New Pope has been chosen
(apnews.com)
What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details
What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details
Bill Gates pledges 99% of his fortune to Gates Foundation
(apnews.com)
India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise
India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise
Cybercrime operation traced back to Myanmar warlord
(scworld.com)
An international cybercrime operation was traced back to an unlikely source: a warlord controlling a remote part of Myanmar.
An international cybercrime operation was traced back to an unlikely source: a warlord controlling a remote part of Myanmar.
US clears $131M sale of defence software, equipment to India
(indiatimes.com)
The Trump administration has approved a $131 million sale of maritime domain awareness software and equipment to India.
The Trump administration has approved a $131 million sale of maritime domain awareness software and equipment to India.
Canada should move towards integration with Europe instead of the U.S.
(policyalternatives.ca)
Trump’s chaotic global tariff war, which has upended the international order, shows no sign of letting up.
Trump’s chaotic global tariff war, which has upended the international order, shows no sign of letting up.
Explosive sex toys and cosmetics: the story behind the DHL parcels plot
(theguardian.com)
Exclusive account reveals previously unreported details and insights into how Kremlin’s sabotage campaign played out on the ground – and the multinational effort to track down the network behind it
Exclusive account reveals previously unreported details and insights into how Kremlin’s sabotage campaign played out on the ground – and the multinational effort to track down the network behind it
Explosive sex toys and cosmetics: the story behind the DHL parcels plot
(theguardian.com)
Exclusive account reveals previously unreported details and insights into how Kremlin’s sabotage campaign played out on the ground – and the multinational effort to track down the network behind it
Exclusive account reveals previously unreported details and insights into how Kremlin’s sabotage campaign played out on the ground – and the multinational effort to track down the network behind it
Visual Analysis Shows U.S. Likely Bombed Yemen Migrant Detention Center
(nytimes.com)
Videos and photos reveal remnants of at least three U.S.-made GBU-39 bombs at the site of an April 28 attack. The strike killed 68 African migrants, according to the Houthis, a militant group that controls northern Yemen.
Videos and photos reveal remnants of at least three U.S.-made GBU-39 bombs at the site of an April 28 attack. The strike killed 68 African migrants, according to the Houthis, a militant group that controls northern Yemen.
China's machinery of repression – how it crushes dissent around the world
(icij.org)
Interviews with more than 100 victims in 23 countries, along with internal government documents, reveal the sinister tactics China uses to silence critics beyond its borders.
Interviews with more than 100 victims in 23 countries, along with internal government documents, reveal the sinister tactics China uses to silence critics beyond its borders.
Soviet spacecraft will fall to Earth a half-century after failing to reach Venus
(apnews.com)
Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say
Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say
NIH to end billions of dollars in foreign research grants
(nature.com)
A new policy from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) will end billions of dollars of funding to laboratories and hospitals outside the United States, imperiling thousands of global-health projects and clinical trials on topics such as emerging infectious diseases and cancer.
A new policy from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) will end billions of dollars of funding to laboratories and hospitals outside the United States, imperiling thousands of global-health projects and clinical trials on topics such as emerging infectious diseases and cancer.
Ukraine minerals deal is largely symbolic – but that's enough for Donald Trump
(rnz.co.nz)
Analysis - It provides both good news and optics, but is ultimately a forced deal with a complex future.
Analysis - It provides both good news and optics, but is ultimately a forced deal with a complex future.
China deploys army of fake NGOs at UN to intimidate, silence critics
(hongkongfp.com)
China is deploying a growing army of organisations masquerading as NGOs to monitor and intimidate rights activists at the UN, a new investigation by the ICIJ media consortium said on Monday.
China is deploying a growing army of organisations masquerading as NGOs to monitor and intimidate rights activists at the UN, a new investigation by the ICIJ media consortium said on Monday.
Why US and China economic own goals give Europe an unlikely chance of glory
(politico.eu)
Washington and Beijing are trading tariff blows. The EU could come out on top ― if it can rise to the challenge.
Washington and Beijing are trading tariff blows. The EU could come out on top ― if it can rise to the challenge.
Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea
(bbc.com)
The Chinese coastguard has seized a tiny sandbank in the South China Sea, state media has reported, in an escalation of a regional dispute with the Philippines.
The Chinese coastguard has seized a tiny sandbank in the South China Sea, state media has reported, in an escalation of a regional dispute with the Philippines.
US Trade Wars
(blogspot.com)
Trump is ideologically committed to tariffs, and short of disaster, is likely to end up with an increased tariff regime at the end of a protracted and probably chaotic negotiation process.
Trump is ideologically committed to tariffs, and short of disaster, is likely to end up with an increased tariff regime at the end of a protracted and probably chaotic negotiation process.
Russian satellite at centre of nuclear weapons claims is spinning out of control
(theguardian.com)
A secretive Russian satellite in space that US officials believe is connected to a nuclear anti-satellite weapons program has appeared to be spinning uncontrollably, suggesting it may no longer be functioning in what could be a setback for Moscow’s space weapons efforts, according to US analysts.
A secretive Russian satellite in space that US officials believe is connected to a nuclear anti-satellite weapons program has appeared to be spinning uncontrollably, suggesting it may no longer be functioning in what could be a setback for Moscow’s space weapons efforts, according to US analysts.
The CIA Chief's son who went to fight for Russia
(yahoo.com)
A 21-year-old man who died fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine has been identified as the son of a senior official in the CIA.
A 21-year-old man who died fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine has been identified as the son of a senior official in the CIA.
Australian Navy's newest boats made in China
(abc.net.au)
A new fleet of tug boats ordered for the Royal Australian Navy by the Defence Department was secretly built at a Chinese shipyard under a $28 million contract awarded last year to a Dutch company.
A new fleet of tug boats ordered for the Royal Australian Navy by the Defence Department was secretly built at a Chinese shipyard under a $28 million contract awarded last year to a Dutch company.
European Parliament in 'final stages' of talks with China to remove sanctions
(scmp.com)
The European Parliament is in the “final stages” of discussions with Beijing about removing sanctions on its members, smoothing the way for improved relations with the bloc, according to a spokesperson for the lawmaking body.
The European Parliament is in the “final stages” of discussions with Beijing about removing sanctions on its members, smoothing the way for improved relations with the bloc, according to a spokesperson for the lawmaking body.
Norway launches scheme to lure top researchers away from US universities
(theguardian.com)
Norway has launched a new scheme to lure top international researchers amid growing pressure on academic freedom in the US under the Trump administration.
Norway has launched a new scheme to lure top international researchers amid growing pressure on academic freedom in the US under the Trump administration.
China invites European countries to form united front against Trump tariffs
(scmp.com)
In separate calls with the British and Austrian foreign ministers, China’s top diplomat has accused Washington of weaponising tariffs, and urged Europe to join hands with Beijing to defend the multilateral trading system.
In separate calls with the British and Austrian foreign ministers, China’s top diplomat has accused Washington of weaponising tariffs, and urged Europe to join hands with Beijing to defend the multilateral trading system.
UN says scam call centers are epidemic and expanding globally
(theregister.com)
Scam call centers are metastasizing worldwide "like a cancer," according to the United Nations, which warns the epidemic has reached a global inflection point as syndicates scale up and spread out.
Scam call centers are metastasizing worldwide "like a cancer," according to the United Nations, which warns the epidemic has reached a global inflection point as syndicates scale up and spread out.
Mexico bans 'foreign propaganda' after US anti-migrant ad
(semafor.com)
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said foreign “propaganda” would be banned after US anti-migrant ads ran on national TV.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said foreign “propaganda” would be banned after US anti-migrant ads ran on national TV.
US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels
(bbc.com)
The US Commerce Department has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar panels from four South East Asian countries.
The US Commerce Department has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar panels from four South East Asian countries.
Petrostates succeeded in watering down the plan to cut shipping emissions
(theconversation.com)
The UN’s International Maritime Organization has just agreed to start charging ships for the greenhouse gases they emit.
The UN’s International Maritime Organization has just agreed to start charging ships for the greenhouse gases they emit.