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Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.
The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.
Die aktuelle, brüchige Feuerpause wäre am Sonntag abgelaufen. Nun erklärt Donald Trump: Für weitere drei Wochen sollen im Libanon die Waffen schweigen. Von der Hisbollah gibt es bisher keine Reaktion.
The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.
Vietnam has expanded its outposts in the South China Sea by hundreds of acres over the past year, according to a new report, as Hanoi and Beijing race to reinforce competing territorial claims through
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.
Also in this newsletter: EU capitals fight over bloc’s seven-year budget
Ursula von der Leyen hails ‘good news’ after Hungary’s lifting of vetoes allows leaders to sign off on agreements
EU leaders have welcomed the end of diplomatic deadlock over a long-awaited €
Moscow blanketed in heavy security despite last-minute announcement of three-day ceasefire with Ukraine
Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces pressure to tackle corruption ahead of polls.
For four years, analysts and policymakers have warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot afford to lose” in Ukraine. Increasingly, some argue he cannot afford peace either. I
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would not take up his seat in parliament following his party’s landslide defeat in this month’s election but wants to stay on as Fidesz’s leader
The president once railed against the ‘fake news’ from the outside. Today, the system itself bears his imprint
Greater Manchester mayor is hoping to challenge prime minister for party leadership
In the ongoing redistricting wars, Virginia was seen as an opportunity for Democrats to pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months
On June 30, 2025, as part of the process of normalizing relations with Damascus following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Trump administration overhauled the sanctions impose
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In Sept. 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense pact, formalizing what decades of quiet cooperation had already made real. The defense pact signed in Riyadh was presented in offici
A decade after Mohammed bin Salman unveiled his “Vision 2030” program to transform the country’s economy, the kingdom is facing financial strains and reassessing its trajectory.
Russia’s national pavilion has opened at the Venice Bien
California lawmakers are fast-tracking A.B. 1709—a swee
The suspect, 38-year-old Gannon Ken Van Dyke, allegedly made $400,000 from insider knowledge of the Venezuela attack.
Desperate to secure a conviction of Palestine Action defendants, a draconian British judge has forbidden them from referring to the principle of jury equity in their closing speeches. It is one of
Leo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies.
Brown to advise on global finance, while Harman will focus on social and economic improvements for women and girls
While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn’t easily transmitted through casual contact.
Viele Stellen der Epstein-Akten sind geschwärzt, die Namen von Opfern teils nicht. Die US-Justiz will nun intern klären, ob dieses Vorgehen rechtmäßig war.
The talks between the neighboring states are about defeating their mutual enemy.
It was meant to be a glitzy Saturday night at a Washington ballroom featuring President Donald Trump, but the glamour was shattered by gunshots that left guests diving to the floor and the US leader b
CNN reported that the US President Donald Trump’s military plan in the Strait of Hormuz managed to get only two vessels out of 1,600 trapped in the Persian Gulf to pass through.
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.
Foreign ministry says remarks of conservative podcast host Michael Savage that were shared by US president were ‘obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste’
India on Thursday criti
The chief opponent of the loan, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, lost his campaign for reelection this month.
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
British lenders seek advice from US groups testing powerful new cyber security AI model
On Jan. 3, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and they are now imprisoned in the United States. That operation followed a buildup of U.S. military assets in
Watch a cheap commercial drone destroy a battle tank on the frontlines in Ukraine, or a cut-price Iranian Shahed menace Tel Aviv, then ask yourself why Southeast Asia’s defence ministries are suddenly
The old order is dead. We just don’t know what will replace it. As Henry Kissinger reminded us in his 2014 book World Order, “no truly global order has ever existed”. After US President Donald Trump’s
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The Russian leader has not yet committed to attend the annual gathering of world leaders, which is scheduled for December at the president’s Doral golf resort.
Lai Ching-te abandons visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoke overflight permission
Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, has cancelled his trip to Eswatini, the democratic isla
Carter Page had accused the FBI and the DOJ of “unlawful
Four trips, dozens of deals, and one message: Madrid is
Since the beginning of the year, President Donald Trump has enthusiastically reinstated regime change as a key tool of U.S. statecraft, despite previously campaigning against the military excesses
Yet it remains unclear if Anthropic's uber model was effective, or if better model middleware is what makes the difference
Amid geopolitical tensions, China’s Tianqi Lithium has decided to skip Africa and will stick to domestic salt lakes to secure the supply of a battery mineral, according to its president Frank Ha Chun-
Ensuring regional energy security and resilience, stabilizing food security, and upholding the safety of ASEAN nationals are prioritized at the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu
En víspera de la celebración del Día de la Victoria, el alto el fuego fue anunciado por Trump y confirmado por Zelensky. También se llevará a cabo un intercambio de prisioneros.
