A technical disturbance has struck the Fenno-Skan 2 power connection, the crucial electricity link between Finland and Sweden, Finnish grid operator Fingrid confirmed on Tuesday. “The cause of the failure is currently under investigation,” Fingrid said in a statement, emphasizing that experts are working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible. Fenno-Skan 2 is […]
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North Korea has issued a stark warning over the annual South Korea-US military exercises, with Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, cautioning of “terrible consequences.” This statement comes just weeks after Pyongyang appeared to end hopes for a diplomatic thaw with Seoul. Seoul and Washington launched their springtime military drills, […]
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared today that his country is prepared to continue fighting for as long as necessary, casting doubt on US President Donald Trump’s prediction that the Gulf conflict would be over “soon.” Araghchi, one of Iran’s top officials, also ruled out negotiations with Washington, emphasizing Tehran’s determination amid a new wave […]
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In a move aimed at stabilising global oil markets, the United States has encouraged India to purchase Russian crude already floating at sea and redirect it to Indian refineries. Energy Secretary Chris Wright described the measure as a short-term, pragmatic effort to prevent supply shortages and price spikes amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. Speaking […]
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets around the world this Sunday, as International Women’s Day sparked passionate calls for gender equality and peace. From Paris to Madrid, Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro, demonstrators marched to demand women’s rights, denounce gender-based violence, and call for an end to conflict in the Middle East. […]
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