UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised China's crucial role in maintaining multilateralism during a meeting with President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin. Guterres subtly criticized unnamed nations for prioritizing showmanship over serious diplomacy. Xi reaffirmed China's commitment to the UN and deeper cooperation. ...
South Australia is banning fish-shaped soy sauce bottles to reduce plastic pollution. This follows a 2023 law banning other single-use plastics. While recyclable, the small size of these bottles hinders proper recycling. The ban, starting Monday, targets pre-filled 30ml containers with lids. Larger bottles and sachets remain...
Jude Law portrays Vladimir Putin in Olivier Assayas' "The Wizard of the Kremlin," premiering at the Venice Film Festival. The film, adapted from Giuliano da Empoli's book, follows Putin's rise to power alongside a fictional advisor (Paul Dano), inspired by Vladislav Sourkov. Set against the backdrop of post-Soviet Russia,...
UCLA's season opener was a disastrous 43-10 loss to Utah. The Bruins struggled on both offense and defense, with new quarterback Nico Iamaleava having a mixed performance and the defense failing to tackle effectively. Utah's quarterback, Devon Dampier, dominated, racking up significant yards and touchdowns. UCLA's coach,...
Missiles unexpectedly struck Mukachevo, a western Ukrainian city far from the front lines, hitting a factory owned by an American coffee machine company just days after a Trump-Putin meeting. The mayor believes the attack was deliberate, not accidental. A subsequent attack on central Kyiv damaged EU and British...
Rumors spread online about President Trump's death after a quiet few days. However, he quickly dispelled these rumors by posting on Truth Social. Trump shared a photo of himself golfing and then detailed his anger at a subcontractor who damaged the White House Rose Garden's limestone. He...
A new study reveals that consuming potassium-rich foods like bananas, broccoli, and spinach can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and death. Researchers found a 24% lower risk of heart-related illnesses in individuals with higher potassium levels. This is attributed to the body's improved ability to eliminate...
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held a warm meeting, emphasizing their strong and growing comprehensive strategic partnership. The meeting highlighted successful economic cooperation, particularly through the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. China's support for Azerbaijan's SCO membership and Azerbaijan's adherence to the one-China principle were...
World leaders convened in Tianjin, China, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. This significant event aims to shape the future of a Beijing-led alliance, presenting an alternative to US global influence. Attendees included Russian President Putin, Indian Prime Minister Modi, Iranian President Pezeshkian, and Pakistani Prime Minister...
Three Scottish brothers, the Macleans, created history by completing the fastest unsupported, non-stop row across the Pacific Ocean in 139 days. Rowing 9,000 miles from Peru to Australia, they faced numerous challenges including storms and a man-overboard incident. Their journey, undertaken in a self-built boat, broke Fedor Konyukhov's...
