The administration of Donald Trump quietly funneled thousands of Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran following a violent government crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, according to U.S. officials, in an unprecedented attempt to
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The world’s shipping industry is pressing ahead with massive investments in emissions-reducing technologies, shrugging off opposition from the Trump administration and other oil-exporting nations to a global carbon price. According to company
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Asian shares retreated from record highs on Friday as investor concern over shrinking profit margins in the technology sector sent tremors through global markets. The selloff was triggered by disappointing results from
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Laura Dogu, newly appointed US envoy to Venezuela, is described by the Los Angeles Times as an appropriate choice because she “navigated crises” in Nicaragua and Honduras during periods of “social and
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Minister of Labor and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Anil Jayantha Fernando, expressed confidence that the sixth and seventh installments of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) credit facility will be released
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The Chairman of the Motherland Protection Organization, Venerable Murutthettuwe Ananda Thero, announced that a Maha Sangha conference will take place on the 20th of this month in front of the Buddhist Maha
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Unofficial results from Bangladesh’s parliamentary election suggest a comfortable win for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), signaling a potential shift in the country’s political landscape. As of early Thursday morning, Jamuna TV
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a stern warning that all transactions between residents must be conducted exclusively in Sri Lankan Rupees, unless explicit permission has been granted under the
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Washington’s 2025 strike on Iran, the raid to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, and its renewed interest in acquiring Greenland have clarified the country’s international priorities. Meanwhile, securing Ukraine’s independence, once a defining rallying
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A great-grandson of Benito Mussolini has sparked controversy in Italy by defending the legacy of the fascist dictator in a new book, claiming that the regime was “not so bad” and that
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After last August’s meeting between the Russian and American presidents in Alaska, a new phrase entered diplomatic circulation: the “spirit of Anchorage.” The substance of the talks was never officially disclosed and can only
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The BBC will face a £10 billion lawsuit from former President Donald Trump next February, after a Florida judge denied the corporation’s motion to dismiss the case or delay proceedings. The lawsuit
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Children in England will be allowed to socially transition at school—with parental consent—under new government guidance designed to clarify schools’ legal duties, according to reporting by The Times UK. The guidance instructs
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President Trump’s chief military strategist, Elbridge Colby, is calling for a radical shift in NATO’s approach, insisting the alliance should operate on “partnership, not dependency,” with European nations, Britain, and Canada increasing
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Singapore has unveiled its most ambitious Budget yet, setting aside a record $154.7 billion to bolster economic competitiveness, invest in artificial intelligence (AI), and provide expanded support for families and workers. Announced
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