Romanian president appoints chief prosecutors despite opposition
BUCHAREST, April 9 – Romania’s centrist President Nicusor Dan appointed seven chief prosecutors and deputies late on Wednesday despite opposition from civil society and the country’s top judicial regulator, fuelling…
Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/TEL AVIV, April 9 – U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a…
Mountain-made: Balkan sheepdog eyes future beyond the hills
The Karaman is the first breed with its origins exclusively recognised in North Macedonia. Read More
UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal
April 9 – British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas,…
UN chief warns Israeli strikes on Lebanon pose ‘grave risk’ to US-Iran truce: Spokesman
Lebanon’s health ministry reported 182 deaths and 890 wounded by Israeli strikes on April 8. Read More
Ohio man is first to be federally convicted for deepfake porn
The 37-year-old man had at least 10 victims, including children. Read More
Iran’s economy was weak before the war, now it’s worse
The most immediate effect of the war has been another upward spiral in the prices of everything. Read More
Houston, we have a problem … with the toilet
Under Plan B, the four astronauts are using personal reusable containers. Read More
Venezuela’s Rodriguez announces ‘responsible increase’ to wages from May
April 8 – Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday her government will make a “responsible increase” to workers’ income on May 1, as her administration looks to leverage…
Trump’s abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage
WASHINGTON, April 8 – Donald Trump’s dramatic climbdown from his chilling threat to wipe out Iran’s civilization has exposed the limits – and the rising risks – of the U.S.…