Estonia will introduce full customs control for people and goods crossing the border with Russia on August 8, according to Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal. The Estonian government has familiarized itself with the plan developed by the Ministry o…
Report: Arsenal are ready to officially sign ‘world class’ player by the end of this week
Arsenal could be about to make their next major signing of the summer transfer window after landing Riccardo Calafiori. Arsenal haven’t been mega busy this summer, making just one new permanent senior signing so far, but the next arrival may not be too…
Pokrovsk became Russia's main target after Kharkiv push failed, Zelensky says
After Russia’s Kharkiv Oblast offensive failed, Moscow began concentrating its efforts in the east, “throwing everything they have” in the Pokrovsk direction, President Volodymyr Zelensky told French media on July 30. Ukraine’s military acknowledged an…
Pokrovsk became Russia's main target after Kharkiv push failed, Zelensky says
After Russia’s Kharkiv Oblast offensive failed, Moscow began concentrating its efforts in the east, “throwing everything they have” in the Pokrovsk direction, President Volodymyr Zelensky told French media on July 30. Ukraine’s military acknowledged an…
WHO warns of rising number of heat-related deaths in Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning of the health risks of extreme heat, as new temperature records continue to be set globally in the wake of the climate crisis and the persistent summer heat in southern Europe. Europe is the fastest warmin…
Iran’s army chief promises ‘blood vengence’ against Israel
Iran’s leadership will carry out “blood vengence” against Israel, a top Iranian commander warned on Thursday, saying it was only a matter of deciding on the right time for retaliation. “The only certainty is that the Zionists will bitterly regret this …
No room at the inn? Olympic Village may be too full for German teams
The German basketball teams have been asked if they would consider not moving into the Paris Olympic Village and stay somewhere else due to a shortage of space, the Bild newspaper reported on Thursday. The group stage of the men’s and women’s basketbal…
Tampa Traffic Advisory: E Twiggs Street Eastbound Closure For Utility Construction
TAMPA, Fla. – Motorists and residents are advised that a temporary road closure is scheduled for the eastbound lanes of E Twiggs Street between N Nebraska Ave and N Meridian Ave. This closure, which is part of Phase 1A of the ongoing utility constructi…
Dollar Gains on Weakness in the Euro and British Pound
The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.13%. The dollar today recovered from a 3-week low and is moderately higher on weakness in the euro and British pound. The euro fell to a 4-week low on dovish ECB comments, and the British pound fell to a 3-1/2…
Iran’s army chief promises ‘blood vengence’ against Israel
Iran’s leadership will carry out “blood vengence” against Israel, a top Iranian commander warned on Thursday, saying it was only a matter of deciding on the right time for retaliation. “The only certainty is that the Zionists will bitterly regret this …