BEIJING/LOS ANGELES, Oct 10 - China will begin imposing port charges on ships that are owned, operated, built, or registered in the United States starting Tuesday, in response to similar fees implemented by the U.S. targeting vessels linked to China, according to China’s transport ministry on Friday. Later that day, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of measures, including raising tariffs on Chinese goods to 100% and setting restrictions on vital software exports, citing

STOCKHOLM, Oct 9 (Reuters) – Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, honored "for his powerful and visionary body of work that, amid scenes of looming catastrophe, testifies to the enduring strength of art." The Swedish Academy, which presents the prestigious award valued at 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million), described Krasznahorkai as "an epic writer in the tradition of Central European literature stretching from

Ukraine Conflict Update • The Kremlin is reportedly engaging in a strategic campaign of intimidation aimed at preventing the United States from providing Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). On Wednesday, Russian lawmaker Andrei Kartapolov commented that the weapon system is familiar to Russian forces, who have previously countered it in Syria. He warned that those supplying or using these missiles would face consequences. Meanwhile,

Oct 7 (Reuters) - Tesla has introduced more budget-friendly versions of its popular Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan. Priced at $39,990 and $36,990 respectively, these new models aim to attract new buyers, though some critics feel the prices are still too high to appeal broadly to cost-conscious consumers. CEO Elon Musk has previously emphasized the importance of offering a car priced under $30,000—after incentives—to capture a larger share of the market. The company is responding to declining

Відомий український продюсер та артист Потап, який залишив Україну, відкрив для себе новий напрям у кар’єрі — підприємницьку діяльність, однак цього разу поза межами музичної індустрії. Як стало відомо, він запустив свій ресторан у Маямі, США. У своєму Instagram-блозі репер поділився подробицями про своє нинішнє життя, розповівши, як проходять його дні та чим він нині займається. Він пригадав про свій чималий досвід у шоуіндустрії: "Коли понад два десятиліття працюєш у сфері розваг,

Hamas expressing readiness to release the remaining hostages—though conditional and subject to further talks—has brought a wave of cautious optimism to the families in Israel who have waited anxiously for such developments. In its reply to the United States' proposed peace initiative, the group announced its willingness to "release all Israeli captives, both alive and deceased, in line with the exchange arrangement put forward in President Donald Trump's plan, assuming the

Mystery Planet in the Outer Solar System Astronomers have long been intrigued by the possibility of hidden planets beyond Neptune. A recent study introduces a new contender, tentatively called Planet Y, as a possible explanation for unusual orbital tilts observed in objects located in the Kuiper Belt—a vast region of icy bodies stretching past the orbit of Neptune. Although Planet Y hasn't been directly seen, its existence has been proposed based on the unexpected tilt in the orbits of

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A massive brown bear weighing over 500 kilograms (approximately 78 stone) has triumphed in the Fat Bear Week 2025 contest, despite a significant setback — a broken jaw. Named Chunk, the bear emerged victorious among 12 contenders in a public vote celebrating the bear that best displays size and fitness in preparation for hibernation during the winter months. Park officials at Katmai National Park in Alaska, known for hosting some of the world’s most robust brown bears, commended Chunk’s

У той час як влітку популярні французькі туристичні локації переповнені мандрівниками, в осінньо-зимовий період вони стають значно спокійнішими і набагато більше приваблюють гостей. Осінь і зима — чудова пора для знайомства з насиченою і ситною французькою кухнею. Саме в цю пору хочеться скуштувати ароматні рагу, запечені страви, гарячі супи, найрізноманітніші страви з сиром, зігріваючий глінтвейн (vin chaud) та інші смаколики, які влітку здаються занадто важкими. Журналіст Джон Уолтон, який

A submerged harbor discovered off Egypt’s northern coast may provide important clues in the ongoing search for Cleopatra’s long-lost tomb, while also revealing more about Egypt’s ancient maritime past, according to archaeologists. Led by underwater researchers including Kathleen Martínez and Bob Ballard, the team found a series of large structures, possibly stone columns over 20 feet (6 meters) high, beneath the Mediterranean Sea. Additional discoveries included smoothed stone flooring, stone

The wide Exe estuary drifts gently past the window as I recline in my train seat, watching swans, gulls, oystercatchers, and darting turnstones on the mudflats. After a hectic summer filled with administrative tasks, I’m embarking on a low-effort getaway through Devon by train, hoping for a restorative, no-fuss retreat. Exmouth, a small and walkable seaside town, is easily accessible via the Avocet Line from Exeter. There's no need for a car or any travel stress—once you arrive, everything

U.S. Advances Deal for Lithium Mine Investment WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is pushing ahead with an agreement that would allow the U.S. government to acquire a minor ownership in a Canadian company working on one of the world’s largest lithium projects located in northern Nevada, according to a government official. The Department of Energy and Lithium Americas, which is leading the Thacker Pass lithium mine and processing initiative about 200 miles north of Reno, have reached new terms

WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) – NASA has chosen the aerospace startup Katalyst to help prevent a $500 million space observatory from plummeting into Earth’s atmosphere. The plan is to launch a special spacecraft that will nudge the observatory into a higher, more stable orbit. This urgent mission will also serve as a test of new satellite-docking technology, a capability central to ongoing technological competition in space between the United States and China. In an announcement on Wednesday,

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned world leaders on Wednesday that humanity is in the midst of “the most dangerous arms race ever seen” and pressed the international community to take swift action against Russia, asserting that Vladimir Putin seeks to further expand the conflict in Europe. Delivering a sobering message to the gathered delegates at the U.N. General Assembly’s annual high-level debate, Zelenskyy criticized the inability of global institutions,

Good morning. Among the many troubling aspects of the recent spikes in military tension between Russia and Nato, the most disquieting may be this: it’s uncertain which event could tip the balance and ignite a larger crisis. Russia has carried out a number of airspace violations in recent weeks, prompting growing concern. Initially using drones and later fighter aircraft, it appears that Moscow is testing how much pushback it might face from Ukraine’s allies. “We hope this reckless pattern

Sept 23 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is preparing to purchase several hundred aircraft from American companies Boeing and Lockheed Martin, while also aiming to secure over $10 billion in related domestic manufacturing contracts, according to a Bloomberg News report citing individuals familiar with the matter. These potential agreements will require the approval of U.S. President Donald Trump, the report mentioned. Reuters has not independently verified the details of the report.

UN Faces Major Trials Amid Global Conflict and Change UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Starting Monday, global leaders are assembling at the United Nations during one of the most unstable periods in its 80-year history, facing ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, changing dynamics in U.S. foreign policy, widespread poverty, and rapidly advancing technologies raising regulatory concerns. The United Nations, born from the ruins of World War II to unite countries in resolving global challenges, is itself

KYIV, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Russia carried out a large-scale drone and missile onslaught on Ukraine overnight, resulting in the deaths of three people and dozens more injured, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported Saturday. Using the Telegram platform, Zelenskiy stated that the Russian military deployed roughly 580 drones and 40 missiles aimed at Ukraine’s infrastructure, civilian production facilities, and residential neighborhoods in multiple regions. "Throughout the night, our nation