World

UK’s 2nd-largest trade union backs anti-Israel boycott movement

Jul 16, 2023 05:31

Britain's second-largest trade union has declared its support for the pro-Palestine Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movements against the Israeli regime, slamming UK government legislation barring institutions from boycotting products made in Occupied Territories.
China tells EU to 'clarify' position on strategic partnership, avoid wavering

Jul 15, 2023 12:20

China's top diplomat has demanded the European Union (EU) "clarify" its position on its strategic partnership with Beijing amid recent EU calls for reduced dependence on China.
Nearly 300 children died trying to reach Europe in 2023

Jul 15, 2023 10:03

At least 289 young boys and girls have died while crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe in the first half of 2023, a whopping two-fold surge compared to the same period last year, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported.
China, India discuss better ties, easing border row

Jul 15, 2023 08:58

China's top diplomat Wang Yi has called on his Indian counterpart for the need to stabilized bilateral ties and avoid mistrust a the two neighboring and the world’s most populous countries tried easing military tensions along their extensive border.
EU offers Ukraine €50bn more in aid while facing poverty crisis affecting 96.5mn people

Jul 15, 2023 06:02

EU finance ministers agree on a new 50 billion-euro financial package for Ukraine while a new report by the European Economic and Social Committee warns of rising poverty in the EU. Jerome Hughes reports from Brussels.
US sets record for deadliest 6 months of mass killings

Jul 15, 2023 05:46

The unrelenting gun violence and slaughter of innocent people across the US has set a new, gloomy record for the deadliest six months of mass killings in the country since at least 2006.
South Korea landslides, floods kill 7, thousands evacuated

Jul 15, 2023 05:23

Seven people have died, three were missing, seven injured and thousands evacuated in South Korea on Saturday, officials said, as a third day of torrential rains caused landslides and the overflow of a dam.
US House passes record $886 billion military spending bill

Jul 15, 2023 04:41

The US House of Representatives has passed a record $886 billion annual military spending bill that authorizes the Pentagon's programs in the 2024 fiscal year.
Wagner fighters reportedly training Belarus soldiers

Jul 15, 2023 03:19

Belarus says fighters from the Wagner military group are training its troops at a base southeast of Minsk.
Leader offers condolences to Hezbollah chief over passing of Shia scholar

Jul 15, 2023 02:53

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has extended his condolences to the Hezbollah secretary-general over the passing of a religious authority and Shia scholar from Lebanon.