- Experts: What makes the Gyirong Port rescue so difficult? news.cgtn.com
- China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood The New York Times
- Glacier collapse risk remains around Nepal’s Cuojian River impact crater: China’s Ministry of Water Resources Global Times
- China warns of ‘major’ glacier collapse risk as landslide death toll nears 1,000 South China Morning Post
- Natural Disaster Alert: Continued Flood and Landslide Risk U.S. Embassy in Nepal (.gov)
This European City Was Named the Best Place to Live in the World—and It Ranked for Safety, High Earnings, and Exceptional Quality of Life – Travel + Leisure
Headlines on a Climate Deadline – Nepali Times
- Headlines on a Climate Deadline Nepali Times
- Asia Bulletin newsletter: Lessons from the flash flood in Nepal The Economist
- As climate change warms the Himalayas, disasters like the Nepal floods are becoming more frequent The Hill
- Himalayas face severe glacial flood risks in years ahead, UN official warns Reuters
- Nepal’s glacial collapse foreshadowed a future of climate disaster | Michael Mann The Guardian
U.S. Tries to Squeeze Iran With New Strikes, Economic Pain – WSJ
- U.S. Tries to Squeeze Iran With New Strikes, Economic Pain WSJ
- US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern AP News
- ‘Economic D-Day’ policy flops, as Trump and Bessent suffer another embarrassment MS NOW
- Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War The New York Times
- The Memo: New turbulence upends stability of Iran war for Trump The Hill
Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv – Al Jazeera
- Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv Al Jazeera
- Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase The Guardian
- Russian air attacks kill 12 in Kyiv region on sixth day of strikes Reuters
- Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv BBC
- Ukraine updates: Russia hits Kyiv for sixth straight day dw.com
Iran’s President Offers To ‘Reciprocate’ If U.S. Returns To June Interim Peace Deal – Yahoo News Canada
- Iran’s President Offers To ‘Reciprocate’ If U.S. Returns To June Interim Peace Deal Yahoo News Canada
- Iran’s President Signals Willingness to Resume Peace Talks. What Stands in the Way? Time Magazine
- Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments Reuters
- Iran Will Honor Islamabad MoU If US Returns to It: Pezeshkian تسنیم
- US and Iran trade strikes, and other Mideast news WKMG
Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian officials say 20 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region.
How McDonald’s Big Mac proves Americans are much richer than most Europeans – New York Post
Teen girl charged with murder over recording of San Diego mosque attack
Prosecutors say the 17-year-old from North Carolina also published a manifesto from the two teenage shooters in the 18 May attack.
Full text: Xi’s speech at 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting – news.cgtn.com
- Full text: Xi's speech at 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting news.cgtn.com
- China’s Xi Steps Into Diplomatic Gap Vacated by Trump Bloomberg.com
- China-Kyrgyzstan practical cooperation gains momentum People's Daily Online
- Pragmatic cooperation essential for vitality of Sino-Kyrgyz ties and regional stability: China Daily editorial China Daily Global Edition
- Experts: Xi proposal key for better SCO development, global governance news.cgtn.com
Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
Trump says Iran is ‘DEAD’ — experts point to the real sign Tehran is nearing the brink – Fox News
- Trump says Iran is ‘DEAD’ — experts point to the real sign Tehran is nearing the brink Fox News
- Trump says U.S. is not forcing Iran to negotiate after fresh round of strikes CNBC
- US Launches New Round of Iran Strikes as Strait Tensions Grow Bloomberg.com
- Iran Talks Sputter as Trump Spurns a Return to His June Deal WSJ
- Trump seeks to sanction Tehran into submission rather than renew MOU, sources say The Times of Israel
Ari Emanuel and His Brothers Donate $550,000 to Palestinian Doctor Training Program – The Hollywood Reporter
Iran’s president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments – Reuters
- Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments Reuters
- Iran war updates: Iran pledges to stand firm against ‘unjust’ US sanctions Al Jazeera
- US and Iran trade strikes, and other Mideast news WKMG
- Iran says continuing war ‘not in our interest’ after fighting flares France 24
- Iran’s president says Iran would return to cease-fire agreement if US does The Boston Globe
Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands
Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributions
Donald Trump has suggested he is reconsidering US support for Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, in a move likely to strain the “special relationship” between Washington and London.
“I always review every position – that’s just one of many,” the US president told reporters in the White House, in response to a question about whether he was reviewing the US’s position over the South Atlantic islands, an archipelago whose status has long been disputed by Argentina, which claims sovereignty.
Continue reading...German vice-chancellor confronts Russia’s finance chief at G20, calls his presence ‘irritating’ – The Kyiv Independent
- German vice-chancellor confronts Russia's finance chief at G20, calls his presence 'irritating' The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent The Guardian
- Allies bristle as sanctioned Russian finance minister attends U.S.-hosted G20 summit NBC News
- Bessent met with Russian counterpart at G20 Axios
- Europeans bristle at Russia's return to G20 Reuters
US-Iran Tensions High After Strikes on Two Tankers in Hormuz – Bloomberg.com
- US-Iran Tensions High After Strikes on Two Tankers in Hormuz Bloomberg.com
- Tanker struck by three projectiles while sailing out of Strait of Hormuz, monitor says The Times of Israel
- Saudi and South Korean oil tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz Financial Times
- Tanker reportedly struck by 3 projectiles in Hormuz transit, report says NewsNation
- Oil prices remain low; Strait of Hormuz at center of Iran, Oman negotiations Fox News
Canada’s ruling Liberals sweep special elections in boost to Mark Carney
Three projected victories are a message to US that Carney has support of the Canadian people, says one lawmaker
Canada’s ruling Liberal party has swept three special elections, a result that showed voters backing the prime minister, Mark Carney, after his face-off with Donald Trump.
The Canadian Press, Canada’s national news agency, projected Liberal victories in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, Beaches-East York in Toronto and North Vancouver-Capilano in British Columbia.
Continue reading...Shein shares slide on fast-fashion retailer’s stock market debut
Hong Kong flotation at $26bn by firm once valued at $100bn follows failure to list in US and UK
Shares in the fast-fashion brand Shein slumped by as much as 10% as the China-founded company made its long-anticipated trading debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
The Singapore-headquartered company, once valued at almost $100bn (£74bn), went public on Tuesday pricing shares at HK$48.56, valuing the business at just over $26bn.
Continue reading...Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.