More than 100 aircraft and 15,000 personnel will be part of the operation due to start on Monday, the US military says. ...
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Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched – and ready for revengeSome Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched – and ready for revenge
Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over. ...
Taiwan’s president makes it to Eswatini, in spite of BeijingTaiwan’s president makes it to Eswatini, in spite of Beijing
Taiwan’s president made it to Eswatini, much to Beijing’s chagrin. The island’s leader, Lai Ching-te, had planned to visit his lone African ally last month but said he canceled his trip because China had pressured neighboring countries to close their airspace. Berlin and Prague also reportedly denied Taiwan’s requests to ...
US troop drawdown from Germany poses dilemma for EuropeUS troop drawdown from Germany poses dilemma for Europe
The US’ planned withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany is symptomatic of a widening transatlantic rift that risks leaving Europe with drastic security gaps. Berlin looked to downplay the impact of the drawdown, announced Friday, though US President Donald Trump said Washington would cut troop numbers “a lot further.” The ...
Chinese court says AI displacement is no excuse for firingsChinese court says AI displacement is no excuse for firings
A Chinese court ruled that companies can’t use AI as a justification for getting rid of employees. The ruling last week sided with a tech worker who was fired after refusing to accept a demotion when his job was automated by AI. The decision, which legal scholars said is a ...
Kyiv grows its global security mightKyiv grows its global security might
Ukraine is increasingly playing the role of global security provider — rather than recipient — as US allies question the extent of Washington’s security guarantees, experts said. Kyiv has become an arms powerhouse by building up its drone capabilities and bolstering defense partnerships that give it additional geopolitical leverage, an ...
Spirit closure reflects airlines’ woesSpirit closure reflects airlines’ woes
The demise of American budget carrier Spirit Airlines reflects how the jet fuel crisis stemming from the Iran war is imperiling the global travel industry, analysts said. The company abruptly shut down on Saturday after talks for a government bailout fell apart, stranding passengers and leaving 17,000 people out of ...
Trump casts doubt on Iran peace deal and says Tehran has not ‘paid a big enough price’Trump casts doubt on Iran peace deal and says Tehran has not ‘paid a big enough price’
US president to review Iranian proposal but signals scepticism amid deadlock and fears of renewed strikes Donald Trump has cast doubt on the prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough by claiming Iran had not yet “paid a big enough price” for its past wrongs. Trump’s remarks came amid growing speculation over ...
Man and woman die and three injured in house blastMan and woman die and three injured in house blast
Police said the explosion was “suspicious” but was not being treated as a terrorist incident. ...
Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposalIran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
Before reviewing the proposal on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said he could not imagine it “would be acceptable”. ...