Category: World

BEIJING: China’s consumer prices fell for a fourth straight month in May while producer deflation deepened, as the economy faces headwinds from trade tensions and a prolonged housing downturn. The consumer price index dipped 0.1% last month from a year earlier, versus a 0.1% drop in April, National Bureau of Statistics data showed on Monday,… Continue reading China’s consumer prices extend decline for fourth month in May

POLISH and allied aircraft were activated early on Monday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched air strikes targeting western Ukraine, near the border with Poland, the Operational Command of the Polish armed forces said. “The steps taken are aimed at ensuring security in the regions bordering the areas at risk,“ the… Continue reading Poland scrambles aircraft as Russia launches strikes on Ukraine

WORLD LEADERS arrived in the French Riviera on Sunday ahead of a high-level summit on ocean conservation, as nations face pressure to adopt tougher stances on overfishing, pollution and marine protection. The United Nations has sounded the alarm over an oceans “emergency” and leaders gathering in Nice will be called to commit money and stronger… Continue reading World leaders urged to step up for overexploited oceans

KOSJERIC: Residents of a small Serbian town turned out in large numbers on Sunday for a municipal election that posed a high-stakes test for the national government after months of student-led protests. The vote in Kosjeric was the first since the protests broke out against the governing nationalist party in November, after 16 people died… Continue reading Serbian town votes in key test for government after mass protests

BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia on Sunday reached an agreement to reposition their troops in a disputed border area where a Cambodian soldier was killed last month in a military clash, both sides announced. There has been sporadic violence on the Thai-Cambodia frontier since 2008, resulting in at least 28 deaths. A Cambodian soldier was killed… Continue reading Thailand, Cambodia to reposition troops after border clash

BOGOTÁ: A prominent Colombian presidential candidate was in “grave” condition and “fighting for his life” in hospital Sunday, after an alleged teen gunman shot him twice in the head at a Bogota campaign rally. Thirty-nine-year-old right-wing Senator Miguel Uribe underwent successful initial surgery to contain injuries from Saturday’s attack, but doctors warned his life was… Continue reading Colombian presidential candidate’s condition ‘grave’ after assassination attempt

BOGOTÁ: Buildings swayed, sirens blared and panicked Bogota residents raced into the streets Sunday morning, after a shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the Colombian capital. The quake struck at 8:08 am and was widely felt across central Colombia. Authorities reported minor damage in some villages near the epicenter, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) east of… Continue reading Powerful 6.3 magnitude quake shakes Bogota, minor damage reported

BEIJING: Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, on Sunday released a report highlighting China’s commitment to building the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation. The report, titled “Making the South China Sea a Sea of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation: China’s Actions” and published in both Chinese… Continue reading China committed to building South China Sea into sea of peace, friendship, cooperation: report

LOS ANGELES: Security forces clashed with protesters outside a detention center in Los Angeles on Sunday as National Guard troops deployed by President Donald Trump fanned out across the city following two days of unruly protests over raids by immigration agents. Trump on Sunday vowed the troops would ensure “very strong law and order,“ while… Continue reading National Guard deploys in LA as Trump warns of ‘troops everywhere’

WASHINGTON: No one was killed but several people were injured and taken to hospital Sunday when a skydiving plane carrying 20 passengers and crew crashed in the US state of Tennessee, authorities said. A twin-engine plane used for skydiving expeditions crashed shortly after midday in Tullahoma, south of Nashville, according to local and federal officials.… Continue reading No deaths as plane with 20 aboard crashes in Tennessee: US authorities

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV exhorted the faithful on Sunday to reject an “exclusionary mindset” he said had led to nationalism around the world. Leo’s homily did not call out current events and conflicts nor identify individual leaders. But his choice of language was significant, encouraging people to “open borders” within their hearts and minds.… Continue reading Pope Leo condemns ‘exclusionary mindset’ in Pentecost address

MOSCOW: The US authorities will prohibit wearing masks at protests against the background of unrest in Los Angeles, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, RIA Novosti reported. On Friday, a raid by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to identify undocumented immigrants in downtown Los Angeles escalated into clashes with protesters. White House Press… Continue reading Trump says US will ban wearing masks at protests amid unrest in Los Angeles

HAIKOU: The South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Centre (Hainan) started operation in south China’s Hainan Province on Sunday, aiming to provide marine disaster early warning services for regional countries, reported Xinhua. The centre, located in the coastal city of Sanya during the current trial operation, was established by the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre and… Continue reading China launches South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Centre in Hainan

WASHINGTON: US federal health authorities have reported a salmonella outbreak that has infected dozens of people across seven western and midwestern states, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The outbreak is linked to organic brown eggs and non-caged brown eggs distributed between February and May by the August Egg Company, which has since recalled the affected… Continue reading Salmonella outbreak spreads across seven US states

BEIJING: Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, on Sunday released a report highlighting China’s commitment to building the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation. The report, titled “Making the South China Sea a Sea of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation: China’s Actions” and published in both Chinese… Continue reading China committed to building South China Sea into sea of peace, friendship, cooperation: report

BOGOTÁ: A prominent Colombian right-wing presidential candidate who was shot during a campaign event in Bogota has successfully undergone initial surgery, the city’s mayor said Sunday. Thirty-nine-year-old Senator Miguel Uribe was speaking to supporters in the capital when a gunman shot him twice in the head and once in the knee before being detained. A… Continue reading Colombian presidential candidate successfully underwent surgery after shooting: mayor

