Shipping industry wary of resuming Strait of Hormuz navigation despite imminent deal
The world’s most important energy chokepoint may soon reopen, but insurance markets must regain confidence for the shipping sector to resume normal navigation. Meanwhile, Germany has dispatched two naval vessels…
Misinformation targets Trump and European leaders at G7
Social media users have been sharing old clips and taking statements by politicians out of context, in an apparent effort to highlight the strained relationship between the US and Europe.…
Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election that could determine Britain’s next PM
Burnham is regarded by many Labour MPs as the party’s best chance of recovery following the disastrous May local elections. Read More
Besides Trump, nobody believes deal will last, former US general says
Retired US General Ben Hodges believes the situation is now “much worse” than four months ago. With Israel and Lebanon left out of the deal between the US and Iran,…
‘If Ukraine burns, so will Moscow,’ Zelenskyy says after refinery fire
The Ukrainian president said on Thursday that Kyiv will respond to all Russian attacks and that the morning strike on Moscow’s refinery — in response to Russia’s attack on a…
Inside the ultra-luxe Swiss mountainside retreat where Iran and the US are set to meet
Initial negotiations between the US and Iran on the final agreement are set to take place at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne this Friday. Read More
World’s longest non-stop flight set for 2027 take-off as Qantas confirms Sydney-London route
Qantas’s long-awaited ‘Project Sunrise’ will see the world’s longest non-stop passenger flight cover more than 16,000 kilometres between 19 and 22 hours. Read More
US and Iran sign deal, but who really won? Here’s what to know
Trump signed the framework deal at Versailles while Pezeshkian signed in Tehran, pledging to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and triggering 60 days of further talks. Analysts say the terms…
Israel says one soldier killed and several injured in clashes following latest strikes in Lebanon
Israeli officials close to Netanyahu say the Likud leader has no intention to give up positions in Lebanon and are engaged in negotiations with the US following the announcement of…
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