Iran has gained international attention following Israeli attacks, highlighting its strategic importance due to its vast landscape and control over critical waterways like the Strait of Hormuz. Home to 92 million people, diverse ethnicities, and a significant oil and gas economy, Iran’s demographic and cultural richness is marked by a predominantly urban population, with major cities including Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan.
A fugitive, 29-year-old Sedric Stevenson, who escaped while being transported from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to face multiple charges in Kentucky, has been captured after six weeks on the run. U.S. Marshals apprehended him in Seattle, emphasizing that justice will prevail regardless of the time or distance involved. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreArcelorMittal Abandons Green Conversion Plans ArcelorMittal has abandoned plans to convert two German steel plants to hydrogen-based production, citing high energy costs and regulatory challenges, and is also considering shutting its green ethanol plant in Belgium due to unfavorable EU regulations. This decision undermines Europe's decarbonization goals and highlights the difficulties faced by the steel industry amid rising energy prices and competition. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreRead a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Despite its premium pricing reputation, Mount Elizabeth hospitals do not always charge the highest fees in Singapore, with a CNA review revealing they were most expensive in only three out of ten common procedures in 2023. Great Eastern insurers recently ceased pre-authorisation for admissions...
Read moreThe 2025-26 State Budget emphasizes significant investments in the Pilbara, including $1 million for a Karratha Renal Dialysis Facility, $55 million for hospital redevelopments, and $43.2 million for housing projects. Additional funding targets education, regional transport, police, and clean energy initiatives, aiming to enhance the quality of life and infrastructure in the region. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThree men—Kevin Horvath, Ivan Turtak, and Ernest Gunar Junior—were found guilty of repeatedly raping a 12-year-old girl after luring her from an Asda car park in Dover, where she was given drugs and threatened. The abuse lasted three days until she escaped and flagged down police, leading to the men’s conviction for their heinous crimes against her. Need More Context? 🔎
Read more28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle, is the third installment in the zombie film series, following 2002's 28 Days Later. The film features a young boy, Spike, who embarks on a quest with his father to find help for his ailing mother in a quarantined, medieval-like Britain, encountering the enigmatic Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) along the way; it sets the stage for a sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, releasing in January 2026....
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