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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...

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UNAIDS: Trump’s HIV aid cuts risk reversing global progress
AIDS goal 'more off-track' after U.S. cuts, says UNAIDS chief

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: A key global plan to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is now in deeper jeopardy after the United...

SOUTH AFRICA-EASTERN CAPE-MTHATHA-FLOODS-VICTIMS-MOURNING
SOUTH AFRICA-EASTERN CAPE-MTHATHA-FLOODS-VICTIMS-MOURNING

(250619) -- MTHATHA, June 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People gather to mourn the victims of floods in Mthatha, Eastern Cape Province, South...

"Shubman is going to be a great leader": Gary Kirsten ahead of India's Test series against England
"Shubman is going to be a great leader": Gary Kirsten ahead of India's Test series against England

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20 (ANI): Ahead of the first Test of India's tour of England, former India coach Gary Kirsten spoke...

"He should be focused on what is the team's plan": Sachin Tendulkar's advice to Shubman Gill for England tour
"He should be focused on what is the team's plan": Sachin Tendulkar's advice to Shubman Gill for England tour

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar opened up and revealed what the newly appointed Test...

"Bumrah is going to be a threat...": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of Leeds Test against India
"Bumrah is going to be a threat...": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of Leeds Test against India

Leeds [UK], June 19 (ANI): England Test skipper Ben Stokes believed that India's right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah is going to be a 'threat'...

Broken climate finance promises by rich nations undermine global action: COP30 president
Broken climate finance promises by rich nations undermine global action: COP30 president

Correa do Lago noted that developing countries such as China and Brazil have made significant progress in climate action through domestic...