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

Trump’s push for Gaza truce raises hope

Word from US President Donald Trump that Israel has agreed to the conditions needed to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza raised hopes in the enclave, where health officials said at least 43 people had been killed in Israeli attacks yesterday.
2 July 2025, 18:30 PM

Canada turns to drones for reforestation

A large aerial drone flies over the charred remains of Canadian forests devastated by wildfires, bombarding the ground with seed capsules to accelerate reforestation.
2 July 2025, 18:29 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

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

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

Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

State media said on Wednesday that the legislation had cleared the final hurdle and was in effect.
2 July 2025, 10:30 AM

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

US, Japan, India, Australia pledge mineral cooperation on China jitters

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed his counterparts from the so-called "Quad" to Washington in a shift of focus to Asia
2 July 2025, 03:34 AM

Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say

Mines loaded last month, raising fears of blockade
2 July 2025, 02:32 AM

US Senate passes Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, setting up House battle

Measure passes 51-50 after days of debate, all-night session
2 July 2025, 02:26 AM

Mamdani confirmed as Democratic candidate for New York mayor

The 33-year-old socialist wins with 56% over Cuomo’s 44% in round three of vote count
2 July 2025, 02:17 AM

US halting some shipments of military aid to Ukraine

This decision was made to put America's interests first following a DOD (Department of Defense) review of our nation's military support and assistance to other countries across the globe
2 July 2025, 02:11 AM

Trump admin threatens new Harvard cuts

The Trump administration on Monday accused Harvard of violating the civil rights of its Jewish and Israeli students and threatened to cut off all federal funding if the university does not take urgent action.
1 July 2025, 19:37 PM