Jared Kushner's brother breaks silence on World Cup sell-off plans The brother of Donald Trump's son-in-law has expressed regret at becoming involved in Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plans, saying his investment group failed to "appreciate the political dynamics of global football". Kudzu came to America as a garden plant; now its vines can fuel wildfires Kudzu arrived in the United States as an ornamental vine more than a century ago, first displayed at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876 before being promoted for shade, livestock forage and erosion control. What began as a useful garden and agricultural plant eventually spread far beyond where it was intended, covering forests, roadsides and abandoned farmland across the South. China warns of 'consequences' for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend leaders summit China has warned of consequences for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a Pacific leaders summit Reigning In Big Tech: How California lawmakers plan to regulate AI and social media As the legislative session moves closer to the end, California lawmakers will decide on bills that tackle issues including social media safety and AI's impact on jobs. |
Iran's Central Bank chief says regime has enough foreign currency despite US sanctions, blockade The central bank was ready to inject up to $2 billion into the foreign exchange market to calm recent volatility, while the Iranian rials plunged to a record low in August. Prolific UK graffiti artist Helch dies Artist rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in public spots across southern England The street artist Helch, known for murals and tags across England, has died, his gallery has said. He rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in capital letters across a string of public spots in London as well as bridges on the M4, M1 and M25. Continue reading... ‘Hit them hard’: Does Trump have another ‘new’ Iran strategy, can it work? Trump signals harsher response as US-Iran hostilities escalate, raising fears of prolonged conflict in the Gulf region. Punishment and Silence: China Pulls Out the Disaster Playbook in Tibet While journalists can report freely on grief and anger in Nepal, China’s official media have presented a sanitized disaster aftermath in Tibet. Why Trump’s Venezuela oil deal will not bring quick relief to the U.S. It is likely to be years before production meaningfully ramps up, industry experts say, and there are many risks involved. |
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