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Trump threatens to sharply increase EU tariffs

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US President Donald Trump wrote on the “TruthSocial” social media platform that he has threatened the European Union with significant tariff increases. elchi reports that the US President said he had a great conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “We discussed many topics, including our absolute agreement that Iran must never obtain […]
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Air Canada reduces flights due to fuel crisis

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The sharp rise in global jet fuel prices continues to impact air travel. Air Canada has announced that it will suspend four seasonal routes to the U.S. earlier than planned due to rising costs. “Elchi” reports that the oil blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and conflicts in the region have caused jet fuel prices […]
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Instagram shuts down privacy technology: What does this mean for private messages?

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Social media giant Meta has decided to discontinue end-to-end encryption (E2EE) on Instagram globally. elchi reports that with this change, effective May 8, 2026, Instagram users will no longer be able to send their messages using “ultra-secure” methods. This move is considered a major step back from Meta’s long-standing “privacy is the future” vision. Your […]
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Explosion at SpaceX Starbase facility

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An explosion occurred at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas while preparations were underway for a critical launch test of Starship, the world’s largest rocket. The incident, which took place during a “deluge system” test conducted by Elon Musk’s company, was captured by live cameras in the area. “Elchi” reports that the explosion occurred during a […]
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Canvas hit by cyberattack: Thousands of universities affected

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Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of educational institutions worldwide, has been hit by a major cyberattack. elchi reports that Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of universities and schools around the world, has become the target of a major cyberattack. As final exams approach, the system being offline during a […]
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WSJ: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have restored US military access to their bases

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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions on the use of their bases and airspace by the US military, which were imposed after the US launched an operation to open the Strait of Hormuz. “Elchi” reports that this was stated by The Wall Street Journal, citing US and Saudi officials. The publication noted that these […]
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Explosion sounds heard on Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas port

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Several explosion sounds have been heard in the area of Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas port. “Elchi” reports that the “Tasnim” agency has provided information regarding this. “Local sources report that explosion sounds have been heard on Qeshm Island and in the port of Bandar Abbas,” the report stated. The exact cause of the explosion […]
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Pakistan: The US and Iran may reach an agreement soon

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Pakistan hopes that the US and Iran will soon be able to conclude an agreement that will end the conflict. elchi reports that this was stated by the official representative of the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tahir Andrabi, during a briefing. The press service of the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy department quotes Andrabi as […]
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Germany wants to carry out reforms in the EU

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Germany wants to carry out reforms in the European Union (EU). elchi reports that political scientist Alexander Rahr has explained the reasons for this desire. “The European Union is a very inactive organization because any decision must be made unanimously. A single member state that does not agree with the proposal of other members can […]