Daring to be different: The shipping pioneers backing sail-powered ships
Confident, courageous, unconventional or mad? These are the shipping leaders pursuing the winds of change
Day: July 9, 2025
Trump issues new tariffs for six countries, including Iraq and the Philippines
The White House has sent letters to 20 different countries this week announcing new tariffs.
‘Go a little bit quicker’: Trump scolds African leaders for talking too much
President Donald Trump scolded the leaders of several African nations because he said they were talking too much.At a luncheon with the leaders on Wednesday, Trump spoke at length about his accomplishments before handing the floor over to the presiden…
Israel Launches New Ground Incursion in Lebanon, Raising Fears for Truce
Israel has been conducting near-daily strikes against what it says are Hezbollah targets as the Iranian-backed group comes under pressure to disarm amid fears of a renewed war.
South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon – Al Jazeera
South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon Al JazeeraSouth Korean court approves new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree AP NewsFormer President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea Is Arrested on…
DoD Spending On Startups Doubles But Remains Scant Overall, SVDG Report Says
Spending by the Defense Department in 2024 on the top 100 startups with dual-use and defense technology more than doubled versus 2023 but remains less than 1 percent of the […]
Defense Department Seeks Public Input On Trump’s Acquisition Reform Order
The Defense Department on Wednesday asked for public comment on a presidential directive to reform how the department acquires stuff, including mandating a preference for commercial solutions. The public has […]
Missiles and Munitions Top USAF Unfunded Priority List
Missiles and munitions dominate the U.S. Air Force’s fiscal 2026 unfunded priority list (UPL). At the top is $300 million for the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) by Lockheed […]
Shopping for a new work laptop? This lightweight LG Gram is on sale for $1,000 off – but hurry!
The 16-inch LG Gram is a sleek machine designed to last a full day on a single charge and boasting above-average hardware.
The dizzying fall of a Russian gold magnate who fell out of favour with the Kremlin
Long seen as loyal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, billionaire Konstantin Strukov is on the verge of being stripped of his gold mining empire. The state’s seizure of his group illustrates the Kremlin’s hardening stance toward Russian oligarchs, d…