“Whereas just a decade ago, Beijing openly criticized the nuclearization of North Korea – and in fact called for the denuclearization of Pyongyang – now China says little or nothing about it,” Edward Howell, a professor at the University of Oxford, tells the BBC.
Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar announced Wednesday that his country was withdrawing from The Hague Group, a coalition of countries seeking diplomatic, legal and economic measures against Israel over the war in Gaza, while delivering an emotional speech celebrating the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Speaking at a reception at Israel’s … Read more
Two ships sank in the Strait of Hormuz this week after being hit by Iranian strikes amid escalating violence in the critical waterway. A Singapore-registered container ship, the GFS Pride, was attacked while transiting the strait on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The ship caught fire after … Read more
After the meeting, Downing Street said the two men had emphasized how Russia had launched “blatant and indiscriminate attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure” following President Trump’s call for an energy ceasefire. It was clear, they agreed, that “Russia had no interest in peace.”
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung surgery could take “longer than expected,” Peru’s president warned Wednesday, as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church continued to recover at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Keiko Fujimori, in an interview on Peruvian television, said the pace of the pope’s recovery could determine whether Leo makes his … Read more
Sally Rooney says her books will be withdrawn from sale in the UK over support for Palestine Action BBCSally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK due to support for Palestine Action The GuardianSally Rooney’s publisher withdraws her books from sale in the UK over support for Palestine Action NBC NewsFaber … Read more
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed delaying methane emissions rules for oil and gas imports by one year, citing concerns about fuel supplies as the Iran war continues to disrupt global energy markets. The rules, originally scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, would require foreign oil and gas suppliers to the European Union … Read more
7:14 AM Iran says cargo ship sinks after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Wednesday that a cargo ship had sunk after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz. It is the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking after hitting a mine during the … Read more
“The most French thing I have ever seen” was a couple drinking wine at a sidewalk cafe, probably talking about Jean-Paul Sartre, while a fire started by protesters burned across the boulevard. Unfortunately, the video posted on X is three years old, but it fit the moment last week. Since their national anthem contains the … Read more
President Donald Trump on Tuesday reposted a video of a man being attacked by a tiger on his social media account, amplifying graphic images of a person’s final moments in a British wildlife park. It was not immediately clear why the president posted the images to his Truth Social account, which typically features his own … Read more