Paraguay Says It’s Not Abandoning Taiwan. China Has Other Plans.
Beijing is trying to unravel an unlikely long-distance relationship that has endured for decades. Could Paraguay be tempted to stray? Source link
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Moscow Scales Back Victory Day Parade
Russia says it will scale back this year’s Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square over security concerns and there will be no column of military vehicles taking part this May 9. The move follows waves of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia as it battles against Moscow’s full-scale invasion. Source link
The keyboard used to score Dune 2 is getting more affordable
Expressive E is making its Osmose MPE keyboard (comparatively) more affordable by ditching the synthesizer and making it a simple MIDI controller. The new Osmose CE comes in two sizes, 49 and 61 keys, for $999 and $1,199, respectively. Now, $999 is pretty expensive for a MIDI controller, but it’s far less than Osmose’s $1,799…
Middle East Dispatch: Beyond the wars
Josie Delap, our Middle East editor, reflects on the other facets of locations synonymous with strife Source link
Rivian to place more than 100 new EV chargers around Caruso properties
Real estate developer Caruso is partnering with the electric vehicle company Rivian to add more than 150 public EV chargers to Caruso’s properties, including malls and apartment buildings. Caruso owns several iconic Southern California destinations, such as the Grove and Palisades Village, which is scheduled to reopen this summer after last year’s wildfires. Rivian is…
Hockey Fans in Buffalo Finish ‘O Canada’ After Singer’s Mic Malfunctions
A crowd in Buffalo chimed in to sing the Canadian national anthem before an N.H.L. playoff game. That presented a contrast to ongoing U.S.-Canada tensions. Source link
The diplomacy at play behind the King's speeches
How King Charles III navigated a diplomatic tightrope in his speech to the US Congress. Source link
Catherine Zeta-Jones Joins Anthony Hopkins in ‘A Visit to Grandpa’s’
Catherine Zeta-Jones has joined Anthony Hopkins in “A Visit to Grandpa’s,” directed by DJ Caruso, whose credits include “Mary” and “Disturbia.” Also in the cast are Aneurin Barnard (“Dunkirk”), Artie Wilkinson-Hunt (“Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die”), Geraldine James (“Sherlock Holmes”) and Aimee-Ffion Edwards (“Slow Horses”). Principal photography began on April 7 in Wales, and…
XRP Price May Rebound 50% After ETFs Add $84M in April
XRP (XRP) price was up 1.2% over the last 24 hours to trade at $1.40 on Wednesday. Several market and technical factors suggest that the XRP/USD pair may climb further as long as key support levels hold. Key takeaways: Spot XRP ETFs are set to record their strongest monthly inflows since December 2025, signaling renewed…
Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears
The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Source link