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US to send ‘more weapons’ to Ukraine: Trump
US to send ‘more weapons’ to Ukraine: Trump
Tuesday 8 July 2025 10:38 AM
KYIV: President Donald Trump said yesterday (July 7) the United States will send additional weapons to Ukraine, after Russia claimed new gains in its grinding war against its neighbour.
‘Simple Buddhist monk’ Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday
‘Simple Buddhist monk’ Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday
Monday 7 July 2025 09:54 AM
MCLEOD GANJ, INDIA: Calling himself a “simple Buddhist monk” who usually didn’t celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th yesterday (July 6) by praying for peace after China insisted it would have the final say on who succeeded the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Ukraine scrambling for clarity as US downplays halt to arms shipments
Ukraine scrambling for clarity as US downplays halt to arms shipments
Thursday 3 July 2025 10:54 AM
KYIV: US officials yesterday (July 2) downplayed a White House announcement that Washington was pausing some weapons shipments to Ukraine, after the war-battered country was caught off-guard and appealed for clarity.
Snakes on a plane from Thailand to India, again
Snakes on a plane from Thailand to India, again
Wednesday 2 July 2025 11:00 AM
NEW DELHI: Indian customs officers in Mumbai said they have stopped a plane passenger arriving from Thailand with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure in June.
Hong Kong opposition party disbands citing ‘immense’ pressure
Hong Kong opposition party disbands citing ‘immense’ pressure
Tuesday 1 July 2025 09:40 AM
HONG KONG: One of Hong Kong’s last remaining opposition parties has officially disbanded, its leader announced Sunday (June 29), citing “immense political pressure” as Beijing’s years-long crackdown on dissent transforms the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
China’s top diplomat visits Europe pitching closer ties in ‘volatile’ world
China’s top diplomat visits Europe pitching closer ties in ‘volatile’ world
Monday 30 June 2025 01:00 PM
BEIJING: China’s top diplomat heads to Europe today (June 30) for a visit which Beijing said will highlight ties as an “anchor of stability” in a world in turmoil.
Groundbreaking first images from Vera Rubin Observatory
Groundbreaking first images from Vera Rubin Observatory
Sunday 29 June 2025 03:00 PM
WASHINGTON: The team behind the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile have published their first images revealing breathtaking views of star-forming regions as well as distant galaxies.
For some migrants in US, Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ awaits
For some migrants in US, Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ awaits
Saturday 28 June 2025 03:00 PM
MIAMI: Florida began construction this week on a detention center surrounded by fierce reptiles and cypress swamps, an “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Everglades wetlands, as part of US President Donald Trump’s expansion of deportations of undocumented migrants.
Hundreds of Tuvalu islanders seek Aussie ‘climate visa’
Hundreds of Tuvalu islanders seek Aussie ‘climate visa’
Friday 27 June 2025 08:30 AM
SYDNEY: Nearly one-third of citizens in the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu are seeking a landmark climate visa to live in Australia as rising seas threaten their palm-fringed shores, official figures obtained by AFP show.
China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of ‘momentous change’
China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of ‘momentous change’
Thursday 26 June 2025 10:58 AM
QINGDAO: China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao today (June 26) against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.
Child vaccine coverage faltering, threatening millions: study
Child vaccine coverage faltering, threatening millions: study
Wednesday 25 June 2025 02:40 PM
PARIS: Efforts to vaccinate children against deadly diseases are faltering across the world due to economic inequality, COVID-era disruptions and misinformation, putting millions of lives at risk, research warned today (June 25).
Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel
Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel
Tuesday 24 June 2025 09:40 AM
TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump announced yesterday (June 23) that Iran and Israel had agreed to a staggered ceasefire that would bring about an “official end” to their conflict, as strikes continued to hammer Tehran overnight.
‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to US strikes on Iran
‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to US strikes on Iran
Monday 23 June 2025 10:00 AM
TEHRAN: The United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran yesterdayy (June 22), joining Israel’s bombing campaign after days of speculation over US involvement in the conflict.
Taiwan pursues homegrown Chinese spies as Beijing’s influence grows
Taiwan pursues homegrown Chinese spies as Beijing’s influence grows
Saturday 21 June 2025 03:00 PM
TAIPEI: Taiwan is vetting hundreds of thousands of military service members, public school teachers and civil servants in a bid to root out potential homegrown Chinese sympathisers, as Beijing intensifies espionage on the island.
Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work
Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work
Friday 20 June 2025 02:39 PM
SYDNEY: Australia’s world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle today (June 20) as a trial found digital age checks can work “robustly and effectively”.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi marks 80th birthday in junta jail
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi marks 80th birthday in junta jail
Thursday 19 June 2025 11:29 AM
YANGON: Myanmar’s deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention today (June 19), serving a raft of sentences set to last the rest of her life.
G7 rallies behind Ukraine after abrupt Trump exit
G7 rallies behind Ukraine after abrupt Trump exit
Wednesday 18 June 2025 09:00 AM
KANANASKIS: Group of Seven powers, holding talks yesterday (June 17) at a summit that Donald Trump left early, promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fresh support as Russia stepped up attacks on its neighbour.
Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows
Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows
Tuesday 17 June 2025 10:00 AM
TEHRAN: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted yesterday (June 16) that Israel’s campaign against Iran was “changing the face of the Middle East”, as the two countries traded heavy strikes for a fourth day.
Cambodia threatens to ban Thai fruit and veg over border row
Cambodia threatens to ban Thai fruit and veg over border row
Monday 16 June 2025 01:47 PM
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s influential former leader Hun Sen issued an ultimatum to Thailand today (June 16) to lift border crossing restrictions or his country will ban all Thai fruit and vegetable imports in the latest round of the border spat between the two countries.
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson leaves a lasting legacy
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson leaves a lasting legacy
Saturday 14 June 2025 01:00 PM
NEW YORK: The family of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group’s wild popularity and soundtracked the California dream, announced his death at the age of 82 on Wednesday (June 11).

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