Apple facing $3.4 billion UK lawsuit over ‘unfair’ app tracking rules
The lawsuit follows years of regulatory scrutiny over its App Tracking Transparency feature, launched in 2021. Read More
El Niño likely to intensify, may become strongest ever recorded, WMO says
GENEVA, Sept 3 – The El Niño weather phenomenon is set to intensify further into 2027 and could be the strongest ever, raising risks of extreme weather into next year,…
UK Green leader to seek parliament seat vacated by Starmer
LONDON, Sept 3 – The leader of Britain’s left-wing Green Party intends to stand in an election for a seat in parliament vacated by former Labour prime minister Keir Starmer,…
Foreign support, drones fuel Sudan war and possible war crimes, UN probe says
GENEVA, Sept 3 – Foreign weapons, military technology, fighters and logistical networks are helping sustain Sudan’s conflict and expanding the warring parties’ ability to strike deep into civilian areas, a…
Gaza seed bank helps farmers cultivate the little land they have left
CAIRO/GAZA, Sept 3 – A group of farmers has been working to preserve Gaza’s native crops by rebuilding a local seed bank that was destroyed during Israel’s war in the…
New US tariffs on drones take effect
Washington is pushing to lower its import reliance in an industry that China dominates. Read More
Trump signs Bill to avert government shutdown before mid-term elections
Congress has been consumed by contentious fights between Republicans and the Democratic minority. Read More
Russia to close branches of Germany’s Goethe-Institut after drone spat, foreign minister says
Sept 3 – Russia will close Germany’s Goethe-Institut cultural centres, Russian newswires quoted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying on Thursday, after Germany blamed Russia for a drone incident…
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Sept 3 – The sudden recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported 18 dead in the last U.S. assault,…
Chevron CEO says patience pays off in giant venezuela oil deal
It plans to invest US$7 billion over the next five years through its joint venture partnerships in Venezuela. Read More