A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon
Kyiv is escalating its air war by striking commercial warehouses, trying to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.
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U.S.-Saudi Deal Prompts Fears of a World With Looser Nuclear Rules
In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, countries seek nuclear capabilities to hedge against aggressive neighbors and a receding Washington, potentially creating a more freewheeling era.
Wildfire near Boston Bar community in Canada grows more than fourfold overnight
‘Based on today’s weather forecast, we are expecting another challenging day,’ says British Columbia Wildfire Service A wildfire near the Boston Bar community in Canada’s British Columbia province grew more than fourfold overnight as firefighters faced hot, dry conditions expected to fuel further intense fire activity, according to the British Columbia Wildfire Service on Wednesday. … Read more
Fresh violence at Delhi youth protest demanding minister’s resignation
Police use teargas to control the crowd during the ongoing protest of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), two days after thousands of protesters marched towards parliament demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India. Photo: Reuters Youth protesters demanding the education minister’s resignation clashed briefly … Read more
US, Saudi Arabia sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement
‘The agreement will now be transmitted to Congress for review,’ says US Energy Department The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement, the US Energy Department said on Wednesday. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement, commonly known as a … Read more
Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy.
U.S. Military Presence in Jordan Makes It Iranian Target
Relying heavily on U.S. aid and protection, Jordan is unlikely to restrict the American military presence there, despite escalating Iranian airstrikes.
Dubai Firm Cuts Deal for New Port to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
A Dubai-based logistics giant unveiled a deal on Wednesday to develop shipping terminals on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast.
Louvre Gallery Reopens After Brazen Jewel Heist
Thieves stole crown jewels from the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in October, forcing its closure. Tourists finally returned on Wednesday.
U.S. Troops, Seriously Wounded in Recent Strikes, Were Flown to Germany for Help
The seriously wounded service members are among the roughly 100 American troops that the Defense Department recently said were injured by Iranian attacks since early July.