With the Supreme Court blessing racial gerrymandering, Tennessee’s GOP rushed to eliminate the state’s only majority-Black congressional district.
President Trump touted the latest job's report late Friday while lobbying criticism at his political opponents in a social media post for Mother’s Day weekend. “Happy Mother's Day weekend to all, esp
Actor Mark Hamill joins CNN's Jim Acosta to discuss his thoughts about a potential spinoff series based around his legendary "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker.
China’s bid to build a renminbi-based financial system beyond the U.S. dollar’s reach is gaining traction as a way to sidestep sanctions.
European Union nations have a little-known obligation to protect one another. Experts caution it is no replacement for NATO.
The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.
The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war began.
The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing.
Editor’s Note: this article is being republished with the permission of the Irregular Warfare Initiative as part of a republishing arrangement between IWI and SWJ. The original article was publishe
Spirit Airlines confirmed it is in talks with the Trump administration for a rescue package.
CS 153 has gone viral on the Palo Alto campus—and on X. Not everyone is happy about it.
One Nation gains its first seat in the lower house, in a by-election seen as a key test for the populist party.
The president has reworked his tariffs repeatedly — sometimes because they have been declared illegal — with more updates still to come.
In an extraordinary break from the diplomatic restraint typical of central banks, a dozen leaders of the world’s foremost monetary institutions issued a joint statement in January declaring their “ful
Seeking to rebuild French influence in Africa after a series of setbacks in former West African colonies, France will co-host a summit in Kenya next week aimed at strengthening political, security and
A new website established by the Israeli government through a contract with Trump’s former campaign manager seeks to manipulate AI platforms into denying established accounts of Hind Rajab
Last year, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia spoke at a white nationalist event organized by Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes that caused Republican leaders to denounce her.
The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.
The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been making gains in a state once beyond its grasp, but many decry an audit that removed nine million voters, many of them Muslim.
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing Wilson for defamation, says social media post from Ramona Agruma-Wilson featuring animated character Dory, made her feel ‘awful’
Islamabad has seized chance to act as mediator in Iran war and hopes to reap diplomatic and economic benefits
As Pakistan works frantically to narrow differences between Iran and the US in it
Imports from Russia to world’s biggest ship refuelling port surge in March and April
US said developing new attack plans targeting Strait of Hormuz, Iranian military leaders * Group of over 250 new Bnei Menashe immigrants arrive in Israel from India
The White House is reportedly weighing rewards for “mode
A U.S. submarine recently sank an Iranian warship in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors. Many overlooked the incident’s significance. Others misunderstood what had occurred.T
A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister.
The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.
Results from municipal and regional elections signaled major gains for the right-wing populist Reform U.K. and steep losses for Labour.
Jewish residents of Hackney in east London voice concern as Greens win mayoralty and council control; several Green party candidates accused of antisemism win election elsewhere, as does a Holocaus
After throwing their support behind Gov. Janet Mills, party leaders are left doing an about-face on the insurgent candidate.
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag's journey from reality TV fame on "The Hills" to LA politics marks an unexpected chapter for the former tabloid couple.
Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.
China Renaissance, a top dealmaker in the country's tech industry, said it would suspend trading of its shares and delay the release of its annual results because it still can't get in touch with its
Israel says 91 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.
A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
Moroccan researcher Younes Bennane will bring plans for
Donald Trump says ceasefire remains in place despite strikes, with Iranian TV saying situation is ‘back to normal’
The US and Iran exchanged fire late on Thursday in the most serious test yet
A court has convicted 20 people for the 2018 mob lynching of two men falsely accused of kidnapping children.
Tim discusses Zohran Mamdani being elected New York’s next mayor & the archetype of a Zohran voter, the government shutdown causing chaos in the airline industry, his most and least favorite childhood
A French soldier injured in last week’s attack on UN pea
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
The justice department's inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.
In a sea of Israeli flags, Yiftach Golov holds one that looks a little different.
Industry minister tells FT she wants ‘level playing field’ for Canadian and EU companies
Labour MPs are reportedly urging colleagues to demand Burnham’s return in order to position him as Starmer’s eventual successor
If Keir Starmer is looking for a saviour to keep him in No 10 a
Hungary is expected to receive its first-ever gay-themed
Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals against arrest, Russian state media says
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.
Moscow has urged that its warning of a potential large-s
Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.
The crisis in the aviation industry, prompted by the US-
It is a great honor for Pakistan that, in these most difficult circumstances, Iran has trusted Pakistan to stop the U.S. war on the Islamic Republic. Along with the honor, this is also a great test fo
CAIRO, May 8 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed a report on the outcomes of a comprehensive medical convoy organized by the Supreme Medical Committee and Reliefs at the Cabinet
After a March Madness filled with twists and surprises -- all four No. 1 seeds failed to reach the Elite Eight for the first ever time in NCAA men's basketball tournament history -- it is time for the
The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.
