US halts some missile shipments to Ukraine

The Pentagon has halted some shipments of air defense missiles and other precision munitions to Ukraine over concerns that US stockpiles are too low, two people familiar with the decision said.
2 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Two die in Spain wildfire; 2 others killed in France

Wildfires have killed two people in Spain and two others have died in France because of a heatwave that has gripped Europe and forced the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.
2 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Mamdani officially secures nomination

The New York City Election board on Tuesday confirmed a stunning victory by mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary, clearing the way for the political upstart to be the party’s nominee for the November mayoral election.
2 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Hamas says discussing Gaza ceasefire proposals from mediators

Qatar and Egypt have been mediating efforts to end the conflict
2 July 2025, 15:59 PM

Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

State media said on Wednesday that the legislation had cleared the final hurdle and was in effect.
2 July 2025, 10:30 AM

Trump escalates feud with Musk, threatens Tesla, SpaceX support

The feud could create new challenges for Musk's business empire
2 July 2025, 10:25 AM

Thai veteran politician set for single day as acting PM

Transport minister and deputy prime minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit began his engagements by attending a ceremony in Bangkok celebrating the longevity of the prime minister's office.
2 July 2025, 05:29 AM

Trump urges Hamas to accept 'final proposal' for 60-day Gaza ceasefire

Says Israel agrees to US-proposed ceasefire conditions
2 July 2025, 05:25 AM

Dalai Lama says he will have successor after his death

According to Tibetans, he is the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama
2 July 2025, 05:11 AM

US, Japan, India, Australia pledge mineral cooperation on China jitters

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed his counterparts from the so-called "Quad" to Washington in a shift of focus to Asia
2 July 2025, 03:34 AM

Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say

Mines loaded last month, raising fears of blockade
2 July 2025, 02:32 AM

US Senate passes Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, setting up House battle

Measure passes 51-50 after days of debate, all-night session
2 July 2025, 02:26 AM

Mamdani confirmed as Democratic candidate for New York mayor

The 33-year-old socialist wins with 56% over Cuomo’s 44% in round three of vote count
2 July 2025, 02:17 AM

US halting some shipments of military aid to Ukraine

This decision was made to put America's interests first following a DOD (Department of Defense) review of our nation's military support and assistance to other countries across the globe
2 July 2025, 02:11 AM

Trump admin threatens new Harvard cuts

The Trump administration on Monday accused Harvard of violating the civil rights of its Jewish and Israeli students and threatened to cut off all federal funding if the university does not take urgent action.
1 July 2025, 19:37 PM

Israeli planes, tanks strike Gaza

Israeli planes and tanks struck heavily in north and south Gaza yesterday, destroying clusters of homes, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s confidant was in Washington, expected to discuss a possible ceasefire.
1 July 2025, 19:05 PM

14m could die by 2030 from US foreign aid cuts

More than 14 million of the world’s most vulnerable people, a third of them small children, could die by 2030 because of the Trump administration’s dismantling of US foreign aid, research projected yesterday.
1 July 2025, 18:27 PM

Trump suggests slashing Tesla subsidies

US President Donald Trump yesterday suggested the government efficiency department should review the subsidies to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s companies to save money, reigniting a war of words between the world’s most powerful person and its richest.
1 July 2025, 18:00 PM

World must adapt to rising heat

The world will have to learn to live with heatwaves, the United Nations’ weather and climate agency said yesterday, as much of Europe roasted in high summer temperatures.
1 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Delhi bans fuel for old cars

India’s capital New Delhi banned fuel sales to ageing vehicles yesterday as authorities try to tackle the sprawling megacity’s hazardous air pollution.
1 July 2025, 18:00 PM