US-China set to meet with extension of tariff pause on the cards

Talks between the world's top two economies are slated to happen over two days in the Swedish capital Stockholm
28 July 2025, 03:11 AM

US and EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal

Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen announced the deal at Trump's luxury golf course in western Scotland
28 July 2025, 03:05 AM

What is the status of US tariff negotiations?

The twice-postponed deadline for duties to take effect is now Friday, August 1
28 July 2025, 02:46 AM

US, EU make trade deal

The United States struck a framework trade deal with the European Union yesterday, imposing a 15 percent US import tariff on most EU goods, while averting a spiralling battle between two allies that account for almost a third of global trade.
27 July 2025, 21:09 PM

Thai-Cambodian clash: Rivals agree to attend mediation talks

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia will attend mediation talks over their deadly border conflict in Malaysia today, the Thai government said, even as both sides accused each other of launching fresh artillery strikes across contested areas.
27 July 2025, 18:04 PM

Six crushed to death in stampede

At least six people were crushed to death at a popular Hindu temple in northern India’s Uttarakhand state yesterday, officials said, after a massive crowd surge.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump raids threaten US food security: farmers

Lisa Tate, whose family has been farming in Ventura County since 1876, cannot recall a threat to crops like the one emanating from Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant onslaught.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Greece gets EU help to battle wildfires

Greece battled wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations for a second day yesterday, with the help of Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft expected to arrive later.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

IS-backed rebels kill 38 in attack on Congo church

Islamic State-backed rebels killed 38 people yesterday in an attack on a church in eastern Congo, city officials said.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Israel commits to daily pauses in Gaza fighting

Israel said yesterday it would halt military operations each day for 10 hours in parts of Gaza and allow new aid corridors in the enclave, where images of hungry Palestinians have alarmed the world.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

US passenger plane evacuated in Denver

Passengers on a US domestic flight were forced to evacuate onto a runway due to a brake fire just ahead of the plane taking off in Denver, the airline said.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Russia downs 291 Ukrainian drones

Russian air defence units downed 291 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones, the Russian Defence Ministry said yesterday.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Tariff deadline of Aug 1 'firm', no extensions: US commerce secy

'No extensions, no more grace periods. August 1, the tariffs are set,' says Howard Lutnick
27 July 2025, 15:00 PM

US passenger plane evacuated in Denver due to brake fire

One passenger sustained a minor injury and was taken to a hospital for evaluation, American Airlines said.
27 July 2025, 10:49 AM

Israeli military announces military pause in three Gaza areas

The pause will take place daily in Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City, from 10 a.m. (0700 GMT) to 8 p.m. (1700 GMT) until further notice, the military said.
27 July 2025, 05:12 AM

'Welcome to hell': Freed migrants tell of horrors in Salvadoran jail

Yamarte was one of 252 Venezuelans detained in US President Donald Trump's March immigration crackdown
27 July 2025, 03:23 AM

US passenger plane dives to avoid mid-air collision

Minutes after taking off from Burbank, California, the flight dropped by hundreds of feet (several dozen meters) according to flight tracking websites.
27 July 2025, 03:15 AM

11 injured at Walmart store stabbing in US state of Michigan

A 42-year-old male suspect was in custody, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea told a press conference.
27 July 2025, 03:10 AM

Trump says Thailand, Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talks

More than 30 people have been killed and more than 130,000 people displaced in the worst fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours in 13 years.
27 July 2025, 03:02 AM

Israel resumes airdrop aid to Gaza, military says

The announcement came after indirect ceasefire talks in Doha between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas were broken off with no deal in sight.
27 July 2025, 02:58 AM