“You’ve Got To Be Joking”: Putin Surprises Alaska Man With Rs 19 Lakh Bike
Mark Warren, a retired fire inspector for the Municipality of Anchorage, was presented with a brand-new olive-green Ural Gear Up motorcycle with a sidecar.
Day: August 21, 2025
Israel keeps up military pressure on Gaza City ahead of planned offensive – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereIran was seeking to reassert an image of strength on Thursday after suffering heavy losses, when Israel largely destroyed Iran’s air defences during the war and much of its stockpile of balli…
Texas House approves redrawn maps to benefit Republican party during 2026 midterm elections
The approval came at the urging of US President Donald Trump, who pushed for the extraordinary mid-decade revision of congressional maps to give his party a better chance at holding onto the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
China Considers Yuan-Backed Stablecoins To Boost Currency Usage: Report
China is considering allowing the usage of yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time to boost wider adoption of its currency globally, sources familiar with the matter said, in a major reversal of its stance towards digital assets.
US State Department Fires Staff After Dispute Over Israel-Gaza Talking Points
The State Department has fired a press officer who was responsible for drafting Trump administration talking points about policy toward Israel and Gaza after complaints from the US Embassy in Jerusalem.
SpaceX inks Alaska Air deal for Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi; sources say it is courting Middle Eastern airlines in a potential watershed against legacy operators (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
SpaceX inks Alaska Air deal for Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi; sources say it is courting Middle Eastern airlines in a potential watershed against legacy operators — Signing deals with Middle Eastern airlines would mark a wate…
Grounded Greek cargo ship sinks off Crete
MN Kostas began taking on water nearly a month ago near Kyriamadi
Grounded Greek cargo ship sinks off Crete
MN Kostas began taking on water nearly a month ago near Kyriamadi
What is ‘Nusuk Umrah’? Saudi Arabia’s new Umrah platform every pilgrim should know about
Saudi Arabia has launched the Nusuk Umrah platform, a new digital service allowing international pilgrims to apply for Umrah visas and book travel services online. Accessible in seven languages, the platform offers visa processing, accommodation, trans…
UK borrowed less than expected in July in lift for Rachel Reeves
Public sector net borrowing falls to £1.1bn as chancellor explores tax-raising options in autumn budgetBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowed less than expected in July, official figures show, in a boost to the chancellor, Rachel Reev…