Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on HormuzUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly stated that Washington will not permit any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterwa...
UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...
Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sitesIran declared UN nuclear watchdog inspections at bombed sites are off-limits, despite a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Talks in S...
Best Mexican proverb of the day: "One steady step is better than a race that tires you out." A life lesson on endurance over intensityBest Mexican proverb of the day: The Mexican saying "Un paso firme es mejor que una carrera agotadora" ("One steady step is better than a r...
On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
Eight years on, from JCPOA to MoU: How Trump's Iran deal stacks up against Obama's nuclear pactPresident Trump has signed a 14-point memorandum with Iran, ending a four-month conflict and opening a 60-day window for a peace deal. This...
Best French saying of the day: "Love is not looking at each other, but looking together in..." - A timeless lesson on true love, unity, and shared purposeFrench Saying of Day: This French proverb emphasizes that true love thrives on shared vision and purpose, not just mutual admiration. Stron...
US-Iran war: There are many questions about the peace deal. Here are (some) answers.US-Iran deal: A new agreement between the United States and Tehran aims to end the war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Sanctions on ...
Warren Buffett on why bubbles end badly – even when everyone knows they willWarren Buffett compared bubble investors to Cinderella at the ball: Everyone plans to leave just before midnight, but they are dancing in a...
Under the radar: These less-than-stars have made an impact at the FIFA World CupThe World Cup is showcasing unheralded players alongside global stars. Livano Comenencia scored Curacao's first World Cup goal. Boualem Kho...
Iran deal calls for diluting uranium at minimum, waiving sanctions & opening strait, US officials sayPresident Trump announced a deal with Iran, involving uranium dilution and sanctions waivers, allowing immediate oil sales. Mediated by Pak...
Senior US officials release text of Iran dealA draft memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran has been revealed. It includes new standards for uranium enrichment and provisi...
Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US, according to leaksA tentative deal between Iran and the U.S. will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil passage. Iran will be allowed to sell its oil with...
UAE provides support to contain Ebola outbreakThe UAE is supporting the World Health Organisation's efforts to control the Ebola outbreak in Africa. This aid aims to mitigate the impact...
White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet realityThe White House has informed supporters of President Trump's alleged victories in the Iran conflict, claiming Iran will not develop nuclear...
North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remainChinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea, with both nations claiming significant gains. The trip boosted North Korean leader Kim Jo...
North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': leader's sisterNorth Korea's nuclear weapons program is "absolutely non-negotiable," stated Kim Yo Jong, the leader's sister, ahead of Chinese President X...