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China Demands Israel Halt Gaza Ceasefire Breaches
China's UN representative, Fu Cong, urged Israel to stop violating the Gaza ceasefire at an emergency UN Security Council session on Friday.…
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Iran Ties US Talks to Comprehensive Ceasefire
Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah revealed on Friday that Iran informed the group that US negotiations hinge on a comprehensive ceasefire. Fadla…
Politics
Trump is Israel's Last Ally as Iran Talks Stall
US Vice President JD Vance addressed Israeli concerns about a recent agreement with Iran on June 18, 2026, at the White House. Vance's state…
Politics
Netanyahu's Perfect Storm: Will He Survive Trump's Iran Deal and Domestic Turmoil?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a crisis after US President Donald Trump brokered a deal with Iran, contradicting Netanyahu'…
Politics
US-Iran Preliminary Agreement Signed
The US and Iran signed a preliminary agreement on June 19, 2020, aimed at ending the war and launching negotiations. US President Trump and …
Politics
Chicago Hosts Star-Studded Opening of Obama Presidential Center
The Barack Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago on Thursday, celebrating democracy and citizens' shared responsibilities. Former US l…
World
Can US-Iran Peace Deal Survive Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?
Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon, threatening a fragile peace deal between the US and Iran. The…
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Thailand Attracts Funds as Indonesia Sees Outflows
Thailand is seeing an influx of capital as investors pull out of Indonesia, according to the country's finance minister. The finance ministe…
Business
Asian Stocks Reach New Heights as Oil Prices Slip
Asian stocks hit a record high on Friday, with investors digesting the latest economic data and market trends. Trading activity was brisk in…
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Nike's Air Force 1 Gets Denim Makeover
Nike has released a new version of its classic Air Force 1 Low sneaker, combining denim and patent leather uppers. The shoe features a uniqu…
Fintech
UOB Sets Up Board-Level Tech Committee
United Overseas Bank (UOB) is establishing a board-level technology committee effective July 1, 2026, to oversee its digital strategy and te…
Economy
US-Iran Deal Eases Market Tensions
The global oil market is focusing on the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Iran interim deal was signed on June 19, 2026. The agreement aims to en…
Politics
Trump's "Big Man" Theory: Unchecked Power
President Trump revealed on „The Axios Show„that he has discovered „no limits„to his authority since escalating tensions with Iran. A new bo…
Technology
US Stocks See Record Inflows as Tech Investments Soar
Investors poured money into US stocks last week, driving the largest weekly influx on record. The surge was led by technology shares. This h…
Politics
German-US Firm Fuels Israel's Wars
Munich-based Allianz, a global insurance giant, has amassed at least $2.67 billion in Israeli government bonds since 2024, making it Israel'…
World
Reconciling Past Wounds: Indonesia and Timor-Leste's Path to Hope
Indonesia and Timor-Leste have put their tumultuous past behind them, achieving a remarkable feat of diplomacy. The two nations share a comp…
Business
MSCI Raises Transparency Concerns Over Indonesia as Emerging Markets Verdict Looms
Indonesia's stock market transparency is under scrutiny, with global index provider MSCI threatening to downgrade its status. This move coul…
Politics
Cambodia's Interior Minister Battles Ghosts of Sanctions
Cambodia's Interior Minister, Sar Sokha, is facing a non-existent US sanctions list. The list was reportedly his main concern during a recen…
Politics
Ukraine-Russia War: Three Killed in Russian Strikes as Putin Warns of Retaliation
Three people were killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine on Friday, as tensions escalated between the two nations. The attacks came after Ukra…
Health
Zealand Pharma Shares Plummet After Setbacks
Zealand Pharma, a Danish biotech firm, saw its stock suffer the two worst days on record recently. The company's obesity drug, survodutide, …
General
Quiet Surge: The Growing Threat of Plastic Waste
Winnie Lau, project director for Preventing Plastic Pollution at the Pew Charitable Trusts, reports on a widening plastics crisis. In August…
Politics
Andy Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election
Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election in the UK, securing a significant victory for the Labour Party. The by-election was held to …
Politics
Brazil Targets Lula Ally in Expanding Financial Scandal
Brazilian authorities have issued a warrant against Senator Jaques Wagner, a close ally of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The senator …
World
Iranian Talks with US Delayed Amid Rising Tensions
Iran's negotiation team was set to travel to Switzerland for initial talks with US officials on Friday, but has delayed its departure. The t…