Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv
Ukraine’s air force says the attack on Thursday was part of the largest aerial assault since the war began.
Europe swept the list of the best countries in the world — and the US didn’t crack the top 10 – Business Insider
- Europe swept the list of the best countries in the world — and the US didn't crack the top 10 Business Insider
- It's not the US. This European country ranked best in the world. USA Today
- 10 Takeaways From the 2026 Best Countries Data U.S. News & World Report
- The US ranked No. 33 in health in new global rankings — who beat us and why New York Post
- America ranked 18th in best countries behind Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden in new report Mint
Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan
Trump tells reporters he is still deciding fate of new Taiwan weapons package, says not "asking for any favors" on Iran.
Israel strikes Gaza City building targeting Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad – ynetnews
- Israel strikes Gaza City building targeting Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad ynetnews
- Israel carries out strike targeting most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza CNN
- Israeli Strike Targeted Top Hamas Leader in Gaza, Officials Say The New York Times
- Israel says strike targeted the last senior Hamas leader involved in Oct. 7 The Washington Post
- IDF strikes Hamas military leader, former Gaza hostages captor The Jerusalem Post
Russia pounds Kyiv as its advance in eastern Ukraine slows to a crawl
Ukraine has prevented Russian arms and fuel from reaching the front line in a successful disruption campaign.
Threatened indictment of Raúl Castro ratchets up US pressure on Cuba
Trump administration move echoes indictment of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro as fuel crisis racks Cuba
Tensions between Cuba and US seem set to rise further amid reports that
Raúl Castro, the country’s 94-year-old former president, may soon face the type of indictment that led to the US abduction of the Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, in January.
Although Raúl is officially retired, he remains the most potent figure in Cuban politics following the death of his brother Fidel in 2016, and by targeting him Washington appears to be heaping pressure on Cuba’s communist leadership at the end of an already extraordinarily intense week.
Continue reading...BRICS talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over war in Iran – Reuters
- BRICS talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over war in Iran Reuters
- UAE Tried in Vain to Get Saudis to Partner on Iran Response Bloomberg.com
- The U.A.E. Has Been Secretly Carrying Out Attacks on Iran WSJ
- UAE rejects ‘attempts to justify Iranian terror’ after Tehran alleges role in war The Times of Israel
- UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report Middle East Eye
Hantavirus: how scared should we be?
Three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have revived memories of COVID-19. What has the world lear
Zelenskiy says Russia considering plan to attack NATO country from Belarus – Reuters
- Zelenskiy says Russia considering plan to attack NATO country from Belarus Reuters
- Two Dozen Political Centers Targeted in Planned Russian Strikes, Zelenskyy Says UNITED24 Media
- Zelenskyy: Russians preparing strikes on President's Office and residence Українська правда
- Zelensky: Ukraine to strengthen Kyiv–Chernihiv direction amid threat of Belarus involvement Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
- Is Putin’s henchman ready to invade? Ukraine vigilant on Belarus border The Times
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil barred from broadcasting at Taiwan hotel in latest Asia trip snag – New York Post
- CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil barred from broadcasting at Taiwan hotel in latest Asia trip snag New York Post
- Tony Dokoupil abruptly stops 'CBS Evening News' after cameraman falls ill USA Today
- Exclusive: CBS’ Tony Dokoupil to broadcast from Taiwan after failing to get China visa in time Semafor
- Tony’s Trouble in Taipei status.news
- CBS News sends Tony Dokoupil to Taiwan after failing to get China visa in time for Trump visit: 'very sloppy' New York Post
UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The crown prince of the UAE says the project would help 'meet global demands'.
Dozens of European nations sign off on new interpretation of rights convention in migration cases – AP News
- Dozens of European nations sign off on new interpretation of rights convention in migration cases AP News
- UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals BBC
- Council of Europe backs Italy’s migrant rights model Euronews.com
- UK joins European deal to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs The Guardian
- Europe ‘clarifies’ how human rights apply to migrants in bid to stave off populists politico.eu
BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen
Iran's FM had urged member states to condemn 'violations of international law by the United States and Israel'.
‘Extremely cruel and tragic’: Iranian director Asghar Farhadi speaks out against state violence and the war
The film-maker, who won the Grand Prix for A Hero in 2021, condemned both the killing of protesters and the conflict’s bombing campaigns during a Cannes press conference
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has described the deaths of civilians in Iran as “extremely cruel and tragic” during a press conference at the Cannes film festival.
Farhadi, whose new Paris-set drama Parallel Tales premiered on the Croisette on Thursday night, was asked about working free from censorship in France, the war involving Iran, the US and Israel, and the repression of protesters in his native country.
Continue reading...German leader Merz says he ‘would not advise my children to go’ to US
Chancellor says he no longer views US as land of opportunity amid ‘deeply polarising’ social climate
Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, already embroiled in a row with Donald Trump over the Iran war, has said he would not advise his children to study or work in the US in the current climate.
Speaking to a conference of young Catholics in Würzburg, the conservative leader, viewed by many as a transatlanticist, said he no longer saw the US as the land of opportunity.
Continue reading...Iran says Chinese ships passed through Hormuz overnight – DW.com
- Iran says Chinese ships passed through Hormuz overnight DW.com
- Iran Lets Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions After Vessel Seizure The New York Times
- Iran war updates: Chinese vessels allowed to sail Hormuz as Trump meets Xi Al Jazeera
- Oil ends flat as tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz temper supply fears Reuters
- Chinese Supertanker Carrying 2 Million Barrels Of Iraqi Oil Makes Rare Exit From Strait Of Hormuz Marine Insight
FA Cup final: Chelsea vs Manchester City – teams, start, lineups
Manchester City will continue their hunt for a domestic treble when they face Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final.
ICE releases wife of US soldier and Afghanistan veteran from detention
Deisy Rivera Ortega was taken into custody at an immigration appointment in Texas last month.
New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.