Reuters
The US is preparing a UN resolution to ban Iran from mining the Strait of Hormuz and charging fees. The previous document was blocked by China and Russia.
The captain of the tanker Jin Hui has been detained in Sweden for forgery of documents. The vessel, which is under EU sanctions, is likely part of Russia's shadow fleet.
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats on suspicion of espionage using rooftop antennas. The number of Russians expelled since 2020 has risen to 14.
Poland has received no signals regarding delays in the delivery of Patriot systems from the US. Some other types of weaponry may arrive later due to stockpile shortages.
The group has lost thousands of fighters, and Israel has occupied part of southern Lebanon. Political pressure on Hezbollah within the country has intensified significantly.
In Upper Austria, five teenagers were hospitalized following the explosion of ammunition under a campfire. Police discovered another dangerous object at the scene.
An Israeli court has remanded two foreign Gaza flotilla activists in custody until May 5. They are suspected of aiding the enemy and terrorist organizations.
Trump compared the actions of the US Navy to those of pirates due to the seizure of Iranian vessels and oil.
In 2024, Russian oil supplies to Syria increased by 75%, replacing Iranian exports. Damascus is seeking new partners due to the risk of Western sanctions.
Due to the conflict between the US and Iran, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to a minimum. Meanwhile, Tehran is proposing to introduce a transit fee for vessels passing through Iranian waters.
The US has banned PRC laboratories from testing electronics for its market due to a perceived threat to national security. The operations of Chinese data centers have also been restricted. At the same time, 75% of all electronics entering the US are tested in China.
287 candidates have been nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, including Donald Trump. The laureate will be announced on October 9, and the award ceremony will take place on December 10.
Mojtaba Khamenei announced a new stage of Persian Gulf management due to the war. Iran also plans to independently guarantee security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Elon Musk has accused an OpenAI lawyer of attempting to deceive the court. The billionaire is seeking compensation over the company's abandonment of its non-profit model.
The European Commission has accused Meta of insufficient age verification for children on Facebook and Instagram. The company faces a fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover.
Italy has filed a lawsuit in a Swiss court over the fire in Crans-Montana that killed 41 people. Rome is demanding compensation for the rescue operation conducted.
The Court has restricted the ability of minorities to challenge electoral district boundaries. The ruling favored Republicans and will impact the November Congressional elections.
Following Starmer's threats, 98 vessels of the Russian Federation's shadow fleet were recorded in British waters. The movement dynamics of the sanctioned ships remained unchanged.
The European Union has approached Israel regarding a Russian vessel carrying stolen grain in the port of Haifa. The EU is prepared to penalize third countries for assisting in the circumvention of sanctions.
Republicans opposed Trump's $1. 5 trillion defense budget due to a lack of strategy. Congress fears rising costs.
SpaceX will grant Musk millions of shares for Mars colonization and space data centers. The reward depends on the company reaching a valuation of $7.5 trillion.
Musk accused OpenAI of betraying its charitable mission for the sake of profit. He is demanding $150 billion in compensation to be donated to charity.
American intelligence is assessing Iran's reaction to a potential statement by Trump regarding a victory. A swift conclusion to the war could strengthen Tehran's position in the region.
Trump's approval rating has dropped to 34% due to the conflict with Iran and the rising cost of living. Only 22% of citizens approve of his economic policy following a spike in fuel prices.
Hannon Van Dyke pleaded not guilty to using classified data to bet on the removal of Nicolás Maduro. He reportedly made $400,000 in profit.
The US has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and companies for assisting Iran in circumventing restrictions. The shadow network financed missile procurement and oil sales.
The introduction of VAT on parcels is a condition for IMF funding worth 8. 1 billion dollars. The absence of this law will also block funds from the European Commission.
The UAE is leaving OPEC due to the war with Iran and disagreements with allies. This decision will weaken the cartel and help the US lower global oil prices.
Scott Bessent warned of sanctions for companies servicing Iranian airlines. The restrictions apply to fuel supplies and technical support.
The singer has filed applications to register her voice and likeness for protection against deepfakes. This will allow for the blocking of unauthorized use of her image in AI.