Iran’s religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has opened the elections in Iran under heavy security precautions. The head of state cast his votes for the parliamentary elections and the Assembly of Experts in the centre of the capital Tehran on Friday…
Strikes in German public transport to reach peak on Friday
Much of Germany’s public transport will remain out of service on Friday, as the second round of strikes by the trade union Verdi reaches its climax. According to the union, there will once again be far-reaching restrictions on bus, underground and tram…
Aircraft leasing firm Avation sees profits cut in half
By Maria Ward-Brennan Singapore-headquartered commercial aircraft leasing company, Avation, reported that its half-year profits are half of what they were the previous year, in a year that saw the company sell a repossessed aircraft at a loss. The comp…
Key Celtic star now ready to play first 90 minutes since December
Following two stellar years in a Celtic shirt, Cameron Carter-Vickers has had a frustrating season at the Bhoys but he is now hoping the worst of his injury problems are behind him. The United States international missed last summer’s pre-season prepar…
‘This is not going to’: Paul Merson predicts who’ll win Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
Paul Merson has predicted how Nuno’s Nottingham Forest will fare against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool at the City Ground this weekend. The former Arsenal and Aston Villa star has predicted three goals in the Premier League match between Forest and Liverpoo…
“World’s 1st” immersive theme park opens in Tokyo
A theme park claiming to be the world’s first to offer exclusively immersive experiences opened to the public Friday in Tokyo’s popular commercial district, Odaiba, its operator said. Immersive Fort Tokyo boasts 11 attractions allowing visitors to ente…
Xi Jinping’s ‘Salami-Slicing’ Tactics Against Taiwan: Republican Lawmaker Warns Of China’s Steady Pressure
Xi Jinping‘s China has been employing a series of subtle yet impactful tactics to increase pressure on Taiwan. What Happened: China has been using a series of tactics to increase pressure on Taiwan, as reported by Reuters. These tactics include the los…
Explosions rang out in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast overight
The causes and aftermath of the explosions are not reported. The city is home to the state’s Ya. M. Sverdlov Plant, a municipal enterprise that is believed to play a strategic role in Russia’s Military Industrial Complex. Read also: Explosions rock Kyi…
‘They will’: Paul Merson predicts who’s going to win this weekend – Everton or West Ham United
Everton host West Ham United this weekend, looking to finally register their first win of 2024. It was late heartbreak last time out as Brighton and Hove Albion snatched a late equaliser to deny Sean Dyche’s side a 1-0 win on the South Coast. The Toffe…
Report: Chelsea could try and sign striker with more goals than Erling Haaland if Victor Osimhen bid fails
Chelsea’s top target for the summer is Victor Osimhen, but if their bid to sign him fails, the Blues could turn to Viktor Gyokeres. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have problems in multiple areas of their pitch, but the biggest one is arguably up front. The…