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Drone shot down near Iraqi airport hosting US troops
A drone was intercepted late on Thursday near Arbil airport, which houses US-led anti-jihadist coalition troops in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, Kurdish security forces said.
4 July 2025, 18:50 PM
Trump says likely to start informing countries of US tariffs today
Countries will start paying the tariffs from August 1, Trump said
4 July 2025, 10:04 AM
Bali island: 5 dead, 29 missing after ferry sinks
At least five people were dead and dozens unaccounted for yesterday after a ferry sank in rough seas on its way to Indonesian resort island Bali, according to rescue authorities who said 31 survivors had been plucked from the water so far.
3 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Taliban deny role in US citizen disappearance
Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities yesterday denied involvement in the disappearance of a US citizen in Kabul, after Washington announced a $5 million reward for information on his whereabouts.
3 July 2025, 18:00 PM
China warns against trade deals that 'hurt' others after Vietnam-US pact
Beijing's commerce ministry said it had "always firmly opposed" US tariffs
3 July 2025, 07:52 AM
China says it is willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone treaty
"We stand ready to stay in communication with ASEAN countries on this matter," Mao Ning told a regular press conference.
3 July 2025, 07:43 AM
Trump tax bill stalled by Republican rebellion in Congress
With no clear sign of the stalemate breaking, his lieutenants huddled in tense meetings behind the scenes with the rebels who had either voted no or had yet to come to the House floor.
3 July 2025, 05:13 AM
Thailand set for another acting PM after cabinet reshuffle
The Southeast Asian nation's top office was plunged into turmoil on Tuesday when the Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending an ethics probe which could take months.
3 July 2025, 03:10 AM
Siemens says US has lifted chip software curbs on China, Bloomberg News reports
Siemens has restored complete access to its software and technology for Chinese customers
3 July 2025, 02:28 AM
EU unveils long-delayed 2040 climate target
The EU yesterday unveiled its long-delayed target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, but with contested new flexibilities built in to win over the most sceptical member states.
2 July 2025, 19:03 PM
Iran formally suspends its co-op with IAEA: report
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian yesterday put into effect a law passed by parliament last week to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, Iranian state media reported.
2 July 2025, 18:00 PM
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
Quad ministers condemn April attack in Indian Kashmir
The Quad grouping of the United States, India, Japan and Australia called on Tuesday for the perpetrators of an attack that killed 26 in India-administered Kashmir to be brought to justice without delay.
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
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