Рубио проведет встречу с Папой Львом на фоне критики понтифика Трампом
Визит госсекретаря США в Ватикан, запланированный на четверг, станет первой встречей между Папой Львом и официальным лицом из кабинета Трампа за последние двенадцать месяцев. Встреча проходит на фоне продолжающейся критики понтифика со стороны Дональда Трампа.
Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff
The U.S. secretary of state's Thursday visit at the Vatican is the first between the pope and a Trump cabinet official in nearly a year.
В результате израильской атаки на южные пригороды Бейрута ликвидирован высокопоставленный командир подразделения «Радванов» и еще 11 человек.
News24 | Israel kills ‘commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan force’, and 11 others in Beirut strike
— A senior commander from Hezbollah’s elite force was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, the first in the area in nearly a month, a source close to the group said.
Президент США Дональд Трамп предсказал скорое окончание конфликта с Ираном в связи с рассмотрением Тегераном американского мирного предложения.
News24 | Trump hints at end of Iran war: ‘We’ve had very good talks’, but key US demands unresolved
— US President Donald Trump predicted a swift end to the war with Iran as Tehran considered a US peace proposal that sources said would formally end the conflict while leaving unresolved key US demands that Iran suspend its nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Суд назначил штраф 50-летнему гражданину Австралии, который скрылся из ресторана и массажного салона, не оплатив услуги.
Australian lawyer fined for fleeing Hong Kong restaurant, massage parlour without paying
— An Australian lawyer has been fined HK$3,000 (US$383) by a Hong Kong court after he admitted to fleeing a restaurant and a massage parlour without paying bills totalling about HK$1,200.Samuel Anthony Monkivitch, 50, pleaded guilty at Eastern Court on Thursday to three charges, including two counts of making off without payment.In the first case, he failed to pay for a HK$639 meal at a Times Square Chinese restaurant in Causeway Bay on March 23.Two days later, he failed to pay a HK$586 bill...
Власти Мьянмы привлекли американского лоббиста Роджера Стоуна для восстановления отношений с Вашингтоном. Это может дать режиму шанс улучшить свой имидж, хотя значительного прогресса в ключевых вопросах не ожидается.
Myanmar’s military rulers hire Trump ally for US$50,000 a month to lobby Washington
— Myanmar’s appointment of a close confidante of US President Donald Trump to rebuild ties with Washington could offer the regime a sliver of hope to rebrand itself, even as a breakthrough on major issues, such as American investment in the country’s critical minerals sector, is likely to be limited.Naypyidaw’s Ministry of Information has hired veteran American political lobbyist Roger Stone to boost relations with the Trump administration, according to filings under the US Foreign Agents...
В Демократической Республике Конго по меньшей мере 17 человек стали жертвами насилия, спровоцированного ложными сведениями о заболевании.
Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis
— At least 17 killings related to rumors claiming a mysterious illness is causing men's genitals to atrophy have been reported the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Даже при немедленном открытии Ормузского пролива поставки нефти к потребителям восстановятся лишь через месяц, а экономический эффект от войны с Ираном может ощущаться гораздо дольше.
The Long Journey From the Strait of Hormuz to the Gas Tank
— Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopened today, oil would still take more than a month to reach consumers. The economic shock from the Iran war could take far longer to ease.
Новые правила в Малайзии повышают минимальную стоимость и требования к мощности полностью импортируемых электромобилей.
Malaysia moves to curb EV imports in blow to Chinese automakers
— The nation's new regulations effectively increase the minimum retail price of fully imported EVs and also increase the minimum power output for such models
В Великобритании началось голосование на промежуточных местных и региональных выборах, результаты которых могут существенно повлиять на положение премьер-министра.
Polls open in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership
— Polls have opened for midterm local and regional elections that could significantly impact British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
В Мельбурне приземлилась группа женщин и детей, имеющих связи с ИГИЛ; еще двое ожидаются в Сиднее.
Islamic State-linked families arrive home in Australia from Syria
— A group of nine women and children has landed in Melbourne with another woman and her child expected in Sydney.
