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…
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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…
Quiet Surge: The Growing Threat of Plastic Waste
Winnie Lau, project director for Preventing Plastic Pollution at the Pew Charitable Trusts, reports on a widening plastics crisis. In August…
Iran to Ease Shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced on Thursday that the country's Persian Gulf Strait Authority will simplify procedures for…
US Grid Unprepared for Data Centre Demand
The US is facing an unprecedented surge in power demand due to the rapid expansion of data centres, said Laura Swett, chair of the Federal E…
Why the 4-Inch "Dancing Girl" Figurine Riles Puritans in South Asia
In India, a millennia-old bronze figurine of a young woman, known as the „Dancing Girl,„has sparked controversy over its depiction of a nude…
Papa Leo Praises US-Iran Accord
The Pope welcomed the interim agreement between the US and Iran, expressing relief that the two countries are moving towards a formal deal. …
US Deal with Iran Remains Unclear
US leaders met with G7 nations in France. The meeting happened recently. It was about a deal with Iran. The details are not yet known. The U…
Iran 'Played Trump Like a Violin' in Nuclear Deal
John Bolton, former US national security adviser, told Euronews that Iran manipulated Trump into a bad deal. Bolton served under Trump from …
China Built the Last Steel Boom. India's Will Be Different
India's largest blast furnace is now operational at Tata Steel Ltd.'s Kalinganagar plant in Odisha, marking a significant milestone in the c…
US Official Slams Washington Hardliners Over Iran Deal
A senior US official has criticised hardliners in Washington opposing the Iran agreement, accusing them of misinterpreting Iranian state-lin…
Global Leaders Hail Iran Peace Deal
World leaders welcomed news of a potential peace agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping on June 15, 2026…
Drone Swarm Malfunction Reveals Inner Workings
A thousand drones twinkling above Darling Harbour during the Vivid Sydney festival suddenly malfunctioned last month, flying out of formatio…
Caffeine Minimalists Rewrite Routines to Battle Coffee Jitters
Many Americans are rethinking their caffeine habits as they seek to minimize its negative effects. This shift is happening in 2026, with con…
EU Migration Policy Takes Effect, Raising Concerns and Hopes
The European Union's new migration policy has come into force, marking a significant shift in how the bloc handles incoming asylum seekers a…
Right-Wing and Anti-Racist Groups Clash in UK Cities
Rival demonstrations erupted in several British cities, including Brighton and Glasgow, following violent unrest in Belfast on Saturday. Pol…
Financial Engineering Echoes Pre-Crisis Era, Warns Investment Giant
Pimco's Dan Ivascyn warns that the rapid expansion of complex credit structures is reminiscent of the pre-financial crisis era. The investme…
Trump's Name on Kennedy Center at Risk
The Kennedy Center in Washington is facing a deadline to remove Donald Trump's name after a judge ruled it was added illegally. The center's…
Judge Blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A US federal judge has blocked a rule that would have imposed a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa applications. The decision came on Monday,…
Trump to Nominate Jay Clayton as National Intelligence Director
Donald Trump plans to nominate Jay Clayton, a US attorney, as the new Director of National Intelligence. Clayton currently leads the Securit…
Suez Canal Sees Surge in Oil Tankers Amid Hormuz Strait Closure
The Suez Canal in Egypt has experienced a significant increase in oil tanker traffic following the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. In Apri…
Network Seeks Waiver for Kerbside EV Chargers
The Australian Energy Regulator is consulting on a waiver application from Essential Energy to install 300 kerbside electric vehicle charger…
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 Fee on New H-1B Visas
A US federal judge has overturned a Trump-era rule imposing a $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B visa applications for high-skilled workers. T…
UK Faces Pressure on Migrant Worker Protections
A recent employment tribunal ruling involving Shabin Shaji has intensified scrutiny of worker protections in the United Kingdom. The case, a…