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Jul 2, 2025
Russia ramps up its offensive, putting pressure on Ukraine's reserve troops
An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine, scattering Kyiv's precious reserve troops and threatening to expand the fighting to a new Ukrainian region as each side seeks an advantage before the fighting season wanes in the autumn.
Jul 2, 2025
Trump claims Israel ready for Gaza peace deal as he seeks ceasefire
Hamas says it is reviewing US truce proposal, but it is unclear what terms Israel has agreed to Donald Trump has claimed that Israel is ready to agree to a peace deal with Hamas as he seeks to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza war that has claimed almost 60,000 lives, but it is unclear what conditions specifically Israel has agreed to.In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday night, the US president wrote: “Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War.” Continue reading...
Jul 2, 2025
Rival leaders in Cyprus will meet informally with U.N. chief this month
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will bring the rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus together again this month following a "constructive atmosphere" at an earlier meeting aimed at reviving stalled peace talks, the United Nations spokesman said Wednesday.
Jul 2, 2025
‘Shock and grief’ as senior doctor killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
Marwan al-Sultan, a renowned cardiologist and director of the Indonesian hospital, is the 70th healthcare worker to be killed by Israeli attacks in the past 50 days, says Palestinian medical organisationAn Israeli airstrike has killed one of Gaza’s most senior doctors in a “catastrophic” loss to the already decimated healthcare system. A number of family members were reported to have been killed alongside him.Dr Marwan al-Sultan, a renowned and highly experienced cardiologist and director of the Indonesian hospital in the Gaza Strip, is the 70th healthcare worker to be killed by Israeli attacks in the last 50 days, according to Healthcare Workers Watch (HWW), a Palestinian medical organisation. Continue reading...
Jul 2, 2025
FBI breaks Chinese spy ring targeting military
The FBI has arrested two Chinese nationals who are charged with operating as part of a clandestine spy ring for the Ministry of State Security, the civilian intelligence service.
Jul 2, 2025
Tibet's 89-year-old Dalai Lama challenges Beijing
Tibet's Dalai Lama said Wednesday he will reincarnate after his death, but that only his India-based organization has authority to appoint his successor -- a clear jab at Beijing, which has insisted that officially-atheist China will choose the next Buddhist spiritual leader.
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
Dalai Lama defies China to say successor will be chosen by Tibetan tradition
Spiritual leader challenges Beijing in video statement released in run-up to 90th birthday celebrationsThe Dalai Lama has declared in a direct challenge to China that the centuries-old spiritual institution bearing his name will continue after his death and that only his inner circle, not Beijing, will have the authority to identify his successor.In a video message played on Wednesday during prayer celebrations ahead of his 90th birthday this weekend, the 14th Dalai Lama said the Gaden Phodrang Trust, which manages his affairs, would oversee the search for his reincarnation. Continue reading...
