Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur

Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump claimed he was unaware that the term shylock is regarded as antisemitic when he used it in...

Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

PARIS, France: A strike by French air traffic controllers demanding improved working conditions caused significant disruptions during...

Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

OMAHA, Nebraska: With Congress considering cuts totaling around US$1 trillion to Medicaid over the next decade, concerns are rising...

Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

ROME, Italy: Quick thinking by emergency responders helped prevent greater devastation after a gas station explosion in southeastern...

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump is drawing praise from his core supporters after halting key arms shipments to Ukraine, a...

Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

MOSCOW, Russia: This week, Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan since...

Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

CAIRO, Egypt: This week, both Hamas and Israel shared their views ahead of expected peace talks about a new U.S.-backed ceasefire plan....

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has made public a visa decision that would usually be kept private. It did this to send...

Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

MADRID, Spain: Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, have died in a car accident in Spain. Spanish...

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

LONDON, U.K.: An unrelenting heatwave sweeping across Europe has pushed early summer temperatures to historic highs, triggering deadly...

U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

President Donald Trump's plans to build a space-based Golden Dome missile defense shield have drawn immediate criticism from China,...

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Paramount has agreed to pay US$16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by U.S. President Donald Trump over...

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

LONDON, U.K.: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a vote in Parliament this week to move ahead with changes to the country's welfare...

White House meeting between Trump, Netanyahu on July 7

White House meeting between Trump, Netanyahu on July 7

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. President...

Over 60 companies named in UN report on Israel-Gaza conflict

Over 60 companies named in UN report on Israel-Gaza conflict

GENEVA, Switzerland: A new United Nations report alleges that dozens of global corporations are profiting from and helping sustain...

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD GAMES 2025-30-DAY COUNTDOWN (CN)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD GAMES 2025-30-DAY COUNTDOWN (CN)

(250708) -- CHENGDU, July 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2025 shows products on display at an official licensed products...

PHILIPPINES-PAMPANGA-WARTIME SEXUAL SLAVERY-SURVIVORS

PHILIPPINES-PAMPANGA-WARTIME SEXUAL SLAVERY-SURVIVORS

(250708) -- MANILA, July 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Survivors of Filipina comfort women and descendants of Filipino-Chinese guerrilla fighters...

Japan: Yamaha Motor celebrates 70th anniversary, launches new logo

Japan: Yamaha Motor celebrates 70th anniversary, launches new logo

Tokyo [Japan], July 8 (ANI): Yamaha Motor celebrates 70th anniversary year and a new company logo was introduced. For motorbike giant...

NRAI reveals India squads for upcoming international Shooting competitions

NRAI reveals India squads for upcoming international Shooting competitions

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), has revealed the India squads for upcoming international...

101 Indian students bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for higher education in Europe

101 Indian students bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for higher education in Europe

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus + scholarships...

LEGEN-Z T10 League: Royal Challengers Delhi to face Bengal Tigers in opening clash

LEGEN-Z T10 League: Royal Challengers Delhi to face Bengal Tigers in opening clash

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 8 (ANI): The stage is set for a thrilling week of cricketing action as the LEGEN-Z T10 League will...

Stop using the US dollar Bolivian President

Stop using the US dollar  Bolivian President

The dominance of a single state on the world stage has ended, Luis Arce told RT Countries around the globe should give up on the...

Stop using the US dollar - Bolivian President

Stop using the US dollar - Bolivian President

The dominance of a single state on the world stage has ended, Luis Arce told RT Countries...

Posters | Pioneering achievements in China's high-speed railway development

Posters | Pioneering achievements in China's high-speed railway development

BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Initiated by the International Union of Railways (UIC) in 1992, the UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail...

T20 superstars return to DP World International League T20

T20 superstars return to DP World International League T20

DUBAI, 8th July, 2025 (WAM) -- Some of the biggest T20 superstars from around the world will feature in the DP World International...

US urges dialogue after China launches new Taiwan Strait flight route, stirs up tensions

US urges dialogue after China launches new Taiwan Strait flight route, stirs up tensions

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): Following Beijing's announcement of the opening of another civilian air route near the unofficial...

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINA-LI QIANG-17TH BRICS SUMMIT-PLENARY SESSIONS

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINA-LI QIANG-17TH BRICS SUMMIT-PLENARY SESSIONS

(250707) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang addresses a plenary session of the 17th BRICS Summit...

India will define BRICS in a new form next year Modi

India will define BRICS in a new form next year  Modi

Issues facing the Global South will get priority under Indias chairmanship of the grouping India intends to define BRICS in a new...

Update: Xi urges young students to contribute to world peace

Update: Xi urges young students to contribute to world peace

TAIYUAN, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called on young...

"Hope we're not going to have to do that": Trump on possible strikes on Iran

"Hope we're not going to have to do that": Trump on possible strikes on Iran

Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism about avoiding further military action against...

Rakhibazaar Launches 2025 Rakhi Collection with Exclusive Designer Rakhis

Rakhibazaar Launches 2025 Rakhi Collection with Exclusive Designer Rakhis

SMPL New Delhi [India], July 8: The festival of Raksha Bandhan is approaching soon; Rakhibazaar, India's leading rakhi store, proudly...

Anyone's Legend advances in LoL Mid-Season Invitational bracket

Anyone's Legend advances in LoL Mid-Season Invitational bracket

(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images) Anyone's Legend fought past CTBC Flying Oyster 3-1 to advance in the lower bracket of the...

Letter from Mideast: "I fear not death, but dying unseen" -- Gaza journalists as witnesses, targets

Letter from Mideast: "I fear not death, but dying unseen" -- Gaza journalists as witnesses, targets

For seven months, we worked beneath the constant roar of drones, our notebooks filling with stories that blurred the line between reporting...

Sharjah Charity International inspects progress of humanitarian projects in Sierra Leone

Sharjah Charity International inspects progress of humanitarian projects in Sierra Leone

SHARJAH, 8th July, 2025 (WAM) -- A delegation from the Sharjah Charity International (SCI) recently concluded a five-day field visit...

Matthew Fisher receives maiden call-up as New Zealand announce squad for Zimbabwe Test series

Matthew Fisher receives maiden call-up as New Zealand announce squad for Zimbabwe Test series

Wellington [New Zealand], July 8 (ANI): Right-arm seamer Matthew Fisher received a maiden call-up from the national team asthe squad...

Japanese thriller 'Alice In Borderland' Season 3 release date out

Japanese thriller 'Alice In Borderland' Season 3 release date out

Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): The third season of Japanese thriller series 'Alice in Borderland' has finally got a release date....

AFC, United Nations partner to advance sustainable development through football

AFC, United Nations partner to advance sustainable development through football

KUALA LUMPUR, 8th July, 2025 (WAM) -- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the United Nations' Football for the Goals (FFTG)...

Nifty, Sensex open flat in red as Trump tariffs take centre stage, investors await clarity

Nifty, Sensex open flat in red as Trump tariffs take centre stage, investors await clarity

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened under pressure on Tuesday as concerns over US President Donald...

Since BJP... Muslims face "step-family" treatment: Islamic scholar backs Owaisi in row with Rijiju over minority rights

Since BJP... Muslims face "step-family" treatment: Islamic scholar backs Owaisi in row with Rijiju over minority rights

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): Islamic scholar Umair Khan has extended support to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi amid...

US revokes foreign terrorist designation of Syria's HTS

US revokes foreign terrorist designation of Syria's HTS

Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): The US has revoked the Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham...

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Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs
Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs

HONG KONG: China has fired back at the European Union in an escalating trade dispute by imposing new restrictions on medical device...


Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance
Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump says the United States could soon reach a trade deal with India. He believes this deal would...


NRAI reveals India squads for upcoming international Shooting competitions
NRAI reveals India squads for upcoming international Shooting competitions

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), has revealed the India squads for upcoming international...


US urges dialogue after China launches new Taiwan Strait flight route, stirs up tensions
US urges dialogue after China launches new Taiwan Strait flight route, stirs up tensions

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): Following Beijing's announcement of the opening of another civilian air route near the unofficial...


AFC, United Nations partner to advance sustainable development through football
AFC, United Nations partner to advance sustainable development through football

KUALA LUMPUR, 8th July, 2025 (WAM) -- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the United Nations' Football for the Goals (FFTG)...


Nifty, Sensex open flat in red as Trump tariffs take centre stage, investors await clarity
Nifty, Sensex open flat in red as Trump tariffs take centre stage, investors await clarity

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened under pressure on Tuesday as concerns over US President Donald...


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