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Ukraine said it struck tankers and cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, in the latest strikes on Russian commercial shipping. Moscow’s Agriculture Ministry said “alternative shipping routes” are being sought. Ukraine said on Tuesday that another 11 Russian vessels were targeted in overnight strikes on the Sea of Azov. Kyiv’s drone forces commander, Robert Brovdi, known…

The outbreak, which has infected almost 2,000 people and killed more than 700, could be at least two to four times larger than official figures, the UN health agency warned. The current outbreak is in the DRC and Uganda. On Tuesday The World Health Organization said the ongoing outbreak of the Ebola virus in Africa was much…

The planned US withdrawal is linked to the disarmament of influential Iran-backed militias in Iraq. US troops are set to fully withdraw from Iraq by September 30, the country’s prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, said at a meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington. “Well, we don’t think we need the military there anymore,” Trump said at the…

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who is currently on a state visit to Malaysia, met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday (Jul 13), during which they exchanged views on geopolitical developments, including the Middle East situation. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have reaffirmed the need to “deepen cooperation” in issues of shared interest, including food security…

The response came after Sheikh Hasina said she would return to Bangladesh by December despite facing a death sentence. As Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina plans to return to Dhaka from self-exile, India on Tuesday reacted cautiously, saying there is no change in New Delhi’s approach to the matter. Hasina has lived in India since she…

US President Donald Trump warned Iran that the US would target its power plants and bridges from next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations with Washington. He said military strikes would intensify, refused to rule out ground operations, and warned Iran it would “have nobody left” without a deal. The US also resumed its naval blockade around Iranian…

The FBI has added Indian national Nitish Kaushal to its Most Wanted list for allegedly working with the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organised crime group. He is accused of involvement in murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, extortion, weapons trafficking and money laundering. A US court has issued an arrest warrant, while Operation Hard Ball targets the gang across the US,…

The U.S. military carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Monday as President Donald Trump reinstated a blockade of Iranian shipping and proposed charging a ​20% fee to guard the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said it began strikes at Trump’s direction just after the U.S. president told the “Hugh Hewitt Show”…

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said that the U.S. would ​take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran, as he ‌warned that Washington would continue to hit the country hard. “We’re going to take out Pickaxe Mountain. Tell the Iranians to be ​ready,” Trump said in an interview on the Hugh ​Hewitt Show. “We’re watching (Pickaxe Mountain) closely.…

Ukrainian lawmakers were getting ready to vote on another government this week after the president dismissed his prime minister in a ​move he said would bring fresh thinking, but critics warned could stoke disorder at a key point in the war. In a shock ‌announcement, Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he would replace Yulia Svyrydenko after she…

More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian capital Oslo on ​Monday to give their soccer team a heroes’ welcome, turning the heartbreak of their World Cup exit into a ‌massive national celebration. A 2-1 extra-time defeat by England on Saturday brought Norway’s historic run to an end in the quarter-finals, shattering the Nordics’ dreams…

A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published U.S.-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and faces trial on spying charges, according to his wife, U.S. lawmakers and two hostage advocacy groups. The case of Youlin Chen, reported here for the ​first time, adds an irritant to the…

A top European Union official on Monday called for limits to be placed on children using social media as a special EU panel looking into the challenge recommended forbidding access for those under 13 until tech companies can prove their platforms are safe. Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains has shown…

New York’s share of US millionaires dramatically declined in recent years, causing a nearly $11 billion loss in much-needed tax revenue in just one year, according to a bombshell new analysis. The study released Monday by the Citizen Budget Commisison comes amid fears that socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push to “tax the rich” will drive even more…

Prince Harry has had a shocking week — and now may need to rely on pals like Elton John to help pay millions of dollars in legal fees, Page Six can reveal. The renegade royal’s UK trip this week had descended into a humiliating farce, but there was a bright spot on Friday: After days of whispers…

South Korea has voiced concern that its neighbor’s actions along the demilitarized zone between the two countries may be in breach of the 1953 armistice agreement. Emboldened by its security and economic alliance with Moscow and flush with cash after sending troops and military equipment to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, North Korea is testing boundaries closer…

The conference in Brussels was attended by Palestinian representatives. The EU’s top diplomat said the bloc’s support depends on reforms in the Palestinian Authority. The Gaza Strip will receive some €900 million ($1 billion) in donations from Europe, after an EU-backed conference raised the funds for the reconstruction of the embattled enclave. With about a half of…

A CNA investigation has found about 500 TikTok videos pushing false or misleading claims about Singapore or Malaysia, drawing a total of more than 3 million views. With their perfect hair, polished makeup and poised demeanour, the women could not be more ready for the bright lights of social media. Using TikTok as their stage, they speak…

Araghchi’s comments followed a post by Trump on his Truth Social platform, in which he laid out his plan for the strait. Iran has hit back at US President Donald Trump’s plan to charge 20 per cent on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with its foreign minister arguing that Iran, not the US, has…

US-Iran War: The proposal calls for awareness campaigns on efficient LPG usage, greater collaboration between the government, OMCs and stakeholders. As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to push up global energy prices and disrupt fuel supply chains, an Indian energy company has urged the Centre to roll out a policy on how efficiently LPG (Liquefied…

Two UAE tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were hit by Iranian cruise missiles while passing through the Strait of Hormuz in Omani waters. An Indian crew member was killed and eight others, including six Indians and two Ukrainians, were injured. The UAE condemned the attack as a violation of international law and vowed to take all necessary…

YouTube is still recommending eating disorder videos to teenage users a year after new rules were introduced to curb harmful online content, according to new research. The Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) set up a simulated account for a 13-year-old girl viewing unsafe diet and body image content for the first time. It found one in…

“I’m weak from the outside, but I’m strong from inside.” That’s what a frail-looking Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a protest hunger strike in the Indian capital, Delhi, for the past 16 days, told the BBC on Monday. According to the latest health bulletin released on Monday morning, Wangchuk “has lost 8.2kg [18lb], his blood pressure…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on ​Sunday he planned to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after only a year in office, triggering the resignation ‌of the government. Zelenskiy did not specify who he would ask to lead the government or what Svyrydenko’s new position would be, but added that there would also be changes among the heads…

Russia ​launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, killing eight people and wounding dozens more, officials said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for ‌diplomatic efforts to ensure Kyiv secured weapons more quickly. Kyiv awaited supplies of air defence munitions amid a shortage that has left it exposed to Russian attacks. Two glide bombs hit a…

U.S. and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf ​on Sunday and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz. The renewed violence casts further doubt on the future of an interim U.S.-Iranian agreement signed last month that aimed to ‌reopen the strait…

India rejected a quick trade agreement with the U.S. in recent talks and is holding out for a better deal as Prime Minister Narendra Modi draws confidence from ​new trading partners, eased economic risks and political gains at home, officials and analysts said. After months of talks, the two nations failed to finalise an interim trade agreement…

In his first public message since his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral earlier this week, Mojtaba Khamenei declared that revenge was unavoidable. An Iranian newspaper known for its hardline and provocative stance has published the names and photographs of several foreign leaders it says should be targeted in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah…

Progressive congressman accuses Israeli military of ‘lying’ after settlers held up his van in the occupied West Bank. As rights advocates decry the detention of United States Congressman Ro Khanna by armed Israeli settlers, Israel and its allies are launching political attacks to discredit the progressive legislator. Israeli officials have already ruled out apologising to Khanna or…

A SURVIVOR of an ISIS massacre that left thousands dead said the horror he witnessed left “something broken” inside him that will “never fully heal”. On August 3, 2014, ISIS invaded the Sinjar region in northern Iraq, killing an estimated 5,000 and kidnapping more than 10,000 women and children. Those who refused to convert to Islam were…

There is no evidence that the suspected murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated, police said on Sunday (Jul 12), adding that they were not seeking anyone else after arresting a 28-year-old man. Ms Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in rural southwest England on Thursday with what police described as…

The former Emir led Qatar’s transformation from a small Gulf state into one of the world’s wealthiest nations and oversaw the launch of Al Jazeera and the country’s World Cup bid. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the emir who guided the transformation of Qatar into a major global player, has died at the age of 74.…

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71. He died on Saturday evening following a “brief and sudden illness”, according to his office. Elected to the Senate in 2002, the South Carolina politician was one of Washington’s most influential voices on foreign policy, often pushing for…

Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title by beating Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s men’s final. The Italian claims his fifth Grand Slam crown and extends his dominance over the German to 10 straight victories. Italian top seed Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday, after rallying from a set down to beat Germany’s second seed…

The US military launched a new barrage of strikes on Iran on Sunday evening to “continue degrading” Tehran’s ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump directed the US Central Command forces to begin the fresh round of strikes around 5 p.m. ET to “hold Iranian forces accountable,” CENTCOM announced in a statement…

Sen. Lindsey Graham died of a ruptured aorta brought on by chronic heart disease, according to the preliminary findings of the DC medical examiner’s office released Sunday. An initial investigation found that the 71-year-old senator from South Carolina died from “Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease,” according to the findings, which were released by the senator’s…

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon said the Khalistan issue will not derail ties with India, stressing zero tolerance for intimidation, threats and violence while protecting free speech. His remarks came as both nations strengthened economic and strategic cooperation during PM Narendra Modi’s visit, signing multiple MoUs and advancing discussions on a bilateral Free Trade Agreement. New Zealand…

Japanese technology plays a crucial role in Russian weaponry, with significant components sourced from Japan being repurposed for military use. Dozens of Russian intelligence operatives expelled from Western capitals after the start of the war in Ukraine have relocated to Japan, where they are seeking sensitive technology for Moscow’s military, according to current and former Western intelligence…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed profound grief over the passing of US Senator Lindsey Graham, labeling him a “great patriot” and a dear friend. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday mourned the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, calling him a “great patriot,” an unwavering friend of Israel and one of his closest personal allies.…

The death of US Senator Lindsey Graham has triggered sharply contrasting reactions across the Middle East and the United States. The death of US Senator Lindsey Graham has drawn two entirely different responses from opposite sides of the US-Iran conflict. In Washington and Jerusalem, the veteran Republican was remembered as a close political ally and steadfast supporter.…

The Balen Shah government in Nepal is encountering protests against its eviction of squatters without a resettlement plan. Demonstrations in Kathmandu were organised by the Joint National Squatters Front. The recently formed Balen Shah-led government in Nepal is facing protests against its move to evict squatters without a resettlement plan. On Sunday, hundreds of people, mostly youths,…

An Iranian conservative newspaper has published an online infographic featuring 13 foreign leaders alongside a message from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei pledging revenge for the killing of his father. An Iranian conservative newspaper has published an infographic naming 13 foreign political leaders alongside a message from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei promising revenge for the killing of his…

The development comes amid increasing competition in the artificial intelligence industry, where Musk’s xAI and Scale AI have become key players. Alexandr Wang, Meta’s Chief AI Officer, who now heads the company’s new Superintelligence Labs, responded after reports surfaced that Elon Musk had unfollowed him on X. “Um, can’t we all be friends?” Wang wrote in a…

Graham used his position to push for steep tariffs on nations that imported Russian energy, including India, China, and Brazil. He introduced a bill proposing at least a 500 per cent tariff on nations purchasing Russian energy products. US lawmaker Lindsey Graham, a Republican and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age…

Floods and landslides triggered by days of ​torrential monsoon rain have killed at least 44 people in southeastern Bangladesh and ‌left over a million stranded as authorities raced on Saturday to deliver aid to devastated communities. The disaster management ministry said on Saturday that flooding across seven districts — Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Moulvibazar and…

Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England ground out a 2-1 victory over a battling Norway side at Miami Stadium on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the ​fourth time. The teams were locked up 1-1 at the end of regulation time after Andreas Schjelderup had opened the scoring for Norway with…

Typhoon Bavi made landfall late on Saturday in the coastal city of Taizhou in eastern China, where nearly 2 million people ‌were evacuated, having earlier pummelled Japan’s southern Sakishima island chain and brushed past northern Taiwan. Even as Bavi continues to slow and weaken on its northwesterly path, the typhoon is still a potent risk due to…

A written statement from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei threatened vengeance for the death of his predecessor and father on Saturday, ​but added that it would depend not only on Iran but also ‌on “free people around the world”. In the supreme leader’s first public message since funeral ceremonies for his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, began…

Iranian national Ali Ansari is described in a US Treasury statement as a “key financier” for the Islamic republic’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The US government imposed economic sanctions Friday on a Dubai-based Iranian financier accused of embezzling billions of dollars in public funding to enrich “regime elites” in Tehran. Iranian national Ali Ansari is described in…

DONALD Trump revealed he has “left instructions” to blitz Iran “at levels that they’ve never seen before” if the regime succeeds in assassinating him. It comes after Israeli intelligence uncovered a chilling new plan to assassinate the US president hatched by Iran. Trump hit back at the rogue regime, vowing: “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and…

SHOTS were fired at a NYC basketball tournament as a European star player was killed, two others were injured and a gunman is on the loose. Kinu Rochford, a standout player at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, was fatally shot in a targeted murder on Friday night. The 35-year-old was struck in the head at around…

As Poland observes a day of remembrance for the victims of a Ukrainian nationalist military unit, there are increasing signs that it could cut off its neighbor from military aid, even as the war against Russia continues. Relations between Poland and Ukraine have been mired in crisis since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a military unit the…

Police in Toronto are responding to an active shooter at a festival in the Canadian city. Two people have been killed and several others have been wounded, police said. An active shooting incident in the Canadian city of Toronto brought out a large police presence on Saturday night. Authorities said two people were pronounced dead at the…

Several New York Times journalists were summoned to testify under oath after they reported alleged security concerns involving President Donald Trump’s new Air Force One plane, the US newspaper said. Federal agents delivered subpoenas to some reporters’ homes demanding they appear before a federal grand jury investigating a potential crime, the Times said. The paper had published…

The US unleashed its military might on Iran after the regime attacked a commercial vessel and declared the Strait of Hormuz closed Saturday. “Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay,” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted on X. The Islamic Republic attacked the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship, according to United States Central Command.…

Khanna is the second Democrat considering a White House bid to visit the region this week. US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during a West Bank visit this week that he cast as an unfiltered look at the human toll of Israeli occupation as he weighs a…

While an Indian-origin truck driver was speaking in Punjabi at a truck stop in South Australia, someone spat on him and disappeared before he could even react. The attacker was another truck driver. For Jaswinder Boparai, one phone call to his wife became a moment he says he will carry for the rest of his life. While…

A 28 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe. The suspect, who is a white British national, is in custody. A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire in connection with the murder of Ann Widdecombe. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the suspect is a white British national and is currently…

Sheetal was a highly respected figure in the Atlanta technology landscape, having spent her youth across England, India, and Ghana before relocating to the US A prominent Indian-origin technology leader has allegedly been shot dead and her son severely injured following a violent domestic dispute at a residential property in Cobb County, Georgia. The victim, 57-year-old Sheetal…

Munir’s inclusion in the committee comes amid his steadily expanding role in Pakistan’s policymaking architecture. Pakistan has constituted a high-level committee on population management that includes Field Marshal Asim Munir, expanding the military chief’s role into another area of public policy as the country grapples with one of the fastest population growth rates in South Asia. The…

The boat capsized around 400 metres (1,310 feet) off Hon May Rut Ngoai Island near Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, state media reported, citing authorities A boat carrying capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island, killing at least 15 Indian tourists. The Indian Embassy in Vietnam said it is in touch with local authorities and is closely monitoring…

Defending champion Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic’s latest bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title in ruthless fashion with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 win on Friday to ​set up a Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev. The searing temperatures of previous days dipped for the day’s semi-finals but Sinner turned up the heat on the 39-year-old…

Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spainon Friday after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold onto the ball as they claimed a 2-1 win over their injury-hit opponents and set up ‌a World Cup semi-final clash with France. After the teams went in level at 1-1 following the first half, Spain eventually prevailed when…

Apple (AAPL.O), on Friday sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging misappropriation of its trade secrets to ​benefit the ChatGPT-owner’s foray into consumer hardware, a dramatic escalation of already simmering tension between the two companies. The complaint accuses OpenAI of orchestrating a broad effort to systematically acquire and exploit Apple’s ‌confidential information through former employees, recruiting practices…

A new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, ​Ontario, which President Donald Trump threatened to block, is set to open on July 27 after the U.S. and Canada struck ‌a deal on toll revenue, the Canadian government said late on Friday. The Gordie Howe International Bridge had been set to open in June. In February, Trump…

The White House spent months looking for ways to bypass a federal election agency and use emergency powers to force changes to ​voting machines, before President Donald Trump ousted its leaders on Thursday, four people familiar with the matter said. Some officials were frustrated with what they saw as the Election Assistance ‌Commission’s slowness in updating guidelines…

The children were abducted some two months ago at three schools in the town of Orire in Nigeria’s southwestern Oyo state. The Nigerian military rescued 46 children who had been abducted by Islamist militants, Nigeria’s government said on Friday. The abductions occurred some two months ago at three schools in the town of Orire in southwestern Oyo…

An overnight assault reached key oil facilities in southern Russia, adding pressure to a fuel network already strained by repeated Ukrainian strikes. Ukrainian drone attacks sparked fires at an oil refinery, fuel depots and a port in southern Russia, local officials said on Friday, forcing residents to evacuate affected areas. The latest strikes have hit Russia’s oil…

Former UK minister Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78, with a 26-year-old man arrested in connection with her death. UK police on Friday (Jul 10) launched a murder probe after a former government minister was found dead in her home. Tributes had been pouring in Friday for Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP who later pushed for…

IRAN hatched a chilling new plan to kill Donald Trump, according to Israeli intelligence, which caused the US president to fear for his life. Tel Aviv’s stark warning came just before Trump revealed his concerns at a Nato summit on Wednesday as he said he fears his luck won’t last long in surviving any more assassination attempts.…

