China, Russia begin joint drills in Sea of Japan
China and Russia began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Sunday as Beijing and Moscow seek to reinforce their partnership and counterbalance what they see as a US-led global order.
Month: August 2025
U.S. and Israeli Officials Float Idea of ‘All or Nothing’ Gaza Deal – The New York Times
U.S. and Israeli Officials Float Idea of ‘All or Nothing’ Gaza Deal The New York TimesNetanyahu pushing ‘military solution’ to free hostages: Source ABC NewsPM said seeking ‘decisive military victory’ in Gaza, putting hostage fami…
Tragedy as ‘fit and healthy’ volleyball player, 20, found dead at swimming pool after graduation party at Italian villa
A YOUNG volleyball player has been found dead in a swimming pool after a graduation party with pals at an Italian villa.
Simona Cinà, 20, is said to have drowned in a pool with her face up at a private residence in Bagheria, Palermo.
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OPEC+ agrees to enhance oil production by 547k barrels per day from September
OPEC+ on Sunday agreed to boost oil production by 548,000 barrels per day from September in a move that could further reduce gas prices in 2025
UK police investigate footage of naked man in mask walking streets at night
Officers are appealing for CCTV and witnesses after the ‘concerning’ footage emerged online.
Ukraine Announces Arrests Targeting Corruption in Military Procurement
The arrests came days after President Volodymyr Zelensky’s U-turn on an effort to neuter anticorruption agencies.
Ukraine Announces Arrests Targeting Corruption in Military Procurement
The arrests came days after President Volodymyr Zelensky’s U-turn on an effort to neuter anticorruption agencies.
Darktrace says it plans to invest $200M in the US in 2026, up 11% YoY, as part of a push to surpass $1B in revenue and grow its US sales to 50% of its revenue (Kieran Smith/Financial Times)
Kieran Smith / Financial Times:
Darktrace says it plans to invest $200M in the US in 2026, up 11% YoY, as part of a push to surpass $1B in revenue and grow its US sales to 50% of its revenue — UK-based cyber security group steps up …
Renewed violence in Syria’s Sweida kills two as armed groups fight government forces – The Times of Israel
Renewed violence in Syria’s Sweida kills two as armed groups fight government forces The Times of IsraelTensions high as new violence spirals in Syria’s Suwayda despite ceasefire Al JazeeraFresh clashes break out in Syria as the i…
Americans seeking retirement overseas
A lower cost of living, and a sense of adventure, are leading more and more Americans to retire overseas. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with ex-pats who now live fulltime on the Mediterranean island of Gozo, part of the Maltese archipelago; and with J…