The U.S. Navy has deployed a guided-missile submarine capable of carrying more than 100 missiles to the Middle East, a spokesman said Saturday. The USS Florida entered the Middle East Thursday and started transiting the Suez Canal on April 7, Commander Timothy Hawkins said Saturday. He noted that the submarine is capable of carrying Tomahawk…
The Syrian Refugee Who Has Become Germany’s Youngest National Chess Player at 11
LIPPSTADT, Germany—Hussain Besou was just four when he started asking his father to teach him chess, hovering around the board as he played in the evenings in the Middle East until he said yes. After mastering the basic moves, Besou quickly surprised everyone with his talent. “He started correcting us and telling us what we…
New Research Suggests Broccoli Can Protect and Strengthen Gut Lining
April 8, 2023
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A recent study by researchers at Pennsylvania State University has found that broccoli contains certain molecules that help to protect the lining of the small intestine of animal models, thereby preventing the development of disease. Broccoli is full of vitamins C, A and K and is rich in fibre and potassium. This green vegetable can…
Will It Be Smooth Sailing for Albanese? Maybe Not
Commentary Labor supporters are in a frisson of excitement because they hold all of the mainland states along with the Commonwealth. They think that will make it easier for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. History suggests otherwise. If politics were a team sport, then that would be like one sporting club winning almost all the premiership…
McConnell, Schumer Condemn Detention of US Journalist in Russia
April 7, 2023
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have come together against Russia’s detention of an American journalist. “We strongly condemn the wrongful detention of U.S. citizen and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and demand the immediate release of this internationally known and respected independent journalist,” the two wrote…
Anticipated Ukrainian Counter-Offensive Potentially Marred by Plans Leak: Reports
April 7, 2023
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Several classified documents detailing United States and NATO plans to assist an upcoming Ukrainian counter-offensive appear to have been leaked online, according to mainstream media reports. On April 6, the New York Times reported that the documents—which contain sensitive military information—had been posted on Twitter and Telegram and were now being shared on pro-Russia social…
IMF Warns of Weakest Economic Growth in Over 30 Years
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global economic growth over the next five years will be the weakest in more than three decades, with China among the nations propping up the world economy. IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva issued the warning in a speech in Washington on April 6, when she cautioned that the path…
World Food Prices Fall for 12th Month Running in March: FAO
ROME—The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in March for a 12th consecutive month, and is now down 20.5 percent from a record high hit one year ago following Ukraine’s conflict. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 126.9 points last month against…
Major Australian Bank Starts Cutting Cash Services At Branches
April 7, 2023
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One major Australian bank has begun phasing out cash transactions at a number of its branches saying it is keeping up with the changing behaviour of customers. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)—one of Australia’s “Big Four”—revealed it would begin removing cash withdrawals and deposit services on March 30. Customers will only be allowed…
Putin Says US-Russia Relations Are in ‘Deep Crisis,’ as Moscow’s Senior Diplomats Depict It as a Hot Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the relations between the United States and Russia are “in a deep crisis,” while Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Moscow is now in a “hot conflict” with Washington. Putin made his remarks while addressing new U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy on Wednesday. Tracy was among 17 ambassadors who presented their diplomatic credentials to…
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