Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters Japan is pushing the legal limit of ‘defence’ as it faces its ‘most severe and complex security…
China’s DeepSeek unveils latest models a year after upending global tech
China’s DeepSeek unveils latest models a year after upending global tech Chinese startup says DeepSeek-V4-Pro beats all rival open models for maths and coding. Save The DeepSeek app is seen…
Oil rises above $106 per barrel as US, Iran deadlocked in Strait of Hormuz
Oil rises above $106 per barrel as US, Iran deadlocked in Strait of Hormuz Jump in prices comes as Donald Trump says vessels will need permission of US Navy to…
Iran war live: Lebanon truce extended; Trump says time not on Tehran’s side
Death toll from Israel’s ongoing genocidal war on Gaza has reached 72,568 with 172,338 injured: Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Meta lines up layoffs while Microsoft offers buyouts
Meta lines up layoffs while Microsoft offers buyouts Meta will lay off 8,000 workers while Microsoft is offering buyouts to 8,750 people, a first for the Windows maker. Save Several…
US soldier charged with using Polymarket to bet on Nicolas Maduro abduction
US soldier charged with using Polymarket to bet on Nicolas Maduro abduction The suspect, 38-year-old Gannon Ken Van Dyke, allegedly made $400,000 from insider knowledge of the Venezuela attack. Save…
US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest
US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest Philosophy professor Noelle McAfee says the university failed to protect students and staff in its crackdown on protests. Save Noelle McAfee,…
War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers
War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers Boeing sees reduced first-quarter loss as defence earnings rise amid $2.3bn Pentagon contract. Save While demand for military aircraft has surged,…
Pope decries migrants and refugees being treated ‘worse than house pets’
Pope decries migrants and refugees being treated ‘worse than house pets’ Pope Leo has previously criticised US President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, calling for better treatment of refugees. Save Catholic…
EU formally approves 90bn euro Ukraine loan and new sanctions on Russia
EU formally approves 90bn euro Ukraine loan and new sanctions on Russia Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes the development, urging that the first tranche be disbursed by May or June. Save…