Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, in a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad-Kazem Al Sadegh, has stressed the importance of strengthening relations between the two countries.
VLCC count doubles at Chinese ports as owners face congestion headache
Sentosa Ship Brokers explains how high volumes and sanctions pressure are tying up tankers
Search resumes to solve mystery of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
New search to start on December 30 for Boeing 777 that went missing in 2014 with 227 passengers and 12 crew members.
Farage tells donors he expects Reform to do election deal with Tories – report
One donor tells FT that Reform leader described an agreement as ‘inevitable’, despite denials from both sidesNigel Farage has told donors he expects a deal or merger between his Reform UK party and the Conservatives before the next general election.Ref…
Opium poppy farming hits 10-year high in war-torn Myanmar
Myanmar now the world’s main source of illicit opium following decline of poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, the UN says.
South Korea’s Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung also said he felt an apology was due to North Korea over his predecessor – Yoon Suk Yeol’s – alleged order to send drones and propaganda leaflets across the border.
“Evil”: Sabrina Carpenter Condemns White House Use Of Her Music In Immigration Video
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has condemned the White House for using her music without permission in a video showing aggressive US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
OpenAI CEO Urges ‘Code Red’ ChatGPT Push, Reveals Internal Memo
Sam Altman also called for staffers to delay progress on other efforts such as autonomous AI agents and advertising.
3 West Envoys Write On Ukraine War Ahead Of Putin Trip, Delhi Not Amused
A joint opinion piece by envoys of three western countries to India — the UK, France and Germany — right before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit has ticked off New Delhi.
Roadside bomb kills 3 officers in northwestern Pakistan
Police say a powerful roadside bomb targeting a police vehicle has killed three officers in northwestern Pakistan, marking the third such attack in as many days.