International

Wall Street flutters, doesn’t fall as Iran conflict resumes
Barrels of Brent crude oil are a few dollars more after conflict resumed in the Middle East, but investors are more focused on artificial intelligence.

Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand
The safety of stranded seafarers in the Persian Gulf has been a source of concern among Asian nations.

Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan's capital shuts schools
Bavi has weakened from supertyphoon strength earlier this week, when it brought violent winds to Saipan and other U.S. territories in the Pacific.

Foreigners among 12 dead in Spanish wildfire
It could take days to bring the blaze under control in a parched area with ravines and homes surrounded by forest.

Farage fights more scrutiny as British police investigate donations linked to fraudster's family
The inquiry adds to multiple investigations surrounding far-right Reform UK figures, as its leader seeks a fresh mandate in a special election boycotted by Britain's major political parties.

A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick
The United States has allowed Patriot-related production abroad before, and experts say those examples show that licensed production is possible but slow.

Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship
“Satluj” draws on the life of a rights activist whose investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings exposed one of the darkest episodes of Punjab’s insurgency.

EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design'
If the regulator's views on Meta are confirmed, the EU can slap a fine of up to 6% of the company's total worldwide annual turnover.




