Technology investors are pausing Gulf AI projects until the security situation around the Strait of Hormuz stabilises.
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Oceanographer Robert Ballard Returns to Kansas to Launch New Titanic Exhibition
The discoverer of the Titanic wreck is opening a new exhibit in his home state of Kansas telling the ship’s hidden story.
Washington Tightening Cuba Sanctions Deploys Military Assets to Caribbean Raising Tension
The US strategy of economic pressure on Cuba is intensifying with additional naval assets positioned nearby.
Lula da Silva and Trump Working Group on Trade Set Up After May Summit Without Breakthroughs
Brazil and the US created a bilateral trade working group but their early May meeting produced no major results.
Poland Prime Minister Tusk Suffers Major Setback After Krakow Voters Back Right-Wing Drive
The vote to remove the liberal Krakow mayor could inspire similar right-wing campaigns elsewhere in Poland.
Ukraine Sent Military Experts to Gulf Region to Help Defend Against Iranian Drone Attacks
President Zelensky confirmed Ukrainian specialists were deployed to the Gulf at the request of US officials.
Iran’s Ballistic Missile Programme Was Not Included in US-Iran Ceasefire Discussions
Israeli and Western officials expressed concern that missile capabilities were left out of the deal framework.
Hundreds Attend Flowers of Remembrance Day at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day
Veterans and civilians laid pink and white carnations at Arlington National Cemetery in the fifth annual ceremony.
US-China Trade Talks Show Minor Inconsistencies on Agriculture Tariffs and Rare Earths
Analysts compared readouts from the two sides and found differences but said they were not significant to the talks.
Taliban Issues New Marriage Law With Child Marriage Provisions Drawing UN Grave Concern
The United Nations expressed serious concern about new Taliban regulations on separation and marriage in Afghanistan.