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European Parliament Approves Fast-Track Deportation Rules and External Return Hubs for Migrants

The European Parliament has approved new rules aimed at accelerating the deportation of third-country nationals without legal status in the European Union, including provisions allowing member states to transfer migrants to designated re...

Apple Raises Global Product Prices as Semiconductor Memory and Storage Shortages Persist

Apple says it will increase prices across its product range to offset rising costs linked to a global shortage of memory and storage semiconductors, highlighting ongoing supply constraints affecting parts of the wider consumer electronic...

European Union Advances €131 Billion Defence and Space Budget and Welcomes Canada to Procurement Pact

The European Council has begun discussions on a long-term budget allocating €131 billion to defence and space programmes, while also formally bringing Canada into the Security Action for Europe defence procurement agreement, as the bloc ...

US Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates at 3.5 to 3.75 Percent Amid Cautious Economic Outlook

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5 to 3.75 percent, with Chair Kevin Warsh signalling a cautious stance as policymakers weigh shifting energy prices and uncertainty linked to evolving global geopol...

G7 Summit in France Ends Without Joint Communique as Leaders Split Over Ukraine, Middle East and US Diplomacy

French President Emmanuel Macron closed the Group of Seven summit in Evian without a joint communique, underscoring deep divisions among major Western economies over the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as disagreements over ...

Israel Consolidates Control Over 1,000 Square Kilometres Across Gaza, Lebanon and Syria After Years of Military Operations

Israel says it has expanded and consolidated control over roughly 1,000 square kilometres of territory across the Gaza Strip, southern Lebanon and Syria after two and a half years of sustained military operations, marking its largest ter...

United States and Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding to End Conflict and Reopen Strait of Hormuz

United States President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an agreement in France to formally end the regional war that began in February, lifting the United States naval blockade, restoring Iranian oil exports t...

New Global Study Finds Climate Messages Gain More Support When Focused on Costs and Energy Security

Research commissioned by The Rockefeller Foundation found that public backing for environmental action remains strong across major democracies when communications emphasize household expenses, health benefits and energy independence rath...

Canada Announces New Infrastructure and Housing Measures for British Columbia

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled a package of investments aimed at accelerating homebuilding and upgrading infrastructure in British Columbia as part of a broader effort to lower living costs and address Canada's housing shortage.

Russia Hosts ASEAN Leaders in Kazan to Mark Thirty-Five Years of Partnership

President Vladimir Putin is welcoming Southeast Asian leaders and senior officials to Kazan for a commemorative summit marking thirty-five years of relations, as Moscow seeks to deepen ties with non-Western partners while facing ongoing ...

Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth Urges Europe to Take Greater Responsibility in NATO Overhaul

Speaking at a meeting of defense ministers in Brussels, United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on European allies to assume a larger role in regional security as part of a proposed strategic reset described as NATO Three-Poi...

G7 Backs UK and French Naval Initiative to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Shipping Routes

Following the new understanding between the United States and Iran, G7 leaders endorsed a defensive maritime initiative led by the United Kingdom and France to safeguard merchant shipping and support the resumption of unrestricted traffi...

United States and Iran Sign Memorandum on Nuclear Restraint and Regional De-escalation

The administration of President Donald Trump has reached a memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at preventing nuclear proliferation and reducing regional tensions, a diplomatic initiative welcomed by G7 partners while prompting ca...

G7 Nations Commit Additional Military Aid to Ukraine Ahead of Winter

Leaders of the Group of Seven have pledged increased military support for Ukraine, including additional air defense systems and long-range strike capabilities, saying recent battlefield developments have created momentum they intend to r...

Health Officials Warn Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo Could Become Deadliest on Record

International health experts said the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has the potential to become the deadliest epidemic in the disease's history if transmission is not quickly brought under control.

SpaceX Acquires AI Coding Platform Developer Anysphere in $60 Billion Deal

SpaceX said it will acquire Anysphere, the developer of the artificial intelligence coding platform Cursor, in a $60 billion transaction that significantly expands the company's technology capabilities and deepens its investment in advan...

China's Retail Sales Unexpectedly Contract as Industrial Output Remains Resilient

Official data showed a surprising decline in Chinese retail sales alongside stronger-than-expected industrial production, highlighting uneven economic conditions and renewing concerns about weak consumer demand and the prolonged downturn...

Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged Under Chairman Kevin Warsh

The US Federal Reserve left benchmark interest rates unchanged at its June meeting, reflecting continued caution over persistent inflation pressures and mixed conditions in the labor market under newly appointed Chairman Kevin Warsh.

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates and Signals Further Shift Away From Ultra-Loose Policy

The Bank of Japan increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points and indicated that it plans to reduce government bond purchases, marking another step toward monetary policy normalization and prompting adjustments across global...

G7 Leaders Promise More Military Support for Ukraine and Tougher Sanctions on Russian Energy

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations agreed to accelerate deliveries of advanced air defense systems and long-range weapons to Ukraine while preparing additional sanctions on Russia's oil and natural gas sectors in an effort to increase...

United States and Iran Agree Framework to Reopen Strait of Hormuz and Ease Regional Tensions

The administration of President Donald Trump announced a preliminary agreement with Iran to halt active hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, triggering a nearly six percent drop in oil prices even as long-t...

European Union Considers Social Media Ban for Children Under Sixteen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is examining whether to prohibit social media access for minors under sixteen following similar moves in Australia and the United Kingdom and amid concerns over c...

Russia Offers India Access to Major Siberian Rare Earth Minerals Deposit

Moscow has offered India access to the Tomtor rare earth deposit in Yakutia, one of the world's largest undeveloped sources of rare earth elements, as Russia seeks to strengthen economic partnerships and secure supply chains amid Western...

China and Myanmar Expand Economic and Strategic Cooperation During Beijing State Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged support for Myanmar's leadership and signed multiple economic and infrastructure agreements during President Min Aung Hlaing's visit to Beijing, deepening Myanmar's integration with China's regional e...

United States and Iran Agree to Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz After Three-and-a-Half-Month War

United States President Donald Trump announced a preliminary agreement with Iran to halt more than three months of conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping and begin technical negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.

Eight Killed in United States Air Force B-52 Bomber Crash During California Test Flight

A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base during a routine radar modernization mission, killing all eight military and civilian personnel on board and triggering a comprehensive investigati...

United Kingdom to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under Sixteen

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will introduce legislation barring people under sixteen from using major social media platforms, creating one of the world's toughest regulatory regimes aimed at protecting young people's digital ...

China Tightens Export Controls on Drones and Industrial Machinery Amid Escalating Technology Disputes

Beijing has introduced stricter export declaration requirements for advanced drones and industrial machine tools while granting itself new authority to respond to foreign restrictions on Chinese investment, deepening global technology an...

European Union Approves New Sanctions Targeting Russia's Shadow Oil Fleet and War Revenues

The European Council has adopted new restrictive measures against thirty-four individuals and forty-seven entities aimed at disrupting Russia's shadow tanker network, reducing energy revenues and limiting supplies of critical components ...

Russian Strikes Kill Eleven in Ukraine and Damage UNESCO-Protected Cathedral in Kyiv

A wave of Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine killed at least eleven people and caused severe damage to Kyiv's historic Dormition Cathedral, prompting fresh international condemnation over continued attacks on civilian areas.

Group of Seven Leaders Meet in France to Coordinate Middle East Peace Efforts and Support for Ukraine

Leaders of the world's major industrialized democracies gathered in Evian-les-Bains alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss implementation of the United States-Iran ceasefire and the long-term challenges posed by Rus...

United States and Iran Reach Preliminary Peace Agreement and Begin Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Washington and Tehran have announced a tentative agreement to halt military hostilities, prompting President Donald Trump to authorize the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to restore global oil shipments and stabilize energ...

Advanced Micro Devices Acquires AI Memory Optimization Firm MEXT to Ease Data Center Strain

Advanced Micro Devices has announced the acquisition of MEXT, a company specializing in predictive memory optimization technology for data centers. The deal reflects growing pressure on semiconductor firms to address bottlenecks created ...

World Bank Completes Securitization Deal to Unlock Private Capital for Developing Economies

The World Bank Group has completed its second securitization transaction under a new program designed to bundle private sector loans into rated securities for institutional investors. The initiative aims to expand access to private capit...

European Union Advances Ukraine Accession Talks and Adds Kyiv to Cybersecurity Reserve

European Union officials have opened a new phase of membership negotiations with Ukraine while also approving its inclusion in the EU Cybersecurity Reserve, a framework designed to provide rapid assistance in the event of large-scale cyb...

China Shifts Taiwan Strategy Toward Diplomatic Isolation and Targeted Sanctions

The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping is adjusting its approach toward Taiwan, reducing frequent fighter jet deployments across the Taiwan Strait in favor of diplomatic pressure, airspace restrictions, and targeted sanctions...

G7 Leaders Meet in France Under Tight Security to Discuss US-Iran Peace Framework

Leaders of the Group of Seven gathered in Evian-les-Bains, France, under heightened security measures to coordinate responses to a newly announced United States-Iran peace framework. French and Swiss authorities introduced extraordinary ...

Russian Drone and Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills 11 and Damages UNESCO-Listed Heritage Site

Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine involving more than 600 drones and dozens of ballistic missiles, killing at least 11 people and setting fire to the Dormition Cathedral within the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a ...

United States and Iran Reach Tentative Agreement to Restore Strait of Hormuz Shipping and End Hostilities

The United States and Iran have agreed to a preliminary diplomatic framework aimed at halting hostilities that escalated after military strikes in February and restoring full commercial shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz. The a...

China Shifts Taiwan Strategy Toward Diplomatic and Economic Pressure

President Xi Jinping has reduced military aircraft incursions across the Taiwan Strait and increased diplomatic and economic measures against Taiwan, signalling a recalibrated approach aimed at advancing Beijing's territorial claims whil...

Hong Kong Launches First Five-Year Economic Plan Aligned With Mainland China

Hong Kong has begun public consultations on its first comprehensive five-year development blueprint, marking a significant shift from its traditional laissez-faire approach and explicitly aligning the city's economic and technological pr...

United States and South Korea Coordinate Measures to Stabilise the Won

Financial authorities in Seoul and Washington agreed to work together to address the sharp weakening of the South Korean won, which recently fell to its lowest level against the US dollar since 2009, amid growing concern over currency vo...

European Union Advances Ukraine's Membership Bid to Formal Negotiations

The European Union moved Ukraine's accession application into the formal negotiation phase, reinforcing support for Kyiv while warning that membership remains a long-term process requiring reforms across thirty-five regulatory chapters.

Russian Airstrikes Hit Kyiv Hours After Trump-Putin Call on Ukraine

Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine people and damaged a United Nations World Heritage monastery in Kyiv only hours after US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed possible diplomatic pat...

Group of Seven Leaders Meet in France Amid Global Security and Economic Challenges

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations gathered in Évian, France, to coordinate responses to the new US-Iran peace agreement, discuss continued support for Ukraine and address global economic imbalances and technological competition.