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Russia bombards Kyiv before 'frank' talks with U.S. and aid pledges
Russia unleashed heavy airstrikes on Ukraine on Thursday before a conference in Rome at which Kyiv won billions of dollars in aid pledges, and U.S.-Russian talks at which Washington voiced frustration with Moscow over the war. Two people were...

Japan, U.S., Philippines reaffirm importance of navigation freedom
The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States and the Philippines on Thursday reaffirmed the importance of freedom of navigation as they discussed the situation in the East and South China seas amid Beijing's aggressive maritime behavior. In...

Japanese airlines base international strategies on inbound demand boom
Japan's major airlines expect that continued strong growth in inbound demand will support ambitious international expansion plans, while lagging outbound demand is showing welcome recovery momentum. All Nippon Airways (ANA) forecasts that its...

Russian agent preparing attacks on Kharkiv's energy infrastructure detained
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a children's entertainer in Kharkiv who, acting on orders from Russia's FSB, was preparing to blow up key electrical substations in the city. According to the SBU, the investigation revealed that...

Chinese FM attends the ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, talks during the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 10, 2025. /China's Ministry of...

Americans to stand up for Canada at B.C. border rally tomorrow
Tomorrow, at Peace Arch Park, Americans will be rallying in support of Canada at the B.C. border crossing. The international day of action is taking place at border crossings nationwide, and the one at the Peace Arch is called “Peace, Love, and a...

Russia recognizes the Taliban: a strategy balancing engagement and containment
Russia has officially recognized the Taliban government as the legitimate authority in Afghanistan, making it the first country in the world to do so. On July 3, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision, and the flag of the "Islamic...

China Is ‘Reviewing the Situation’ After Ukraine Arrests Two Chinese Nationals for Alleged Espionage
The Chinese Foreign Ministry acknowledged on Thursday the news of the arrest of two Chinese nationals in Ukraine on charges of espionage for allegedly attempting to steal missile designs, offering few details and claiming Beijing was still...

Russia urges OPCW to probe 'documented' Ukrainian chemical attacks
Russia’s envoy states that Ukraine has developed a system for the mass production of toxic chemicals and has requested expert assistance under the Chemical Weapons Convention. Russia has formally called on the Organization for the Prohibition of...

India News | Oppn Blaming EC Since They Anticipate Defeat: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], July 11 (ANI): Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday said that the opposition was blaming the Election Commission amid the ongoing Special Intensive Review (SIR) exercise since they have already...

Politico's Internal Research Tool Keeps Spitting Out Literal Fake New
Politico’s AI-powered research tool for premium subscribers has been generating fabricated reports about fictional lobbying groups, including detailed analyses of the “Basket Weavers Guild” and “League of Left-Handed Plumbers.” The tool, created...

PRESIDENTIAL PRIORITIES: Trump has not visited a single natural disaster site as president but spent 40 days playing golf
President Donald Trump has declined to visit a single site of a natural disaster in America since retaking office this year and is accused by some as having intentionally delayed federal aid to victims. Nearly 100 Americans died in the first six...

European Stocks Close Broadly Higher On Trade Deal Hopes
European stocks closed on a positive note on Thursday with the undertone remaining firm amid expectations the European Union and the U.S. will strike a trade deal soon. Investors also looked ahead to the earnings season that is set to start next...

Russia Blocks Ethical Hacking Legislation Over Security Concerns
Russia's State Duma rejected legislation that would have legalized ethical hacking, citing national security concerns. Politicians worried that discovering vulnerabilities in software from hostile countries would require sharing those security...

Indiana teens explore manufacturing careers at Conexus TeenWorks Catapult Camp
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is one of the top manufacturing states in the country, with one out of five Hoosiers working in the manufacturing field, according to Conexus Indiana. This summer, a unique camp is giving teenagers an early glimpse into this...

Russians attempt DIY fillings at home as sanctions bite
Russians are increasingly resorting to do-it-yourself dentistry as clinics increase their prices due to western sanctions, while mobile internet shutdowns and transport problems have become routine across the country almost three-and-a-half years...

President Ramaphosa to address the nation on security matters
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to brief the nation on national security matters on Sunday, the Presidency has announced. “President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 13 July 2025, address the nation on developments arising from a public statement...

American Adds New Routes For Sunseekers With 'Christmas In July' Announcement
American Airlines is giving travelers more routes to look forward to this winter. The Fort Worth-based carrier announced several new routes that will join the airline's robust North American network later this year, with a focus on growth at the...

Russia mocks ‘loser’ Donald Trump as Moscow threatens ‘long war with West’
Russian media mocked Donald Trump over his latest outburst against Vladimir Putin, as relations between the two presidents appear to have hit the rocks. The US leader is growing increasingly frustrated with the Kremlin boss over his refusal to...

Iran open to US nuclear talks but demands guarantees, says Araghchi
Iran’s Foreign Minister says Tehran is open to talks with the US on the nuclear file if Washington provides security guarantees and respects Iran’s sovereignty. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed that Tehran remains open to...