The Iranian ministry also denied Trump’s claims that Tehran had requested the US to continue the talks. Iran has warned the US of a “reciprocal action” if it breaches any commitments, days after US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Tehran is “over”. “Any US breach of commitments will be met with ‘reciprocal action,” Iran’s…

A Flamingo Air plane crashed near North Andros Airport in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people. Authorities have launched an investigation. Several people were killed after a Flamingo Air aircraft crashed in North Andros, the Bahamas, on Friday, prompting authorities to launch an investigation and temporarily suspend the airline’s operations. According to local authorities, the police…

Sardar Amman Khan openly challenged the ruling establishment, promising to dismantle their grip on the region In an explosive escalation that signals a complete breakdown of Islamabad’s administrative and military control over Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), prominent civil rights leader Sardar Amman Khan has delivered a direct ultimatum to Pakistani security forces to immediately vacate the…

The incident occurred during a seminar in Bangladesh when diplomat Puja Jha immediately objected after an incorrect map showed J&K as part of Pakistan. An incorrect map, followed by a prompt correction and an equally swift clarification, has drawn attention online this week after an exchange at a seminar in Dhaka over the depiction of Jammu and…

Landslides triggered by one of the strongest storms in decades have killed at least 15 people in the southern Philippines, as parts of East Asia brace themselves for the looming storm. Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km (620 miles) at its widest point – roughly the width of France – is sweeping across the Pacific towards Taiwan. It…

Russia has been using small drones flown via fibre-optic cables ​to bypass Ukrainian defences and damage high-voltage electricity substations in the frontline northern Ukrainian region of Sumy, open-source analysis shows. Footage of ‌the new spate of strikes, which has been posted on Russian social media channels, was verified by the Centre for Information Resilience, an open-source investigation…

Erika Kirk was allowed on Friday to watch surveillance video, as she ​had requested, that prosecutors say shows the Utah man accused of killing her husband, right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. While the proceedings of the five-day hearing, on ‌whether Tyler Robinson should stand trial in the case, have mostly been livestreamed in accordance with Erika Kirk’s call…

France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal ‌on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 on Thursday and book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals. Mbappe, who at 27 became the youngest player to rack up 20 World Cup appearances, also bagged his…

A fierce standoff between Costa Rica’s recently elected President Laura Fernandez and the country’s judiciary is ​stalling a coordinated state response to violent drug-related crime in the once-peaceful Central American nation. The turmoil reflects a ‌broader crisis across Central America, a major cocaine transit corridor to the United States, where violence and corruption have destabilized governments as…

Wally Funk, the trailblazing aviator who became the oldest person to fly to space some 60 years after first undergoing astronaut training with 12 other American women ​at the dawn of the Space Age, has died in Texas at age 87. Her death was announced in a statement posted on Thursday ‌to social media by the city…

Germany has recorded an estimated 5,120 heat-related deaths so far this year, most of them in late June when weekly average ​temperatures far exceeded 20 degrees Celsius, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health ‌said on Thursday. A majority of the deaths – around 4,270 – were among people aged 75 and older, the RKI said…

President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Russia’s oil refineries and ports strengthening his resolve to keep fighting for now. Two of ​the sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Putin was instead likely to escalate the conflict,…

Belgium’s prime minister was a little surprised on landing back home from Wednesday’s NATO summit in Turkey to find that he had a handgun and ammunition in his luggage. After NATO leaders gathered ​for Wednesday’s fractious summit in Ankara, their host, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, handed each an unusual parting gift: ‌a vintage revolver, along with…

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on Iran’s southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a ‌three-week-old ceasefire. Iranian media later reported multiple explosions across southern Iran, including Bushehr, where one of the country’s nuclear plants is located, along with Konarak, Choghadak and Bandar Abbas. A…

Vance said H-1B work visa programme was originally a route for “a brilliant technology person, or a brilliant scientist, or a brilliant doctor” to work legally in the United States. The H-1B work visa programme, long used by US companies to hire skilled foreign professionals, is now at the centre of one of the Trump administration’s biggest…

Health officials say the outbreak is spreading faster than the response effort, with authorities calling for US$1.4 billion in funding to contain the virus and expand emergency operations. The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the “fastest growing” ever, African health authorities said Thursday (Jul 9), as the World Health Organisation said it had killed…

Hundreds of rescue workers were dispatched to the site in Jinjiang, China, where many had become trapped in a burning factory. President Xi Jinping said “heavy human losses” were expected. At least 28 people were killed in a fire at a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday. China’s Ministry of Emergency Management announced that some 200…