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Some US allies in Mideast took 'semi-neutral' stance on Iran
The Iranian authorities said on many occasions that Tehran had not attacked any country in the region, targeting only US military bases
Kiev troops shell DPR 33 times in past day, three wounded
Six civil infrastructure sites were damaged, as well as three residential buildings and a number of cars and trucks
HK's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial
Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.
Singapore Needs a Broader Conversation About How to Measure Economic Progress
The country continues to notch up impressive annual growth figures, but how much are they benefiting the average Singaporean?
What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?
Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.
Tiananmen Square vigil organisers found guilty in Hong Kong of ‘inciting subversion’
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung - leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance – were tried under under a 2020 national security lawTwo Hong Kong activists who organised annual vigils marki…
Gold futures top $4,600 per troy ounce, first time since May 29
By 4:45 a.m. the growth slowed down to $4,583.5 per troy ounce
Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.
Plane makes emergency landing in Sakhalin after engine catches fire
There were seven people on board
US wants its economy to grow faster than state debt — Vance
US Vice President J D Vance did not disclose details of the plan
Panama canal to reduce shipping as El Niño strikes vital route
Further restrictions on shipping lane possible as Central America gripped by severe droughtThe Panama canal will cut the number of ships passing through it starting next month bec…
US sanctions more Cuban companies and officials
An international socialist institute and Cuba's construction ministry are subject to the latest US sanctions, Marco Rubio announces.
US has no idea of how long its economic pressure on Iran will take — Vance
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced the beginning of the "most crushing economic operation" against Iran
US company Powerus to deliver anti-drone systems to Middle East — Bloomberg
The US company will provide its customer with detection and tracking equipment
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv protest organiser disowns Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections
Demonstrations in support of sacked defence minister reportedly die down as supporters and experts say he went too far. What we know on day 1,640 Continue reading...
West provided only quarter of required funds to Kiev — lawmaker
Kiev admits that the country has completely exhausted its own resources, and it is getting harder and harder for it to secure the required funds every time
Zomi Frankcom was killed by IDF drones. Australia says Israel’s response ‘falls far short’. How did it happen and what’s next?
Two years after a deadly strike on the Australian aid worker and her colleagues, IDF officers have been cleared of criminal wrongdoing. Frankcom’s brother says it’s ‘an insult’Fol…
Democratic socialist speaks to BBC after shock win in Florida primary
Nixon now faces a tough campaign against incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November.
Trump orders to increase number of space launches five-fold by 2030
The US leader gave instructions to explore commercial robotic access to the surface of Mars
Ukraine imposes sanctions against Rusal group of companies
Kiev also imposed sanctions on several dozens of Russian citizens, including those who, as Ukraine claims, are working in the Russian defense industry
Ahead of Xi Visit, US Designates American Held in China as ‘Wrongfully Detained’
Min Zin, who heads a leading Myanmar-focused think-tank based in Thailand, has been accused of "engaging in espionage and endangering China’s national security.”
Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools
The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Croatian court rules to place in custody Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage
Germany is seeking his extradition
Russia’s Lokomotiv FC confirms transfer of its midfielder Batrakov to Galatasaray
The contract with the Russian midfielder is for five years