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EU delays planned retaliatory tariffs against U.S.
The EU is pausing its planned retaliatory tariffs against the United States until early August. Negotiations aiming to secure a ceasefire in Gaza have...
Lavrov, Rubio meet in Malaysia as Moscow steps up attacks on Kyiv
The top diplomats of Russia and the U.S. meet in Kuala Lumpur, exchanging views on bilateral relations and Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi c...
Former South Korean President Yoon returns to jail
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol returns to jail with an approved warrant, accused of obstruction of justice and abuse of power. The Europe...
Trump threatens new tariffs on copper, pharmaceutical imports
China eyes stronger ties with Egypt and the Arab world as the country’s premier visits Cairo. More than 170 people remain missing in Texas where flash...
Renewed talks raise hopes for Gaza ceasefire
The U.S. president expresses hope for a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The latest clashes between police and protesters in Kenya leave...
Texas floods kill over 80 as rescuers search for missing
The Chinese premier urges BRICS members to safeguard world peace and promote mutual learning among civilizations. Flash floods in Texas have killed mo...
U.S. House passes Trump's tax-cut package amid opposition from Democrats
China and Germany hold their Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security, with both sides agreeing to further promote ties. The U.S. House passes Don...
U.S. House Republicans remain deadlocked over Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets EU leaders in Brussels amid global tensions. U.S. House Republicans remain deadlocked over President Donald Tru...
U.S. Senate passes Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” after heated debate
U.S. President Donald Trump urges Hamas to accept a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. The U.S. Senate passes Trump’s tax and spending bill after intense delib...
Thai constitutional court suspends PM from duty after phone scandal
The international community expresses concern over the U.S.-and-Israel-backed aid agency causing "mass casualties" in Gaza. Thailand's constitutional...
Harsh weather grips swathes of global landmass
Unusual weather patterns continue to affect the world, with heavy rainfall and scorching heat persisting in parts of China and Europe. Recent conflict...
Iran's supreme leader claims victory over Israel
The Iranian supreme leader claims victory over Israel in his first public address in days. A Kenyan official calls protests this week terrorism disgui...
Trump: U.S. to hold nuclear talks with Iran next week
NATO members agree to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will hold nuclear talks with Iran next week. K...
Israel lifts emergency measures; Iran moves to suspend IAEA cooperation
Israel lifts emergency measures following a ceasefire with Iran while the Iranian parliament passes a bill to suspend cooperation with the Internation...
Israel accuses Iran of violating ceasefire; Tehran denies
Israel accuses Iran of violating a ceasefire shortly after agreeing to it; Tehran denies the claim. EU foreign ministers gather to address the urgent...
Israel-Iran conflict intensifies with continued exchange of fire
Israel and Iran exchange fresh attacks following U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. The Sudanese prime minister announces plans to set...
U.S. strikes Iran's nuclear sites: regional fallout, global alarm
In this special edition, we break down the escalating crisis after U.S. air strikes targeted three key Iranian nuclear facilities. With global condemn...
U.S. airstrikes on Iran spark regional tensions
In this special edition, we examine the fallout from U.S. air strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear sites. While President Trump declared their “complete...
Iran warns U.S. to stay out as Washington debates military action
Israel and Iran continue striking each other amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Iran has warned against possible U.S. involvement as Washington...
Israel attacks Iran's heavy water facility: Iranian state TV
Iranian state TV says Israel has attacked the country's Arak heavy water facility. The United States has threatened a possible travel ban on 36 countr...
President Xi calls for unity, cooperation and security at second China-Central Asia Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has laid out a vision for cooperation between China and Central Asia, calling for unity, win-win development, and deeper...
Israeli airstrike hits Iranian state TV during live broadcast
An Israeli airstrike has struck Iran’s state-run television station while it was broadcasting live. Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have led U...
Iran-Israel conflict enters day four with new attacks
Iran launches a new wave of strikes on Israel as the conflict enters its fourth day. Protests erupt across the United States as demonstrators respond...
Iran vows retaliation after Israeli attacks kill senior officials
Tehran launches drones towards Israel in response to earlier attacks that killed senior Iranian officials. Experts are working to determine the cause...
Curfew extended as immigration protests grip LA
Downtown Los Angeles remains under a nightly curfew as demonstrations persist in response to the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The Pent...
Los Angeles imposes curfew after five days of clashes
Clashes between protesters and law enforcement over immigration raids continue in Los Angeles. Austria has declared three days of national mourning fo...
Los Angeles sees fourth consecutive day of protest violence
Clashes continue for a fourth day between law enforcement and protesters in Los Angeles. The UN Ocean Conference calls for a ban on bottom trawling an...
Protesters clash with National Guard in Los Angeles as Trump pledges "law and order"
U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests. Israeli fire kills at lea...
Russia slams NATO's defense spending hike
Chinese President Xi Jinping underscores dialogue and cooperation to be the only correct choice for China and the U.S. Russia blasts NATO's defense s...
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine conflict over phone
The presidents of Russia and the U.S. discuss the latest developments of the Ukraine conflict by phone. Donald Trump signs a travel ban on a number of...
Aid distribution centers in Gaza temporarily close amid chaos
Lee Jae-myung takes office as South Korea's new president, ushering in the nation's first liberal government since 2022. Aid distribution centers in G...
Humanitarian lifeline becomes deadly gamble in Gaza
Russia and Ukraine make no breakthrough in peace talks in Istanbul. Palestinians are risking their lives to access humanitarian aid amid continued Isr...
Russia, Ukraine hold fresh peace talks amid escalating conflict
Russian and Ukrainian delegations meet in Istanbul for a new round of peace talks following intensified attacks on one another over the weekend. The G...
Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump's tariffs
A U.S. federal appeals court temporarily reinstates President Donald Trump's tariffs, which were blocked by a lower court a day earlier. Israel approv...
China slams U.S. decision to revoke Chinese student visas as discriminatory
Beijing says the U.S. decision to revoke visas for Chinese students is discriminatory and against its claims of freedom and openness. The United Natio...
US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting
The United States suspends new student visa interviews as it readies tougher guidelines to vet foreign applicants' social media accounts. German leade...
ASEAN summit explores ways to deepen trade ties under tariff threat
ASEAN leaders gather in Malaysia to explore ways to deepen trade ties amid global trade tensions. Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes have killed 52 peo...
Russia, Ukraine conclude prisoner swap while continuing aerial attacks
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners to conclude a major exchange amid the largest missile and drone attack on Ukraine. The director of the...
Suspect in Washington killing of Israeli embassy staffers charged with murder
U.S. authorities charge the man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers with murder. The Trump administration revokes Harvard’s authority to e...
Israeli warning shots at diplomats in West Bank draw wide condemnation
The EU and UK condemn a gunfire incident targeting diplomats in the West Bank. A gunman kills two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington. U.S. Pr...