China presses Afghanistan to join Belt and Road, eyes mining projects
China is pressing Afghanistan to join its Belt and Road Initiative while preparing to launch mining projects, urging the Taliban to tighten security cooperation.
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French authorities launch probe into Kick streamer JP’s ‘violent’ death
French prosecutors have opened an inquiry after Kick streamer Jean Pormanove, known as JP, reportedly died following days of on-stream abuse and sleep deprivation.
UK regulator bans Sanex advert over racist skin tone claims
The UK advertising watchdog has banned a Sanex advert for implying black skin was problematic and white skin superior.
July data shows continued rise in UK inflation
UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, driven by food and travel costs, undermining hopes for further rate cuts and prompting further government intervention.
Russia hands over 1,000 fallen Ukrainian soldiers for repatriation
Ukraine has received the bodies of 1,000 soldiers from Russia, including five who died in captivity, under a prisoner and body exchange deal reached in Istanbul.
Kim Jong Un orders faster nuclear buildup amid U.S.-South Korea drills
Kim Jong Un has urged a rapid nuclear buildup, condemning U.S.-South Korea military drills as war provocations despite Seoul and Washington insisting they are defensive.
Russian strikes hit Ukrainian city shortly after Washington summit
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X: “While hard work to advance peace was underway in Washington, D.C. … Moscow continued to do the opposite of peace: more strikes and destruction.
Sir Keir Starmer released a message on the outcome of the meeting between EU leaders and Trump
There was a real sense of unity between the European leaders that were here today, President Trump, and President Zelensky
U.S. State Department has revoked over 6,000 international student visas
Trump admin cancels 6,000 international student visas in immigration crackdown
Hamas accepts 60-day ceasefire proposal with Israel
Hamas accepted a 60-day ceasefire with Israel involving the return of half the Gaza hostages and Israel’s release of some Palestinian prisoners, an Egyptian official said.