STOCKHOLM — Alva Palosaari Sundman scoured the racks of secondhand clothes in Stockholm for hours in search of the right pair of pre-owned jeans. The 24-year-old art student was among hundreds of people attending an annual clothing swap on Sunday at a communit

Delegates of the International Election Visitors’ Programme 2026 will visit Tamil Nadu to witness the polling process in the State

A long-awaited cross-border solo travel scheme will allow yachts from Macau and Hong Kong to easily sail to about six designated ports in the western waters off the Greater Bay Area, with the policy to be finalised as early as this summer, the South China Morn

The United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) and civil society partners have launched the Survivor-Centred Action Lab to support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and prevent such abuse. It uses practical ways to protect peopl

BEIRUT — A Lebanese journalist was killed Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike on a house in southern Lebanon where she had taken cover while reporting on the Israel-Hezbollah war. Her body was only retrieved from the rubble hours later, rescue workers said. The

TOKYO — A Korean national holding a banner carrying political messages was arrested Wednesday for allegedly obstructing an annual spring festival at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, Japanese police said. The shrine honors Japan’s 2.5 million war dead, including convic

Alexander Pankin stressed that the current situation is extremely difficult

A bipartisan group of Senators on Tuesday introduced the “Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act” to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients use their benefits to buy rotisserie chicken. The amendment would amend the 2008 Food and N

Plastic bags stuffed with rotting chicken from a smugglers’ boat washed ashore in Thailand have hinted at shortages inside Cambodia, as formal trade between the neighbours collapses due to the border conflict and illicit cargo flows surge instead. While demand

According to Boris Pistorius, this mark "is not a limit"

Oil prices were rallying again on Wednesday after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) captured two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude for June delivery gained 2.99% to trade at $101.40 per barrel at 3.49 pm ET, while the c

Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least five people on Wednesday, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil.

Tesla's planned capex for 2026 is three times higher than what the company has historically spent. Its CFO said, as a result, Tesla will have a negative free cash flow the rest of the year.

ED will exercise complete dominance over State powers if police were mandated to register FIRs based on every other informatiion shared by the central agency, the State contends in its review plea

The White House is reportedly weighing rewards for “model allies” and punishments for those who refused to back the Iran war The White House has reportedly drawn up a NATO “naughty and nice” list, sorting member states into tiers as it considers ho

John Phelan did not give reasons for his resignation

President Trump has moved into an apparent holding pattern after his latest diplomatic retreat in the stalemate with Iran, trying to find an off-ramp to the war that would allow him to claim victory.  Trump unilaterally extended a two-week ceasefire on Tu

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones (D) on Wednesday said he will appeal an injunction on the state’s redistricting referendum approved by voters. “As I said last night, Virginia voters have spoken, and an activist judge should not have veto power

Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani stressed that the US uses the territory and airspace of these states to plan, prepare and carry out illegal military attacks against the Islamic Republic

Rights advocates have accused Trump administration of using third-country deportations to intimidate asylum seekers.

Director of the Foreign Ministry’s Department of European Issues and senior official of the Arctic Council Vladislav Maslennikov emphasized that Russia is not reneging on its financial obligations

Mr. Phelan's departure also comes just weeks after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Army's top officer, Gen. Randy George, as well as two other top generals in the Army

Entrepreneur Justin Sun filed a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing a Trump family-backed cryptocurrency platform of fraud and alleging he was blocked from withdrawing his assets. In a San Francisco federal court filing reviewed by Agence France-Presse, the Chinese-

Rowan Williams’s baritone voice emanates from deep behind his white whiskers like a foghorn through the mist. It’s quiet but sonorous, and every word is carefully chosen. The effect is an uncanny mix: three parts affable academic sharing his deep learning over

In a corner of Trafalgar Square, a gaggle of tourists watched Harry Maguire, winner of MasterChef 2025, talking about pastry. This, apparently, is what Englishness means today — at least according to London mayor Sadiq Khan. “English Cookery Demonstrations” wa

The issue of transgender regret is finally gaining some traction. It was first brought to public attention by the case of Keira Bell, who was given puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones as a teenager and subsequently believed that staff at the (now closed) T

LONDON — British military divers are preparing to conduct mine-clearing operations in case they are needed in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Ministry of Defence. The Royal Navy experts, trained in mine neutralization and clearance, are being readi

If I wasn’t already convinced that America had entered a new golden age of corruption, proof showed up at my door wearing a badge. One afternoon last year, a Dauphin County sheriff’s deputy showed up at the house I was renting in Harrisburg, Pa.. The deputy so

It will be held in Miami, Florida, on December 14-15

Asian countries have been buying all the oil they can get their hands on since the Strait of Hormuz shut down for business. Thanks to ample supply of seaborne crude oil, mostly consisting of sanctioned Russian and Iranian crude, the shock from the fallout of t

Next week, the Senate is expected to vote on a War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing a US attack on Cuba amid reports that the Pentagon is ramping up preparations for a potential war against the island nation. The bill, S.J.Res. 124, was introduced last mo

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday that South Carolina should think about redistricting after Virginia voters backed a plan to do so in their own state Tuesday. “After the Virginia Democrats’ efforts to redistrict in order to increase Democrat seats i

Almost 60% say they would like to become part of the bloc – seemingly eager to give up their independence As a Canadian who has spent 17 years working in Europe, I feel qualified to speak on behalf of the few remaining brain cells still on active duty (that wo

Moscow fully recognizes and respects the authorities of the Bolivarian Republic, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said

The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects 'bad faith' negotiations.

