Carney sets 30-day deadline for US trade deal

Canada threatens higher tariffs on US steel, aluminum

OTTAWA, Canada: Canada may boost its counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the U.S. if a comprehensive trade agreement...

Leaked call pushes Thai govt to the brink as allies waver

Thai PM faces coalition crisis after leak and party walkout

BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand's government is facing its biggest crisis in nearly a year, as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's...

Trump orders U.S. to join Netanyahu's war on Iran

Trump fires opening salvos in U.S. declaration of war on Iran

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump how bowed to pro-Israel elements in his administration and Congress, announcing that the...

Swiss National Bank responds to strong franc and US trade doubts

Swiss central bank cuts interest rate to 0% amid inflation drop

ZURICH, Switzerland: The Swiss National Bank (SNB) lowered its key interest rate to zero percent on June 19 to respond to falling inflation,...

New U.S. guidelines may cut daily alcohol limit from advice

U.S. to drop daily alcohol limit in revised dietary guidelines

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government is preparing to revise its influential dietary advice, with a significant shift: dropping the...

UBS: Over 379,000 Americans became millionaires last year

US gained 1,000 new millionaires a day in 2024, says UBS

ZURICH, Switzerland: The U.S. saw an extraordinary rise in wealth last year, with more than 1,000 people crossing into millionaire...

The Hague faces lockdown for global leaders' meet

The Hague becomes fortress ahead of NATO summit

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: The city that prides itself on being a beacon of peace and justice—home to institutions like the International...

Drug shortages and layoffs spark health crisis in Argentina

Milei's austerity cuts cripple Argentina's public health system

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Since taking office in December 2023, Argentine President Javier Milei has implemented sweeping austerity...

Volcanic ash grounds flights to Indonesia, disrupts travel to Bali

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts, forcing village evacuations

LEMBATA, Indonesia: Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted dramatically on June 18, generating substantial ash and smoke plumes....

REE misjudgment caused April blackout, says Spain's energy chief

Spain blames blackout on miscalculation by power grid operator

MADRID, Spain: A routine oversight by Spain's power grid operator, REE, has been identified as the trigger behind the large-scale blackout...

Trump gives himself a fortnight to decide on joining Netanyahu's war

Trump delays decision to go to war against Iran for two weeks

WASHINGTON, DC - In a bid to defuse speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump says he will make his decision on whether to have the...

U.S. abandons inter-agency effort to pressure Moscow on Ukraine

Trump admin quietly shutters Russia pressure group, sources say

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A quiet shift inside the Trump administration has stalled a key diplomatic initiative aimed at pushing Russia toward...

Investigators examining Black Boxes recovered from Air India Boeing

India probes Dreamliner crash with recovered black box data

NEW DELHI, India: Indian investigators are examining the black boxes from a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to determine the cause of a catastrophic...

New banquet rules in China after deaths, part of Xi’s crackdown

China limits civil servant dining groups to curb alcohol abuse

BEIJING, China: Chinese civil servants are now facing stricter rules on dining together, with some local authorities limiting group...

Tehran seeks ceasefire via Gulf allies, offers nuclear flexibility

Iran asks Gulf states to mediate Israel truce, offer nuclear talks

DUBAI, U.A.E.: As violence escalates between Iran and Israel, Tehran is turning to its Gulf neighbors to help broker a ceasefire —...

Blaise Metreweli becomes first woman to head MI6

Britain appoints first female MI6 chief, Blaise Metreweli

LONDON, U.K.: On June 15, Britain named Blaise Metreweli as the first woman to lead the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known...

'Tourists go home': Anti-over-tourism protests erupt in Barcelona

Tourism backlash: Locals protest in cities across southern Europe

BARCELONA/MADRID, Spain: With another record-breaking tourist season underway, thousands of residents across southern Europe marched...

Flight recorder may reveal cause of deadly crash of Air India Boeing

Air India crash: Black box recovered from site of mishap

NEW DELHI, India: The flight data recorder from the crashed Air India plane was found on June 13. This vital discovery may help investigators...

Severe storm strikes Dongfang in Southern China

Typhoon Wutip hits Hainan in China after suddenly changing course

BEIJING, China: A typhoon altered its course and struck Hainan Island, southern China, late on the night of June 13. Typhoon Wutip...

SBA participates in World News Media Conference 2025 in Poland

SBA participates in World News Media Conference 2025 in Poland

SHARJAH, 7th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) recently took part in the 76th World News Media Congress,...

