Friday, August 14, 2026

World Affairs

Three things to know about SpaceX’s stock market debut

SpaceX will become a publicly traded company on Friday, in what is expected to be the highest-value stock listing in history.The BBC's Samira Hussain explains what it means...

World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks | World Cup 2026 News

Five goals, four water breaks, three red cards and a glittering opening ceremony.The World Cup 2026 opening...

SpaceX’s first employee reacts to company’s market debut

Tom Mueller was the first employee at SpaceX, a company he co-founded with Elon Musk in 2002.Now,...

Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat | US-Israel war on Iran News

EXPLAINERTrump cancels planned Iran attacks, saying talks are close as Tehran reviews a proposed US deal.Published On...

Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalised

The statement said Netanyahu expressed appreciation for Trump's commitment to work towards a final agreement that included...
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What is driving the Houthis’ decision-making on joining the Iran war | US-Israel war on Iran

During the first month of the US-Israel war on Iran, the Houthis adopted a cautious approach, even though many expected them to move...

Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping

Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".

Australia arrests ex-soldier Roberts-Smith over alleged Afghan war crimes | Human Rights News

Arrest comes after Roberts-Smith lost case against journalists who said he was involved in murders of unarmed Afghan men.Published On 7 Apr 20267...

China is winning one AI race, the US another – but either might pull ahead

Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

‘Why would Iran agree to a ceasefire given US and Israeli track record?’ | US-Israel war on Iran

NewsFeedPolitical analyst Trita Parsi says no one should be surprised that Iran has rejected the idea of a ceasefire deal with the US...

Kanye West’s right to enter UK under review after festival outcry

Also on Monday, the leader of Haringey Council, which manages the festival's Finsbury Park venue, said she was "deeply disappointed by the decision...
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