McConnell provides health update after long unexplained absence; says he suffered fall, pneumonia
McConnell is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history.
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Japan’s pet care industry booms as ‘fur babies’ outnumber infants
Japanese baby product manufacturers are turning their attention to the pet market amid collapsing birthrate.
Syria’s new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad – Politico
Syria’s new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad PoliticoSyrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow Al JazeeraNew Syrian parliament meets for first time in Damascus &…
World Cup down to final four teams
The World Cup has reached its final week with just four teams remaining: France, Spain, England and Argentina. Shanelle Kaul reports.
27 Killed, 22 Critical In Massive Fire At Bangkok Bar
People were seen rushing to escape as flames engulfed the entrance of the venue and thick smoke spread rapidly through the building.
CNBC Daily Open: Mideast tensions on the boil again as U.S., Iran trade strikes
Renewed tensions take center stage in the Middle East, sending oil prices spiking once again as the U.S. and Iran trade strikes.
A profile of Asha Sharma, an outsider elevated by Satya Nadella to lead Xbox, where she made sweeping job cuts and shed game studios within her first few months (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
A profile of Asha Sharma, an outsider elevated by Satya Nadella to lead Xbox, where she made sweeping job cuts and shed game studios within her first few months — Elevated to fix Microsoft’s struggling gaming divisio…
U.S. launches another round of strikes on Iran
CENTCOM said Sunday night that the U.S. is carrying out yet another round of attacks against Iran. Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty
Military manufacturing may be growing, but defence sovereignty depends on far more than production.
US carries out strikes on Iran as Donald Trump issues ‘accountable’ warning
CENTCOM wrote in a post on X: “The Commander in Chief has directed the strikes to hold Iranian forces accountable.”