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...

UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization

UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization

LONDON, UK - Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to proscribe the direct-action group Palestine Action as a terrorist...

Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan

Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama is set to address a significant three-day conference of Buddhist leaders this week, coinciding with...

US Supreme Court backs Texas efforts to shield minors online

US Supreme Court backs Texas efforts to shield minors online

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a significant ruling last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for users...

Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave

Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave

ISTANBUL/PARIS/BRUSSELS: As searing temperatures blanket much of Europe, wildfires are erupting and evacuation orders are being issued...

Venetians protest Bezos wedding with march through the town

Venetians protest Bezos wedding with march through the town

VENICE, Italy: Over the weekend, hundreds of protesters marched through the narrow streets of Venice to voice their opposition to billionaire...

New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces

New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces

PARIS, France: France is taking stronger steps to reduce smoking. A new health rule announced on Saturday will soon ban smoking in...

Trump hints at DOGE investigation of Musk subsidies

Trump hints at DOGE investigation of Musk subsidies

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed Elon Musk's success has been built on government subsidies. Without...

UN Demands End to Myanmar Violence as Junta’s Election Plans Risk Further Instability

UN Demands End to Myanmar Violence as Junta’s Election Plans Risk Further Instability

Nearly three months after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar, the country remains trapped in a deepening crisis, compounded by...

Fresh IVF error raises alarm over clinic safety and oversight

Fresh IVF error raises alarm over clinic safety and oversight

MELBOURNE, Australia: A second embryo mix-up in just two months has pushed one of Australia's largest IVF providers back into the spotlight,...

Australian PM rejects US pressure to ease biosecurity rules

Australian PM rejects US pressure to ease biosecurity rules

SYDNEY, Australia: Australia will not ease its strict biosecurity rules during trade talks with the United States, Prime Minister Anthony...

Daily World Briefing, July 7

Daily World Briefing, July 7

China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia -- Premier Li China stands ready to...

Jaishankar, Russian counterpart Lavrov discuss bilateral cooperation, West Asia

Jaishankar, Russian counterpart Lavrov discuss bilateral cooperation, West Asia

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov...

BRICS welcomes Indonesia as member, and 10 partner countries, including Belarus, Malaysia

BRICS welcomes Indonesia as member, and 10 partner countries, including Belarus, Malaysia

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Leaders of the BRICS nations welcomed Indonesia as a member of the group, while 10 nations,...

MS Dhoni turns 44: A look at magnificent career, accomplishments, records of 'Thala'

MS Dhoni turns 44: A look at magnificent career, accomplishments, records of 'Thala'

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): 'Thala', skipper, icon, legend, trophy collector, ICC Hall of Famer. A man with every trophy he could...

Stokes hints at Jofra Archer's return for Lord's Test against India

Stokes hints at Jofra Archer's return for Lord's Test against India

Birmingham [UK], July 7 (ANI): After England's heavy 336-run defeat to India, captain Ben Stokes hinted at the possibility of Jofra...

"We welcome India's Candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028": BRICS declaration

"We welcome India's Candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028": BRICS declaration

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Leaders of the BRICS nations have welcomed India's candidacy to host the 33rd Conference of...

Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo

Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The Washington Nationals dismissed manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo...

BRICS calls for urgent UNSC reform, reiterate support for India, Brazil to play greater role in UN

BRICS calls for urgent UNSC reform, reiterate support for India, Brazil to play greater role in UN

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Leaders of BRICS nations reiterated support for 'comprehensive reform' of the United Nations,...

No More Ukrainian Classes In The Parts Of Ukraine Under Russias Thumb

No More Ukrainian Classes In The Parts Of Ukraine Under Russias Thumb

From the start of the Donbas war in 2014 to the full-scale invasion in February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to...

Gill hails "magnificent" Siraj, Akash Deep after Birmingham win, takes hilarious jibe at a journalist

Gill hails "magnificent" Siraj, Akash Deep after Birmingham win, takes hilarious jibe at a journalist

Birmingham [UK], July 7 (ANI): Following his side's win over England at Birmingham, Indian skipper Shubman Gill hailed pacers Akash...

Israel launches operation Black Flag against Yemen

Israel launches operation Black Flag against Yemen

The IDF has begun striking Houthi-controlled ports and infrastructure in retaliation for drone and missile attacks Israel has launched...

Turning tragedies into ten-fer: Years of toil, tragedy, practice behind Akash Deep's record-breaking Birmingham outing

Turning tragedies into ten-fer: Years of toil, tragedy, practice behind Akash Deep's record-breaking Birmingham outing

Birmingham [UK], July 7 (ANI): Indian pacer Akash Deep mesmerised one and all with a ten-wicket haul in a critic-silencing, era-defining...

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Russian counterpart Lavrov on sidelines of BRICS Summit

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Russian counterpart Lavrov on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, held a meeting...

BRICS leaders strongly condemn Pahalgam attack, reject double standards in countering terrorism

BRICS leaders strongly condemn Pahalgam attack, reject double standards in countering terrorism

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Condemning the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in the 'strongest terms,'...

BRICS outperforming G7 Putin

BRICS outperforming G7  Putin

The groups combined GDP is $20 trillion greater than that of the Western bloc, the Russian president has said BRICS has already outstripped...

X accounts of Reuters, TRT World, Global Times restored in India

X accounts of Reuters, TRT World, Global Times restored in India

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The X accounts of UK-based news agency Reuters, Turkish broadcaster TRT World, and China's English...

Wimbledon: Aryna Sabalenka marches into quarterfinals with win over former doubles partner

Wimbledon: Aryna Sabalenka marches into quarterfinals with win over former doubles partner

London [UK], July 7 (ANI): The world number one Aryna Sabalenka marched into the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, defeating world number...

"The opposition is world class": England captain Stokes reflects on India's dominance after crushing defeat

"The opposition is world class": England captain Stokes reflects on India's dominance after crushing defeat

Birmingham [UK], July 7 (ANI): England captain Ben Stokes admitted his side was outclassed by a 'world-class' Indian team as the visitors...

4-time PGA Tour champ Ed Fiori dies at 72

4-time PGA Tour champ Ed Fiori dies at 72

(Photo credit: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Ed Fiori, who won four titles on the PGA Tour,...

Condemning terrorism should be our 'principle', not just 'convenience': PM Modi at BRICS summit

Condemning terrorism should be our 'principle', not just 'convenience': PM Modi at BRICS summit

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 17th BRICS Summit on Sunday, asserted that condemning...

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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...


Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan
Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama is set to address a significant three-day conference of Buddhist leaders this week, coinciding with...


UN Demands End to Myanmar Violence as Junta’s Election Plans Risk Further Instability
UN Demands End to Myanmar Violence as Junta’s Election Plans Risk Further Instability

Nearly three months after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar, the country remains trapped in a deepening crisis, compounded by...


"Perception of technique, people changes after every match, series...": Gill following historic Birmingham masterclass
"Perception of technique, people changes after every match, series...": Gill following historic Birmingham masterclass

Birmingham [UK], July 7 (ANI): Following a historic outing with the bat at Birmingham, Indian skipper Shubman Gill reflected on changes...


BRICS calls for urgent UNSC reform, reiterate support for India, Brazil to play greater role in UN
BRICS calls for urgent UNSC reform, reiterate support for India, Brazil to play greater role in UN

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Leaders of BRICS nations reiterated support for 'comprehensive reform' of the United Nations,...


Condemning terrorism should be our 'principle', not just 'convenience': PM Modi at BRICS summit
Condemning terrorism should be our 'principle', not just 'convenience': PM Modi at BRICS summit

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 17th BRICS Summit on Sunday, asserted that condemning...


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