Google has introduced a host of new automated functions into Workspace, all of which are driven by Workspace Intelligence, its new AI system.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has not set a firm deadline for Iran to submit a "unified" peace proposal, the White House said Wednesday, dismissing a report that he has given Iran three to five days to provide its coherent response. White House pres

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them on Wednesday, intensifying its assault on shipping in the key waterway. The attacks came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire while m

It was the latest violence in Africa's most populous country, which has long been battling a complex security crisis.

The US visa system rolls out the “red carpet” for spies and aids China’s alleged efforts to steal American innovation, senators charged at a congressional hearing on Wednesday, as Washington and Beijing intensify competition for dominance in artificial intelli

Thus, Alexander Pankin commented on the possibility of a new extension by Washington of the suspension of US sanctions against Russian oil

A new Gallup poll released Wednesday showed that support for wind and solar energy has slipped, with a majority still favoring those energy alternatives. The poll found that 66 percent of Americans prefer the U.S. to put more emphasis on solar energy and 55 pe

A chemical gas reaction occurred at the plant involving nitric acid and another substance, an official said

Israeli strikes killed five people, including a journalist, and wounded another in Lebanon on Wednesday, despite an ongoing ceasefire that Beirut will request an extension for in upcoming talks with Israel in Washington. Ahead of the talks on Thursday, Israel

The most revealing fact about Hong Kong’s stablecoin launch is not that licences were issued. It is who got them, and who did not. By handing the first approvals to HSBC and the Standard Chartered-led joint venture Anchorpoint Financial, regulators made clear

Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.

X's AI-powered custom timelines are replacing Communities, with Grok-curated feeds...and new ad slots.

US allies should pay more for critical minerals sourced from outside of China, the White House’s trade representative said, as Washington looks to break Beijing’s dominance in the sector. The EU and US are reportedly nearing an agreement to coordinate on minin

Indian political elites are discomforted by regional rival Pakistan’s outsized role in US-Iran peace talks, but there are some bright spots for New Delhi, analysts argued. While India’s prime minister has sought to portray himself as a global leader, the Iran

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin noted that relations between Russia and the United States "are at a low point"

US stocks hit record highs on Wednesday, a day after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, even as energy executives grew more worried about the conflict’s long-term ramifications. The stock market’s animal spirits are returning, CNBC wrote, f

A Beijing-based space startup secured $8.4 billion in financing commitments from state-owned or -linked banks, part of China’s efforts to explore building orbital data centers. The funding, SpaceNews wrote, speaks to China’s broader space ambitions and strateg

In a surprise Pentagon shakeup, John C. Phelan is departing the administration effective immediately, the Department of War announced Wednesday, abruptly ending a turbulent tenure defined by ambitious shipbuilding plans, efforts to...

US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan will leave office “immediately,” the Pentagon announced Wednesday, without providing an explanation for the sudden exit. Phelan’s departure follows the removal of top US Army officer general Randy George and two other senio

Germany vowed to take on more “responsibility” for Europe’s defense, in the country’s first-ever postwar military strategy. The new 35-page report calls for quickly boosting troop numbers and military capabilities, and is primarily aimed at deterring Russia ,

House Oversight Committee Democrats are fuming over Republicans’ shift away from holding formal hearings, accusing the majority of trying to dodge any further action on subpoenas in the Epstein investigation and questioning whether the order came from the Whit

“To be clear, we were never approached … nor were we in any discussions regarding a partnership or tour access,” a spokesperson for the artist tells WIRED.

Alexander Pankin pointed out that Budapest "doesn't close the doors"

John C. Phelan is leaving the administration, “effective immediately,” the Pentagon has announced US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has stepped down in an abrupt move announced by the Pentagon without any public explanation or indication that his exit was linke

Crypto scammers are targeting the thousands of ships stranded near the Strait of Hormuz—and at least one ship that faced Iranian gunfire may have been tricked into believing it had paid Iran for safe passage. The first warning of such a crypto scam came from t

A top envoy to ⁠US President Donald Trump has asked Fifa to replace Iran with Italy in the coming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The plan is an effort to repair ‌ties between Trump and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two

Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police 'insider trading' on platforms.

