Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea
Beijing rejects the allegation as a “farce”, while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish and deprive troops stationed in the area of food.
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US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
As fuel prices rise, some of the cheapest gas in the US can be found on Native American land throughout the country. States like California, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, and Washington, have dozens of tribally-owned petrol stations, including some in busy travel corridors. These territories are exempt from state fuel taxes and can sell […]
Continue ReadingBritney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.
Continue ReadingOil jumps above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
Continue ReadingNearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.
Continue ReadingConcerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure
Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.
Continue ReadingWho is Viktor Orban, Hungarian PM fighting to cling to power after 16 years?
He is considered Vladimir Putin’s strongest partner in the EU, and he has been endorsed by US President Donald Trump in his bid for a fifth consecutive term in office. While Trump has promised to led US “economic might” to Hungary if he wins again, Vice-President JD Vance visited Budapest five days before the election, […]
Continue ReadingFrontrunner for California governor denies sexual assault allegations
The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.
Continue Reading‘Every drop of water counts’: Fear for Argentina’s glaciers
It will now be the responsibility of the provincial governments to decide whether or not the glaciers in their region are of strategic importance – that is, whether they provide water for human consumption, agriculture, biodiversity, as a source of scientific information, or as a tourist attraction.
Continue ReadingTrump administration unveils 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ design
The new arch, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.
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