Tehran suspended negotiations via mediators with US, Iranian media says
Iran has suspended all indirect talks with the US and announced it would pursue “complete closure of Strait of Hormuz,” accusing Israel of “continuing crimes” in Lebanon and stating that…
Kanye West claims to have broken audience record during Turkey gig amid bans in EU countries
The “largest stadium performance of all time,” according to Kanye ‘Ye’ West, who is attempting an EU comeback after 12 years away and amid recent cancellations in several European territories.…
At least two injured in explosion at fireworks factory in northern Malta, police say
Prime Minister Robert Abela wrote on social media that his “thoughts are with the people affected by the explosion that occurred this morning.” Read More
The EU is set to join US-led chip alliance ‘Pax Silica’ to counter China’s AI race
The EU is set to formally join Pax Silica, a US-led initiative coordinating AI chip supply chains and export controls to counter China. The decision follows weeks of internal discussions…
China’s state subsidies up to eight times more than OECD’s, report says
Chinese state subsidies have hit record levels, climbing to nearly 10% of company revenue in the chip sector and distorting markets, according to a new OECD report, published as the…
Court rejects Rwanda’s €115 million claim against UK over scrapped migrant deal
In 2022, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson sealed a deal with Kigali to send migrants arriving in Britain via “dangerous or illegal journeys” in small boats or lorries to…
Kyrgyzstan calls for more Asian, African and Latin American seats on UN Security Council
As he announced his country’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev called for its reform to include greater representation from Asia,…
Explainer: What is electrification – and why is the EU betting its future on it?
Electrifying the European Union’s transport and industry sectors largely depends on upgraded power grids and storage capacity. Read More
EES delays: Wizz Air urges Brits to arrive at European airports three hours before flight
Budget airline Wizz Air says passengers should arrive three hours early as new EU border checks trigger long airport queues, with some travellers already missing flights amid fears of summer…
Kenya protesters oppose Ebola quarantine centre
Hundreds protested in Nanyuki against a planned Ebola quarantine centre as Kenya’s High Court suspended the project pending review. Read more at Read More