The United Kingdom does not expect to have more time for the evacuations from Afghanistan. The British have called on US President Joe Biden to keep his troops in that country longer so that Kabul airport can be used longer. However, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace tells Sky News that an […]
Paypal Also Lets British Customers Pay with Crypto Coins
Published on :The American payment giant Paypal will offer its customers in the United Kingdom the possibility to buy, sell or collect digital coins with digital coins. This option already existed in the United States but is now being extended to another country for the first time. Four types of crypto […]
Taliban: Countries Ask for Help with Evacuations from Afghanistan
Published on :The jihadist organisation reports that several countries and organisations have asked the Taliban to help evacuate people from Afghanistan. Many people still want to leave the country where the Muslim extremists have taken power. The Taliban do not say which countries or organisations are involved. However, since this week, […]
Chinese Pledge to Lower Steel Production Pressures Iron Ore Prices
Published on :Iron ore prices fell sharply for the second day in a row on Thursday. The price for the rock is under pressure after China pledged to cut steel production and consumption. Since the peak in May, iron ore has been worth 40 percent less. China has been urging steel […]
America is Embarrassed on the Global Stage: Mike Pence Lashes Out at Joe Biden
Published on :In an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, former US Vice President Mike Pence lashes out at current President Joe Biden and how his administration has handled the withdrawal from Afghanistan. “Biden has dishonoured the memory of heroic Americans.” “The disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan by the Biden administration is […]
What Van Insurance Do I Need for Courier Work?
Published on :Vans used for courier work need to be covered by a special type of vehicle insurance called hire and reward. Courier van insurance (a type of hire and reward) is a specialist product designed to cover vans used to carry parcels and other goods in exchange for payment. Regular van […]
US Terrorist List With Nearly Two Million Data Leaked
Published on :A list of data from 1.9 million people has been online for weeks without a password. Everything points to a list of possible terrorists. The dataset includes name, date of birth, gender, passport details, whether the person is on a no-fly list and other less obvious indicators. Security researcher […]
German Chip Company Infineon: Chip Shortages Can Last for Years
Published on :The global chip shortage that is disrupting the production of several companies could continue for years to come. Reinhard Ploss, CEO of the German chip group Infineon, thinks so. According to him, the scarcity could last until 2023, he says in the newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, because the capacity […]
Greek Fire Brigade has Forest Fires Under Control
Published on :The Greek fire brigade has the wildfires in the country under control, the emergency services say. Since Thursday, there have only been small fires but no more large conflagrations. Temperatures are still high in the country, and strong wind gusts are forecast, so there is still a chance of […]
The United States Takes First Blow in Assange Extradition Request
Published on :WikiLeaks founder and whistleblower Julian Assange have lost an appeal on appeal to prevent America from extending its appeal against the extradition refusal. The US wants to try the 50-year-old Assange for espionage, but a British judge previously rejected the extradition request because Assange is psychologically exhausted and at […]