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Jul 2, 2025
Macron, Putin huddle over Iran nuclear crisis in rare conversation
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time in three years this week, urging the Russian leader to pressure Iran to cooperate with U.N. nuclear inspectors.
Jul 2, 2025
Nigeria's opposition leaders form alliance in effort to unseat the ruling party in 2027
Nigeria's key opposition leaders on Wednesday unveiled a new coalition which they say is aimed at unseating the ruling party in Africa's biggest democracy ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
Jul 2, 2025
Belarus frees more prisoners while simultaneously cracking down on dissent
Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 16 more prisoners, continuing his selective releases while also cracking down on dissent
Jul 2, 2025
Lawmakers aim to fill cyber leadership spots in federal government
The Senate is taking new action toward filling key cybersecurity leadership vacancies with President Trump's nominees.
Jul 2, 2025
Amazon deploys one-millionth robot at Japan facility
Global commerce giant Amazon positioned its one-millionth robot at a fulfillment center in Japan recently. The company is the world's largest manufacturer and operator of mobile robots.
Jul 2, 2025
Ukraine looks to jointly produce weapons with allies as the U.S. halts some shipments
Ukraine is forging ahead with early plans for joint weapons production with some international allies, top officials said, while warning Wednesday of potential consequences of the U.S. decision to halt some arms shipments promised to help Kyiv fight off Russia's invasion.
Jul 2, 2025
U.K., Germany to sign mutual defense treaty
Jul 2, 2025
Japan's emperor says he will honor Japanese POWs who were held in Mongolia
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has announced plans to honor Japanese World War II prisoners during his visit to Mongolia next week
Jul 2, 2025
‘The ground shook’: drone attacks help Haitian government wrest control of capital from criminal gangs
Video shared on social media shows drone attacks, which some say have helped pacify gangs inflicting violence on Port-au-PrinceWarning: this story contains footage that readers might find distressing The earth beneath Jimmy Antoine’s apartment shuddered and for a split second he feared another natural disaster had struck, like the 2010 cataclysm that brought Port-au-Prince to its knees.“The ground shook like it does during an earthquake. You tremble like everything might collapse,” said the 23-year-old trainee mechanic, recalling how he and his panicked neighbours raced out on to the street. Continue reading...
Jul 2, 2025
Trump says trade deal clinched with Vietnam
President Trump said Wednesday he struck a trade deal with Vietnam, a key Asian trading partner that American companies rely on as an alternative to Chinese-made goods.
Jul 2, 2025
Debate over Latin Mass heats up after apparent leak of Vatican documents that undermine Pope Francis
The debate in the Catholic Church over the celebration of the old Latin Mass is heating up just as Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate is getting under way
Jul 2, 2025
Leader of Tibetan Buddhism says he won't be the last Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending speculation ignited by his remark that he might be the last person to hold the role
Jul 2, 2025
Stadium where Babe Ruth played in Tokyo is at the center of a disputed park redevelopment plan
Plans to demolish a historic baseball stadium where Babe Ruth played and an adjacent rugby venue are at the heart of a disputed park redevelopment in Tokyo that critics say trades history and greenery for commercial space.
Jul 3, 2025
India, Ghana Sign 4 Pacts To Deepen Ties
Jul 3, 2025
PM Modi Conferred With Ghana's National Honour
