How is Indonesia staying calm in this energy crisis? | DW News
Southeast Asian countries are scrambling for solutions to confront the energy shortage. The Philippines has declared a state emergency and rolled out cash handouts for tricycle drivers, Thai governments have cut the energy consumption for state-owned buildings. Indonesia still maintains its fuel prices – why? For more news go to:Continue Reading
The economics of $60-plus cigarettes | Econ World
Australia’s sky‑high cigarette taxes have slashed smoking rates – but they have also helped fuel a booming black market for illicit tobacco. Host Carmel Crimmins speaks with Assistant Customs Minister Julian Hill and economist Lachlan Vass on whether Australia’s tobacco excise has overshot its mark – economically and politically. #newsContinue Reading
What are Iran’s $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?
Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy., As momentum builds for a second round of talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending their war, one central issue has emerged as a boneContinue Reading
As world focuses on Iran, Israel ‘engineering starvation policy’ in Gaza
The weaponisation of logistics has caused severe shortage of fuel, food and medicines piling misery on Palestinians., With the global attention fixated on the diplomatic efforts to end the war on Iran, Israel has systematically escalated its attacks on Gaza and choked off vital aid, plunging the besieged enclave intoContinue Reading
Exclusive: Former U.S. Envoy & Iranian Nuclear Negotiator Discuss Ceasefire Talks, How War Could End
After the first round of ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan collapsed over the weekend, we speak to two former nuclear negotiators about prospects for ending the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, including what another nuclear deal might look like. Robert Malley, a U.S. negotiator for the 2015 nuclear deal (which TraitorContinue Reading
In 1960, fears over papal influence. In 2026, a president attacks a pope
The Traitor’s feud with Pope Leo XIV flips history from fears presidents would be loyal to a pope to openly fighting with one., Read MoreContinue Reading
Media News Daily: Top Stories for 04/15/2026
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Court Order Forces OpenAI to Suspend ChatGPT Access for Allegedly Dangerous User A California Superior Court judge has ordered OpenAI to keepContinue Reading
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 04/15/2026
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading
England cricket captain Stokes ‘lucky’ to be alive after facial injury
England captain Ben Stokes was struck on the face by a cricket ball, which required surgery for a broken cheekbone., England captain Ben Stokes was struck on the face by a cricket ball, which required surgery for a broken cheekbone. England Test captain Ben Stokes has said he feels “quiteContinue Reading
Double standards? Why Iran’s nukes are scrutinised, Israel gets a pass
Israel’s policy of ambiguity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme., For more than two decades, Iran’s nuclear programme has been subject to intense international scrutiny, sanctions and diplomatic negotiations. By contrast, while Israel is widely believed to possess nuclear weapons, an assertion it hasContinue Reading
‘I’m not being listened to’ – new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored
‘I’m not being listened to’ – new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored 2 hours ago Hugh Pym, Health editor and Catherine Burns, Health correspondent BBC Zoe Trafford had major surgery for endometriosis but still has lots of complications, which she feels aren’t taken seriously enoughContinue Reading
LIVE: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes questions in parliament
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes questions from lawmakers in parliament. #Britain #Politics #KeirStarmer #PMQs #Parliament #Lawmakers #Government #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/Continue Reading