Strait of Hormuz scoured for spilt cargo after Iran attacks container ships
At least 15 vessels struck in waterway in past 10 days, with rumours spread that they carried valuable goods People have been scouring the strait of Hormuz for spilt cargo after Iran attacked at least 15 container ships traversing the crucial waterway in the past 10 days. Some ships have been hit by drones, others by mines. On Sunday, a ship was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade launched from a small boat 120km (75 miles) north-east of the Saudi port of Jubail. Continue reading...
Hegseth wrong to say most non-US Nato forces in Afghanistan did not fight, says No 10
Downing Street emphasises sacrifices of UK troops and reasserts ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine amid softening US policy towards Russia UK politics live – latest updates Downing Street has criticised Pete Hegseth for downplaying the role of Nato allies in helping the US with combat operations in Afghanistan, saying Donald Trump’s defence secretary had been wrong to do so. The direct condemnation came as No 10 more carefully distanced itself from Trump’s increasing willingness to engage with Russia, saying the UK’s backing for Ukraine was “unwavering”. Continue reading...
Mattel appoints Amgen's Peter Griffith as CFO, succeeding Paul Ruh
Mattel on Monday named Peter Griffith as its chief financial officer, succeeding Paul Ruh, at a time when the Barbie maker grapples with investor pressure to better monetize its intellectual property following the surprise departure of longtime CEO Ynon Kreiz.
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