Global energy markets could face a prolonged period of tight supply and volatile prices as disruptions in the Middle East continue to strain the industry. Senior executives from Shell and Equinor said the market has become less able to absorb further supply shocks. Their comments came at an industry conference in Oslo on Wednesday. Crude… Continue reading Global Energy Markets Face Longer Supply Squeeze
Tom Cruise Brad Pitt discussions have gained attention after Cruise praised Pitt while reflecting on Hollywood’s biggest movie stars. Cruise spoke about his long career during an interview with GQ’s Zach Baron. The conversation followed a major photoshoot for the magazine. Baron described Cruise as the “last movie star.” Cruise, however, used the moment to… Continue reading Tom Cruise Brad Pitt: Cruise Praises His Fellow Star
Italy bans 16 Roma fans after police identified supporters performing a fascist-style salute during a Serie A match against Atalanta. Rome police said on Wednesday that the supporters received stadium bans ranging from one to five years. The restrictions also cover AS Roma matches played abroad and Italy national team fixtures. Four of the supporters… Continue reading Italy Bans 16 Roma Fans Over Fascist Salute
Dubai has announced a new artificial intelligence model designed to detect manipulated videos and help counter the growing threat of deepfakes. The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) introduced SARAAB during the opening day of GISEC Global 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City. DESC says the model can detect deepfake videos with an… Continue reading Dubai AI Deepfake Detection Model SARAAB Unveiled
The Machado return remains uncertain as Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado weighs when to come home amid concerns from the Trump administration. Four opposition sources told Reuters that Machado plans to return. However, they said she has not chosen a date. One source said she may travel from Panama to the United States before… Continue reading Machado Return: Venezuela Leader Weighs Homecoming
A Sudan gold mine collapse has killed at least 67 people in the remote West Kordofan region, while rescuers continue searching for miners trapped beneath the rubble. The disaster happened at the al-Zara gold mine near Nuhud. The Sudan Doctors Network and survivors reported the death toll on Wednesday. However, local officials gave a higher… Continue reading Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 67, Many Missing
The UK government is considering joining a global investment bank designed to help countries raise more money for defence spending. Chancellor John Healey is looking at a possible UK membership of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB). His predecessor, Rachel Reeves, had previously rejected the idea. Canada is leading efforts to establish the multilateral… Continue reading UK Considers Joining Canada-Led Defence Bank
The United States has publicly acknowledged that it operates US space weapons in Earth’s orbit, marking a notable shift in how Washington discusses military capabilities in space. US Space Force Chief Gen. Douglas Schiess said personnel operate on-orbit weapons designed to defend American forces against space-enabled attacks. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink made similar remarks… Continue reading US Space Weapons Disclosure Raises China, Russia Stakes
Greta Thunberg Ed Sheeran tensions have grown after the Swedish activist criticized the singer over Macklemore’s departure from his US tour. Thunberg and activist group Humanti Project addressed the dispute in an Instagram post. They criticized the decision after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian comments during a show in New Jersey. He shouted “Free Palestine!” and said… Continue reading Greta Thunberg Ed Sheeran: Macklemore Tour Row Grows
Saudi Arabia has taken action against unauthorized labor recruitment businesses as authorities tighten oversight of the domestic employment market. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) said it identified 10 firms providing recruitment and manpower services without the required licenses. Authorities used digital monitoring and field inspections to detect the businesses. Officials said… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Fines Illegal Recruitment Agencies Up to SR250,000
