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Trump thanks Iran for early warning of strikes

Trump thanks Iran for early warning of strikes US President Donald Trump, in three posts to his TruthSocial account on Monday, appeared to wind down the military confrontation with Iran. He thanked the Iranians for the early warning about air strikes on the US bases in Qatar and Iraq, so that they could be evacuated, and he thanked the emir of Qatar for the assistance with the al-Udeid air base in particular - the...

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

These strikes look like an Iranian escalation. They're likely the opposite

Iran has decided to retaliate after the US attack on its nuclear sites with a symbolic and overtly telegraphed strike that has caused no casualties β€” and all that is critical context.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Canada signs defense pact with EU

The partnership will help both Ottawa and Brussels to deliver NATO's new capability requirements.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

β€˜It feels like I am being forced to harm a child’: research shows how teachers are suffering moral injury

In a study of 57 Australian teachers, many shared emotionally-charged accounts of being put in impossible situations at work.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Archetyp was one of the dark web’s biggest drug markets. A global sting has shut it down

Shutdowns like this have become a recurring feature of the dark web. They are usually not a significant turning point.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Is AI a con? A new book punctures the hype and proposes some ways to resist

AI slop means faster and cheaper content, and the technical and financial logic of online platforms creates a race to the bottom.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

How do sleep trackers work, and are they worth it? A sleep scientist breaks it down

Your smartwatch or ring promises to tell you how well you slept. But how?

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

It’s time to face an uncomfortable truth: maybe our pampered pets would be better off without us

The story of Valerie, the dachshund recaptured after almost 18 months living on Kangaroo Island raises serious questions about what life is best for our pets.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Inaccurate and misogynistic: why we need to make the term β€˜hysterectomy’ history

An operation to remove the uterus should be called a uterectomy – like the removal of the tonsils is a tonsillectomy, or an appendix removal is an appendectomy.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Work, wages and apprenticeships: sifting for clues about the lives of girls in ancient Egypt

Evidence of textile workshops demonstrates that girls’ labour was valued enough to be documented in administrative records alongside adult workers.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

More women are using medical cannabis – but new research shows barriers push some into illegal markets

Women are less likely than men to get a prescription for medicinal cannabis, and they tend not to disclose their use out of fear of societal rejection.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Hastie demands answer about US military's growing presence in Australia

The Coalition frontbencher also urges the Labor government explain what role Australia might play backing US combat operations launched from this country.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Tesla stock pops 8% as Musk touts 'successful' robotaxi Austin launch

The launch puts Tesla head-to-head with Alphabet-backed Waymo, which is already operating a fleet of robotaxis in several cities.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Super Micro shares fall on planned $2 billion convertible debt offering

Super Micro said on Monday that it is offering $2 billion in convertible notes due 2030.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Scientists capture first evidence of orcas using seaweed to make tools

For the first time, researchers say they have captured footage of killer whales making tools out of seaweed to seemingly groom each other.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Africa: Recaps from #USAfricaBizSummit2025

[CCA] Luanda -- Leaders from across the United States and Africa--representing business, government, and development sectors--gathered under one roof, united by a common purpose: to strengthen ties, unlock opportunity, and chart Pathways to Prosperity. This is more than a summit. It's ''A Shared Vision for U.S.-Africa Partnership'' brought to life.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Opening Ceremony Recap | #USAfricaBizSummit2025

[CCA] Luanda -- The U.S.-Africa Business Summit officially opened with powerful remarks from Florie Liser, President of the Corporate Council on Africa, setting the tone for a transformative week ahead.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Europe scrambles to revive diplomatic efforts after U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites

The crisis topped the agenda for European Union foreign ministers meeting Monday in Brussels, where diplomats agonized about the potential for Iranian retaliation to spark a wider war and global economic instability.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Iranian women's rights used to justify war again, widely mocked online

Iranian women's rights used to justify war again, widely mocked online Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 06/23/2025 - 17:50 Many say the reignition of this debate is 'weaponising' feminism to justify Israel's aggression against Iran Iranian women hold up anti-US placards during a rally in Tehran’s Palestine Square on April 9, 2025 to denounce Israel’s resumption last month of massive military operations in the Gaza Strip....

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Germany says it will not support suspension of EU-Israel relations over Gaza

Germany says it will not support suspension of EU-Israel relations over Gaza Germany does not support calls to suspendapact governing Israel's relations with the European Union, a government official said on Monday, highlighting divisions within the bloc. Spain's foreign minister said earlier on Monday he would ask the EU council to approve an immediate suspension of the EU-Israel Association agreement in protest over...

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Winter water restrictions turned on for three Victorian regions

In a bid to conserve water, authorities across the state have been forced to move to very unusual winter restrictions.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

What to know about New York’s mayoral primary and ranked choice voting

Tuesday's election has drawn nationwide attention for its close race and use of ranked choice voting.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Africa: AUC Chairperson Reiterates Call for 'Co-created Solutions' at #USAfricaSummit2025

[African Union] Luanda -- African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reaffirmed Africa's commitment to a bold and equal partnership with the United States, stating, "We're not seeking aid, but building co-created solutions."

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Middle East ocean freight rates soar on Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz shipping risks

Ocean freight rates for vessels operating in the Mideast are soaring as risks rise around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran conflict.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Fed official Michelle Bowman calls for rate cut as soon as July

Vice-chair for financial supervision says Donald Trump’s tariffs will have smaller effect on inflation than feared

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Qatar says it has β€˜right to respond’ to Iranian missile attack

Qatar was the β€œobvious choice” for Iranian retaliation against the US, Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari explains.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Johnson voices opposition to Congress weighing in on use of military force against Iran

β€œI don’t think this is an appropriate time for a War Powers resolution. And I don’t think it’s necessary,” House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Kyiv man survives β€˜massive’ Russian air strike

Resident Valeriy Mankuta survived a Russian missile strike by climbing down a lightning rod to escape his damaged home.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India’s Pant, Rahul score centuries to set England 371 to win

India was all out for 364, opening door for England to stage a dramatic Test cricket win at Headingley on final day.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Margarita: The Caribbean Pearl Striving to Regain Its Shine

Margarita Island, located in the Caribbean Sea about 30 kilometers north of the Araya Peninsula, remains one of Venezuela’s most iconic tourist destinations. Known as β€œThe Pearl of the Caribbean,” this island in the state of Nueva Esparta boasts over 319 kilometers of coastline filled with paradisiacal beaches, rich cultural heritage, and historical significance, despite […]

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Iran attacks U.S. military base in Qatar with missiles

The Iranian attacks on U.S. forces after American B-2 bombers and cruise missiles struck nuclear sites escalate the conflict and raise fears of a regional war

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

IRGC spokesperson warns US that Iran will always retaliate

IRGC spokesperson warns US that Iran will always retaliate Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson Iman Tajik has warned the Trump administration in televised remarks that Iran will continue to respond with its own attacks should the US strike again. "The Islamic Revolutionary Guard, in a heroic mission, has struck the al-Udeid base in Qatar. This base is the largest terrorist base belonging to the United...

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump slams Russia's Medvedev for claiming countries will give Iran nuclear warheads

Trump's nuclear saber-rattling could suggest he feels emboldened after ordering the bomb attacks against Iranian nuclear sites.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

AI's impact on the job market is β€˜inevitable,’ says workforce expert: 'It's going to hurt for certain parts of the population'

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently announced job cuts due to AI. Here's what one expert thinks about AI's impact on the job market.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Donald Trump claims Israel and Iran have agreed ceasefire

US president outlines plans to end hostilities within hours

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World