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Oil tankers going dark off Malaysia as Iran trade draws scrutiny
Tankers involved in a vital hub of the Iran-to-China oil trade are disappearing from digital tracking systems, as the threat of US sanctions forces tactical changes to keep crude flowing. […]
In Ukraine’s Kharkiv, ballet offers ‘rebirth’ after bombs and bullets
KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -In the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, it’s hard to escape the war with Russia. Read full story Date: 30 May, 2025 6:02 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Rules for portable batteries on planes are changing. Here’s what to know.
You might have to repack or turn off batteries before boarding flights with certain carriers. Southwest is becoming the first major US airlines to tighten restrictions. Read full story Date: […]
Human rights groups challenge Hungary’s anti-Pride law in court
BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Five human rights groups including Amnesty International challenged in court Hungary’s legislation that created a legal basis for police to ban Pride marches by the LGBTQ community, the […]
Exclusive-Under US pressure, Liechtenstein seeks fix for stranded Russian wealth
VADUZ, Liechtenstein (Reuters) -Liechtenstein is examining tightening control of scores of Russian-linked trusts abandoned by their managers under pressure from Washington, according to several people familiar with the matter. Read […]
Fake My Run is exactly what it sounds like
The man behind a program that lets you trick apps like Strava with fake workouts is trying to make a larger point. “I feel like I’m poking at a very […]
Trump spurs questions about safety of Germany’s gold in New York
FRANKFURT/BERLIN (Reuters) -The safety of Germany’s gold reserves held overseas and in New York in particular, until recently mainly a talking point for the country’s far-right party and gold bugs, […]
New Zealand PM condemns ‘dumb’ viral rugby tackle challenge after teen death
(Reuters) -New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has joined the condemnation of the “run it straight” rugby tackle challenge that has gone viral on social media after a teenager died […]
Ex-Goldman banker Leissner gets two years in 1MDB fraud case
NEW YORK (Bloomberg): Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. banker Tim Leissner, who pleaded guilty to helping loot the Malaysian investment fund 1MDB, was sentenced to two years in prison over […]
At UN, US says Russia’s Putin should take Ukraine ceasefire deal
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that its proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine was “Russia’s best possible outcome” and President Vladimir […]