Reuters
Over the past 45 days, Russian cyber groups have stepped up efforts to spread disinformation and controversial content aimed at influencing the upcoming US presidential election, Microsoft reports.
G7 financial leaders pledged to cooperate on sanctions against Iran and to use frozen russian assets to provide financial assistance to Ukraine to address its urgent needs in the wake of the russian invasion.
EU leaders decided to tighten sanctions against Iran after Tehran launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Israel, using about 300 shells, in response to the attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus.
At least 18 people, including 14 Israeli soldiers, were wounded in a Hezbollah attack from Lebanon into northern Israel.
House Republicans are planning to consider aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan separately, rather than in one bill, which could potentially delay the process of providing aid to these countries.
The United States and G7 allies are exploring ways to unlock nearly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, with options such as using the assets as collateral or confiscating interest income being considered.
China's economy grew by 5. 3% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding expectations and, as indicated in Beijing, laying a good foundation for the whole year, thanks to government stimulus plans and an increase in industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment.
Iran's attack on Israel and financing of militants threatens regional stability and could have economic consequences due to US sanctions, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned.
Australian police declared the knife attack on the bishop of the Assyrian Church and his followers in Sydney a terrorist act motivated by alleged religious extremism.
russia is spending time and effort to restore the infrastructure damaged by Ukrainian attacks, diverting its efforts from other areas, including a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
russia and Iran are actively deepening their military cooperation. In particular, Tehran agreed to transfer ballistic missiles to russia, and Moscow purchased Iranian drone defense systems. The countries are also working together to develop new types of unmanned aerial vehicles.
A fire broke out in the historic Old Stock Exchange building in Copenhagen, engulfing its iconic dragon-tailed spire, which fell to the roof.
The United States is concerned that the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine is operated by unqualified and improperly trained personnel without proper licenses, which poses a threat to the safe operation of the nuclear facility.
Ukraine, Turkey, and Russia agree to ensure safe navigation for merchant ships in the Black Sea, with Kyiv and Moscow pledging not to attack, seize, or search non-military cargo ships.
After the Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, Belarus urgently strengthened the security of its own oil depots by redeploying air defense units that usually protect nuclear power plants.
Oil prices are falling as market participants reduced the risk premium after Iran's missile strike on Israel caused limited damage and no casualties, easing concerns about potential supply disruptions.
Tesla, owned by Elon Musk, will lay off more than 10% of its employees worldwide due to falling car sales and an intensifying war on electric car prices.
Several people were wounded in a knife attack on a church in Sydney, about 30 km west of Sydney, the attacker was arrested and the victims received medical treatment.
International airlines faced severe flight disruptions due to Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel, leading to the cancellation and re-routing of flights between Europe and Asia.
A Russian copper company and Chinese firms are trading in new copper coils disguised as scrap metal to avoid taxes and circumvent Western sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 2 occurred in the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea, located in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire. There is currently no threat of a tsunami.
U. S. forces, backed by destroyers from U.S. European Command, destroyed more than 80 attack drones and at least six ballistic missiles targeting Israel from Iran and Yemen over the weekend, according to U.S. Central Command.
Two law enforcement officers were shot and killed while responding to a reported carjacking in Salina, Onondaga County, New York, and the shooter was also killed.
German airline Lufthansa has suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil and Tel Aviv until at least Monday and changed routes to avoid airspace over Israel, Jordan and Iraq amid escalating tensions following Iran's attack on Israel.
The Israeli military is on high alert and is assessing the situation after a massive attack shot down more than 99% of Iranian drones and missiles, considering further offensive and defensive actions.
Somali pirates have released the seized Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah after receiving a $5 million ransom from the ship's owners.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has begun a three-day visit to China to strengthen ties with its main trading partner amid Beijing's growing support for Moscow.
The UN Security Council will meet today to discuss Israel's call to condemn Iran's attacks and to declare the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization.
Germany is urging its citizens to leave Iran because of the risk of arrest, interrogation, and prolonged detention amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
Four tankers carrying Russian oil and oil products are stuck at sea after the US imposed new sanctions on Iran, indicating increased cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, as well as Western efforts to cut off their revenues.