Post-Assad Syria still dependent on Russian oil despite shift to the West – Reuters
Syria has become increasingly reliant on Russian oil imports despite its new government’s stated pivot toward the West and the collapse of the Russia-backed Bashar al-Assad regime, according to reporting by Reuters. Russia now supplies the majority of Syria’s crude needs, with shipments rising sharply this year even as DamascusContinue Reading
Daytime Russian drone swarm hits western Ukraine, knocking Ternopil offline and injuring 10
Ukraine’s western, central and southern regions came under a large-scale Russian drone attack during the day on 1 May, with authorities reporting strikes, air defence activity, and infrastructure damage across multiple oblasts. The attack was one of the largest recent drone assaults, with particularly heavy pressure on western regions ofContinue Reading
California Drivers Are Paying a More Than $6-a-Gallon Price for the War in Iran
The high cost of gasoline in the Golden State has a variety of causes, but the war is a key reason for the recent surge. It’s forcing residents to cut back other spending. By Steven Rodas LOS ANGELES—At a Chevron station where the gas pump had a $6.49 cash price,Continue Reading
Ex-Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies aged 59
Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy., Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy. Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became aContinue Reading
Japan’s Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam
Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi., Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the country will boost ties with Vietnam, with a focusContinue Reading
This “Pink Floyd” spider hunts prey 6x its size and lives in walls
Scientists have uncovered a tiny wall-dwelling spider named Pikelinia floydmuraria, inspired by Pink Floyd. Despite its size, it’s a fierce predator that hunts ants much larger than itself and helps reduce common urban pests like mosquitoes and flies. Its clever strategy of building webs near lights makes it especially effective.Continue Reading
Iran’s Currency Crisis Deepens as War Batters Economy
Iran’s currency has fallen to a record low against the US dollar as the two-month-long conflict rattles the country’s sanctions-hit economy. Air strikes by the United States and Israel, launched at Iran on February 28, along with the American naval blockade on Iranian ports and vessels…Continue Reading
Thousands evacuated overnight as forest fires cuts through Tuscany landscape
By midday on Friday, firefighters had five Canadair planes and three water-dropping helicopters working to put out the blaze. Strong winds have been spreading the blaze which firefighters began battling on Thursday. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
End Of An Era: Final Spirit Airlines Flight Lands In Dallas As Carrier Confirms Shutdown
The last Spirit Airlines flight — NK1833 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — touched down shortly after midnight in the early hours of Saturday, marking the end of more than four decades of operations for the ultra-low-cost carrier. The shutdown follows aContinue Reading
Why The Airbus A220 Is Quietly Becoming The Most Important Narrowbody In The Sky In 2026
The Airbus A220 has spent years operating in the shadow of the A320neo and 737 MAX families – treated by many as a niche product for a niche market. In 2026, that perception is increasingly hard to justify. The aircraft is winning orders, opening new routes, and building a passengerContinue Reading
Middle East crisis exposes global energy fault line as UN urges shift to renewables
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is exposing a central vulnerability in the global economy: the dependence on fossil fuels flowing through regions affected by conflict, a situation which is strengthening the UN’s case for a faster transition to cheaper, more resilient renewable power.Continue Reading
Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Rising diesel prices linked to the Iran war are adding urgency to a shift already underway across Africa to move cellphone towers off fossil fuels and onto solar power. Diesel, which powers the majority of Africa’s roughly 500,000 telecommunications towers, has become more expensive and sometimesContinue Reading
Pentagon announces deal with 8 AI companies
Anthropic, which the Pentagon designated as a supply chain risk earlier this year, was notably not included., Anthropic, which the Pentagon designated as a supply chain risk earlier this year, was notably not included., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading