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Mystery flights from China to Iran raise questions amid Israel conflict

Several Boeing 747s have been spotted on radar leaving China for Iran over the last week, according to reports, sparking concerns that the CCP is helping the Middle Eastern nation transport cargo or people out of the country as Israel continues to strike the country’s nuclear facilities.  Starting on June 14th, FlightRadar24 shows that at least five flights traveled from China to Iran, and The Telegraph reported that the ‘mystery transport planes’ had flown westward along...

US troops in the Middle East could face increased threats amid Iran conflict: ‘Irreparable damage’

U.S. troops based in the Middle East could face increased attacks in the coming days or weeks, should the U.S. decide to become involved in the growing conflict between Israel and Iran.  White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Donald Trump will make a decision in the next two weeks whether the U.S. will move forward and strike Iranian nuclear facilities.  ‘Yes, I may do it. I may not do it,’ Trump...

Trump to make Iran decision ‘within the next two weeks’ given ‘chance’ of negotiations, Leavitt says

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Donald Trump will make a decision on the U.S. becoming involved in Israel’s conflict with Iran within the next two weeks.  ‘I have a message directly from the president, and I quote, ‘based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to...

Israel’s ‘resounding’ military campaign against Iran could be historic turning point, experts say

Israel’s military campaign in Iran has already produced ‘enormous achievements,’ according to experts tracking the conflict, with many citing the operation as the payoff for years of preparation, battlefield innovation and intelligence development. Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a leading voice on U.S. policy toward Iran, called Israel’s progress ‘a resounding military win.’ ‘They’ve actually dominated the Iranian military,’ Dubowitz told Fox News Digital. ‘They’ve taken out many senior...

Should I trade mark my business name or logo?

Deciding whether to register a trade mark for your business name, logo, or both is an important step in protecting your brand. But how do you choose the right option for your business, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach? In this article, Ben Evans, Head of Trade Marks at Harper James, explores the benefits of registering a trade mark, explains when it’s better to register your business name, logo or both...

Measuring ROI in Social Media Marketing: Beyond Likes and Shares

Just as Pygmalion sculpted his masterpiece from a block of stone, you might find yourself shaping your social media strategy from raw data into something valuable. It’s easy to get caught up in likes and shares, but those metrics don’t tell the whole story of your return on investment. You need to look deeper, exploring key performance indicators that truly reflect your marketing effectiveness. What if there’s a more nuanced approach that could transform your...

Two men convicted in Pennsylvania mayoral race election fraud case hit with harsher sentences than expected

A judge slapped two men who pleaded guilty in connection with a voting fraud scheme with tougher prison sentences than the government had even requested. ‘In the court’s view, there are very few crimes in our federal code which are more serious than what you have committed,’ Judge Harvey Bartle III scolded former Millbourne Borough Council vice president Md Nurul Hasan, according to Votebeat. ‘What you have done is undermine our democratic process.’ Hasan pleaded...

Flaring Iran nuclear crisis provides first major test for pivotal Trump trio

A trio of key Trump administration officials — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt — are in the midst of facing their first majorforeign policy test in their high-profile admin roles after Israel launched preemptive strikes on Iran and President Donald Trump weighs involving the U.S. in the conflict.  The trio ascended to their roles with widespread fanfare among many MAGA conservatives, though...

Business mobility: how a car becomes your business tool (and why it’s important to pay attention to the details)

For many small businesses and entrepreneurs in the UK, a car is much more than just a means of getting from point A to point B. It’s a working tool, an indispensable business asset. Meeting customers, delivering goods, transporting equipment, making purchasing trips – these are all daily tasks that require reliable transport. This increased role means that the condition and reliability of a work vehicle carries increased responsibility – it directly affects the ability...

Morrisons rebounds from cyber‑disruption with stronger second‑quarter sales

The UK’s fifth‑largest supermarket said like‑for‑like sales grew 3.9 per cent in the three months to early June, up from 2.1 per cent in the previous quarter, when a cyberattack on supply‑chain software provider Blue Yonder forced the retailer to slash prices on some items to keep shelves stocked. Including new space, total sales rose 4.2 per cent to £3.9 billion, while underlying EBITDA for the first half climbed 7.2 per cent to £344 million. (Morrisons does not disclose pre‑tax profit.) Chief executive Rami Baitiéh, who arrived...