Australia ordered China-linked shareholders to sell their stake in Northern Minerals, which is developing a rare earth mine. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he issued the orders on Monday after concerns that Chinese investors had tried to take control of Northern Minerals. The Australia-based mining company is developing its Browns Range project in the far north … Read more
Dietzenbach is a small German town with a population of about 35,000. Locally, it is known for its open-air forest swimming pool and architecturally unusual observation tower, from which, on a clear day, you can see Frankfurt, about 12 kilometers (7 mi) away. Its location is probably one of the main reasons why American tech … Read more
A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as US President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act “fast” after efforts to end the US-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalled. Follow our liveblog … Read more
When Friedrich Merz came to office in May 2025, corporate boardrooms were filled with hope. As soon as he takes over as chancellor, the leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) promised nothing less than an “economic turnaround.” He declared that under his leadership every political decision would be preceded by the question: Will … Read more
These two months have been a nightmare for global shipping, with the Strait of Hormuz largely closed to commercial traffic and the threat of new attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Now, a third crisis is brewing – the resurgence of Somali piracy. Even before the latest tensions between the United States, Israel and … Read more
Thousands of people gathered on the National Mall in Washington on Sunday for a mass prayer rally. Organizers described the daylong event as “the rededication of our country as one nation under God.” It saw worship music blast from a stage set against the backdrop of the Washington Monument. Rafter columns resembling a Confederate building … Read more
The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam for disinfection on Monday morning, as Dutch authorities prepared quarantine arrangements for remaining crew and medical staff following a multi-country outbreak that has killed three people and triggered global monitoring. Source link
Amnesty International said the number of executions worldwide was set to reach its highest level in more than four decades in 2025, driven mainly by a sharp increase in Iran. It is known that at least 2,707 people were given death sentence, According to the rights group’s annual review. This represents an increase of 78% … Read more
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump warned Iran to move quickly towards a peace deal or face destruction, as Washington’s war with Tehran and its allies continues to stall negotiations, drive up energy prices, and fuel instability across the Middle East. Source link
At a Women in Motion event held alongside the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, Oscar-winning actor Julianne Moore said true gender equality remains far off globally and in the film industry, as she accepted an award recognizing her advocacy for women in cinema. Source link