The need for massive upfront investments and the likelihood of significant job displacement imply remarkable parallels between the AI buildout and the green transition. In both cases, the state has an important role to play in guiding market forces on behalf of the public good.
Kenya and the United States have officially launched a $1.6 billion health partnership after months of legal disputes delayed its implementation. The five-year agreement aims to strengthen disease surveillance, healthcare systems and emergency preparedness across the country.
A rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in northeastern Nigeria has killed at least 74 people and infected more than 7,800, according to Médecins Sans Frontières. The outbreak, which began in early May in Borno State, is overwhelming health facilities as new cases continue to rise daily.
The plants were stolen from the wild, rescued by the state, then delivered into another kind of danger. Inside Kirstenbosch’s greenhouses, South Africa’s plant-poaching crisis has become a grim question: what happens when confiscation saves plants only long enough for them to die?
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 9 (Reuters) - The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening doubts over a potential peace deal and further straining a fragile ceasefire.
The South African Police Service stated that, at approximately 11:10 p.m., officers had responded to a report of a shooting in progress at the Jumpers informal settlement.
"We call on the Lebanese authorities to seize the opportunity available and correct their official relationship with the Islamic republic in a way that serves the interest of both states," says Hezbollah
The provincial police issued a statement urging people not to touch munitions, and to instead tell the security forces if they find any
In a statement, Mr. Trump said he had been informed, "that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz"
The iOS 27 developer beta includes code that references the fold state and screen angle of a device.
Russian State Secretary and Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Roman Chekushov emphasized that these measures are intended to encourage enterprises in both countries to pursue industrial integration processes
Singapore’s move to ban anti-Indian social media posts reportedly from a China-based platform highlights how foreign actors are preying on racial lines in the city state.
Analysts warn that this new battleground for disinformation is being “weaponised” against the country’s multiracial society.
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A viral post of a couple lying and cuddling in the middle of a public field in Malaysia has drawn outrage and calls for religious authorities to act in the Muslim-majority country, where public intimacy can quickly turn into a morality row.
In one of the clips, uploaded to social media on Tuesday, a…
The race for California governor in November will be a battle between a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies and a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course in America’s most populous state.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentato…
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to visit the Russian city of Kazan next week in a trip that would mark the first high-level talks between leaders from both sides since the city state imposed sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, sources have confirmed.
Wong will attend the …
Russia’s State Duma passed a law tightening state oversight of people and organizations designated as “foreign agents” in Russia, approving it in both the second and third readings in a single session.
Russia’s State Duma passed, on second and third readings, legislation that will fine website owners who allow users to log in using foreign services such as Google and Apple.
Touting the achievements Pyongyang has made in recent years, Xi de facto recognized North Korea as a nuclear-armed state.
A BBB advertising watchdog escalated its review of Kalshi after the prediction market platform declined to participate in an inquiry into influencer disclosure practices.
South Korea's national police has been battling crypto-enabled crimes from DPRK-state level threats to scams targeting retail investors.
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Several U.S. states are pushing to ban young people from social media entirely. This marks the latest wave of censorship bills masquerading as “children’s online safety” measures, with states like Massachusetts, Idaho, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, and EFF’s home state of Cali…
Meta on Tuesday announced that it will use information shared by other businesses to personalize users' feed and responses from its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, expanding its scope beyond targeted ads.
"Businesses often share information about people's activity on their sites with us to ma…
The Lebanese state’s lack of effective sovereignty is a crucial problem in efforts to negotiate with Israel and disarm Hizballah. In response to intensified fighting between Israel and Hizballah, the United States began hosting talks between Israel and the Lebanese government in April. However, figh…
The death of the 11-year-old, named only as Lyhanna, has pushed the issue of male violence against girls to the top of the agendaA lawyer for the family of an 11-year-old girl whose disappearance and murder sparked protests across France has called for more funding for the struggling justice system,…
State admits former Greens candidate entitled to damages and agrees to pay medical costs, but denies malicious prosecution and malfeasance in public officeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe state of New South Wales has…
It did not say who had interfered but blamed the United States, one of the tournament’s hosts, after months of war. FIFA said it was looking for a solution.
Berlin pulled out of the Future Combat Air System, a project with Spain and France that had been seen as central to European efforts to face down Russia and reduce reliance on the United States.
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LOS ANGELES — California's plodding, weeks-long tally of mail-in ballots has become Exhibit A in President Trump's campaign to delegitimize the November midterms.Why it matters: Glacial vote-counting in the nation's most populous state has produced a familiar, flammable ritual: Late mail piles up, o…
The world experienced more state-based conflicts in 2025 than at any time since the end of World War II, according to a new Norwegian study. Researchers also reported a dramatic rise in attacks against civilians, making last year one of the deadliest in decades.
Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering PhD in radiotherapy and oncology.
A Congolese military court has sentenced an army colonel to death for taking part in a conspiracy to murder two U.N. experts in central Congo nearly a decade ago, in a case that continues to raise questions about state involvement.
As Iran regards Lebanon as its vassal state, editor David Horovitz weighs in on the increasingly fraught US-Israel relationship
The post Daily Briefing June 9 – Between a rocket and a hard place: PM faces Trumpian dilemma appeared first on The Times of Israel.
UNRWA school principals, teachers, security personnel, attendants, psychosocial counselors, and medical professionals were among those referred.
The prime minister's tenure demonstrates a blend of personal political survival and complex regional pressures, leaving Israel with few clear paths to long-term security.
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Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Roman Chekushov noted that the ministry was maintaining its full-year target of $155 billion and hoped to outperform it
Malaysia’s newest “rebel party” has issued a rare public call for election candidates, as former economy minister Rafizi Ramli races to turn his breakaway Bersama outfit into a serious force before a string of state polls.
The move comes after Johor dissolved its assembly last Monday, with Negeri Se…
Beyond the diplomatic choreography of last month’s Xi-Trump summit, what are the structural implications of a less confrontational US-China relationship for the Asia-Pacific?
The subsequent visits by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India and US Secretary of Defence Peter Hegseth to Singapore in…
The Pentagon added tech giants Alibaba and Baidu and carmaker BYD to a blacklist of Chinese companies with military ties amid widening competition between the world’s two largest economies.
Drug maker WuXi AppTec, robot company Unitree and carmaker Nio were among other businesses added to the 1260H …
Debate has erupted in Taiwan’s legislature over a proposed 12-fold increase in funding next year for a defence planning programme with the United States.
The proposed rise in spending is for the Joint Force Design (JFD) programme, a bilateral defence planning mechanism used to assess the island’s mi…
A frenzied fortnight of EU policymaking on China kicked off on Tuesday, amid signs that big member states may be willing to take a tougher stance on trade despite huge pressure from Beijing.
Beijing’s commerce vice-minister, Ling Ji, was set to meet with new EU trade director Ditte Juul Jorgensen in…
Four of the 29 whales, dolphins and porpoises that washed ashore in Hong Kong waters last year are suspected to have died from human activity, with an annual report jointly released by the government and Ocean Park also finding an overall decline in strandings.
A press statement with the findings wa…
Is Andy Burnham having trouble putting clear teal water between himself and Nigel Farage, following comments calling for a tougher stance on immigration? Sam Coates has more from Manchester on the state of the Burnham leadership campaign. Meanwhile, Anne McElvoy delves deeper into the defence dilemm…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stated that "the national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind."
Voters in four states head to the polls today for their primaries. Here are the races to watch. And, global conflicts are at their highest level since World War II, data shows.
The state’s outbreak means adapting to America’s new reality, in which vaccine-preventable diseases become common again.
Rarely a week passes without a new story about Russia’s shadow fleet. Tankers catch fire in the Mediterranean, are added to sanctions lists, or are boarded while passing through European waters. But the bigger story is not the vessels that are caught, but those that aren’t — ships moving between reg…
Labor MP Ernest Wong and restaurateur Jonathan Yee are facing court over allegedly circumventing election funding lawsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales prosecutors have launched proceedings against two state Labor officials after they allegedly disguised dona…
Opponents attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for halting strikes against Iran after a call with President Trump, saying that he was letting the United States make Israel’s decisions.
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025.
The White House is negotiating a federal preemption of some state AI laws in exchange for its support of key tech policy priorities from the Hill, Axios has learned. Why it matters: States are increasingly passing stronger AI laws and the Trump administration is feeling the heat to get something don…
Democrats are taking the fight over future House maps down ballot, with the super PAC Forward Majority planning to spend $30 million on two dozen state legislative races this year. Why it matters: They're betting that as few as eight statehouse races could help determine who controls redistricting f…
Several hundred people kidnapped by Boko Haram earlier this year from a village in the northeastern state of Borno were freed over the weekend, a senator and local youth leader said Sunday
After two of the three accused remained silent about the theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm, the court will have to decide whether the State’s evidence is enough to prove their involvement.
The greatest threat facing SA is not migration. It is the growing willingness to blame migrants for problems created by the state itself.
June 8 (Reuters) - The United States denied entry over the weekend to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match.
Lebanese president says any agreement will be a non-aggression pact and not a peace deal, conditioning normalization of Jerusalem-Beirut ties on establishment of Palestinian state
The post Lebanon’s Aoun urges Israel to pursue talks, not war; says he won’t meet Netanyahu until deal signed appeared f…
Diplomatic source tells Reuters that International Criminal Court's governing body has recommended Karim Khan be removed from his post, with the decision now up to member states
The post ICC chief prosecutor suspended after probe finds he committed serious sexual misconduct appeared first on The Tim…
Former MK and deaf political activist Shirley Pinto praised the passing of the bill as “a historic day for the State of Israel.”
A final decision on the fate of the British barrister is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC, which will hold a special session to decide if Mr. Khan can remain in his job at the global court.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, delivered a strong statement against Pakistan here during a UN Security Council meeting on the ‘Situation in Afghanistan’
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Mr. Trump announced in September that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining H-1B visas.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin also noted the demonstrative and provocative build-up of NATO's armed forces in the immediate vicinity of the borders of the Union State
The measure will remain in force until a decision is made on disciplinary proceedings in connection with allegations of sexual harassment
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized that attempts to act in the Middle East settlement bypassing the positions of the Arab states are doomed to failure
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended pending a vote by member states on his fate, the court’s governing body said on Monday, following a probe into accusations of sexual harassment made against him.
A diplomatic source briefed on the decision told Reuter…
A Hong Kong school that summarily dismissed its principal after he was filmed swearing at security guards in Singapore could face a high legal threshold to justify the move if the dispute goes to court, a lawmaker has stated, likening the decision to a death sentence in the labour sector.
Another la…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has returned to Pyongyang’s Kumsusan State Guest House, the highly secluded counterpart to Beijing’s Diaoyutai State Guest House.
Xi began a two-day state visit to North Korea on Monday. He was welcomed at the airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, before attending …
Deep underneath Singapore’s northeastern district of Punggol, a 5km (three-mile) network of metal pipes roars as it pumps chilled water to cool offices and classrooms overhead.
The 140-year-old concept known as district cooling uses less electricity than centralised air conditioners – a major advant…
As the war in Iran disrupts global oil and chemical supplies, China’s coal-heavy energy sector is seizing an unprecedented opportunity. Dannie Peng visited Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to witness the operations of one of China’s four major bases for large-scale, modern coal-chemical production. …
China and North Korea have pledged to strengthen strategic cooperation and defend each other’s sovereignty, according to a North Korean state media report covering Chinese President Xi Jinping’s two-day visit to Pyongyang.
The two leaders vowed to “open a new chapter” in bilateral ties and expand ex…
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to exercise prudence and seriousness when defining national security offences under newly proposed legislation, dismissing concerns about a centralisation of power and stressing that the process often involves “state players” and highly sensitive information.
Chief Exe…
About 3,000 residents at a Tsuen Wan housing estate have been left without water and with disrupted lift services for more than 24 hours after a power outage, with electricity only gradually restored around noon on Tuesday.
The outage struck Phase 1 of Tsuen Wan Centre on Monday morning, affecting a…
A US Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying the two crew members abroad were “fine” after the incident involving the strategic waterway, which remains under a chokehold by Iran.
What caused the crash remained unclear Tuesday morning in the…
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said his government will focus on making life better for families and rely less on incentives to encourage citizens to have more babies, as the city state grapples with a record-low fertility rate.
Wong acknowledged the limits of government efforts to rev…
Russia’s federal media regulator, Roskomnadzor, plans to create a unified “state VPN” for Russian software developers who have lost access to foreign repositories because of internet restrictions, The Bell reported, citing sources from two companies that were invited to meet with the agency.
Last year, Lee stated in his inauguration speech that pragmatism and the national interest were the guiding principles of his presidency.
Tokenized stocks, gold and real estate are driving broader adoption as banks and institutions embrace blockchain-based assets despite a weaker crypto market.
Exclusive: Ukrainian leader says he has ‘a very good relationship’ with British monarch, who has supported his countryZelenskyy hopes Reform UK councils will allow Ukraine flags to be flown againVolodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that he plans to invite King Charles on a state visit to Ukraine as earl…
Thirty-nine people taken near Magamin Diddi village in Maradun municipality, north-west Zamfara state, police sayArmed bandits in north-west Nigeria abducted dozens of villagers whom they invited to a meeting about potential peace negotiations, authorities and residents said on Monday, highlighting …
Four states - Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota - are holding primaries ahead of November's midterms.
Karim Khan rejects suspension as ICC governing body refers him to disciplinary proceedings before member states.
President Trump’s new executive order on AI regulation rests on broad executive discretion and seeks to bypass judicial accountability.
The post AI ‘Regulation’ in the Chokepoint State appeared first on Just Security.
California is leading the effort, with about 10 states drafting a complaint they could file as soon as this month
Children are dying because doctors cannot access essential medicines, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said in a stark warning on Monday, calling for the immediate lifting of United States sanctions against the Caribbean nation that were causing “widespread harm”.
Beleaguered senior Crime Intelligence boss Major-General Feroz Khan has been summoned to appear at the Madlanga Commission in July and has given investigators access to state-owned electronic devices that were in his possession and confiscated during a raid on his Houghton apartment on 11 May.
Former US ambassador to Oman, Marc Sievers, told The Jerusalem Post that Oman's inaction has “undermined their reputation” in the eyes of the US.
In a videotaped statement, Mr. Netanyahu said the fighting stopped after Israel "hit the terror regime in Tehran.” But he said if Iran “makes the mistake and returns to attacking us, we will respond with force,”
The bill is expected to blanket-ban companies and startups from selling people's precise location data across the state.
Emanuel talks to Devindra Hardawar about AI in Hollywood and the state of the movie industry.
The Strong Armenia alliance faced unprecedented and large-scale pressure and persecution from state institutions throughout the election process
According to the press office, the volumes of the weapon’s production remain at a high level
As part of its decades-old “multi-vector” foreign policy, based on balancing relations between major powers such as China, Russia, the United States and the European Union, Kazakhstan – Central Asia’s largest country – is now actively diversifying its economic and financial policies. While in the pa…
China has delivered 5 million gallium nitride semiconductors to power smart terminals for a space‑air‑ground integrated 6G network – the first time the cutting-edge chips have been mass-produced and put into commercial use.
According to an article in state media, the breakthrough chip was developed …
Singapore will push for connectivity in Asean in its role as bloc chair next year amid a challenging global environment, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said, as he warned about the United States and China navigating a new dynamic.
At the Singapore Press Club Eminent Speaker Series on Monday, Wong …
China’s national security authority has warned of risks in using “artificial intelligence relay services” that provide access to overseas AI models, highlighting concerns over data leaks, privacy breaches and unauthorised cross-border data transfers amid a thriving grey market for restricted foreign…
There is a long tradition of reading a nation’s character in the way it marks its own milestones. When the United States turned 150, Philadelphia raised an 80-foot-tall luminous replica of the Liberty Bell and hosted a six-month Sesquicentennial International Exposition.
When it turned 200, a countr…
The Pentagon has designated Alibaba, BYD, Baidu and more than a dozen other prominent Chinese companies as “Chinese military companies” operating in the United States, widening a blacklist that has become an increasingly effective tool in Washington’s campaign to restrict China’s access to American …
The TES gas station network in occupied Sevastopol has begun rationing fuel sales through QR codes, Russia-appointed Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev announced on the evening of June 6.
