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US completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy

US Central Command said targets included aircraft hangars and drone storage sites

Trump set to impose fresh tariffs by July 24 with stopgap to expire

The Trump administration last month proposed new tariffs of at least 10 per cent on 60 trading partners, citing what it said were lax forced-labor standards

US war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, says Defence Secy Pete Hegseth

Hegseth gave the estimate in an appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that was focused on President Donald Trump's request for an additional $67 billion in defence funding

Hong Kong traders cling to lunch break as exchange seeks to scrap it

A preliminary proposal by the city's exchange to scrap the midday break and extend trading hours has drawn criticism, particularly from local firms

US judge rejects Trump's bid to block BBC subpoenas in $10 billion suit

The BBC apologized for the edit before the suit was filed, but is now taking steps to focus the case on Trump's intent and state of mind on the day of the Capitol riot

Trump announces 100% tariff on imported generic drugs from August 2028

Trump has seized on the cost of drugs as a key driver of affordability concerns ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

Houthi threats force Saudi crude tankers to reverse course in Red Sea

The Houthis announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia on Monday, opening a potential new front in the war and raising the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf

Weak UK jobs market holds steady as new PM Andy Burnham takes office

Average wage growth, excluding bonuses, rose by 3.4 per cent in the three months to May, matching the pace of increase in the ‌three months to April, and the joint-lowest since October 2020

Israel withdraws troops from Lebanon towns in test of truce: Report

The move comes after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun traveled to Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday

Crime gangs snare more than $88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, UN says

The report estimated scam losses across East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia ​and New Zealand between $88.3 billion and $114.1 billion for 2025

US imposes new 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products

In slapping import taxes on goods ranging from wine to cement, ice hockey gear, Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which permits a president to impose punitive tariffs of up to 50%

UK PM Burnham names Kanishka Narayan as first AI minister to attend cabinet

Narayan, a Labour politician from Wales, was appointed minister for AI and online safety in September 2025 under Burnham's predecessor Keir Starmer

NSA Doval meets Saudi FM, discusses energy security and regional situation

NSA Ajit Doval meets Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal to discuss energy security and maritime corridors amid rising tensions in West Asia

ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice 'serious concern' on Middle East hostility

ASEAN has no shortage of challenges closer to home and will on Tuesday hold a consultation on the conflict in Myanmar, as the bloc's peace initiative falters

Global hunger declines across continents but climate, trade risks loom: UN

Progress was driven largely ​by gains in Asia, particularly India, as well as ​Latin America and the Caribbean. Some African countries also began to reverse years of deterioration

Oil prices rise over 2% on fresh strikes by US & Iran, Houthi blockade fear

U.S. forces bombed targets in southern Iran overnight after President Donald Trump said that Tehran would pay dearly for the deaths of American soldiers. Iran, meanwhile, struck U.S. sites in Bahrain

Federal judge halts Paramount and Warner merger for at least two weeks

12 US states, led by California, sued to block Paramount's pending buyout of Warner last week - alleging that such a combination would 'extinguish competition' in Hollywood

Yemen's Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade: What it means for oil trade

The Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move that could affect oil exports, shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and global energy markets

Trump tariff policy 'wildly successful', more coming, says USTR Greer

Greer said the Trump admin had changed the US trade policy of 70 years in the past year and the new measures have resulted in reducing the trade deficit and reshoring of businesses

Who is Andy Burnham, Labour leader succeeding Keir Starmer as UK PM?

Andy Burnham succeeded Keir Starmer as UK prime minister after winning the Labour leadership. Here's a look at his political journey, rise to power and the challenges ahead