The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast
The latest package of US sanctions on Iran is unlikely to achieve Washington’s objectives.
South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
Nepal tunnel traps hinder flood rescue: How many are dead or missing?
Flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have left nearly 5,000 people missing, many trapped in hydropower tunnels.
After the flash flood disaster, here is what Nepal really needs
The country urgently needs to set up early warning systems, monitoring and safe shelters.
Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad
A fire broke out following unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says – wral.com
- New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says wral.com
- New U.S. munition has damage radius of at least 170 metres, Airwars finds airwars.org
- US Hit Iran With New Missile. It Killed Civilians 50 Metres From Blast Site ndtv.com
- US PrSM missiles in Iran strike killed civilians up to 50 metres away: Report The Times of India
- New US missile touted for accuracy seems to have killed Iranian civilians far from blast site The Independent
From playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footsteps
Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.
Spain’s Sanchez says Russia, Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis
Sanchez cited EU research which had found that Russia and Israel both spread disinformation during the crisis.
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
Venus Williams bows out of US Open with straight-sets defeat to Sofia Kenin
The 46-year-old US veteran loses to wildcard compatriot but will play in women's doubles with sister Serena Williams.
Iran attacks Jordan, UAE after US bombs Larak Island: What’s the latest?
The retaliatory attacks came after the US targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev appoints longtime adviser as vice president
Erlan Karin has served as a top aide to Tokayev since he took over the presidency in 2019.
These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat. – The New York Times
- These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat. The New York Times
- 'Worst-case scenario': IDF says Palestinians may soon fire on attacking settlers Haaretz
- Is This Ethnic Cleansing? What I Saw in the Jordan Valley. jstreetdotorg.substack.com
- Haaretz: Army concerned Netanyahu escalating West Bank tensions before elections Middle East Eye
- Former Israeli generals call West Bank occupier violence ‘ethnic cleansing’: Report Anadolu Ajansı
In Ukraine, Russian soldiers are increasingly surrendering to machines – NBC News
Not tiger, not wolf: Australian thylacine skull reveals a far different hunting style – Phys.org
- Not tiger, not wolf: Australian thylacine skull reveals a far different hunting style Phys.org
- The Extinct Tasmanian Tiger’s Bite Was Unlike Any Other Predatory Mammal’s Nautilus | Science
- We Were Wrong About How the Extinct Tasmanian Tiger Hunted Its Prey Gizmodo
- 3D scans of Tasmanian tiger’s skull reveal it had crocodile-style snapping jaws The Conversation
- Thylacine incomparable to any animal alive, study finds ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Xi, Modi and Putin set to meet for SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?
The two-day summit aims to promote a vision of a multipolar world and mutual trade ties amid Trump's unilateralism.
Military widows’ future stuck in partisan brawl over veteran benefits – politico.com
Bhutan hosts first ‘conscious food summit’ amid threats to global supplies
Organisers say people must revive spiritual relationship with food amid double threat of climate crisis and conflict
Mending the broken food system under the threat of climate-driven weather extremes will require more than economic fixes and intensive agriculture, according to the organisers of a pioneering summit this week, who say the world must revive its spiritual relationship with food.
Delegates from more than 60 countries and the UN will gather for the next five days in Paro in the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan for the world’s first “conscious food summit”, which will bring together governments and farmers, mindfulness experts and yoga therapists.
Continue reading...South Korea hands jail term to Unification Church leader – DW.com
- South Korea hands jail term to Unification Church leader DW.com
- 'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences BBC
- South Korea’s Unification Church Leader Gets 2 Years in Prison for Corruption The New York Times
- South Korea’s Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han sentenced to 2 years for corruption AP News
- South Korea court gives Unification Church leader 2 years prison France 24
Japan’s Record FY2027 Budget Request: Focus on New FFM, ASEV & Submarines – navalnews.com
- Japan’s Record FY2027 Budget Request: Focus on New FFM, ASEV & Submarines navalnews.com
- Japan seeks new extended-range missiles in record $55B defense budget request Breaking Defense
- Japan to beef up its defense with drones, AI and missiles, defense budget plans show ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Japan Seeks Record Defense Budget as Takaichi Plans Buildup Bloomberg.com
- Why Japan’s hypersonic and underwater weapon plans might worry China South China Morning Post