"Will keep playing as long as God...": Bumrah lashes out at critics following Leeds fifer

"Will keep playing as long as God...": Bumrah lashes out at critics following Leeds fifer

Leeds [UK], June 23 (ANI): Following a brilliant five-wicket haul against England at Leeds, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, playing...

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(250622) -- ASTANA, June 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International...

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(250622) -- ASTANA, June 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, attends the China-Central Asia Cooperation Development...

PIB Fact Check debunks claims of US using Indian airspace for strikes on nuke sites in Iran, calls them 'fake'

PIB Fact Check debunks claims of US using Indian airspace for strikes on nuke sites in Iran, calls them 'fake'

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The Fact Check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked claims circulating on social...

Union Minister Jitendra Singh unveils ANI Chairman Prem Prakash's book 'History That India Ignored'

Union Minister Jitendra Singh unveils ANI Chairman Prem Prakash's book 'History That India Ignored'

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday unveiled 'History That India Ignored', a book authored by...

Indian delegation in Ireland to attend 40th anniversary memorial of Kanishka bombing

Indian delegation in Ireland to attend 40th anniversary memorial of Kanishka bombing

Dublin [Ireland], June 23 (ANI): A high-level Indian delegation led by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri...

UN Chief calls for 'halting fighting, return to serious, sustained negotiations on Iran nuclear programme'

UN Chief calls for 'halting fighting, return to serious, sustained negotiations on Iran nuclear programme'

NEW YORK, 23rd June, 2025 (WAM) - The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United...

Trump made decision "minutes before the bombs were dropped" on Iranian nuke sites: Vance

Trump made decision "minutes before the bombs were dropped" on Iranian nuke sites: Vance

Washington DC [US], June 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump made the final decision to launch strikes on Iranian nuclear sites 'minutes...

U.S. strikes on Iran raise regional tensions, draw widespread condemnation

U.S. strikes on Iran raise regional tensions, draw widespread condemnation

CAIRO, June 22 (Xinhua) -- U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drew swift condemnation across the Middle East on Sunday,...

The EUs favorite war: the one Israel starts

The EUs favorite war: the one Israel starts

Brussels has rallied behind Israel, asking Iran to please stop bleeding on the carpet Israel flew over to Iran with fighter jets...

"It's joyful to watch him bat": Dinesh Karthik hails Rishabh Pant's 134 against England

"It's joyful to watch him bat": Dinesh Karthik hails Rishabh Pant's 134 against England

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik praised the Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant for his 'bold,...

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Yildiz stars as Juventus see off Wydad

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Yildiz stars as Juventus see off Wydad

PHILADELPHIA, 22nd June, 2025 (WAM) -- Juventus FC secured their second win at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after an outstanding display...

NATO summit to ditch Ukraine meeting Politico

NATO summit to ditch Ukraine meeting  Politico

The upcoming gathering of the US-led bloc will reportedly have a reduced agenda and issue no long communiques An upcoming NATO leaders...

Shimla: Boxing championship held in memory of former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh

Shimla: Boxing championship held in memory of former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 22 (ANI): In a blend of tribute and awareness, an international professional boxing championship...

"America's interference in countries should end": Maharashtra SP chief Abu Azmi

"America's interference in countries should end": Maharashtra SP chief Abu Azmi

Solapur (Maharashtra) [India], June 22 (ANI): After the Washington bombed Iran's three nuclear sites, Maharashtra Samajwadi Party President...

"Average of 25 will not bring us success...": WI coach Sammy slams poor first-class cricket system

"Average of 25 will not bring us success...": WI coach Sammy slams poor first-class cricket system

St John's [Antigua], June 22 (ANI): Ahead of his side's three-match Test series at home against Australia, West Indies head coach Daren...

"World leaders must act for peace": J-K's Ghulam Mir on US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

"World leaders must act for peace": J-K's Ghulam Mir on US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 22 (ANI): Senior Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, Ghulam Hassan Mir,...

Five in the lead after Round 6; Aansh, Madhesh lead juniors

Five in the lead after Round 6; Aansh, Madhesh lead juniors

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 22 (ANI): Overnight leaders, GM Lalit Babu (India) and IM Arsen Davtyan (Armenia) could gain no...

"Consulting all left parties; will come out with strong statement condemning US bombing on Iran": CPI's D Raja

"Consulting all left parties; will come out with strong statement condemning US bombing on Iran": CPI's D Raja

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 22 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja on Sunday condemned the recent...

Council of Europe censures EU state for treatment of Russian speakers

Council of Europe censures EU state for treatment of Russian speakers

Latvia's naturalization procedures for non-citizens could fuel negative sentiment towards ethnic Russians, a recent report has suggested...

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