Five Iranian ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz as the United States lifted its naval blockade after a peace memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. The Iranian local media reported that the vessels were identified as three oil tankers and two ships carrying essential goods. The U.S. imposed a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz in…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to “call time on a system that’s failing our kids” ahead of his expected announcement of an under-16s social media ban. Mr Starmer will announce sweeping reforms to protect children online at a Downing Street press conference today. He promised “bold action” in response to calls for change from parents, after the…
The United States and Iran have agreed a peace deal and an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, according to Pakistan, which acted as mediator. The announcement is the strongest sign yet that more than three months of war in the Middle East is drawing to a close. Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif,…
Shares in Elon Musk’s SpaceX jumped 11 per cent to $150 on their first day of trading Friday after the biggest initial public offering in history, making the polarising entrepreneur the world’s first trillionaire as he vowed to take humanity to Mars. The blockbuster operation, which raised more than $75 billion, is expected to kick off a series of…
Shares in Elon Musk’s SpaceX jumped 11 per cent to $150 on their first day of trading Friday after the biggest initial public offering in history, making the polarising entrepreneur the world’s first trillionaire as he vowed to take humanity to Mars. The blockbuster operation, which raised more than $75 billion, is expected to kick off a series of…
The United States has announced an additional $20 million in funding to strengthen Ebola preparedness and response efforts in Africa, bringing the US Department of State’s direct contribution to the ongoing outbreak to more than $220 million. The funding, unveiled on Wednesday by the US Department of State, is part of a broader international effort to contain the Ebola…
