Trump’s announcement came after House Democrats’ objections to his pick of Bill Pulte as acting chief ensured that a key national security tool expires Friday.
World Cup: Excitement mounts in Mexico City ahead of opening game
Mexican and South African fans flocked to the Azteca stadium in #Mexico City ahead of the opening game of the #WorldCup. This comes amid #protests around the city, as #teachers and families of those missing in the #drug war hope to draw international…
Russia’s Central Bank chief disappears from public view as resignation rumors swirl; one report links her future to fears of border closures and martial law – Meduza
Russia’s Central Bank chief disappears from public view as resignation rumors swirl; one report links her future to fears of border closures and martial law MeduzaPutin signals key rate cuts as his central banker is on sick leave …
5 American cruise passengers arrested after port fight in Bahamas
As officers prepared to search the arrested individuals ‘a violent struggle reportedly ensued between officers and the five suspects,’ according to police.
Two sentenced to death in Bangkok bombing
Two men were sentenced to death in the 2015 Thai Erawan shrine bombing that killed 20 people and wounded more than 100.
From startup to $1.8 trillion: The investors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards
With SpaceX seeking an IPO valuation of nearly $1.8 trillion, early bets are poised to generate some of the biggest paper gains in venture capital history.
Trump nominates Jay Clayton as top US intelligence official after pushback on Bill Pulte
US president had faced widespread criticism of his decision to install a controversial ally, Bill PulteDonald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former head of the top US markets watchdog, to be the country’s leading intelligence official.The US presiden…
Oil tanker CEO sees Hormuz ship traffic quickly increasing if U.S. and Iran reach a deal
Many shipowners are just waiting for the threat assessment to be downgraded before crossing Hormuz, Frontline CEO Lars Barstad said.
Iran’s Kharg Island is key to its oil exports. Targeting it carries major risks
Iran’s Kharg Island, home to a terminal through which the country exports most of its oil, has emerged as a focus of the war launched in late February by the United States and Israel.
U.S. puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island
The Trump administration put up $750,000 to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she had been aboard a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, a move that has further …