An ancient oracle warned that invading Persia would backfire
Invasions of ancient Persia were always daunting tasks. They often led to disaster. In the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, the Persian empire came to dominate a vast and varied...
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Trump tariffs cast shadow as US-China trade shrinks ahead of...
Direct trade between China and the United States continues its shrinking trend, new US government data showed on Thursday, as the anniversary of “Liberation Day” highlights how last year’s tariff...
UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait...
Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane. Source link
Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso,...
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings. Source link
Milei presides over Falklands fallen tribute amid thaw in relations...
Argentine President Javier Milei is leading Thursday’s central ceremony marking Veterans Day and the Day of the Fallen in the Falklands War, at Plaza San Martín in Buenos Aires’s Retiro...
Philippine energy crisis exposes a reactive state
The Philippines has become the first nation to declare an energy emergency, underscoring the severity of its current crisis. As global oil markets react to renewed conflict in the Middle...
PLA upgrades ageing tanks with protection system for potential Taiwan...
The People’s Liberation Army has upgraded its ageing tanks for a potential Taiwan operation, equipping them with a system to counter drone attacks and anti-tank missiles, according to state media....
Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to...
The US president’s first televised address of the conflict with Iran did little to quell uneasy markets. Source link
Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt
Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain’s 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were “disrespectful and intolerable”. Source link
Artemis II lifts off successfully: humanity heads back to the...
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission launched Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit...
