Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US president’s comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
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Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite ‘mishap’
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
Continue ReadingOutrage over Israeli soldier’s vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with “great severity” the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands “swift” consequences.
Continue ReadingNigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them
Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.
Continue ReadingElon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe
Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.
Continue ReadingIranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan
Shamim Mafi, 44, was arrested at Los Angeles airport on Saturday and is accused of “brokering the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition manufactured by Iran and sold to Sudan”, First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli said on X.
Continue ReadingAt least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India
Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.
Continue ReadingNew Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.
Continue ReadingIndia has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
Continue ReadingArt on trial – a sculptor’s arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China
Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
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