BEIJING, July 31 (Reuters) – China on Monday announced export controls on some drones and drone-related equipment, saying it wanted to safeguard “national security and interests” amid escalating tension with the United States over access to technology. The restrictions on … Read More
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but the Islamic State group operates across the border in Afghanistan. KHAR, Pakistan — A powerful bomb ripped through a rally held by supporters of a hard-line cleric and political leader in … Read More
The UK government said Monday it would issue “hundreds” of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea to secure energy reserves while still aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The announcement angered environmental groups and comes … Read More
France is increasingly worried that the military putsch in Niger will push the country into Russia’s lap. GABORONE, Botswana — An ongoing military coup in Niger is threatening French and American efforts to combat Sahel and North Africa-originated jihadism. Russian … Read More
Judge refuses Hong Kong government’s request for injunction against Glory to Hong Kong, saying it could have chilling effect Hong Kong’s high court has rejected a government attempt to ban a protest song, Glory to Hong Kong, saying an injunction … Read More
Critics say Poland’s ruling party is creating a mechanism that would allow it to mobilise legal apparatus against political opponents. Poland’s lawmakers voted on Friday to approve a divisive law on Russian influence criticised by the European Union and the … Read More
Greetings from Tyler, It turns out that wealthy people are fleeing California. The natural beauty of the place is hard to overstate. But the politicians have ruined paradise. The cities are overrun with criminality, and “homeless.” No way the squatters … Read More
Tesla exaggerated the driving range of its EVs for years, an investigation from Reuters has found. The report, which cited a source familiar with an early design of Tesla software, said the EV maker rigged the range-estimating software on the … Read More
July 13, 2023, JP Morgan Chase Bank suddenly informed me they are closing all of my business accounts, both banking and investment accounts, along with the personal accounts of my CEO, my CFO and their respective spouses and children. No … Read More
July 27 (UPI) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Moscow would not rejoin the Black Sea Grain Initiative, instead offering to directly deliver food to Russian allies in Africa. Putin reiterated during remarks at the Russia-Africa Economic and … Read More