26+ min ago (917+ words) From Israel to Elon Musk's SpaceX and other giant companies in the US and Europe, arms producers had a profitable 2024. Revenues from sales of weapons and military services by the 100 largest global arms-producing companies reached a record $679bn in 2024, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The Gaza and Ukraine wars, as well as global and regional geopolitical tensions and ever-higher military expenditures, increased revenues generated by the companies from sales of military goods and services to customers domestic and abroad by 5.9 percent compared to the year before, the organisation said in a report published on Monday. The bulk of the global rise was attributed to companies based in Europe and the United States, but there were year-on-year increases in all regions except for Asia and Oceania, where issues within the Chinese arms industry drove…...

50+ min ago (447+ words) Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen closed to within 12 points of leader Lando Norris heading into final round in UAE next weekend. By Andrew Semple and News Agencies Four-time Formula One (F1) world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing kept the three-way 2025 drivers" championship battle alive with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after securing victory in the penultimate race of the season at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen closed to within 12 points of McLaren"s Norris, who finished fourth at Lusail Circuit, heading into the 24th and final round in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Norris"s teammate Piastri finished second in the race after starting on pole position and is now 16 points behind in the championship battle. But the Australian is still in with a chance to win the drivers" title. Carlos Sainz of Williams finished third in Qatar to round…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago (451+ words) Alexander Isak scored his maiden goal for Liverpool as the Reds ended their two-game EPL losing streak at West Ham. Liverpool's record signing Alexander Isak scored his first English Premier League goal for the Reds as the under-pressure football champions snapped a woeful run of form with a much-needed 2-0 win at West Ham United on Sunday. Liverpool had endured their worst spell in over 70 years, losing nine of their previous 12 games, and manager Arne Slot took drastic measures, leaving Mohamed Salah out of his starting lineup for the first time in the Premier League. Salah's replacement Florian Wirtz looked sharp, though he squandered Liverpool's best chance of the first half with his tame effort from close range, allowing goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to save. Isak, who had looked short of form and fitness, spurned two opportunities before the break, drawing a…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago (112+ words) Donald Trump declared Venezuela's airspace "closed' on Saturday. Venezuela has accused Washington of a "colonial threat" against its sovereignty after US President Donald Trump said he was shutting down the country's airspace. The Latin American nation is on high alert after United States attacks on boats nearby and a major military deployment in the Caribbean that includes the world's largest aircraft carrier. Trump says he is fighting drug trafficking. But is that the real reason? Mark Pfeifle " US Republican strategist and a former White House deputy national security adviser Paul Dobson " Independent journalist and political analyst in Venezuela Christopher Sabatini " Senior research fellow for Latin America at Chatham House...

4+ hour, 52+ min ago (46+ words) [Ukrainian chief of staff] Andriy Yermak said that he will be very open and transparent..." Ukrainian Official "very transparent" about investigation Ukrainian Member of Parliament Lisa Yasko discusses the investigation of President Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak over corruption accusations following his resignation....

5+ hour, 37+ min ago (109+ words) Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a formal pardon from President Isaac Herzog in his long-running corruption cases. Netanyahu requests Israel's president grant a pardon in corruption cases Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a formal pardon from President Isaac Herzog in his long-running corruption cases, for the sake of "national unity. Israels opposition says Netanyahu must admit guilt and resign. Netanyahu requests Israel's president grant a pardon in corruption cases Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a formal pardon from President Isaac Herzog in his long-running corruption cases, for the sake of "national unity. Israels opposition says Netanyahu must admit guilt and resign....

5+ hour, 56+ min ago (144+ words) All the updates as Chelsea hold Arsenal to a draw despite going down to 10 men in the first half after Caicedo sees red. All the updates as Chelsea hold Arsenal to a draw despite going down to 10 men in the first half after Caicedo sees red. By Patrick Keddie and Rohan Sharma This page is now closed, but a summary of the football game is available below, and you can click'here'for our full match report. Thanks for joining us at'Al Jazeera Sport. All the updates as Chelsea hold Arsenal to a draw despite going down to 10 men in the first half after Caicedo sees red. By Patrick Keddie and Rohan Sharma This page is now closed, but a summary of the football game is available below, and you can click'here'for our full match report. Thanks for joining us at'Al Jazeera…...

7+ hour, 40+ min ago (72+ words) A huge fireball exploded at a waste facility in an Australian suburb in western Sydney. Massive fire erupts at waste facility in western Sydney A huge fireball exploded at a waste facility in an Australian suburb in western Sydney, sending flames 100 metres into the sky. Authorities are investigating the fire's cause, but say a chemical tank exploded in the blaze, sending concrete debris flying and causing damage to nearby buildings....

8+ hour, 18+ min ago (724+ words) The pontiff is set to meet Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun and deliver a speech to authorities and diplomats later today. Pope Leo XIV has reiterated the Vatican's insistence on a two-state resolution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying it's the "only solution" that can guarantee justice for both sides. Leo made the comments as he flew from Turkiye to Lebanon on Sunday for the second and final leg of his maiden international voyage as pope. On the flight, the pontiff was asked by reporters about his private talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan upon his arrival in Ankara, and whether they discussed the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Leo confirmed they had and said Turkiye has an "important role to play" to end both conflicts. On Gaza, he repeated the Holy See's longstanding position supporting a two-state solution for Israel…...

9+ hour, 34+ min ago (20+ words) A global roundup of some of last week's events. A global roundup of some of last week's events....