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.
London activists try to erect statue of jailed Palestinian leader
Activists have tried to erect a statue of Marwan Barghouti in London’s Parliament Square, but police intervened.
Why Canada has generic Ozempic, and the US doesn’t
Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.
Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.
Trump seeks to split Lebanon talks from war on Iran negotiations
Trump says he wants to keep talks on the conflict in Lebanon separate from negotiations over the war with Iran.
Trump’s rebuilding his tariffs. They could end up a lot narrower. – Politico
South Korea Lee’s ruling party sweeps local elections, but loses Seoul mayor race – Reuters
- South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections, but loses Seoul mayor race Reuters
- South Korea’s Ruling Party Set for Big Election Win, Poll Shows Bloomberg.com
- What to Know About South Korea’s Elections The New York Times
- Yonhap News Summary Yonhap News Agency
- South Korea's ruling party wins most races in local elections but loses the crucial Seoul contest AP News
Kuwait releases CCTV footage of deadly Iranian strike on airport
Kuwait has released surveillance footage of what it says shows an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport.
NHS to tackle antisemitism after report finds Jewish staff and patients ‘routinely ostracised’
Lord Mann’s review prompts new training for health bosses and restrictions on political symbols on uniforms
The NHS is taking action to tackle antisemitism after a government-ordered report found that Jewish patients and staff face “routine ostracism” in the service.
Anti-Jewish hatred in the NHS means some patients hide their identity and staff “suffer in silence”, a review by Lord Mann, the government’s adviser on antisemitism, has found.
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