Flight from Dubai lands at Sea-Tac for first time since Iran war began
Flights between Seattle and its two Middle Eastern destinations – Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Doha, Qatar – were canceled beginning Feb. 28.
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Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away
One of the hottest tickets in Rome these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel.
Indonesia and Australia to Expand Security Cooperation to Include Japan, Papua New Guinea
The announcement follows the signing of a major security agreement between Jakarta and Canberra last month.
US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea – Reuters
US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea ReutersTrump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict The New York TimesU.S. allows temporary purchases of Russian oil already at sea to s…
Vehicle sought in US consulate shooting investigation found, Toronto police say
The suspect vehicle in the shooting at the United States consulate in Toronto this week has been found and police say it was stolen.
The logistics of a potential U.S. military plan to open the Strait of Hormuz
CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean walks through the potential options for a U.S. military mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Asia-Pacific markets tumble as investors brace for a prolonged war in Middle East
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should remain shut.
UN fact-finding mission warns of continued human rights abuses in Venezuela
In an address to the UN Human Rights Council, experts warned that the ‘machinery’ of repression was ‘mutating’.
Sources: Meta delayed the launch of its Avocado model to at least May over performance concerns and discussed temporarily licensing Gemini to power its products (Eli Tan/New York Times)
Eli Tan / New York Times:
Sources: Meta delayed the launch of its Avocado model to at least May over performance concerns and discussed temporarily licensing Gemini to power its products — The tech giant pushed back the timeline aft…
Carney announces billions for defense and infrastructure in Canada’s North
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will spend billions on forward operating locations in the North to assert sovereignty over the increasingly contested region.