The Trump administration is reorganizing the National Weather Service (NWS) and making changes to forecasting, while a key union representative warns the reorganization could involve potential staff cuts. Federal employees at the NWS’s Weather Forecast Offices

Senate Republicans voted largely in unison Wednesday to defeat a Democratic-sponsored war powers resolution that would prohibit President Trump from continuing military operations against Iran. It marked the fifth time that Republican senators voted against a

Few people have heard of Huangyan, a booming industrial district of Taizhou, a city in eastern China’s Zhejiang province. Yet without it, many cars would likely be heavier, more expensive and less energy efficient, while everyday household goods would probably

Alexander Pankin emphasized that Russia may also consider other support steps for Cub

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is leading the Democratic primary race for governor of New Mexico, new polling shows. A new Emerson College Polling/KRQE News 13 poll found 4 in 10 primary voters back Haaland, a former Democratic lawmaker who joined the B

Oil producers in the Middle East would typically rejoice at oil prices of $100 per barrel as they would see windfall revenues from their exports. But since the Iran war trapped most oil and gas shipments at the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf economies have lost bi

An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza on Wednesday night killed at least five Palestinians, including three children, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. A WAFA correspondent

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer expressed hopes Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will see "outcomes" from South Korea, Australia and the European Union, as it seeks to ensure that foreign digital regulati

WASHINGTON — The United States administration is expected to move to reclassify marijuana as soon as Wednesday, Axios reported, citing an official familiar with the matter, sending U.S. stocks of cannabis-related companies higher. The decision to reclassify ma

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday a new round of peace talks with Iran is "possible" within the next 36 to 72 hours, a report said, a day after he announced an extension of a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic to allow for diplomatic eff

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them on Wednesday, intensifying its assault on shipping in the key waterway. The attacks came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire while m

More than 50 U.S. Republicans have urged South Korea to halt what they describe as a "targeted assault" on American companies, including Coupang Inc., through discriminatory regulations, calling it an "unacceptable" move that could risk helping Chinese firms g

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sought to quell fears in Senate testimony on Wednesday that American technology was aiding China’s military, but drew scepticism given the US president’s willingness to sell advanced semiconductors. Lutnick asserted before

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) sent a Wednesday letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) strongly opposing the possibility of a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime partner and accomplice of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I am writing to ex

It is thanks to Anthropic that we get to have this discussion in the first place. Only they, among the labs, take the problem seriously enough to attempt to address these problems at all. They are also the ones that make the models that matter most. So the peo

Navy Secretary John Phelan is departing the administration after serving in the role for just over a year, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday. “On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service

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Podcaster Joe Rogan on Tuesday said President Trump “called me a liberal” while at a White House event last week to hasten research on psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine. “The Joe Rogan Experience” guest Luis J. Gomez told Rogan that

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By extending a ceasefire indefinitely with Iran, President Donald Trump appears to be searching for a way out of a costly war, but Tehran may be unwilling to give him a win. Trump has insisted on maintaining a naval blockade, which Iran is demanding must end b

Deputy chairman of the government and presidential envoy to Russia’s Far East Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Saveliyev and Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev will report

Iran Guards say 'seized' two ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz; Iran says it has yet to decide whether to join a new round of talks with the U.S.

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for fraud, alleging the civil rights group secretly used donor money to pay leaders and members of white supremacist and other extremist groups for inside information, the Justice D

Syria could be the success story the world needs, the Security Council heard today, as UN experts outlined how the international community can support that country’s political and economic transition.

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off attacks indefinitely with no sign of peace talks restarting.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into a close call between two planes at John F. Kennedy International Airport, the agency said in a statement. According to the FAA statement, Republic Airways flight 4464 halted its landing at JFK on Monday

Apple has named John Ternus, its head of hardware engineering, as its next CEO. At the same moment, Apple is paying Google roughly a billion dollars a year to run the AI brain of Siri, because Apple’s own AI hasn’t been good enough. Apple’s hardware is e

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In a statement, signed by JNUTA president Syed Akhtar Husain and secretary Avinash Kumar, the teachers’ association hit out at Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit for “blatant abuse of power”

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday apologized for past comments he made about Black children being “re-parented,” while maintaining that he didn’t make those remarks despite there being a recording of

Tesla published its quarterly financials ahead of an investor call this afternoon. The maker of electric vehicles has become an increasingly polarized brand but a valuable one: $1.21 trillion at the time of writing. And we knew from its delivery announcement e

Among the major segments, ready-made garments of all textiles remained the largest contributor to textile exports

Supply chain disruptions that may take longer to subside pose downside risks to growth and upside risks to inflation, writes MPC chairman

The German airline Lufthansa said it would cut 20,000 flights in the coming months to accommodate rising jet fuel costs amid the ongoing war with Iran. The schedule adjustments will affect “unprofitable short-haul flights” in Europe through the end of October,