Iran’s deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between ‘war and ceasefire’. ...
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UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelinesUK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is “no evidence” of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic. ...
Gulf sovereigns quadruple private credit portfoliosGulf sovereigns quadruple private credit portfolios
The News The Gulf’s largest sovereign wealth funds more than quadrupled their private credit exposure between 2021 and 2025 — to $80 billion — with investment accelerating over the past two years, according to data from Global SWF. That puts them at the forefront of an asset class that is ...
Panama pushes back against China in canal rowPanama pushes back against China in canal row
Panama’s foreign minister asked China to “respect” his country’s sovereignty, accusing Beijing of detaining Panamanian ships in retaliation for legal action against a Hong Kong-listed firm. The countries have been at odds since Panama — under pressure from the Trump administration — canceled CK Hutchison’s contract to operate two ports ...
China’s yuan set to strengthen due to Middle East warChina’s yuan set to strengthen due to Middle East war
Investors and economists upped bets that China’s yuan was set to rise, thanks to a short-term boost from the Middle East war and long-term trends driving a growing haven status. Hedge funds have used options to invest in the Chinese currency, Bloomberg reported, driven by a fall in oil prices ...
Meta races to catch up to AI giants with new modelMeta races to catch up to AI giants with new model
Meta unveiled the first new AI model designed by a high-profile team of engineers it hired at huge expense in order to catch up with other Silicon Valley giants in the tech race. The firm’s shares rose 7% on the rollout of Muse Spark, though analysts questioned whether the company ...
EU faces ‘stagflation’ over war, economy official warnsEU faces ‘stagflation’ over war, economy official warns
The EU will be hit by a “stagflationary shock” despite the US and Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire, the bloc’s economy commissioner warned. The Middle East conflict has exposed Europe’s vulnerability: The continent imports most of its energy, while commercial shipments have also been upended by disruptions to global ...
‘I had poked the bear right in the eye’: my fight to renounce my Russian citizenship‘I had poked the bear right in the eye’: my fight to renounce my Russian citizenship
When Putin invaded Ukraine, he raised murder to the level of national policy. I felt guilt by association. And I had to act One morning in May 2025, I walked briskly down Bayswater Road along the northern edge of London’s Kensington Gardens until I reached the gates of the Russian ...
‘He sent someone to intimidate me’: Christopher Anderson, the photographer who shot Jeffrey Epstein‘He sent someone to intimidate me’: Christopher Anderson, the photographer who shot Jeffrey Epstein
A new book collects the acclaimed photojournalist’s images of everything from conflict zones to Donald Trump’s inner circle. He describes how his pursuit of truth even led to an unsettling encounter with the disgraced financier It didn’t come as a great shock to Christopher Anderson to find out that his ...
Iran is a turning point for Europe’s liberation – from Donald TrumpIran is a turning point for Europe’s liberation – from Donald Trump
The US president’s cry-wolf threats are losing their effect while European leaders are, at last, shifting from sycophancy to opposition Europeans are on what might be called “a journey” when it comes to the US-Israel war against Iran, now apparently in a ceasefire after Donald Trump’s 11th-hour U-turn, calling off, ...