Blinken Heads To Southeast Asia To Reaffirm Ties With Strategic Allies
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Southeast Asia this week to deepen ties with Washington's strategic allies, an official said Monday, as the United States seeks to bolster its regional stance against an increasingly assertive China.
Delta Still Struggling With Effects Of IT Outage
Delta Air Lines struggled on Monday with lingering effects from a global IT outage, canceling hundreds more flights than US aviation rivals.
Lula Says 'Scared' By Maduro's Bloodbath Warning Ahead Of Venezuela Vote
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday he had been "scared" by Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro's warning of a "bloodbath" if he loses elections on Sunday.
The Coconut Tree Presidency? Harris Memes Break The Internet
Last-minute US presidential candidate Kamala Harris is racing to craft her image -- and social media users are moving even more swiftly to signal support, flooding the internet with jokes about coconuts and "brat summers."
UK Unveils Training Effort To Reduce Reliance On Migration
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to reduce the UK's "long-term reliance on overseas workers" as he unveiled a new skills training organisation aimed at boosting productivity and economic growth.
Spanish PM To Testify In Graft Probe Case Against Wife
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will testify on July 30 in a preliminary corruption inquiry into his wife Begona Gomez's business ties, a Madrid court said Monday, an issue that caused him to consider resigning three months ago.
Netanyahu Heads For Washington As Israel Orders New Gaza Evacuations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday to deliver a key speech, as the military ordered fresh evacuations in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis before sending in troops.
More Than 500 Arrested In Bangladesh Capital Over Deadly Unrest
More than 500 people, including some opposition leaders, have been arrested in Dhaka over violence that has wracked Bangladesh and killed 163 people since students started protesting against civil service hiring rules, police said Monday.
Democrats Race To Name New 2024 Candidate After Biden's Exit
Democrats were in uncharted territory Monday as they raced against the clock to find a new standard-bearer after President Joe Biden's stunning late exit from the 2024 race for the White House.
China Central Bank Cuts Two Key Rates To Support Flagging Economy
China's central bank on Monday cut two benchmark interest rates in a bid to boost lending and kickstart growth in the world's second-largest economy.
Stocks Diverge, Dollar Down As Biden Exits White House Race
Stock markets diverged and the dollar dropped Monday as Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the US presidential race fuelled fresh uncertainty.
Amid Fears Of Foul Play, Venezuela Girds For Uncertain Election
Uncertainty is hanging over Venezuela as it prepares for presidential elections next Sunday that many fear incumbent Nicolas Maduro will attempt to steal from the opposition candidate outshining him in polls.
World Leaders Pay Tribute To Biden As He Ends Reelection Bid
World leaders lined up to pay tribute to Joe Biden after he announced Sunday he was dropping out of the US presidential race.
Russia Says Captured Two Villages In East Ukraine
Russia said Sunday its forces had captured two frontline villages in Ukraine, Andriivka in the eastern Lugansk region and Pishchane in the northeast Kharkiv region.
Pogacar Hails 'Golden Age' After Securing Third Tour De France Title
Tadej Pogacar hailed a new "golden age" for cycling after securing a third Tour de France title on Sunday to add to his 2020 and 2021 triumphs.
Kamala Harris, Trailblazer Eying America's Last Glass Ceiling
For years Kamala Harris faced criticism that she was not up to the job of being a heartbeat away from the US presidency.
Indonesians Flock To Festival To Cast Mythical Effigies Out To Sea
Thousands flocked to a coastal town in western Indonesia Sunday to watch a clash between ornate mythical effigies before they are cast into the sea, in a centuries-old ritual born from a Shiite holy day of mourning.
Turkey-Syria Rapprochement Likely To Be Gradual: Analysts
After a long estrangement, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad may be edging towards a meeting, but analysts say normalisation will likely be gradual due to thorny issues.
All Eyes On AI To Drive Big Tech Earnings
Over the next two weeks, the quarterly results of Big Tech giants will offer a glimpse on the bankability of artificial intelligence and whether the major investments AI requires are sustainable for the long haul.
Beijing Vows To Ease Local Government Debt Woes After Key Meeting
Chinese officials pledged Friday to help ease debt pressure on local governments through reforms to the tax system, after a key political gathering in the capital focused on jumpstarting the faltering economy.
Bangladesh Capital Bans Rallies After Government Buildings Torched
Police in Bangladesh's capital banned all public rallies on Friday, a day after the deadliest round of student protests so far saw government buildings torched by demonstrators and the imposition of a nationwide internet blackout.
Spain PM's Wife Gomez Stays Silent Before Judge In Graft Probe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez on Friday invoked her right to remain silent during questioning before a Madrid judge handling the preliminary corruption inquiry into her business ties.
EU, Serbia Sign Deal To Kickstart Lithium Battery Development
The European Union and Serbia signed a deal Friday to develop the supply of lithium batteries that are seen as a crucial building block needed to power Europe's transition to a green economy.
'Hong Kong's Dr Fauci' Sounds Alarm On Next Pandemic
Hong Kong microbiologist Yuen Kwok-yung has done battle with some of the world's worst threats, including the SARS virus he helped isolate and identify.
US Streaming Rivals Team Up To Catch Netflix
US video streaming companies are joining forces to attract new viewers, boost ad sales, and finally turn a profit -- something only Netflix has managed to accomplish so far.
French Parliament Speaker Re-elected In Surprise Move
French lawmakers on Thursday re-elected a member of President Emmanuel Macron's centrist bloc as speaker of the lower house, a first breakthrough in attempts to form a majority amid deadlock following snap elections.
Investigators Search For Motive In Trump Assassination Bid
Multiple investigations are being conducted into the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Lowry Leads As McIlroy, Woods Suffer Nightmare Start At The British Open
Shane Lowry shot to the top of the leaderboard at five under par as Rory McIlroy was among the big names to struggle on day one of the 152nd British Open at Royal Troon.
Biden Nears Crunch Point As Pressure Grows To Drop Out
US President Joe Biden was reportedly coming closer to dropping out of the White House race Thursday as allies including Barack Obama were said to have expressed concerns that he can no longer win the 2024 election.
'Extremely Important' US Keeps Backing Ukraine: NATO Chief
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said it was "extremely important" that the United States maintains its backing for Ukraine, after former president Donald Trump chose a sceptic of aiding Kyiv as his election running mate.
