Australian prime minister urges China to resume iron ore imports after reported trade disruption
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged China to import Australian iron ore without hindrance.
Month: October 2025
What is TrumpRx? Donald Trump announces new website to offer discounted drug prices; savings expected to reach 50%
President Trump announced TrumpRx.gov, a new federal website launching in early 2026, to offer discounted prescription drugs. A deal with Pfizer, the first drugmaker, will provide average 50% lower prices, aligning US drug costs with other developed na…
Tel Aviv-based Commcrete, maker of handheld satellite communication devices and software, raised a $21M Series A led by Greenfield; sources value it at $100M+ (Resilience Media)
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Tel Aviv-based Commcrete, maker of handheld satellite communication devices and software, raised a $21M Series A led by Greenfield; sources value it at $100M+ — The startup is building a revolutionary approach to m…
UN Security Council approves larger military force to fight gangs in Haiti
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday approved expanding a UN-backed mission in gang-ravaged Haiti into a full military force of up to 5,500 personnel, adding soldiers alongside police officers. The move replaces the current law enforcement-o…
Japan’s central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers
A closely watched survey by Japan’s central bank shows sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, making an interest rate hike more likely.
‘Dominant on the river’: 32 Chunk crowned champion in ‘biggest Fat Bear Week yet’
Brown bear’s nearly 100,000 votes leads him to victory despite suffering for most of season with broken jaw“The merely chubby have been winnowed away,” a naturalist intoned. “We are left with a clash of titans.”After a record-breaking week of public vo…
Apple Sued For Firing Jewish Employee After Denying Sabbath Time Off
The US agency that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws sued Apple on Tuesday, claiming the manager of a retail store made antisemitic comments and denied a Jewish employee’s requests for time off before firing him.
Israel-Hamas peace plan: Pakistan sending troops to Gaza? Spotlight on ‘peacekeeping force’
Pakistan’s foreign minister announced the leadership will consider sending troops to Gaza as part of a Muslim nations’ peacekeeping force under a US-backed peace deal. This initiative, unveiled by Donald Trump, proposes Hamas disarmament, hostage relea…
Dutch cargo ship attacked: Houthis claim missile launch in Gulf of Aden
Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile strike on the Dutch-flagged Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, injuring two crew and setting the ship ablaze. This serious assault, outside their usual Red Sea operations, expands their campaign agains…
‘Will be given to some guy’: Trump pushes for Nobel, calls denial of Prize an ‘insult’ to US
Former US President Donald Trump stated he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for resolving seven global conflicts, deeming its absence an “insult” to the nation. He expects to resolve the Israel-Hamas conflict with his 20-point plan, potentially bringing …