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Labour shortage stalls Mananchira-Vellimadukunnu Road widening works
On April 13, the U.S. military began a “blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports.” The move came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 12 that
Activists say clamp down on period products to target insurgents is gender-based violence and violates rights
Myanmar’s military regime is expanding its ban on the distribution of period prod
The United States and Canada are both racing to rebuild their defense industrial bases, recognizing that future conflicts will be determined not only by military capability, but by the ability to p
Read the BoJ’s April forecast from the FT’s Monetary Policy Radar team
An anticipated meeting between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California this week has sparked concerns of a repeat of the pressure campaign China launched last
Message on Telegram account has sparked alarm among diaspora groups, with one calling for the embassy to be closed
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled the state's redistricting referendum was illegal because Democrats skipped a required intervening election step.
Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Donald Trump’s attacks on Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.
The crushing loss of the Hungarian strongman who Netanyahu called a 'true friend' comes just six months ahead of Israel's own elections, and some say it augurs another change of leadership
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Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz will be in Yerevan, Armenia, on Monday to attend a summit of the European Political Community (EPC). Just another routine event for Yılmaz is another t...
Florida is probing OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in staging
Commercial technologies are enabling the U.S. military and militaries around the world to operate with greater efficiency, speed, precision, and lethality. The benefits of commercial capabilities c
Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Dalia Burgoin is the mother of Lidu, a non-speaker such as the non-speakers featured in the Telepathy Tapes demonstr
"Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.
Party performed strongly in council polls but path to general election victory is probably more perilous
The drones hitting Gulf Arab states daily since the United States and Israel launched large-scale military operations against Iran in February are not merely Iranian. They are originally Iranian, y
Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.
The British pound crashed to a record low last fall as investors rebelled against budget plans by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. Now, it's enjoying a comeback.
Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones David Holthouse is a gonzo journalist, writer & filmmaker. His documentaries include Operation Odessa, the Last Narc
Congress leader K.C. Joseph criticises public tussle by party supporters over Kerala CM post
A bitcoin price reprieve can’t erase the company’s contradictions
BJP gives Ministerial berths to representatives of the Matua, tribal, OBC, Rajbangshi, Brahmin, and Kayastha communities; there is one women in Suvendu Adhikari’s Council of Ministers
The nuclear non-proliferation regime is a global framework of norms, practices, and diplomatic agreements — underpinned by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) — designed to limit
Beneath the surface of Polish-German alignment within NATO lies an unresolved problem with growing strategic weight: Almost 70 percent of the Polish public believes that Germany has not made amends
The OPCW has finally acknowledged concealing the assessment of German military toxicologists who ruled out chlorine gas as the cause of dozens of deaths in the alleged Douma chemical attack of Apri
Bringing together journalists from around the world, Cancer Calculus exposes how families are struggling to access Merck's groundbreaking cancer treatment, and how health care systems are straining un
A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.
Kwame Brathwaite, the pioneering activist and photographer whose work helped define the aesthetics of the "Black is Beautiful" movement of the 1960s and beyond, died on April 1, aged 85.
The recent news that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death was caused by epibatidine — a South American frog toxin — has reignited interest in state use of poisons and
Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones As the Cold War turns Central America into a battlefield of spies and sabotage, a Panamanian soldier trained by Moss
Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yaşar Güler met with Kosovo’s counterpart Ejup Maqedonci in Istanbul on the sidelines of a major defense expo, where the two sides signed a military fina...
Cruising at a depth of 8,336 meters (over 27,000 feet) just above the seabed, a young snailfish has become the deepest fish ever filmed by scientists during a probe into the abyss of the northern Paci
Framework, maker of modular and repairable laptops, has spruced its line-up with a completely redesigned 13-inch model s
Nigeria has filed 13 counts of treason and terrorism aga
American Veterans Oppose War On Iran
Defense tech giant Palantir has tweeted a manifesto that
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is ‘s
A Palestinian taxi driver describes surviving a violent attack by a right-wing mob in Jerusalem earlier this week as Israel continues to see protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judici
The US Department of Energy has announced that it has re
Meta will lay off 8,000 workers while Microsoft is offering buyouts to 8,750 people, a first for the Windows maker.
The killings mark the third attack in May alone by the US military in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
In 2019, Gen. David Berger, the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, issued his Commandant’s Planning Guidance, which announced the service’s force planning initiative to prepare for co
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country's future.
The layoffs affect about 8,000 employees, with Meta also planning to close 6,000 open roles, as the company focuses on artificial intelligence.
A jury trial that is set to start on Monday could shift the course of the A.I. race, with Mr. Musk seeking billions of dollars in damages from Mr. Altman’s OpenAI.
The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families.