ISTANBUL: The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) reported Saturday that civilians suffering from hunger in the Gaza Strip have come under heavy Israeli attacks while seeking food at aid distribution centres, reported Anadolu Ajansi (AA). UNRWA cited in a statement the testimony of a Palestinian survivor of an attack on a… Continue reading Civilians in Gaza face heavy attacks while seeking food at aid centres: UN agency

MOSCOW: The United States warned British authorities against allowing the opening of a new Chinese embassy in London because of its planned location near the country’s important financial centres, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti quoting The Times newspaper, citing sources. The Chinese government purchased a historic building in London six years ago, which used to house the… Continue reading US warns London against allowing new site for Chinese embassy in UK – reports

PHNOM PENH: The United Nations and ASEAN today warned that oceans that provide an abundance of food and jobs for millions around the world are facing numerous threats and are in dire need of attention. The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, in his message on World Oceans Day 2025, urged global governments and partners… Continue reading UN, ASEAN urge global community to protect oceans under threat

BOGOTA: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned the assassination attempt on opposition presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, who was shot in the head during a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday. In a televised address, Petro called for an urgent and thorough investigation, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. “No resource or time should be spared, not… Continue reading Colombian president condemns attack on opposition candidate Miguel Uribe, demands investigation

WASHINGTON: Reality TV stars. Former lawmakers. A sheriff. A nursing home executive. A drug kingpin. What do they have in common? They are among the Americans convicted of crimes who have received pardons from President Donald Trump since he took office in January. And while US presidents have doled out questionable pardons in the past,… Continue reading Trump rewarding loyalists with pardon spree

WASHINGTON: Reality TV stars. Former lawmakers. A sheriff. A nursing home executive. A drug kingpin. What do they have in common? They are among the Americans convicted of crimes who have received pardons from President Donald Trump since he took office in January. And while US presidents have doled out questionable pardons in the past,… Continue reading Trump rewarding loyalists with pardon spree

IMPHAL: An Indian state riven by ethnic tensions imposed an internet shutdown and curfew after protesters clashed with security forces over the arrest of some members of a radical group, police said Sunday. Manipur in India’s northeast has been rocked by periodic clashes for more than two years between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and… Continue reading Restive Indian state orders curfew after fresh violence

AMSTERDAM: Traces of cannabis found within packets of Haribo lollies in the Netherlands did not come from the production process, the confectionery manufacturer has said, German news agency (dpa) reported. In late May, Haribo recalled packets of confectionery in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg after some were found to contain traces of cannabis. The food… Continue reading Cannabis found in Haribo confectionery not from production process: Manufacturer

BOGOTÁ: A prominent Colombian right-wing presidential candidate is in critical condition after being shot three times during a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday, authorities said. Thirty-nine-year-old Senator Miguel Uribe was speaking to supporters in the capital when a gunman shot him twice in the head and once in the knee before being detained. Images… Continue reading Colombian presidential contender in critical condition after shooting

UKRAINIAN drone attack targeting Moscow forced the closure of two of the key airports serving the capital, Russian authorities said early on Sunday. Russia air defence units destroyed nine Ukrainian drones heading towards Moscow by 0400 GMT, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on the Telegram messaging app. Emergency services were dispatched to the sites where drone… Continue reading Ukraine drones attack on Moscow forces airport closure, Russia says

BAGHDAD: At least 40 people were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning in the western Iraqi city of Fallujah, prompting authorities to shut down a local fast food restaurant, health officials said on Saturday, Xinhua reported. The Directorate of Health in Anbar province said the victims had consumed contaminated meat served at the restaurant. It warned… Continue reading At least 40 hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in western Iraq

NEW DELHI: Britain and India on Saturday discussed expanding their “counter-terrorism” collaboration following recent fighting between India and Pakistan, Britain’s foreign minister told Reuters after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. British foreign minister David Lammy is the highest-profile Western official to have visited both New Delhi and Islamabad since the South Asian neighbours agreed… Continue reading UK and India discuss ‘counter-terrorism’ cooperation after Pakistan ceasefire

LOS ANGELES: President Donald Trump’s administration said it would deploy 2,000 National Guard troops on Saturday as federal agents in Los Angeles faced off against a few hundred demonstrators during a second day of protests following immigration raids. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the Pentagon was prepared to mobilize active-duty troops “if violence continues”… Continue reading Trump deploys National Guard over LA immigration protests

SAN FRANCISCO: Pressure is on Apple to show it hasn’t lost its magic despite broken promises to ramp up iPhones with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as rivals race ahead with the technology. Apple will showcase plans for its coveted devices and the software powering them at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicking off Monday… Continue reading Apple under pressure to shine after AI stumble

BEDMINSTER: Donald Trump said on Saturday his relationship with his billionaire donor Elon Musk is over and warned there would be “serious consequences” if Musk funds U.S. Democrats running against Republicans who vote for the president’s sweeping tax and spending bill. In a telephone interview with NBC News, Trump declined to say what those consequences… Continue reading Trump says Musk to face ‘very serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats

BOGOTA: Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to the government and his party, as his wife said he was fighting for his life in hospital. The 39-year-old senator, who was shot during a campaign event as part of his run for the presidency in 2026, is… Continue reading Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot, suspect arrested

SHANGHAI:: China is willing to accelerate the examination and approval of rare earth exports to European Union firms and will also deliver a verdict on its trade investigation of EU brandy imports by July 5, its commerce ministry said on Saturday. Price commitment consultations between China and the EU on Chinese-made electric vehicles exported to… Continue reading China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU

WASHINGTON: Three of U.S. President Donald Trump’s top aides will meet with their Chinese counterparts in London on Monday for talks aimed at resolving a trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies that has kept global markets on edge. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will… Continue reading US and China set for trade talks in London on Monday