‘We cannot be at peace without knowing’
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie believes her mother was kidnapped and that two ransom notes demanding money were real, but more information is required to find her kidnapper. ‘We cannot…
As Markets Revolt in the Face of War, Trump Extends Iran Deadline
Just after stocks ended another bruising day, the president took to social media to promote progress in talks with Iran. Source link
Iran's war propaganda includes memes directed at Trump
Iran has been sending not only missiles around the region but also trolling tweets and videos around the internet. It’s the latest in global diplomacy. Source link
Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise
There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran. Source link
Malaysia Says Iran Will Allow Its Ships to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz
The reprieve would ease disruptions in Malaysia’s energy supply, but the prime minister has vowed to make preparations for a more volatile future. Source link
Southeast Asia is being hit hard by Iran's cutoff of oil and gas
Southeast Asia is among the areas hardest hit by Iran’s cutoff of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, with many nations almost entirely dependent on foreign energy —…
Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo’s favour earlier this week. Source link
Winter Sea Ice in the Arctic Ties a Record Low
Ice plays a vital role in reflecting away planet-warming sunlight. The Arctic is warming much faster than most other parts of the world. Source link
Judge told Maduro ‘plundered’ Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees
Regarding Maduro’s fate, she said she felt a degree of sympathy: “He is a man who had everything but lost it through greed and an inflated ego. I feel sorry…
Under Carney, Canada Finally Hits NATO’s 2% Spending Target
Trump and other American presidents have criticized Canada for failing to meet the alliance’s military spending minimum of 2 percent of gross domestic product. Source link