In a chilling incident at Bangkok’s Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel, six people were found dead with traces of cyanide in their cups, sparking a perplexing mystery. The victims, identified as Vietnamese Americans and Vietnamese nationals, were discovered in their room where no signs of forced entry were found, suggesting the
In Shanghai, an experimental nuclear fusion power plant called HH70 has just set a world record by achieving its first plasma, marking a significant milestone in the quest for clean energy. This groundbreaking device is the first fully high-temperature superconducting tokamak and was built in just two years, showcasing China’s
U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti took a surprising jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his successful summit with Putin in Moscow on July 9-10, which focused on economic cooperation. During a defense partnership event on July 12, Garcetti dismissed India’s desire for strategic independence, saying that in times
A prominent Syrian businessman close to President Bashar al-Assad, Baraa Katerji, was killed by an Israeli drone strike near the Syrian-Lebanese border. Katerji, who managed a vast empire dealing in oil and logistics, was targeted likely due to his role in facilitating Iranian oil shipments into Syria, which are under
International oil companies operating in Kurdistan continue to smuggle over 1,000 oil tankers daily amid a pipeline shutdown since March 2023. According to Reuters investigations, this illicit trade routes crude through Iran and Turkey, generating approximately $200 million monthly despite regulatory challenges. Although Kurdistan hasn’t been able to export its
UniCredit and Raiffeisenbank are the first banks to take a stand against European Central Bank sanctions on Russia by appealing to the European Court of Justice. Based in Milan, UniCredit argues that the ECB’s demands go beyond its authority and has asked to freeze these requirements. The sanctions put banks
A few days ago, the first regular freight train from China to Poland arrived in Warsaw, bringing a variety of goods such as air conditioners, coffee machine parts, and egg beaters. This new train service cuts the transportation time by more than half compared to shipping by sea and reduces
Germany’s decision to remove Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network has sparked strong backlash from China, with a spokesperson arguing that this move, driven by pressure from the US and NATO, undermines trust and future cooperation. Chinese experts warn that the switch could be costly and slow Germany’s digital
The United States, Canada, and Finland are teaming up to strengthen their icebreaker fleets to enhance their Arctic defenses against growing Russian activity, as announced at a recent NATO summit. This new pact includes sharing knowledge on icebreaker production and training workers across the three countries, while encouraging allies to