New law “infringes on Taiwan’s sovereignty” – event told
By Martin Banks Failure by the international community to respond to perceived attacks on the sovereignty of other nations risks sending the wrong signal.
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August 3, 2026 Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
US President Donald Trump has said new talks with Iran will begin on Monday, after calling off what he said would have been “massive” strikes on the country. “They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming,” he told reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday. “We’re talking to them in […]
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August 2, 2026 Leading airline doing its bit to develop the next generation of aviation talent
By Martin Banks Emirates Engineering has launched Material Futures Studio, a six-week programme that challenges university students to reimagine retired aircraft materials and transform them into new products. The initiative is led by the Upcycling department within Emirates Engineering. The Material Futures Studio brings students together with aviation professionals to work on real-world industry challenges, encouraging fresh […]
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August 1, 2026 Yiannis Vardis Has Loved Music Since He Was A Child
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Yiannis Vardis is a Greek singer and songwriter known for blending contemporary laiko and entehno elements with a melodic, emotional style. Born in Athens in 1974, he began writing songs at a young age and studied piano, which helped shape his musical identity. He first appeared on record […]
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July 31, 2026 Rushdi Abualouf: If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
After months of marathon talks, Hamas has, for the first time, accepted a framework of the Board of Peace’s plan to completely disarm in Gaza. The plan provides for the inventorying and storage of its remaining heavy weapons under Palestinian supervision, potentially removing the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative for Gaza. The move […]
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July 29, 2026 Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins
Former top US health official Anthony Fauci has refused to answer questions at a tense US Senate hearing on Covid-19, saying he feared Republicans would try to use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. He invoked the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution, which says nobody can be “compelled in any criminal case to be […]
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July 27, 2026 Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The price of oil has fallen sharply on hopes that a pause in attacks between the US and Iran could help to de-escalate the conflict. Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, sank more than 9% to $87.59 a barrel at one point, marking a sharp turnaround from last week when it had risen above […]
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July 24, 2026 Google releases three new AI models
SAN FRANCISCO – Google on Tuesday released three new artificial intelligence models, including Gemini 3.6 Flash, its most powerful, and Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, which is fine-tuned for cybersecurity.
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July 23, 2026 Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The deal between the US and Saudi Arabia to help the Gulf kingdom develop nuclear energy is dependent on Riyadh recognising the State of Israel, President Donald Trump has said. “The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!)… which pertains only to non-military use… will be approved, but is totally subject to […]
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July 22, 2026 Trump threatens to target Iran’s bridges and power plants if Hormuz attacks persist
President Donald Trump has threatened that the US would destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant any time its forces attack a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Potential targets would include ones “located next to, or in,” the capital Tehran, he said in a post on Truth Social. The military response would follow any […]
