Science
Climate Change Threatens Ancient Faith in Nepal's Highlands
In the remote village of Lubra, nestled in Nepal's highlands, a centuries-old faith is facing an uncertain future. The Bon community, native…
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 16 in Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least 16 people, despite reports of renewed ceasefire talks. The strikes tar…
World
Kremlin Refuses Europe Ultimatum as Putin Warns of Retaliation
Russia and Ukraine clashed on Saturday, with Russia vowing to respond to Ukraine's largest attack on Moscow. The Kremlin said it won't accep…
Health
Fighting Continues in Lebanon as US-Iran Deal Hangs in Balance
Violence persists in southern Lebanon despite reports of a ceasefire agreement, with Israeli strikes killing at least seven people, includin…
Politics
US Politics Behind Anthropic Export Controls
The US administration's handling of AI policies has put tech companies in a tricky spot, with many aligning their messaging with the White H…
Economy
Gaza Residents Struggle as Bank Accounts Frozen
Palestinians in Gaza are facing financial hardship after the Bank of Palestine froze or closed their accounts without explanation. The move …
Economy
European Stocks Regain Lead as Stagflation Fears Subside
European stocks are outperforming others for the second half of the year, driven by a shift in investor sentiment. The prospect of peace in …
Technology
Navigating Uncharted Markets with AI-Driven Insights
The Odd Lots live show in New York on May 28 featured a panel discussion with three prominent Substack writers. They shared their perspectiv…
Science
Navigating the Substack Era
Three prominent Substack writers, James van Geelen, Sam Ro, and Jasmine Sun, recently joined a live panel discussion in New York on May 28. …
World
US‑Iran Diplomatic Talks Delayed as Conflict Rises in Lebanon
The United States and Iran were set to meet in Geneva on Friday to discuss a possible revival of the nuclear agreement. The session was canc…
Politics
Pakistan's Role in Ending Iran-US Conflict Sought
Pakistan's government is trying to mediate between the US and Iran, after a drone strike killed top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. Pakis…
General
Tibet Aid System Sidelines Local Cadres
China's „Tibet Aid„programme is sending Han Chinese officials to Tibet, supposedly to help the region. However, this move is actually underm…
Politics
Labour Leadership Under Fire
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure after Andy Burnham's by-election win in Labour's stronghold. The victory has sparked s…
Politics
Trump and Meloni: A Cooling Friendship
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rebuked Donald Trump on social media, saying „Italy and I do not beg„on Friday. The public scolding co…
Politics
Trump No Longer Sees Anthropic as National Security Threat
Former US President Donald Trump recently changed his stance on AI company Anthropic, no longer viewing it as a national security threat. Th…
World
Debate Over Iran Conflict: Success or Disaster?
Mehdi Hasan, the British‑American journalist, faced David Des Roches, a retired colonel and former Pentagon official, on a televised forum. …
Politics
Italy Cancels High-Level US Talks Amid Trump Row
Italy's top diplomat, Antonio Tajani, has cancelled his trip to the US after US President Donald Trump's comments sparked a diplomatic row. …
World
EU Leaders Disagree on Kremlin Back-Channel Amid Ukraine War
European Union leaders are at odds over establishing a secret communication channel with Russia amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. A hi…
Politics
Iranian Singer Faces Lashes for Defying Hijab Rule
A 29-year-old Iranian singer has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab, a human rights group reported. The musician, al…
General
Iran Demands 48-Hour Notice for Strait of Hormuz Passage
The Iranian maritime authority has introduced a new requirement for ships to request permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz 48 hour…
Economy
Iran Presses Advantage Amid Challenges
Iran has secured an interim deal with the US, marking a strategic victory that enables it to sell oil on the global market. The agreement ha…
Science
Physicist Creates 'Mini Universe' to Test Existence of Time
A physicist has created a „mini universe„in a laboratory to investigate whether time is a real phenomenon. This experiment is a first-of-its…
Technology
Europe Seeks AI Independence from US Firms
Europe is racing to close the AI gap with the US, driven by concerns over digital sovereignty. The continent's efforts are focused on develo…
Politics
Burnham's Makerfield Win: A Blow to Starmer's Leadership?
Andy Burnham won a significant victory in the Makerfield by-election, potentially altering the Labour Party's dynamics. The win came on Frid…