Russia’s Presidential administration “recommended” that state and pro-Kremlin media emphasize in their coverage that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party received less than 50% of the vote. Meduza learned this from an employee at one of the major Kremlin-friendly outlets.
Russia held the Russian-language portion of its Unified State Exam (EGE) on June 4, and complaints about the materials began circulating almost immediately — from students, parents, and teachers alike. Among those who aired them publicly was Yekaterina Mizulina, head of the Safe Internet League, who…
A quick refresher: There was originally $42.5 billion in taxpayer-funded broadband grants headed to the states thanks to the 2021 infrastructure bill most Republicans voted against (yet routinely try to take credit for among their constituents). Last election season, Republicans (with Ezra Klein’s h…
The British government thinks a state-backed infrastructure initiative will help supercharge homegrown chip startups.
Plane on way to pick up Yadier Molina and his family crashed in Dominican Republic, killing pilot and co-pilotA pilot and co-pilot from the United States have died in a fiery plane crash as they attempted an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic, authorities said.Former major league baseball a…
The judge had previously ruled that the woman had been improperly deported by the Trump administration and had ordered her returned to the United States.
Central African Republic is the latest African nation to agree to accept third-country deportees from the United States, according to a report from Reuters.
Footage published by state media appears to show crowd calling on IRGC air force commander to 'strike the devil, strike Tel Aviv,' as volleys resume after two months of truce
The post Pro-government Iranians rally in Tehran after renewed missile attacks on Israel appeared first on The Times of Israe…
In March, a State Comptroller’s audit revealed that around 40% of Israeli schools, attended by about 466,000 students, lack adequate access to shelters
The post Amid fresh Iran fighting, schools close, workplaces don’t and parents are left scrambling appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Iran's attacks came as a result of Israel's strikes in southern Lebanon, the statement says.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei accused the United States of exacerbating tensions following overnight exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel, warning that such incidents threaten to destabilize an already fraught diplomatic landscape.
According to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, it happens despite the opposite statements of US officials
Iran’s state broadcaster did not provide any details on where exactly the blasts happened
The Iranian attack on Israel on Sunday evening served only as a warning to force the Jewish state to stop strikes on Beirut, Iranian Supreme Leader adviser Mohsen Rezaei said
United States carrier Delta Air Lines has resumed direct flights to the city after the pandemic, launching a daily Hong Kong-Los Angeles service amid surging fuel prices.
Jeff Moomaw, the airline’s vice-president for Asia-Pacific, said on Monday that it would take some time to increase services conn…
Chinese President Xi Jinping started his first visit to North Korea since 2019 pledging “unwavering” friendship and deeper ties with a country that boasts a growing nuclear arsenal and increasing ties with Russia.
“No matter how times change or how the international situation evolves, the friendship…
China’s President Xi Jinping received a colourful welcome in Pyongyang as he began his two-day state visit to North Korea, his first in seven years.
After landing at the airport, where Xi and first lady Peng Liyuan were welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju with a handsh…
An 86‑year‑old woman died on Monday morning after falling from her flat while cleaning a window at a residential estate in Discovery Bay, an upscale seaside community in Hong Kong.
Police said they received a report at around 10am from security staff at Greendale Court in Greenvale Village who disco…
Taiwan has accused Beijing of escalating tensions after mainland Chinese coastguard and survey vessels carried out law-enforcement operations in waters off the island’s east coast.
Over the weekend, mainland China’s transport ministry announced a “special maritime traffic law enforcement operation” …
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry has opened negotiations with Apple to restore the Max messenger to the App Store, Minister Maksut Shadayev said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
After 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule, it looked to many as though democracy in Hungary was dead. But not to Péter Magyar. DER SPIEGEL spoke with him about how he managed to boot out the autocrat.
“When missiles cross borders and drones dominate headlines, powerful nations speak the language of strategy. Ordinary workers speak the language of survival.”
A cheering crowd dressed in festive attire welcomes the Chinese leader at Pyongyang's main square.
