Botswana declares public health emergency over medicine shortage
The crisis is linked to the high price of medicines, a shrinking national budget and cuts in US aid.
Japan lodges protest with China over ‘installation’ in East China Sea
Tokyo urges Beijing to resume negotiations on implementation of 2008 agreement on exploiting natural resources.
US President Trump tightens grip on security in Washington
Trump increases security in Washington, DC, with National Guard, more police and inquiries into crime data manipulation.
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that ‘discriminate’ against US tech
Levies and restrictions could hit UK’s digital services tax and EU states such as France, Italy and Spain
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs and export restrictions on countries whose taxes, legislation and regulations target US big tech companies such as Google, Meta, Amazon and Apple.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, the US president said: “Digital taxes, legislation, rules or regulations are all designed to harm, or discriminate against, American technology.”
Continue reading...Video captures Israeli bombing of Gaza residential building
Video shows the moment an Israeli air attack hit a residential building in Gaza’s al-Mawasi, near Khan Younis.
Israel’s destruction in Lebanon could amount to war crimes: Amnesty
Amnesty said more than 10,000 civilian structures were destroyed by Israel - many of them after the ceasefire.
Carlos Alcaraz debuts new haircut in US Open first-round win
Decked out with a new buzz cut, the world no 2 was in sparkling form against towering Reilly Opelka of the US.
Why has Pakistan launched a new rocket command after India conflict?
Experts say India found holes in Pakistan's strategic defence options during the May fight. Pakistan wants to fix them.
Australia, Japan join countries suspending some parcel shipments to the US
Australia and Japan latest countries to stop some postal services to US for goods valued at less than $800.
LIVE: Israel starves three Palestinians to death in Gaza
Gaza's hunger-related death toll rises to 303 amid outrage over 'barbaric' Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital.
Norway fund divests from US firm Caterpillar over Gaza, West Bank abuses
Fund says move against Caterpillar, five Israeli banks due to their contribution 'to serious violations of rights'.
Three killed after Typhoon Kajiki lashes Vietnam, floods Hanoi streets
Ten others wounded, nearly 7,000 homes damaged after Kajiki batters Vietnam with fierce winds and torrential rains.
Low on sanctions ammo against Putin, EU pins hopes on Trump – politico.eu
- Low on sanctions ammo against Putin, EU pins hopes on Trump politico.eu
- We must be realistic, we must be ready for the introduction of new sanctions against the Russian Federation - Head of the EP Українські Національні Новини
- Czech Republic proposes ending free movement of Russian diplomats in Schengen area as part of new sanctions Anadolu Ajansı
- Targeting Russia and Belarus Through Investment Arbitration: The EU’s 18th Sanctions Package Opinio Juris
- “Carthage Must Be Destroyed”: European Officials Push to Restrict Russian Diplomats’ Movement in Schengen Zone UNITED24 Media
Iran directed antisemitic attacks in Australia, PM Albanese says – AP News
- Iran directed antisemitic attacks in Australia, PM Albanese says AP News
- Australia Accuses Iran of Directing Antisemitic Arson Attacks The New York Times
- Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks Axios
- Australia expels Iranian ambassador after agency says Tehran directed antisemitic attacks USA Today
- Australia expels Iranian ambassador, accusing Tehran of directing antisemitic attacks NBC News
Australia accuses Iran of directing anti-Semitic attacks, expels envoy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will also designate the IRGC as a 'terrorist organisation'.
Satellite Images Show China Parade Weapons Capable of US Strikes – Bloomberg.com
- Satellite Images Show China Parade Weapons Capable of US Strikes Bloomberg.com
- China to show off troops, high-tech weapons at massive WW2 parade Reuters
- Beijing bets on AI, China’s ‘doll economy’ boom: SCMP daily highlights South China Morning Post
- CMG to air 80th anniversary commemoration, parade in 85 languages news.cgtn.com
- Japan asks other countries to avoid WWII anniversary events in China, report says Stars and Stripes
South Korea’s charm offensive and other takeaways from Trump meeting
Ahead of Lee's White House visit, anxieties were bubbling in Seoul that the meeting could turn bitter.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,279
Here are the key events on day 1,279 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Norway wealth fund divests from Caterpillar, 5 Israeli banks over Gaza ‘rights violations’ – The Times of Israel
- Norway wealth fund divests from Caterpillar, 5 Israeli banks over Gaza ‘rights violations’ The Times of Israel
- World's largest sovereign wealth fund exits Caterpillar and five banks on Israel concerns CNBC
- Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations The Guardian
- Norwegian Wealth Fund Ditches Caterpillar Over Israel’s Bulldozer Use The Wall Street Journal
- Norway wealth fund excludes Caterpillar and five Israeli banks Reuters
Watch: Moment massive dust storm surges through Arizona
A thick wall of dark dust was propelled by thunderstorm winds through parts of Arizona's Pinal County.