- China, India hold border talks, agree to continue search for boundary settlement Reuters
- China, India Agree to Seek Fair Settlement of Boundary Dispute Bloomberg
- China’s Xi Jinping likely to attend BRICS summit in India Semafor
- India, China look to advance border delimitation in Beijing talks The Hindu
- China pitches 'good-neighbourly' ties with India during Doval-Wang talks India Today
UN chief tells countries to rein in autonomous weapons – politico.eu
- UN chief tells countries to rein in autonomous weapons politico.eu
- UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems PBS
- UN and Red Cross call for urgent rules on autonomous weapons Reuters
- World must rein in autonomous weapons, UN and Red Cross chiefs say Euronews.com
- Humanity’s Last Order: War in the Age of AGI Small Wars Journal
Students clash with police in India in a new protest over exam leaks
Hundreds of students clashed with police on Tuesday in India’s Bihar state over alleged paper leaks in an exam.
Students clash with police in India in a new protest over exam leaks
Hundreds of students clashed with police on Tuesday in India’s Bihar state over alleged paper leaks in an exam.
CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit
Unannounced trip reported by US media is said to be Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia as CIA chief
The CIA director, John Ratcliffe, has made an unannounced visit to Moscow, US media reported, after flight data showed an American military aircraft flew to the Russian capital, where a US diplomatic motorcade was later spotted.
CBS News quoted sources familiar with the situation as confirming Ratcliffe’s trip, saying it was his first known visit to Russia as CIA chief. Axios separately confirmed the visit, quoting a US official.
Continue reading...CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit
Unannounced trip reported by US media is said to be Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia as CIA chief
The CIA director, John Ratcliffe, has made an unannounced visit to Moscow, US media reported, after flight data showed an American military aircraft flew to the Russian capital, where a US diplomatic motorcade was later spotted.
CBS News quoted sources familiar with the situation as confirming Ratcliffe’s trip, saying it was his first known visit to Russia as CIA chief. Axios separately confirmed the visit, quoting a US official.
Continue reading...London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal
Drivers concerned that bus operator’s offer to retrofit cabs on 730 buses will not be complete by next summer
London bus drivers have resumed strike action over having to work in high temperatures, amid fears that proposed improvements to air conditioning will not be complete by next summer.
About 1,500 members of the Unite union working across north London and Essex are taking part in the four-day strike from Tuesday to Friday, after industrial action earlier this month. Further stoppages are planned for the coming weeks.
Continue reading...London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal
Drivers concerned that bus operator’s offer to retrofit cabs on 730 buses will not be complete by next summer
London bus drivers have resumed strike action over having to work in high temperatures, amid fears that proposed improvements to air conditioning will not be complete by next summer.
About 1,500 members of the Unite union working across north London and Essex are taking part in the four-day strike from Tuesday to Friday, after industrial action earlier this month. Further stoppages are planned for the coming weeks.
Continue reading...European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
Nevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced
The third wildfire in two weeks devastates neighbourhoods across Reno, home to major entertainment and casino resorts.
Nevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced
The third wildfire in two weeks devastates neighbourhoods across Reno, home to major entertainment and casino resorts.
VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts
Oliver Blume faces workforce at German HQ as carmaker struggles against Chinese competition and US tariffs
The chief executive of Volkswagen has faced boos and whistles of protest at the company’s headquarters after telling thousands of workers that a comprehensive reorganisation, which could include job losses and factory closures, is vital for its future.
As Oliver Blume urged more than 10,000 workers on Tuesday to “pull together”, saying drastic restructuring measures at the struggling manufacturer were essential, they held up banners and shouted slogans, including: “Our jobs are not your balance sheet adjustments”.
Continue reading...Washington calls for restraint after Israel strikes Turkish base in Syria – The Jerusalem Post
- Washington calls for restraint after Israel strikes Turkish base in Syria The Jerusalem Post
- A US envoy says Israel did not give a warning to the US ahead of a recent Syria air strike AP News
- Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says Reuters
- Mossad chief meets Syrian FM in effort to defuse tensions after airstrike The Times of Israel
- Syria’s foreign minister says door open for diplomacy with Israel Al Jazeera
Chinese robot Tiangong clocks sub-9-second 100 metres in Beijing
Chinese robot seven-tenths of a second faster than the 9.58-second men's world record set by Usain Bolt in 100m.
Infantino’s presidency under threat: FIFA elections, challengers, dates
Amid waning support and growing criticism, the FIFA chief looks to hold onto his powerful position in world football.
Infantino’s presidency under threat: FIFA elections, challengers, dates
Amid waning support and growing criticism, the FIFA chief looks to hold onto his powerful position in world football.
Nine years of Rohingya refugee crisis
Nine years of Rohingya refugee crisis
A tornado tears through a village in southern France, wrecking 300 homes – AP News
Gaza marks one year since Mariam Dagga was killed in Israeli strike
A ceremony was held in Gaza to mark one year since an Israeli double strike killed 22 Palestinians in a hospital.
Gaza marks one year since Mariam Dagga was killed in Israeli strike
A ceremony was held in Gaza to mark one year since an Israeli double strike killed 22 Palestinians in a hospital.