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US expands blacklist of Chinese military-linked firms, includes major tech and EV companies
 WASHINGTON, June 9 — The United States issued an updated list yesterday of Chinese companies that it believes are aiding the country’s military—including e-commerce giant Alibaba, search engine provider […]
Sheinbaum says Mexico will ensure peaceful World Cup opening despite protest threats
MEXICO CITY, June 9 — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said yesterday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests. A teachers union […]
ICC suspends chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual abuse allegations
 THE HAGUE, June 9 — A key governing body of the International Criminal Court yesterday suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of […]
Judge blocks Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee, calls it an unlawful tax
WASHINGTON, June 9 — A US federal judge yesterday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing a $100,000 fee on employers filing visa applications for foreign highly-skilled workers. District Judge Leo Sorokin […]
Brazil suspends world’s first single-dose dengue vaccine after two deaths
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 9 — Brazil said yesterday it was temporarily suspending use of the world’s first single-dose dengue vaccine following two suspicious deaths. More than half a million people have […]
Trump floods social media with AI memes in ‘strategic distraction’ ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON, June 9 — From handcuffed extra-terrestrials to an orbital missile command centre — US President Donald Trump is unleashing a relentless stream of AI-generated imagery that analysts view as […]
Nuclear risk rises as countries deploy more warheads, Swedish think tank warns
STOCKHOLM, June 9 — Researchers warned on Monday that nuclear-armed states were taking their arms out of storage and putting them on delivery systems, as the weapons of mass destruction are […]
Blackout-plagued Nigeria bets on EVs despite fragile grid
ABUJA, June 8 — There are two ways to think about electric vehicles in Nigeria. The first is that it’s beyond folly to own an EV in a place where […]
Iran pauses strikes but warns of escalation as Trump urges foes to ‘immediately stop’ attacks
Israel hits petrochemical plant in southwestern Iran Trump tells Iran, Israel to ‘stop shooting’ Sounds of explosions heard in Tehran Latest attacks follow Iranian missile strikes ‌on Israel DUBAI, June […]
‘Not an impossible challenge’: UK PM Starmer orders tech firms to block nude images for minors or face new laws
UK says tech firms must stop underage nude images Times says Starmer may ban harmful social media platforms Government could introduce fines or even criminal liability for tech bosses LONDON, […]