Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

PARIS, France: A strike by French air traffic controllers demanding improved working conditions caused significant disruptions during...

Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

OMAHA, Nebraska: With Congress considering cuts totaling around US$1 trillion to Medicaid over the next decade, concerns are rising...

Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

ROME, Italy: Quick thinking by emergency responders helped prevent greater devastation after a gas station explosion in southeastern...

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump is drawing praise from his core supporters after halting key arms shipments to Ukraine, a...

Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

MOSCOW, Russia: This week, Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan since...

Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

CAIRO, Egypt: This week, both Hamas and Israel shared their views ahead of expected peace talks about a new U.S.-backed ceasefire plan....

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has made public a visa decision that would usually be kept private. It did this to send...

Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

MADRID, Spain: Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, have died in a car accident in Spain. Spanish...

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

LONDON, U.K.: An unrelenting heatwave sweeping across Europe has pushed early summer temperatures to historic highs, triggering deadly...

U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

President Donald Trump's plans to build a space-based Golden Dome missile defense shield have drawn immediate criticism from China,...

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Paramount has agreed to pay US$16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by U.S. President Donald Trump over...

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

LONDON, U.K.: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a vote in Parliament this week to move ahead with changes to the country's welfare...

White House meeting between Trump, Netanyahu on July 7

White House meeting between Trump, Netanyahu on July 7

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. President...

Over 60 companies named in UN report on Israel-Gaza conflict

Over 60 companies named in UN report on Israel-Gaza conflict

GENEVA, Switzerland: A new United Nations report alleges that dozens of global corporations are profiting from and helping sustain...

UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization

UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization

LONDON, UK - Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to proscribe the direct-action group Palestine Action as a terrorist...

Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan

Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama is set to address a significant three-day conference of Buddhist leaders this week, coinciding with...

US Supreme Court backs Texas efforts to shield minors online

US Supreme Court backs Texas efforts to shield minors online

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a significant ruling last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for users...

Since BJP... Muslims face "step-family" treatment: Islamic scholar backs Owaisi in row with Rijiju over minority rights

Since BJP... Muslims face "step-family" treatment: Islamic scholar backs Owaisi in row with Rijiju over minority rights

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): Islamic scholar Umair Khan has extended support to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi amid...

US revokes foreign terrorist designation of Syria's HTS

US revokes foreign terrorist designation of Syria's HTS

Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): The US has revoked the Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham...

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini highlights achievements of his govt.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini highlights achievements of his govt.

Chandigarh [India], July 8 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday shared information on various schemes started...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviews progress of National Highway projects in Maharashtra

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviews progress of National Highway projects in Maharashtra

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari held a detailed review meeting in New...

Taiwan detects 4 Chinese naval vessels near its waters, no aircraft reported

Taiwan detects 4 Chinese naval vessels near its waters, no aircraft reported

Taipei [Taiwan], July 8 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected four Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial...

SYRIA-DAMASCUS-PETROLEUM-EXPO

SYRIA-DAMASCUS-PETROLEUM-EXPO

(250708) -- DAMASCUS, July 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Motor oil products are displayed in front of the Petrol Ofisi booth at the 6th Syria...

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINA-LI QIANG-WTO CHIEF-MEETING

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINA-LI QIANG-WTO CHIEF-MEETING

(250707) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Director-General of the World Trade Organization...

"It has been a wonderful ride": Shubhanshu Shukla describes awe of seeing earth from space

"It has been a wonderful ride": Shubhanshu Shukla describes awe of seeing earth from space

Florida [US], July 8 (ANI): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS), shared...

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlights 'rapid growth' of Northeastern states fulfilling PM's resolve

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlights 'rapid growth' of Northeastern states fulfilling PM's resolve

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India] July 8 (ANI): Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia,...

Israeli PM Netanyahu nominates US President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Israeli PM Netanyahu nominates US President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (local time) that he had sent a letter...

Israel: Roadmap published to promote transition to renewable energies

Israel: Roadmap published to promote transition to renewable energies

Tel Aviv [Israel], July 8 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure sees local authorities as a key partner in achieving...

Braves hope series at Athletics snaps recent struggles

Braves hope series at Athletics snaps recent struggles

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images) The Atlanta Braves are floundering at 11 games below .500 with the All-Star break just...

Daily World Briefing, July 8

Daily World Briefing, July 8

Trump announces 25-40 pct tariffs on 14 countries U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that 25-percent tariffs...

World doesnt need an emperor Lula

World doesnt need an emperor  Lula

The Brazilian leader has rebuffed Donald Trumps new tariff threats The United States must stop acting like an empire and start respecting...

World doesn't need an emperor - Lula

World doesn't need an emperor - Lula

The Brazilian leader has rebuffed Donald Trump's new tariff threats The United States...

PM Modi arrives at hotel in Brasilia, receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora

PM Modi arrives at hotel in Brasilia, receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora

Brasilia [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted and interacted with members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival...

India abstains from UN resolution on Afghanistan, calls for efforts to end exploitation of Afghan soil for terrorism

India abstains from UN resolution on Afghanistan, calls for efforts to end exploitation of Afghan soil for terrorism

New York [US], July 8 (ANI): India abstained from voting on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on the situation...

PM Modi arrives in Brasilia for State visit after attending BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro

PM Modi arrives in Brasilia for State visit after attending BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Brasilia [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brasilia on Monday evening (local time) for his State Visit...

Trump dismisses Musk's threats of new political party amid ongoing feud

Trump dismisses Musk's threats of new political party amid ongoing feud

The feud between the two billionaires began in early June after Elon Musk blasted Trump's landmark One Big Beautiful Bill. WASHINGTON,...

UN limits fuel stock in Gaza to life-saving efforts, urges Israel to allow fuel in without delay

UN limits fuel stock in Gaza to life-saving efforts, urges Israel to allow fuel in without delay

Service providers such as hospitals have been rationing supplies. But this cannot sustain critical operations for much longer, the...

Under its presidency next year, India will advance BRICS with people-centric approach and spirit of 'humanity first': PM Modi

Under its presidency next year, India will advance BRICS with people-centric approach and spirit of 'humanity first': PM Modi

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra said that under India's BRICS presidency next year, the forum will have...

PM Modi showcases India's cultural heritage with handcrafted gift

PM Modi showcases India's cultural heritage with handcrafted gift

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship...

PM Modi meets Uruguay Prez on sidelines of 17th BRICS Summit

PM Modi meets Uruguay Prez on sidelines of 17th BRICS Summit

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Monday with Uruguay President Yamandu Orsi on the sidelines...

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Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs

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Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs
Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs

NEW YORK, New York - Monday's trading session saw mixed performances across U.S. and global markets, with several major indices posting...


Trump admin allows GE to restart engine sales to China’s COMAC
Trump admin allows GE to restart engine sales to China’s COMAC

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government has granted GE Aerospace permission to resume jet engine shipments to China's COMAC, a person...


Saudi Aramco plans asset sales to raise billions, say sources
Saudi Aramco plans asset sales to raise billions, say sources

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Saudi Aramco is exploring asset sales as part of a broader push to unlock capital, with gas-fired power plants among...


Russia among 4 systemic risk countries for Italian banks
Russia among 4 systemic risk countries for Italian banks

MILAN, Italy: Italian regulators have flagged four non-EU countries—including Russia—as carrying systemic financial risk for domestic...


US debt limit raised, but spending bill fuels fiscal concerns
US debt limit raised, but spending bill fuels fiscal concerns

NEW YORK CITY, New York: With just weeks to spare before a potential government default, U.S. lawmakers passed a sweeping tax and spending...


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