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Russian artist and outspoken Putin critic shot dead days after protest

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | World

NewsFeedRussian artist Robert Kuzakov, known as Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead in Poland just three days after a performance protest in Berlin near the Russian embassy. He was known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin and Alexei...

Strait of Hormuz reopens: But can ships’ safety be assured?

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | World

US President Donald Trump was jubilant when he announced a preliminary deal with Iran to end the war that has brought about the worst energy crisis of modern history – and which has closed the Strait of Hormuz to world shipping.“Ships of the World, start your engines....

Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | World

NewsFeedIsraeli settlers have vandalised and burned a mosque in the occupied West Bank village of Jaljulia, north of Ramallah. Racist slogans were scrawled on the walls by the settlers.Published On 17 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Click here to share on social...

‘He wanted to burn me alive’: 92-year-old recounts West Bank settler attack

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | World

After completing Maghrib prayer, Yasser Saqer Rashid sat down in one corner of the al-Marah mosque in the occupied West Bank and started reading the Quran. But moments later, a commotion outside the mosque drew his attention.Israeli settlers were storming the...
'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship

‘It was surreal’: British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Politics

The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this...
SpaceX alum nabs M to turn rocket engines into geothermal power plants

SpaceX alum nabs $22M to turn rocket engines into geothermal power plants

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Technology

Few energy sources can top geothermal’s potential, with at least 42 terawatts of capacity available worldwide, according to the IEA, more than twice the world’s energy use last year. The technology is shaping up to be the energy world’s dark horse, even though...
Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade

Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Top Stories

Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the

Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the “new normal”

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Top Stories

Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said the scholars’ passports and mobile phones were confiscated, and they were detained in Mombasa for more than 20 hours before being allowed to leave the country. (Image credit: Brian Inganga) Article Attribution |...

A woman bought coasters at my garage sale for $2 — and emailed me that she’s reselling them for $29. Was I ripped off?

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Stock Market

“They were a birthday gift from a friend about six years ago.” Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

High gas prices soak up more retail-sales dollars — and restaurants are paying the bill

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Stock Market

Americans are spending more on gas and eating out less, a sign of stress on the economy tied to the conflict with Iran that’s forced consumers to shift more dollars to needs instead of wants. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
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