Germany: US troop drawdown should be a wake-up call for Europe
A planned drawdown of 5,000 U. S. troops from Germany has prompted German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to call on Europe to enhance its...
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russia’s Primorsk Port in Major Wave Attack
Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian Baltic Sea port of Primorsk on Sunday, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished, according to local governor Alexander...
Trump Urges Iran to ‘Get Smart’ on Deal Amid Plans to Prolong Blockade
U. S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to "get smart soon" and finalize a deal as the conflict continues without resolution. He...
No tanks, no missiles: Russia’s stripped-down war anniversary parade
Russia will hold a military parade on Red Square in Moscow next month to celebrate victory over Nazi Germany, specifically on May 9, which...
How Living on California’s North Coast Shapes the Way People Speak
The majority of people identify California English with speed and sunshine. Silicon Valley's tech-speak or Los Angeles' clipped, upward-tilting speech comes to mind. These...
Singapore invites bids for next‑gen hydrogen‑ready gas power plants
Singapore's Energy Market Authority has invited private sector proposals to construct hydrogen-ready combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) units, which are expected to be operational...
Which oil tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war
The U. S. has a blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its blockade on marine traffic in the Strait...
Airlines’ summer holiday plans overshadowed by Iran war and jet fuel worries
European airlines are facing significant challenges due to rising jet fuel prices caused by the Iran war, creating uncertainty for the summer holiday season....
Nearly 100 Russian ‘shadow fleet’ ships cross UK waters undeterred by Starmer’s threat
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent decision to allow the British military to board ships from Russia's "shadow fleet" has not changed the volume of...
US restricts equipment exports to Hua Hong, China’s No. 2 chipmaker
The U. S. Department of Commerce recently ordered several chip equipment companies to stop shipping certain tools to Hua Hong, China's second-largest chipmaker. This...