Democrats in mostly blue Maine are threatening to retaliate if Republican-led Nebraska changes how it awards Electoral College votes for the 2028 presidential election.Why it matters: It's the latest example of tit-for-tat election politics that have come to define the Trump era, and that could help…
A growing number of Jewish Democrats tell Axios they feel shunned — like unwelcome strangers in their own party.
Why it matters: They warn that the constant and escalating hostilities over Israel's actions in Gaza have at times veered into hostility toward Jewish Americans that could hurt Democrats…
President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday not to retaliate against Iran's missile attack and allow more time for diplomacy, according to a senior U.S. official and an Israeli source familiar with details of the call.Why it matters: Trump's effort to restrain an Israeli re…
The Israeli Air Force conducted strikes on military targets in central and western Iran on Monday morning local time, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.Why it matters: The strikes, in retaliation for an Iranian missile attack against Israel, mark a new phase in a growing escalation that …
Children's wellbeing declined nationally from 2019 to 2024, with kids in 29 states faring worse than before the COVID pandemic, according to a new report.Why it matters: Children's wellbeing affects future workforce participation and economic growth, and researchers warn rising costs and safety-net …
Michael Rabello, Netanyahu's former lawyer who argued before High Court against a state commission of inquiry, set to shape politically appointed investigation into massacre - if he keeps the job
The post Updated bill on Oct. 7 probe allows new comptroller to fill spots boycotted by opposition appea…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the delegation led by Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, succeeded in weakening the link Iran had sought to establish.
If the Europeans hope their sanctions will bend Israel’s will, they are deeply misreading the Israeli public. Such actions will be used in the upcoming election campaign to bolster the Right.
Earlier on Monday, a United States official told Axios that he did not expect an imminent Israeli retaliation against Iran.
The leaders “supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia - with active U.S. and European participation - to bring about a ceasefire and support further negotiations,” they said in a joint statement with Mr. Zelenskyy.
Sway over North Korea could help Xi’s dealings with U.S. Kim needs Xi’s support for his push for nuclear state
Monday (June 8, 2026) marked the 100th day of the Iran war, launched Feb. 28 when Israel and the United States killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian leaders
Israel's state broadcaster Kan earlier stated that the country intended to respond to missile strikes from Iranian territory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received the backing of the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in calling for direct ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, according to a joint statement issued following defence talks in London on Sunday.
Zelensky met with British Prime Minister Keir …
Hong Kong property tycoon Gordon Wu Ying-sheung has predicted that China will overtake the US as the world’s largest economy in the next decade or so, propelled by rapid technological advances while Washington is weighed down by massive defence expenditure and national debt.
Yet the 90-year-old foun…
China has discovered a new source of high-purity quartz in its western Tibet autonomous region, potentially reducing its reliance on imports of the critical material to make solar panels and semiconductors.
High-purity quartz is a gold standard manufacturing material for numerous hi-tech items, incl…
Cambodia has failed to dismantle much of its online scam industry despite a year-long crackdown that authorities said would eliminate it, according to an Amnesty International report that challenges official claims of success.
The London-based rights group said it identified 86 scam compounds operat…
Peru faced a drawn-out count in its bitterly contested presidential run-off after results showed the race for the ninth head of state in 10 years was too close to call.
Figures released by electoral authorities showed conservative politician Keiko Fujimori with a modest lead over nationalist congres…
The EU is struggling to land a new deal on consumer protections for airline passengers. After a week of intense negotiations that ultimately failed, transport ministers are meeting today to discuss the current state of play. The main sticking points: rules on compensation for delayed flights and the…
A UN resolution endorses a landmark climate ruling by the International Court of Justice that states should reduce fossil fuels and repair the damage from global warming
The post UN General Assembly backs “climate obligations” set by world’s top court appeared first on Climate Home News.
The firm announced that the US securities regulator has declared its S-4 registration statement effective, bringing it closer to a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.
About 48 people rescued alive after vessel reportedly left Libya carrying about 60 passengersItalian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies after a migrant boat capsized in waters off Malta, a coastguard statement said on Sunday.The vessel, which had departed from Libya carrying about 60 people, overturn…
