Gaza City: A “City of Fear, Flight and Funerals,” Warns UNICEF
UNICEF warns Gaza City has become a “city of fear, flight and funerals,” as families face displacement, hunger and violence.
Beijing Parade Marks 80 Years Since WWII Victory, Reaffirms Peaceful Development
China’s 80th WWII victory parade in Beijing reaffirms peaceful development and the call to remember history for a shared future.
EU to Double Greenland Funding to €530M 🌍💰
The EU will double Greenland’s funding to €530M under its 2028-34 budget, boosting support for 13 overseas territories and shaping Arctic geopolitics.
Iran Scales Back Australia’s Diplomatic Presence After Tensions
Iran reduces Australia’s diplomatic presence after Canberra expelled its ambassador, marking a rare rift that reshapes embassy ties and affects consular services.
Trump Greenlights U.S.–Japan Trade Deal 🚗🌾
President Trump signed an order to implement the U.S.–Japan trade deal—cutting auto tariffs, boosting rice imports, and unlocking $550B in Japanese investments.
Asia News Wrap: Thailand Gears Up for New PM After Court Ruling
Catch up on Asia’s top stories: Thailand to pick new PM after a landmark court ruling, plus more tech, entertainment, and lifestyle updates you might have missed.
DC Sues Trump Over Unlawful National Guard Deployment
Washington, DC sues the Trump administration to block over 2,000 National Guard troops, arguing the deployment violates local autonomy and undermines basic freedoms.
NASA & Northrop Grumman Set Sights on Mid-Sept ISS Cargo Mission
NASA and Northrop Grumman are targeting a mid-September resupply mission to the ISS aboard Falcon 9, with key experiments on crystals, microbes and meds.
Wang Yi Meets Brazil’s Celso Amorim to Strengthen BRICS Bonds
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi met Chief Advisor Celso Amorim in Beijing to boost BRICS unity, uphold multilateralism and promote a new Global Governance Initiative.
E. Afghanistan Shakes Again: M5.6 Quake Hits Near Jalalabad
An M5.6 quake hit eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad, following Sunday’s M6.0 tremor that killed over 2,200. Rescue teams are racing to help survivors.