China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat

Iran's foreign minister has stated that there is no prospect of talks as Western nations increase pressure regarding the country's nuclear program. He also mentioned that Iran has not been enriching uranium at any of its sites since they were bombed by Israel and the United States.

A trio of Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after being stranded on China's Tiangong space station for over a week due to their spacecraft sustaining damage from space debris. This incident has raised concerns about China's ability to manage emergencies in space, as they currently lack an immediate alternative for crew retrieval. In response, Russia's space agency dispatched Soyuz MS-23 to the International Space Station (ISS) to assist in bringing back the crew of the damaged vessel.

The United States has agreed to assist South Korea in building nuclear 'attack' submarines, a decision made amid escalating geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula. This collaboration marks a significant development in military relations between the two nations, reflecting their commitment to enhancing defense capabilities in response to regional threats.

Delegates at the BC NDP convention are urging the provincial government to construct ferries locally in British Columbia. This call comes after BC Ferries announced its decision to have four new vessels built at a shipyard in China, raising concerns about the impact on local jobs. The delegates emphasize the importance of protecting good-paying jobs within the province by supporting local ferry construction.

A US firm is reportedly considering purchasing Lukoil's foreign assets after a deal with a Swedish buyer was thwarted by Washington. This move is part of broader efforts by US officials to gain a stronger foothold in the EU energy market, as tensions surrounding energy security continue to rise amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The US and UK have issued warnings regarding a significant e-visa data breach in Somalia, where tens of thousands of individuals' personal information has been compromised. The US embassy confirmed that this data leak poses serious privacy concerns for affected individuals.

The Serbian energy minister announced that the US is pressuring Serbia to expel Russian companies from its energy sector. This follows the US's refusal to grant an operations waiver for Serbia's sanctioned Russia-linked oil company, which has raised concerns about a potential national energy crisis in the country.

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Ukrainian firms for allegedly selling drone parts to Iran. This action comes amid ongoing accusations from Kiev that Tehran is supplying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Moscow, a claim that both Russian and Iranian authorities have denied. The sanctions reflect the complex geopolitical tensions involving Ukraine, Iran, and Russia, particularly in the context of military supplies and international relations.