Speakers in Ecuador’s Andes Blend Spanish With Kichwa
The distinctive language used in Ecuador’s Andes, including its capital Quito, blends Spanish with Kichwa, an indigenous language spoken since the Inca settlement of the region.
Day: June 17, 2026
Hunter Group takes VLCC charter battle to arbitration
Norwegian company says unpaid hire has spiralled from $8.3m to more than $28m
Sources: Trump officials discussed ways to structure government equity stakes in AI companies, with Commerce Secretary Lutnick favoring a sovereign wealth fund (Eleanor Mueller/Semafor)
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Sources: Trump officials discussed ways to structure government equity stakes in AI companies, with Commerce Secretary Lutnick favoring a sovereign wealth fund — Senior Trump administration officials had w…
G7 Summit: PM Modi receives warm welcome from French President Macron
By R Anil Kumar Evian (France), June 16, 2026. French President Emmanuel Macron warmly welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in France’s Evian on June 16. PM Modi and Macron hugged and greeted each…
China condemns new Taiwan intelligence tip website, vows ‘resolute countermeasures’
Beijing has reacted sharply to Taiwan’s latest intelligence initiative designed for Chinese nationals, warning of ‘strong counteractions’ and charging Taipei with provoking further strains across the Strait. The website, introduced by Taiwan’s National…
‘I’m the boss’, Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine’s war aims
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Hundreds of cats rescued from being eaten in Vietnam
More than 500 cats were seized in Vietnam after police dismantled a cat meat trafficking network, with dozens of animals later reunited with their owners.
France grants reparations to children uprooted from Réunion Island
Paris has approved a law granting reparations to more than 2,000 children from Réunion Island who were sent to mainland France between 1962 and 1984 – acknowledging the state’s responsibility for a policy that separated families, uprooted minors and l…
What’s new in Android 17? Anti-theft tools, scam detection, and parental controls
The Android 17 rollout has started for supported Pixel devices, delivering new security and privacy capabilities before expanding to other devices later this year. Security and privacy updates Google has improved location privacy features so users can …
U.S. Details Agreement With Iran as Trump Departs G7 Summit
A U.S. official provided what was described as the text of the preliminary agreement, which outlined a $300 billion plan for Iran’s reconstruction and 60 days of talks on its nuclear program.