US Senate Democrats are increasingly divided over arms sales to Israel, with over three dozen backing Bernie Sanders’ resolution to halt them. Citing Prime Minister Netanyahu’s “reckless decisions” and the expanded conflict, some Democrats shifted thei…
Growing discontent as 36 Democrats back Bernie Sanders’ bid to block arms sales to Israel
More than three dozen Democrats backed a bid by Senator Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block US arms sales to Israel, reflecting growing unease over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and conflicts in Gaza and Iran. The measures failed, opposed by Repu…
Fuel supply fears after blaze tears through crucial Australian refinery
The refinery, located about an hour away from Melbourne, pumps out around 10 per cent of Australia’s fuel.
Anthropic rolls out identity verification that may require Claude users to provide a government-issued photo ID and live selfie to access “certain capabilities” (Jose Antonio Lanz/Decrypt)
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Anthropic rolls out identity verification that may require Claude users to provide a government-issued photo ID and live selfie to access “certain capabilities” — Anthropic quietly published …
Setback in Australia’s fuel crisis as fire breaks out at oil refinery
A large fire has broken out at one of Australia’s two operating oil refineries – prompting fears over the country’s petrol supplies amid global disruption caused by the Middle East conflict.
YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips mocking Trump
Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators with suspected ties to the Iranian government, has gained internet notoriety during the US-Iran war for animation videos that have racked up millions of views.
Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention
Alexandre Ramagem, who fled Brazil following his conviction for plotting a coup, was held by ICE in Florida on Monday.
Iran May Offer Free Passage To Ships Through Oman Side Of Hormuz: Report
The war has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran’s interruption of traffic through the strait, which handles about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas flows.
Australia to boost defence spending citing growing threats
The nation will spend an additional A$53 billion (US$38 billion) over the next decade when compared to its 2024 defence strategy.
Sudan Enters Fourth Year of War Amid World’s Most Severe Humanitarian Crisis – The New York Times
Sudan Enters Fourth Year of War Amid World’s Most Severe Humanitarian Crisis The New York TimesOpinion | The World Has Forgotten Sudan, but I Haven’t The New York TimesThree years of messages at once – a chronicle of Sudan’s war p…