A Shift in Chinese Taste for Durian Throws Malaysian Farmers Into Turmoil
Malaysian durian farmers saw immense profits over the last decade as China snapped up their produce. But tastes have shifted.
Month: February 2026
How Italy’s Police and Army Compete to Enlist Italian Olympians
Most Italian athletes at the Winter Games subsidize their training by joining the police or the military, which vie to enlist the best talent.
What will it take for Syrians to return to Aleppo after years of war?
Syria’s government is trying to rebuild Aleppo, but war and neglect have made it a daunting prospect.
Russian army casualties in Ukraine surge – Financial Times
Russian army casualties in Ukraine surge Financial TimesSeth G. Jones: Kremlin Trying Hard To ‘Hide The Actual Number’ Of Russian Troops Killed In Ukraine Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyThe Death Toll in Ukraine The New…
News24 | Australia PM Albanese ‘devastated’ at violence during Israel President Isaac Herzog visit
Australia’s Prime Minister said on Tuesday he was “devastated” by scenes of clashes at a Sydney rally against a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, but defended the police’s actions against protesters.
EU must reform ‘obsolete’ emissions trading system, warns BASF boss – Financial Times
EU must reform ‘obsolete’ emissions trading system, warns BASF boss Financial TimesEuropean chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy politico.euEU weighs overhaul of industry’s free permits in carbon market refo…
English Heritage launches ‘bonding benches’ to tackle parental isolation
Charity to also offer activities for young families and host NCT volunteer-led sling and buggy walks at selected sitesThe great stone circles, abbeys, castles and manor houses that English Heritage manages acted for centuries as places to meet and ming…
China’s Smart Authoritarianism – Foreign Affairs
China’s Smart Authoritarianism Foreign Affairs
0-Click RCE Found in Claude Desktop Extensions, Putting 10,000+ Users at Risk
A critical “zero-click” vulnerability in Claude Desktop Extensions (DXT) that allows attackers to compromise a computer using nothing more than a Google Calendar event. The flaw, which has been assigned a maximum severity score of CVSS 10/1…
Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on military cooperation
The MOU comes as Somalia seeks regional support against Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland.