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Marco Rubio Warns Syria on Brink of 'Full-Scale Civil War'
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse". ...
UN Urges Urgent Aid for Children Facing Starvation in Gaza
Humanitarian organisations warn it is not enough to tackle the hunger crisis gripping Gaza, as the British government suspends trade talks with Israel over its ...
Humanitarian Aid Stalled in Gaza Amid Blockade and Rising Malnutrition Rates
No aid has yet been distributed in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations said on Tuesday, a day after Israel allowed limited humanitarian deliveries to resume aft ...
Tensions Mount in Bangladesh: Yunus and Army Chief Clash Over Election Timing and Stability
Bangladesh's Yunus and Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman are at odds, raising concerns of potential instability and foreign interference. Is an emergency looming? ...
Daylight Attack Claims Lives of Mayor's Aide and Personal Secretary in Mexico City
Members of Clara Brugada’s team shot dead by gunmen on motorcycle in attack in central part of the city ...
EU Pushes for New Sanctions Against Russia Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
A phone call between Donald Trump and European leaders exposed America's unwillingness to move forward with sanctions against Russia. ...
UK Suspends Free Trade Talks with Israel Amid Growing Tensions Over Gaza Conflict
The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and leveled new sanctions targeting West Bank settlements as it criticizes Isra ...
NASA Warns of Potential Solar Storms and Space Weather Disruptions
NASA has warned about impending solar storms due to active sunspot zones, which may disrupt power and communications on Earth. ...
China's Historic Tianwen-2 Mission to Collect Samples from Near-Earth Asteroid
The Tianwen-2 probe was transported to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre on May 14, where it is undergoing final inspections and system checks ahead of liftof ...
Massive Asteroid Set to Pass Closely by Earth This Weekend
The asteroid, titled 387746 (2003 MH4), is gigantic. It is 335 metres in width, approximately 1,100 feet. ...
Cow Humanely Culled Following Isolated BSE Case in Essex Farm
A non-contagious version of the disease means there is no risk to food safety, the government says. ...
Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, Expresses Trust in GPT-4 Amid Caution
AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton, who has time and again warned against the evil of AI, says that he trusts AI models like ChatGPT-4 more than he should. “I shoul ...
Giant Iceberg A23a Begins to Disintegrate Near South Georgia Island
A new satellite photo has revealed that the "megaberg," A23a, is beginning to break apart, spawning thousands of smaller ice chunks around the Antarctic island ...
Ukraine Reports Major Russian Casualties as China Advocates for Peace Talks
Ukrainian president says ‘pressure on Russia will push it toward real peace’ ...
Netanyahu Responds Strongly to UK, France, and Canada Amid Gaza Conflict
Leaders of UK, France and Canada condemn Israel’s ‘egregious actions’ in Gaza and warn of joint action if offensive continues ...
Philippine Coast Guard Monitors Chinese Research Vessels in Exclusive Economic Zone
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said two Chinese research vessels were monitored within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). ...
Global Leaders Condemn Israel's Actions in Gaza Amid Escalating Military Offensive
British, French, and Canadian leaders condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, threatening joint action if military offensive continues. ...
Australia Joins Global Condemnation of Israel's Military Actions and Limited Aid to Gaza
‘Palestinian territory must not be reduced nor subjected to any demographic change,’ joint statement declares after Israel announces military expansion ...
Alarming Levels of Blue Shark Bycatch in Pacific Fisheries
Industrial fishing methods such as long lining and bottom trawling are responsible for horrifying levels of bycatch, including nearly half a million threatened ...
Global Country Names: An Expansive List
The statement called Sunday’s announcement that Israel will allow a basic quantity of food into Gaza "wholly inadequate." It says the level of human suffering ...
Actress Shilpa Shirodkar Tests Positive for COVID-19, Fans Rally for Support
Shilpa Shirodkar has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting concern from fans and fellow celebrities like Sonakshi Sinha and Namrata Shirodkar. She u ...
Outrage in Colombia Following the Murder of Influencer María José Estupiñán
María José Estupiñán, 22, was killed by a suspect who arrived at her house disguised as a delivery man, police say ...
Putin Stresses Need for Root Cause Resolution in Ukraine Conflict Amid Doubts Over US Negotiation Stance
Statements from both world leaders reveal two very different realities about ending the war in Ukraine. ...
King Charles III Sends Support to Joe Biden Amid Cancer Diagnoses
King Charles III has written to Joe Biden expressing support after the former US president was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Buckingham ...
Russia Labels Amnesty International as 'Undesirable Organization', Intensifying Crackdown on Dissent
Russian authorities outlawed Amnesty International on Monday as an "undesirable organization," a label that under a 2015 law makes involvement with such organiz ...
Trump and Putin Engage in Hopeful Dialogue Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
A two-hour phone call between the US and Russian presidents fails to produce any breakthrough agreement on ending the war in Ukraine, but Donald Trump says the ...
Netanyahu Promises Full Control Over Gaza Amid International Backlash
Key allies call escalation ‘egregious’ and promise ‘concrete’ response if Israel does not end renewed offensive and allow aid into strip ...
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By withholding aid and now allowing only ‘minimal’ food supplies, Israel’s government is losing what’s left of its moral authority ...
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Revoke Protections for Venezuelan Immigrants
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Trump administration the green light to revoke special legal protections for thousands of Venezuelan immigra ...
Ray Dalio Raises Alarm Over U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade by Moody's
Moody's cut the U.S. credit rating one notch to Aa1 from Aaa due to the federal government's ballooning budget deficit and soaring interest payments. ...
China Targets Rare Earth Metals in Escalating Trade Conflict with the U.S.
China is tightening its control over rare earth metals, a crucial resource for advanced technology and defense. This move comes amid rising trade tensions with ...
Ukraine and Russia Engage in Diplomatic Talks in Istanbul: A Step Towards Resolution
Trump will also speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and some Nato allies following the conversation with Putin. ...
Historic UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership Announced
UK News: Britain and the European Union have forged a new security and defence partnership, enabling closer collaboration amidst escalating global threats. The ...
Philippines Takes Helm of WHO’s Top Health Body for the First Time
For the first time in history, the Philippines is leading the World Health Organization’s top decision-making body, with Department of Health (DOH) Secretary. ...
Scientists Discover 'White Hydrogen' Deposits That Can Fuel Earth For 170,000 Years
Scientists from Oxford, Durham, and Toronto found vast natural hydrogen reserves, potentially powering the world for 170,000 years without carbon emissions. ...
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Amid Global Concerns Over Ongoing Conflicts
The former president’s family is reviewing treatment options. Plus, record number of attacks on healthcare workers in 2024 ...
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Member countries can borrow from Brussels and spend on weapons systems and platforms through joint procurement ...
Tragic Incident as Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel
One person has died after a boat carrying migrants sank while attempting to cross the English Channel near Boulogne-sur-Mer, according to French officials. ...
WHO Declares Polio Outbreak in Papua New Guinea: What It Means for Health and Safety
Recent cases of polio in PNG have concerned health authorities. Here’s what to know. ...
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Ray Dalio Raises Alarm Over U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade by Moody's
Moody's cut the U.S. credit rating one notch to Aa1 from Aaa due to the federal government's ballooning budget deficit and soaring interest payments. ...
Alarming Levels of Blue Shark Bycatch in Pacific Fisheries
Industrial fishing methods such as long lining and bottom trawling are responsible for horrifying levels of bycatch, including nearly half a million threatened ...
Actress Shilpa Shirodkar Tests Positive for COVID-19, Fans Rally for Support
Shilpa Shirodkar has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting concern from fans and fellow celebrities like Sonakshi Sinha and Namrata Shirodkar. She u ...
Cow Humanely Culled Following Isolated BSE Case in Essex Farm
A non-contagious version of the disease means there is no risk to food safety, the government says. ...
Philippines Takes Helm of WHO’s Top Health Body for the First Time
For the first time in history, the Philippines is leading the World Health Organization’s top decision-making body, with Department of Health (DOH) Secretary. ...
WHO Declares Polio Outbreak in Papua New Guinea: What It Means for Health and Safety
Recent cases of polio in PNG have concerned health authorities. Here’s what to know. ...
Netanyahu Responds Strongly to UK, France, and Canada Amid Gaza Conflict
Leaders of UK, France and Canada condemn Israel’s ‘egregious actions’ in Gaza and warn of joint action if offensive continues ...
Putin Stresses Need for Root Cause Resolution in Ukraine Conflict Amid Doubts Over US Negotiation Stance
Statements from both world leaders reveal two very different realities about ending the war in Ukraine. ...
Trump and Putin Engage in Hopeful Dialogue Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
A two-hour phone call between the US and Russian presidents fails to produce any breakthrough agreement on ending the war in Ukraine, but Donald Trump says the ...
NASA Warns of Potential Solar Storms and Space Weather Disruptions
NASA has warned about impending solar storms due to active sunspot zones, which may disrupt power and communications on Earth. ...
China's Historic Tianwen-2 Mission to Collect Samples from Near-Earth Asteroid
The Tianwen-2 probe was transported to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre on May 14, where it is undergoing final inspections and system checks ahead of liftof ...
Massive Asteroid Set to Pass Closely by Earth This Weekend
The asteroid, titled 387746 (2003 MH4), is gigantic. It is 335 metres in width, approximately 1,100 feet. ...
Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, Expresses Trust in GPT-4 Amid Caution
AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton, who has time and again warned against the evil of AI, says that he trusts AI models like ChatGPT-4 more than he should. “I shoul ...
The Resilient Community of Pagasa Island: Standing Firm Against Chinese Aggression
Pagasa is barely big enough for a plane to land, but it stands tall against an armada of Chinese ships. ...
Marco Rubio Warns Syria on Brink of 'Full-Scale Civil War'
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse". ...
UN Urges Urgent Aid for Children Facing Starvation in Gaza
Humanitarian organisations warn it is not enough to tackle the hunger crisis gripping Gaza, as the British government suspends trade talks with Israel over its ...