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Iran’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Tehran will respond to a recent US proposal on the Iranian nuclear program “in the coming days.” “The US proposal contains many ambiguities and questions,” Abbas Araghchi said during a book signing event in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. “Many issues in this proposal are unclear,” he added in statements carried by Iranian media. Araghchi, who leads Iran’s n...

Is the German car industry doomed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who just left the Trump administration as an adviser involved in the Department of Government Efficiency, blasted the tax cuts and spending plans backed by the president that passed the House. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination,” Musk posted Tuesday on X. “Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong...

Ukraine smuggled drones into Russia and launched them remotely off the back of trucks, security sources said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. ramps up its military footprint in Australia as tensions with China rise ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he plans to double the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports—increasing the charge from 25% to 50%. The tariff escalation comes at a precarious time, as Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs are immersed in legal trouble at the court level and many U.S. businesses are struggling to contend with the back-and-forth nature of the levies. Trump’s announcement als...

Ukraine drones strike bombers during major attack in Russia... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine did not give the Trump administration advance notice of its drone strikes deep in Russian territory Sunday that wiped out dozens of nuclear “doomsday” bombers and other aircraft, according to reports. The daring Ukrainian operation had been in the works for more than a year and entailed a covert operation to smuggle a slew of drones into Russia, but the White House was not given a heads-up...

AI technology is driving a disruptive reshaping of business schools' development models, training systems, and teaching and research activities. In response to these challenges, major business schools around the world have already begun embracing AI as a vital component of management education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kamil Idris took oath on Saturday as the country’s first PM since 2021 military-led coup. On Sunday Idris pledged to to prioritise stability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, Elon Musk has indeed stated that SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is active on all seven continents, including Antarctica. This signifies that Starlink has achieved its goal of providing worldwide coverage.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delegations from Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to meet on June 2 in Istanbul for the next round of peace talks, even as air assaults are ramped up in the military struggle back at home. Russian state media reported that the Kremlin’s negotiating team had arrived at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport late on June 1 in anticipation of talks to begin at 1 p.m. the next day in the Turkish city. Meanwhile,...

A mother accused of murdering her 3-year-old daughter has been found unresponsive in custody at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre. Queensland Police say that detectives from correctives services are investigating "a medical emergency involving a 32-year-old woman" and that the mother has been transported to hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exit polls in Poland’s presidential runoff on Sunday showed the two candidates in a statistical tie with the race still too close to call in the deeply divided nation. The results could set the course for the nation’s political future and its relations with the European Union. A first exit poll showed liberal Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski with a slight lead over conservative historian Karol Nawro...

Elon Musk's X is launching XChat in beta with encryption, vanishing messages, and file sharing. XChat aims to enhance privacy on X, aligning with Musk's vision for an everything app. XChat's launch follows X's encrypted messaging feature for paid users introduced in May 2023. X, and earlier Twitter, has long been the platform of choice for users who revel in the public eye — a space to share unfil...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have discussed prospects for settling the conflict in Ukraine and Russia-Ukraine talks set for Monday in Türkiye, Lavrov's ministry said. "The situation linked to the Ukraine crisis was discussed," the ministry said in a statement on its website on Sunday. "S.V. Lavrov and M. Rubio also exchanged views on various initiati...

Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other activists will set sail for Gaza on a humanitarian ship aimed at protesting Israel’s war on the territory, a French-Palestinian lawmaker has said, AFP reports. The trip is organised by the Freedom Flotilla, a coalition of groups opposed to the blockade on humanitarian aid for Gaza that Israel imposed on March 2 and has only recently begun lifting. Rima H...

WhatsApp ending support for older iPhone and Android devices from June 1: Check full list... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saudi Arabia, a nation rich in oil and heritage, is beginning to reframe itself as a patron of architecture. In line with several monumental projects, the Kingdom is investing heavily in infrastructure, kickstarting economic diversification and global relevance. One such project is a symbol of ambition, a singular silhouette, emerging at the edge of the Red Sea. A megatall skyscraper in the city o...

CHAOS has erupted in Paris with riot police reportedly being forced to brandish batons and deploy tear gas to disperse football fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran has further stepped up its production of highly enriched uranium, according to the UN nuclear watchdog, which set out "serious concern" at the development. In a confidential report seen by the BBC, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran now possesses over 400kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity - well above the level used for civilian purposes and close to weapons grade, and...

The United States and India have a strategic partnership that extends beyond military cooperation, encompassing various fields like technology, economy, and global issues. This partnership is driven by shared interests in countering China, promoting democracy, and working towards a stable global order. The designation of India as a "Major Defense Partner" by the US reflects the depth of their secu...

A passenger train has derailed in Russia’s Bryansk region bordering Ukraine after a bridge collapsed.  The train came off its tracks in the Bryansk region, killing seven people and hospitalising 28.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghana is set to become a major player in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies through a landmark partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The two countries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub—a transformative project aimed at accelerating digital transformation and positioning Ghana as a tech powerhouse...

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warned on Saturday that China was “credibly preparing” to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was “here to stay” in the region. The Pentagon chief made the remarks at an annual security forum in Singapore as the administration of US President Donald Trump spars with Beijing on trade, technology, and influence over...