Глава дипломатической службы КНР отметил, что связи между Пекином и Вашингтоном остаются в целом устойчивыми.
China says ties with US remain stable ahead of Trump visit despite ‘disruptions’
— China's top diplomat says ties with the U.S. remain generally stable despite many challenges
В преддверии выборов в Кении участились случаи политического насилия, связанного с деятельностью банд. В политической среде для описания таких инцидентов все чаще используется термин «гоонизм».
Kenyan politicians trade accusations of 'goonism' as violence rises ahead of election
— Kenya's political word of the moment is “goonism," used to describe gang-related political violence
Эксперт Бехнам Бен Талеблу анализирует текущую эскалацию конфликта между Вашингтоном и Тегераном как психологическое противоборство.
US war on Iran: 'A game of high risk, high reward' for both Trump and the Islamic Republic
— Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He presents the escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States as a dangerous and evolving contest of “high risk, high reward.” He argues that Tehran is actively probing Washington’s tolerance for escalation: “the Islamic Republic is looking at the play to the edge here to see how risk averse versus how risk tolerant the Trump administration is.” In Ben Taleblu’s account, the conflict is not merely military or economic, but psychological and performative: a contest over leverage, narratives, and perceived resolve.
Экс-сотруднику британской полиции предъявлены обвинения в реализации схемы по незаконному получению средств через обман крупных брендов.
Ex-UK police officer accused of scamming Dior, Cartier and Apple in refund fraud
Двадцатилетние граждане Великобритании Холли Купер и Тейлор Джонсон были арестованы в Турции при попытке перевезти крупную партию наркотиков в Соединенное Королевство.
Shocking moment young Brit ‘drug mule’ couple are arrested at Turkish airport ‘smuggling £280k of cannabis back to UK’
— THIS is the moment when alleged Brit drug mules Holly Cooper and Taylor Johnson were arrested carrying £280,000 worth of cannabis back to the UK. Video footage taken by Turkish customs officer shows the couple being ordered to remove their bags from a luggage carousel. The 20-year-olds were then taken to a custody suite in...
На борту голландского круизного лайнера зафиксированы случаи заражения хантавирусом, повлекшие три смерти.
Risk of hantavirus transmitting between humans is low, health ministry says
— The virus has infected several passengers, killing three, who were aboard a Dutch cruise ship.
Эксперт Бехнам Бен Талеблу анализирует текущую эскалацию конфликта между Вашингтоном и Тегераном как психологическое противоборство.
US war on Iran: 'A game of high risk, high reward' for both Trump and the Islamic Republic
— Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He presents the escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States as a dangerous and evolving contest of “high risk, high reward.” He argues that Tehran is actively probing Washington’s tolerance for escalation: “the Islamic Republic is looking at the play to the edge here to see how risk averse versus how risk tolerant the Trump administration is.” In Ben Taleblu’s account, the conflict is not merely military or economic, but psychological and performative: a contest over leverage, narratives, and perceived resolve.
Ирландский регулятор СМИ начал проверку Facebook и Instagram на предмет применения манипулятивных технологий.
'Dark patterns': Investigating online manipulation
— Ireland's media regulator is investigating Facebook and Instagram on suspicion that so-called dark patterns are used to manipulate users.
Засуха, вооруженные конфликты и сокращение гуманитарной помощи провоцируют голод в Сомали.
Aid cuts, drought and conflict leave Somalis desperate
— Drought, conflict and aid cuts push Somalis into hunger as Kismayo IDP camps struggle to cope with the crisis.
В рамках масштабного проекта по модернизации вооруженных сил Тайвань успешно осуществил первый пуск торпеды с построенной внутри страны субмарины.
Taiwan conducts first torpedo test firing from domestically made submarine
— Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has made the indigenous submarine program a key part of an ambitious project to modernize its armed forces.
Охотникам в штате Аляска вернули право добывать медведей с помощью вертолетов, однако эта мера ограничена защитой северных оленей.
Hunters in Alaska are allowed to kill bears from helicopters again – but only to save caribou
— Caribou population began declining in the late 1990s and early 2000s