
- Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation AP News
- Prabowo Warns Over Graft as Free Meals Probe Rattles Indonesia Bloomberg.com
- Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme Reuters
- Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings BBC
- Indonesian official behind meals program plagued by food poisoning arrested Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Germany blames Russia for ‘bitter defeat’ in UN Security Council bid
Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
Germany blames Russia for ‘bitter defeat’ in UN Security Council bid
Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
US House passes war powers resolution to curb Trump’s authority in Iran
Stunning rebuke to president as lawmakers vote 215-208 for measure forcing him to seek congressional approval
The US House of Representatives delivered a stunning rebuke to Donald Trump over his war on Iran on Wednesday, as representatives backed a move to force him to seek approval from Congress or withdraw US forces.
The House voted 215 to 208 in favor of the war powers resolution, as four Republicans voted with Democrats. The dissident Republicans were Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Warren Davidson of Ohio and Tom Barrett of Michigan.
Continue reading...Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks
The countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage", the US State Department says.
Japan sees shortage of plastic bags, trays and gloves, as Iran war-induced naphtha shortage worsens
The Middle East is Japan’s main source of crude oil, from which naphtha is extracted and used to make items including printing ink and plastics
Takeaways, supermarkets, and bakeries in Japan are running out of plastic bags, trays and food service gloves amid widening shortages of the key plastic ingredient, naphtha, due to the Middle East crisis.
The food sector accounts for nearly one-third of Japan’s annual plastic use of more than 8m tonnes, and price rises and shortages are hitting hard across the industry and beyond. Some outlets have begun offering perks to customers who bring their own bags, plates or containers.
Continue reading...Iran war live: Israel attack injuries several after new Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon's Health Ministry reports 3,516 people have now been killed in Israeli attacks since March.