Economy
Cargo Ship Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz
A cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel but leaving the crew unharmed. The incide…
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Business
Shipping Giant Clears Gulf After Strait Closure
Hapag-Lloyd's vessels were stranded in the Gulf when Iran temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz. The shipping giant has now confirmed all …
Sport
Military Service Row Erupts Over Korean Football Captain
In South Korea, a heated debate has erupted after two reporters made derogatory comments about football captain Son Heung-min's lack of mili…
Politics
US Postal Service to Restrict Mail-in Ballots
The US Postal Service is planning to stop delivering mail-in ballots to states that don't share voter information with the federal governmen…
Politics
Latin America's Shift to the Right
Colombia's recent presidential election saw a far-right candidate emerge victorious, continuing a trend seen across the region. Voters in se…
Politics
Iranian Leader Rebuffs Trump's Demand on US Farm Products
Iran's parliament speaker has responded to US claims that the country's unfrozen assets will be used to buy American farm products. The comm…
Health
Record June Heat Hits Britain and Switzerland
Britain and Switzerland sweltered through their hottest June day on Thursday, with Britain's temperature soaring to 36.4C in Somerset. The s…
Health
US Supreme Court Backs Trump on Protected Status
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Trump administration's decision to revoke protected status for hundreds of thousands of immi…
Politics
Supreme Court Rulings Hit Immigrants Hard
The US Supreme Court handed down two major decisions affecting immigrants, a significant win for President Trump's deportation campaign. The…
Business
Top-Performing Stock Market Still Not Developed, Says MSCI Chief
South Korea's stock market has been the world's top performer, but it remains a developing market. The country's hopes for an upgrade were p…
Politics
Act Now on Climate Evidence
Andy Burnham faces pressure to ditch net zero targets if he becomes prime minister, but this could have severe consequences. Burnham is a le…
General
Rubio Assures Gulf Allies on Iran Deal Security
US Senator Marco Rubio embarked on a Gulf tour, the first high-level diplomatic mission since the US-Iran framework agreement was reached la…
Politics
Europe's Heatwave Shifts East as France Raises Health Alert
A severe heatwave that has gripped Spain, France, and the UK for days is moving eastwards, bringing extreme temperatures to new regions. For…
Politics
Labour's Climate U-Turn Would Send Party into Obscurity
The UK is experiencing its second heatwave this year, with temperatures soaring across the country. The Green party leader is urging Labour'…
Politics
Most Americans Skeptical of Iran Deal
President Donald Trump celebrated a preliminary agreement to end the US-Iran war as a victory, but polls tell a different story. The US-Iran…
Technology
AI Takes Hold in the Workplace: New Group Offers Support
A new bipartisan nonprofit organization is being launched to help Americans who lose their jobs due to artificial intelligence. The group ai…
General
Rubio Seeks to Reassure Gulf States Over Iran Nuclear Deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Gulf state officials on Wednesday to address concerns over the Iran nuclear deal. The meeting cam…
General
US Rejects Strait of Hormuz Claim
The US has stated it will not accept any country's claim over the Strait of Hormuz, US Senator Marco Rubio announced on June 25, 2026. The s…
Technology
AI Revolution Defies Historical Precedent
The world is on the cusp of an AI-driven industrial revolution, but policymakers are approaching it with a mindset shaped by past experience…
Economy
Micron Boosts AI Trade; SK Hynix Eyes US Listing
Micron Technology and SK Hynix are making headlines in the tech industry. Micron's shares rose on Thursday, reviving the AI trade. SK Hynix …
General
Los Angeles Schools Ban Screens for Young Children
The Los Angeles school district has introduced a new policy banning screens for children before second grade. This decision was made on June…
Politics
Trump Meets with NATO Secretary-General in Oval Office
US President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, amid heightened tensions within the alliance. The m…
Politics
Trump Slams European Allies for Lack of Support in Iran Conflict
US President Donald Trump criticised several European allies for not supporting the US during a potential conflict with Iran. The comments w…
Science
EU Nations Push to Reclassify Oil Drilling as Green Investment
BRUSSELS — On Wednesday, EU member states reached an agreement to ease the flow of private capital earmarked for green projects into compani…