Ukraine parliament votes to restore anticorruption agencies after protests
Ukraine's government faced pressure from protesters and foreign backers after attempt to take power from agencies.
Tsunami warnings lifted across the Pacific allowing millions to return home
Japan reports one death during coastal evacuation but cancels warning across the country by Thursday afternoon.
Who has a deal, who doesn’t? The state of play on eve of Trump’s tariffs
There is just a day to go before US president launches sweeping global tariffs.
Chinese official makes rare admission of failings over deadly Beijing floods
Local Communist party secretary says there were ‘gaps’ in city’s readiness for extreme weather after at least 40 killed
A Beijing city official has issued a rare public acknowledgment of official failings in the authorities’ response to the severe flooding that hit China’s capital this week.
Yu Weiguo, a Communist party secretary for Miyun, the northern district worst affected by this week’s extreme weather, said in a press conference on Thursday that there were “gaps” in the city’s readiness for the deadly floods.
Continue reading...Myanmar forms interim government before election but top general still in charge – Reuters
- Myanmar forms interim government before election but top general still in charge Reuters
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WATCH: Ride Snaps Into Two At Amusement Park In Saudi Arabia, Sends People Flying – Times Now
- WATCH: Ride Snaps Into Two At Amusement Park In Saudi Arabia, Sends People Flying Times Now
- Fairground ride snaps mid-air in Saudi Arabia, injuring 23, state media reports CNN
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- 23 Injured After Theme Park Ride Breaks in Half and Crashes to the Ground People.com
- Video: Horror at Saudi amusement park as ride snaps mid-air with people on board India Today
Exclusive: Trump’s call broke deadlock in Thailand-Cambodia border crisis – Reuters
- Exclusive: Trump's call broke deadlock in Thailand-Cambodia border crisis Reuters
- Why did Thailand and Cambodia fight a senseless border war? The Economist
- Cambodia asks Thailand to release detained soldiers as truce holds Reuters
- Thailand and Cambodia Stepped Back From War, but Their Temple Fight Remains The New York Times
- Cambodians return to scenes of destruction after fleeing border fighting with Thailand AP News
This city could run dry ‘within weeks’ as it grapples with an acute water crisis – CNN
- This city could run dry ‘within weeks’ as it grapples with an acute water crisis CNN
- Iranian president says country is on brink of dire water crisis Reuters
- Iran's climate crisis: Tehran could ‘run out of water within weeks’ - Press Review France 24
- Iran’s water crisis: will it bring down the regime? - Opinion The Jerusalem Post
- Khomam, Gilan: Protests Erupt over Repeated Water Outages NCRI Women Committee
Tariff wars: Has Donald Trump killed the WTO?
In the wake of Trump’s global trade war, can the World Trade Organization reclaim its role as guardian of free trade?
Fires and destruction as missile attacks rattle Ukraine’s capital
Missile strikes on Kyiv leave six dead, including a child, and injure 82 as fires engulf the capital overnight.
Russia kills six in drone, missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv: Zelenskyy
Rescue teams search for people under the rubble after at least 52 people are wounded.
Kenya’s sweeping alcohol control plan sparks anger
The proposal includes a ban on alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.
South Korea experiences most sweltering nights in July in history
At least 16 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea this year, according to health authorities.
Russia’s rocket-powered kamikaze drones are now hitting Kyiv — here’s everything we know – The Kyiv Independent
- Russia’s rocket-powered kamikaze drones are now hitting Kyiv — here's everything we know The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine’s fishing net defense against high-tech threat shows the challenges for Kyiv to respond to Russia’s summer offensive CNN
- Can interceptor drones stop Russia’s terror bombing? The Economist
- Ukraine's special operators used to dodge artillery shells. Now they're trying to survive Russian drones. Business Insider
- Behind attacks on Ukrainian cities, Russia is building a drone empire Defense News
Al Jazeera contributor Ruwaida Amer speaks out about the Gaza famine
Al Jazeera contributor Ruwaida Amer speaks about her own struggle to survive the Israeli-engineered famine in Gaza.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Paluckas resigns following protests
Paluckas, who became prime minister last year, has faced media attention around his business dealings.
Leading Macau democrat arrested for ‘collusion’ with foreign forces: Police
Au Kam San accused by police of being in contact with an unnamed 'anti-China organisation abroad' since 2022.
Why did the UK say it will recognise a Palestinian state?
UK urges Israel to take substantive steps to end the horror in Gaza and commit to negotiations on a two-state solution.
ChatGPT therapy: The Lebanese turning to AI for mental health support
Some Lebanese turn to AI tools for help dealing with psychological problems brought on by war and economic crises.