Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico from Aug 1
AFP: President Donald Trump on Saturday targeted Mexico and the European Union with steep 30 percent tariffs, dramatically raising the stakes in already tense negotiations...
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N.Korea’s Kim offers Russia full support on Ukraine in Lavrov talks: KCNA
AFP: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support on the war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov,...
Over 20 civilians killed in Myanmar air strike on monastery
AFP : More than 20 civilians, including children, were killed after a recent air strike on a monastery in central Myanmar, an anti-junta fighter and...
New secy-gen of ICDO elected
Agency : The Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) has been elected at a session held in Baku, according to the Azerbaijan Press...
US sanctions Cuban president, ‘regime-controlled’ luxury hotels
Al Jazeera : The US State Department has imposed sanctions on senior Cuban officials, including President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced as...
Gaza ceasefire talks held up by Israel withdrawal plans
International Desk : Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza are being held up by Israel’s proposals to keep troops in...
Rise of military power, regional influence
Tanvir Ahammed : On Thursday, a cargo ship sank in the Red Sea following a deadly attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Of the 22 sailors...
Russia warns US, S Korea, Japan against forming security alliance targeting N Korea
AP : Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday cautioned the United States, South Korea, and Japan against forming a security alliance targeting North Korea,...
US seeks clarity from allies on war in Taiwan
Reuters : The Pentagon is urging Japan and Australia to clarify what role they would play if the US and China went to war over...
Worker dies following immigration raids on California cannabis farms
Al Jazeera : A farmworker has died from injuries he sustained in immigration raids on two California cannabis farms, as United States authorities confirmed they...
UN Reports 800 Deaths in Gaza Since May 27 as Civilians Struggle for Aid
The pursuit of humanitarian aid in Gaza has tragically resulted in significant loss of life. Since late May, nearly 800 individuals have perished while...
Argentina’s ex-president Fernandez to stand trial
Al Jazeera : Argentina’s former President, Alberto Fernandez, has been ordered to stand trial for alleged corruption related to insurance policies taken out by the...