Ukraine’s new tanks are spotted in action as counteroffensive gets under way
June 09, 2023 5:04 AM German-made Leopard tanks and US Bradley Fighting Vehicles are reportedly seen pushing towards the town of Tokmak. Read More
Biden, Sunak sign new US-UK agreement on clean energy, AI
June 09, 2023 4:23 AM Two leaders also discuss their “unwavering support” for Ukraine. Read More
Ruby gemstone sells for record $46m
June 09, 2023 4:00 AM Already the largest ruby ever to go under the hammer, it sets a new record price at auction for the gemstone. Read More
Biden’s big Pride party postponed due to wildfire smoke
June 09, 2023 3:14 AM Set to be the largest Pride parade in history, the event is pushed to Saturday. Read More
Trump asks for new trial in E. Jean Carroll sex abuse case
June 09, 2023 2:44 AM Trump’s lawyers say the jury’s US$2 million award for the sexual abuse portion of the verdict is “excessive”. Read More
US denies report of nearing interim nuclear deal with Iran
June 09, 2023 2:32 AM Reports said Iran would curb its nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief. Read More
International help rolls in to fight unyielding Canadian wildfires
June 09, 2023 2:18 AM OTTAWA – Allies around the world are promising to boost support for Canada’s fight against hundreds of blazes amid the country’s worst-ever start to wildfire…
Ukraine dam’s reservoir can no longer cool nuclear plant, says operator
June 09, 2023 1:05 AM The water level at the reservoir has gone “below the critical point of 12.7m“. Read More
China to establish spy facility in Cuba off southeastern US, reports WSJ
June 09, 2023 12:44 AM An electronic eavesdropping facility will reportedly be set up on the island, roughly 160km from Florida in the US. Read More
At least nine wounded in shelling of Ukraine’s Kherson amid flood evacuations
June 09, 2023 12:22 AM Residents were being evacuated due to flooding caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. Read More