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Dutch government collapses as ministers clash over refugee policy

Jul 08, 2023 08:58

The Dutch coalition government led by Prime Minister Mark Rutte has collapsed after his cabinet failed to reach consensus over the country's refugee policy.
US declares intent to send controversial banned cluster bombs to Ukraine

Jul 08, 2023 06:01

Despite a global ban on the use of cluster bombs, the United States has adamantly decided to supply the controversial weapons of mass destruction to Ukraine.
Stoltenberg: For Turkey to accept Sweden's NATO accession issues need to be resolved

Jul 08, 2023 05:38

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said there are "gaps" between Turkey and Sweden that need to be bridged in order to gain Ankara's approval for Stockholm's' accession to the military alliance.
US seeking to calm tensions with China, Treasury secretary claims

Jul 07, 2023 12:27

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has arrived in China for a 4-day visit aimed to ease tensions and establish better communications lines between Washington and Beijing.
Japan nuclear regulator approves Fukushima radioactive water release

Jul 07, 2023 12:23

Japan's nuclear regulator on Friday has given Tokyo Electric Power Co. (Tepco), which operated the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, permission to begin releasing more than one million tons of radioactive water.
Pentagon: US may provide advanced variants of cluster bombs to Ukraine

Jul 07, 2023 12:16

The Pentagon has announced that advanced cluster munitions could be sent to Ukraine to help Kiev in its war against Russian forces, despite a global ban on such weapons.
Nearly half of US drinking water may contain toxic 'forever chemicals'

Jul 07, 2023 12:13

Nearly half of US tap water samples contain toxic "forever chemicals," substances used in hundreds of household items from cleaning supplies to pizza boxes to which broad exposure can carry serious health risks, according to a new study.
Rome refuses to ratify ESM reform treaty: Distrust of EU or political games?

Jul 07, 2023 12:02

The EU has been mounting pressure on Italy over the ratification of the eurozone bailout reform. Italy is the only EU member state that has not yet ratified the amending agreement, and Brussels can no longer wait.
Afghan Muslims celebrate Eid al-Ghadir

Jul 07, 2023 04:42

Muslims in Afghanistan celebrate Eid al-Ghadir on the 18th of Dhul-Hajjah which marks the day Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor.
US to send Ukraine banned cluster munitions: Officials

Jul 07, 2023 04:02

The United States has planned to send globally banned cluster munitions to Ukraine to help it battle Russian forces, American officials have said.