Russia Sends Naval Vessel to Escort Oil Tanker U.S. Is Pursuing
The development deepens the confrontation over the tanker formerly known as the Bella 1, which the United States wants to seize but which Russia has sought to protect.
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Amazon’s ‘Tomb Raider’ series assembles star-studded cast
tomb raider. photos: file Amazon Prime Video has officially unveiled key cast members for its upcoming Tomb Raider TV series, a live-action adaptation of the iconic video game franchise that will star Sophie Turner as the legendary adventurer Lara Croft. The newly announced ensemble brings together veteran actors and rising talents in roles both familiar … Read more
Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar
. Authorities used tear gas to disperse the protest in Tehran. Photo: AFP PARIS: Iranian security forces fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators at the Tehran bazaar on Tuesday, as an NGO said more than two dozen people had been killed in a crackdown on the most significant protests to hit the Islamic republic in … Read more
China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus
[Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.”
Swiss officials admit bar inspection lapses
. Swiss police. Photo: AFP (file) CRANS-MONTANA: Swiss authorities admitted Tuesday that fire safety inspections had not been carried out for the past five years at a bar where 40 people died in a New Year blaze. The bar owners, who are facing negligent manslaughter charges, meanwhile said they were “overwhelmed with grief”, and would … Read more
Maduro’s Nike Tech Sweatsuit Was Bound to Become a Meme
When President Trump shared an unverified photo of Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, a corner of the internet followed a familiar playbook for newsmaking images: Talk about the clothes.
Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers rip Donald Trump’s Venezuela operation
Late-night hosts Jon Stewart and Seth Meyers took aim at President Donald Trump’s controversial military action in Venezuela, sharply criticizing the administration’s motives and messaging after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces. Their commentary reflects growing fatigue and skepticism over the operation, which has stirred intense public debate. On The Daily Show, Stewart … Read more
US recommends fewer childhood vaccines in major shift
. The US will no longer recommend that every child receive immunizations against several diseases including rotavirus and influenza. Photo: AFP (file) WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Monday overhauled the US pediatric vaccine schedule, upending years of scientifically backed recommendations that reduced disease with routine shots. The dramatic shift — announced by the US health department, … Read more
K-shaped recovery deepens divide
[ Saving. Photo: design: Ibrahim Yahya KARACHI: Pakistan’s much-discussed economic stabilisation is masking a widening fault line: while wealthier households continue to accumulate assets and benefit from market rallies, the majority of Pakistanis are grappling with shrinking incomes, depleted savings and rising living costs. Fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), compiled by … Read more
Maduro Invokes Prisoner-of-War Status, Echoing Panama’s Noriega
The argument worked for Manuel Antonio Noriega, who wore a uniform at trial and received special P.O.W. privileges after his conviction.