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Australian State Triggers Emergency Powers Amid Fuel Crisis
(Bloomberg) — Western Australia invoked emergency powers to force fuel suppliers to provide detailed information on their supply chains, as the nation seeks to manage an ongoing shortage spurred by panic-buying in the wake of the war in Iran. The state government activated the powers under the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act after several…
Read MoreExplosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say
At least four people have been killed by a series of powerful explosions at an ammunitions depot in Burundi’s largest city, Bujumbura, local residents have told the BBC. The blasts erupted late on Tuesday at the facility, located in the suburb of Musaga, due to an electrical fault, an army spokesperson said. Shrapnel and debris…
Read MorePosts falsely claim Netanyahu video fabricated to cover up his death
After Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Israeli public about the military campaign against Iran, a video purportedly showing the prime minister with an extra finger on his right hand circulated in posts claiming it was AI-generated and proof that his death was being covered up. The higher-quality version posted by the Israeli government, however, does not…
Read MoreGerman foreign minister: Putin must not ‘profit’ from war in Iran
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has pledged continued support for Ukraine against Moscow’s invasion, as he travelled alongside EU counterparts to Bucha to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian massacre. Putin has “underestimated our staying power and the rock-solid nature of our resolve,” said Wadephul in Kiev, warning that the Russian leader “must not…
Read MoreVietnam War POWs honored at USS Midway on 53rd anniversary of war’s end
Fifty-three years after the end of the Vietnam War, veterans and supporters gathered aboard the USS Midway Museum to honor those who served, especially the 591 Americans who came home from enemy prison camps. The ceremony Monday coincided with Governor Gavin Newsom’s proclamation of “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day,” a recognition many say is long…
Read MorePartner of crime boss Steven Lyons arrested in Dubai
The partner of notorious gangland figure Steven Lyons was arrested in Dubai on the same day he was detained by police in Bali, it has emerged. Amanda Lyons was held over offences alleged to have been committed in Spain. It is understood her arrest on Saturday followed an Interpol red alert. Steven Lyons, 45, was…
Read MoreChina’s ‘Venice Of The East’ Is A Historic Canal City Near Shanghai With Arched Bridges And Lantern-Lit Waterways
Just west of Shanghai lies beautiful Suzhou, a city so crisscrossed by canals, lakes and waterways that it has long been dubbed the ‘Venice of the East.’ Despite being a city with an urban population of over 8 million, Suzhou’s center is a haven of calm traditional Chinese aesthetics, with idyllic gardens threaded together by narrow…
Read MoreThree arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America
Three people have been arrested in connection with a suspected foiled bomb attack on the Bank of America’s headquarters in Paris, France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office said. An initial suspect was detained at the scene after he placed a device containing five litres of liquid, believed to be fuel, and an ignition system close to the…
Read MoreIranian-backed militias escalate in Iraq, targeting Kurdistan Region president Nechirvan Barzani
The attack has been condemned by France and Iraq, but Iran has distanced itself from the incident. Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, which have targeted the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq more than 400 times, escalated their attacks on Saturday, targeting the regional president Nechirvan Barzani’s house. The attack has been condemned by France and also…
Read MoreHumpback whale freed by rescuers in Baltic Sea has become stranded again
BERLIN (AP) — A humpback whale that was freed after becoming stuck for several days in shallow water at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany was stranded again on Saturday after failing to find its way back to the Atlantic Ocean. The complicated and delicate efforts to rescue the 12-15 meter (39-49 feet) whale off…
Read MoreIAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah during Operation Roaring Lion
The IDF uses several means to intercept enemy drones, though the Iron Beam laser system has yet to significantly affect drone intrusions. The IAF has downed more than 90% of the drones launched at Israel by Iran and its Lebanese proxy, Hezbollah, since the commencement of Operation Roaring Lion late last month, the IDF said…
Read MoreBond Girl Ursula Andress’ $23 Million Fortune Once ‘Fraudulently Misappropriated’ Was Allegedly Found
Ursula Andress, best known as the original Bond girl in the first James Bond film Dr. No, was allegedly swindled out of millions of dollars by her financial advisers. However, authorities in Italy revealed on Thursday, March 26, “Assets fraudulently misappropriated from Ursula Andress have been identified.” The law enforcement agency Guardia di Finanza added…
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