Someone is buying up old decrepit tankers, turning off any tracking electronics, and pushing huge amounts of Russian oil into Asia. Industry insiders estimate the size of that “shadow” fleet at roughly 600 vessels, or about 10% of the global number of …
A takeover battle for the future of K-pop is heating up
Kakao, one of South Korea’s top internet giants, has doubled down on its quest to take control of SM Entertainment, the iconic K-pop music agency.
Why are migrants in small boats a heated issue in the UK?
A new British law that aims to bar people from seeking asylum if they arrive in the U.K. in small boats is the latest in a long line of efforts to control unauthorized migration.
Chile: Attempted $32 million airport heist leaves two dead
An airport shootout in Chile’s capital has killed a security officer and an alleged robber in what authorities say was an attempted heist of more than $32 million in cash aboard a plane from Miami.
Malka Leifer feigned ‘love and attention’ to groom and abuse Melbourne sisters, court told
Prosecutors close their sexual abuse case against former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal, urging jurors to convict her of 27 chargesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastUsing pretend love and concern, the former ultr…
Australia to buy as many as five nuclear subs from United States
Submarines are part of the AUKUS pact with the UK, which may also jointly develop a vessel with Australia.
U.K. looks to stop migrant crossings by denying nearly all asylum claims. Is it legal?
Britain’s interior minister said the proposal to stop almost all migrants from claiming asylum were legal despite warnings that the legislation would break international law.
U.S. says it doesn’t want to separate its economy from China’s
The U.S. is pushing back on the idea it wants to suppress China, according to a State Department spokesperson’s comments.
Weeping US Marine describes Afghan ‘catastrophe’ before Congress
A Congressional inquiry into the 2021 withdrawal hears emotional testimony from a bomb victim.