Israel offers cash to firms hit by trade ban; Europe dithers on new rules
Israel hopes to redirect goods from illegal Israeli settlements towards markets in Asia and South America.
Category Archives: News
Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?
Australia and US investigate F-35 parts mistakenly sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.
Hurricane Polo brings fears of heavy rain and landslides in Mexico
Heavy rains could cause life-threatening flooding and landslides in Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center warned.
Nine Kazakh soldiers die in Caspian Sea training incident
Nine confirmed dead after 19 Kazakh soldiers swept out to sea during naval training in western Mangystau region.
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez promises elections at UN, gives no date
Rodriguez says Venezuela is transitioning to full democracy and has opened dialogue with opposition sectors.
Turkiye agrees to gradual handover of Bashiqa base to Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi and Turkish President Erdogan pledged deeper security cooperation at UNGA.
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs call for global AI regulation at UN
Industry leaders urge global regulation, as Trump administration baulks at setting up new guardrails.
Why is Kenya turning against Tata Chemicals in Magadi?
A century-old industry faces a reckoning over regulation, jobs and local benefits.
Iran war live: Tehran says it won’t be bullied, remains open for talks
Iranian president says Tehran will not bow to pressure while remaining open to dialogue in a defiant UN speech.
Trump welcomes Xi to Washington as US, China agree to extend trade truce
Trump takes rare step of meeting foreign leader at the airport, underscoring significance of US-China relationship.
FBI investigates alleged theft of ‘very sensitive’ employee data
ShinyHunters hackers claim to have stolen data on thousands of FBI employees as the agency probes a portal breach.
Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’
Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says.
Trump administration invites Putin to attend G20 summit in Miami
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says summit would be opportunity for Russian president to engage with global leaders.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York sexual assault retrial
The ruling seals six years of legal battles after Weinstein’s initial conviction for sexually assaulting TV assistant.
As major powers act unilaterally, experts say UN faces crisis in New York
Experts warn the UN faces crises of funding, relevance, and Security Council gridlock.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts.
US lawmakers propose sweeping AI restrictions with superintelligence ban
Legislation seeks to pause advanced AI systems until federal safety standards are established.
US judge delays ruling on White House ban of CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A judge heard arguments on Wednesday but did not rule on the case.
Argentina’s Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands
Argentina steps up its Las Malvinas claim as tensions with the UK grow over offshore oil drilling.
The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work?
White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.