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Paterna Biosciences says it has determined the set of instructions needed to turn sperm-making stem cells into "normal, mature" sperm.
Tehran, IRNA – In a message marking the anniversary of the founding of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), the speaker of the Iranian Parliament praised the role of IRGC forces in fighting the
Mit einem »Gas-Aktionstag« will Fridays for Future bundesweit für strengeren Klimaschutz werben. In Berlin ist ein besonderer Protest geplant – mit Verantwortlichen von Union und SPD im Visier.
Kakde also allegedly clicked her objectionable photographs and threatened her with dire consequences in case she complained against him, the woman told police
Republicans take first step, but long road remains to break impasse over funding Donald Trump's immigration enforcement.
People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.
In an extremely rare fatal encounter, the 58-year-old was killed as she was walking in a mountainous area, her son told rescuers.
A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg.
To mark its 10th anniversar
Editor’s note: This article is the eighth in an 11-part series examining how the United States should organize, lead, and integrate economic statecraft into strategy, defense practice, and th
Ireland and Spain will also not broadcast Eurovision after decision to boycott live event over Israel’s participation
National broadcasters in Ireland, Spain and Slovenia will not air the Eur
Infantry officer Oleksiy Mykhailov just spent 343 days without leaving the front line, in what his battalion believes is one of the longest combat deployments for an officer in the Ukrainian Armed
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The last vote of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, in 2016, may have undermined the originalism that he championed in a way he could never have imagined, writes Andrew P. Napolitano. By Andrew P.
Some VIP Twitter users woke up on Saturday expecting to have lost their coveted blue verification check marks in a previously announced purge by Elon Musk. Instead, Twitter appeared to target a single
The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
Brian Michael Hinds found accidental internet fame through a resemblance to the controversial manosphere figure. He’s still wrestling with what to do with it.
The Western independence movement has gained the most support since the 1980s as deep discontent with Ottawa fans the flames of separation
The 10-court structure is built at a cost of ₹38 crore and has a mediation centre, a counselling centre, a record room, and special amenities for the differently-abled persons
AIDSO Mysuru District Committee alleges that while the government claims to be building a model education system through its “8 Guarantees” for education, it is simultaneously closing down government
Pražskou festivalovou sezonu otevře od 30. dubna do 2. května tradiční přehlídka United Isla
Texas Instruments beat on earnings and revenue and gave upbeat guidance.
Eating late at night might worsen people's digestive problems, including constipation.
Tim discusses New York real estate, Donald Trump’s interview with Laura Ingraham, yet another Sydney Sweeney controversy, the tech people’s plan to bring in Chinese students to create an AI demon, how
Tim discusses the payoffs being offered by Delta to passengers of the Toronto crash, watches Elon Musk wield the ‘chainsaw for bureaucracy’, shares his thoughts on Hamas publicly parading the bodies o
French government minister Marlene Schiappa has come under fire from members of her own party after appearing on the front cover of Playboy magazine.
Nearly five years in Cuban prison have taught me that the government won’t loosen its hold on power.
For a long time, the Iranian government has treated free internet access as a privilege that is extended by the state to those willing to carry its message and withheld from everyone else. Around f
Im Bistum München und Freising wurde die Segnung von gleichgeschlechtlichen Paaren zugelassen. Dem Oberhaupt der katholischen Kirche gefällt das nicht – es gebe »größere und wichtigere Themen«, sagt d
After four years of watching the war in Ukraine, NATO defense decision-makers are finally beginning to pour money into drones. The Iran conflict has drawn further attention to these investments. Th
An Alabama cop who confronted the No Kings protester claimed she posed a risk to public safety. The judge was unconvinced.
Tennessee Promise is a program in Tennessee for high school seniors that helps them apply and choose institutions based on their estimated financial aid. "CBS Saturday Morning" meets some of the stude
Turkey's persecuted pro-Kurdish party has emerged as a kingmaker in the country's upcoming election, playing a decisive role that may just tip the balance enough to unseat two-decade ruler Recep Tayyi
Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.
Earlier this year, Yonatan Levi left his home country of Israel to observe the Hungarian election. Levi, a scholar at the center-left think tank Molad, had traveled with a group of parliamentarians an
Tosin Adeluyi, former Imeko-Afon LG chairman, has announced his bid for the Ogun Assembly on the APC platform, citing the need for equity and fairness. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-lg-chair
Shortlisted through the MedTech Innovation Challenge, the startups have been piloting their technologies across 18 government hospitals; the best performers will be awarded cash prizes and a ₹1 crore
Modern peer combat has blown apart the myth of protected combat medical units. On the battlefields of Ukraine, scores of medical personnel, shielded in theory by both international law and historic
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu started the Iran war off with a bang — not just the bang of bombs and rockets, but the rhetorical bang of declaring t
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