Meta ‘concerned’ by Iran telling citizens to stop using WhatsApp: Spokesperson
Iranian officials had warned people to stop using WhatsApp, Telegram and other “location-based applications,” according to a report from the state-run broadcaster IRIB.
Day: June 18, 2025
Ocean Diplomacy at the Third UN Ocean Conference
Nice was a step forward for legal enforceability, but hardly a victory for ocean diplomacy.
International soccer fans bring lively atmosphere to Seattle for Club World Cup
The raucous Urawa Red Diamond fans were out in force at Lumen Field, but River Plate ended up with the win in Tuesday’s group-stage game.
‘Extreme thuggery of Trump’s ICE’: NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested at immigration court; watch video
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, a Democratic mayoral candidate, was arrested at a Manhattan immigration court after linking arms with a man federal agents were attempting to detain. Agents arrested Lander for allegedly assaulting law enforcement…
Tyler Perry sued by actor on ‘The Oval’ for sexual assault and harassment
The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by actor Derek Dixon, who appeared on 85 episodes of the BET series, seeks at least $260 million in damages.
Woman sleeping in road run over in Seattle, killed
“Detectives determined that a 28-year-old driver exited a private parking garage in her vehicle,” police wrote. She didn’t see the pedestrian in the road.
Israel-Iran War Enters 6th Day: What We Know So Far
Iran and Israel launched new missile strikes at each other on Wednesday as the air war between the two longtime enemies entered a sixth day despite a call from U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran’s unconditional surrender.
Japan exports fall at sharpest pace in 8 months as U.S. shipments plummet
The fall was softer than the 3.8% decline forecasted by economists polled by Reuters, but was a reversal compared to the 2% gain recorded in April.
Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says
The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline.
Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says
The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline.