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G20 watchdog outlines climate risk plan but halts further policy work

The US has withdrawn from multiple groups dedicated to exploring how flooding and wildfires and big climate-related policy shifts could impact financial stability

Paradise lost as climate change remakes Europe's summer weather

As southern Europeans dream of fjords, the traditional hot spots and fixtures of travel agency package deals no longer seem so desirable

China's rare-earth metal exports spike to highest level since 2009

China's exports of rare earths in June climbed to their highest since 2009, according to official data, indicating a push by global buyers to get hold of the materials used to make powerful magnets

Pentagon awards AI contracts to Google, OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic

The contracts represent a significant revenue stream for AI companies, which have been looking to expand their reach into the public sector

Trump reiterates claim that he stopped conflict between India & Pakistan

India has been consistently maintaining that the understanding on cessation of hostilities with Pakistan

European ministers meet to forge strategy after surprise 30% US tariffs

The EU is America's biggest business partner and the world's largest trading bloc. The US decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic

Trump to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine in major shift on arms policy

In a major policy shift, Trump approves Patriot missile aid to Ukraine after earlier freeze; Zelenskyy says talks with Trump were positive as Russian strikes intensify across Ukrainian cities

Biden defends clemency orders, calls autopen use 'legal and justified'

Former US President Joe Biden defends his clemency decisions and use of the autopen. He also rejected claims by Donald Trump that aides acted on his behalf

Competition should not turn into conflict: EAM Jaishankar in Beijing

In his opening remarks at the meeting, Jaishankar said the bilateral relations can develop in a "positive trajectory" on the foundation that differences should not become disputes

Japan's 91-yr-old former Emperor Akihito hospitalised for heart treatment

Akihito abdicated in 2019, handing over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son, current Emperor Naruhito and now holds the title of Emperor Emeritus

Vietnam to ban fossil-fuel motorcycles in central Hanoi from July 2026

The directive issued by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh applies to the area inside and along the main ring road that encircles the centre of Hanoi

Fireworks, warplanes, axes: Here's how France celebrates Bastille Day

France is celebrating its biggest holiday Monday with 7,000 people marching, on horseback or riding armoured vehicles along the cobblestones of the Champs-Elysees, the most iconic avenue in Paris

South Korea to order fuel switch checks on Boeing jets after AI171 crash

A spokesperson for the South Korean transport ministry said the checks were in line with a 2018 advisory from the FAA, but did not give a timeline for inspections

King Charles to host Trump for state visit between September 17-19

The two-night visit marks an unprecedented second State Visit for Trump, who was hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II during his first presidential term in 2019

North Korea sent over 12 million artillery shells to Russia, says Seoul

South Korea's DIA reports that Pyongyang has sent 28,000 containers of munitions missiles, troops, and workers to aid Russia's war and reconstruction efforts in Ukraine

Over 30 killed in clashes between Druze militias, Sunni Bedouin in Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported at least 37 people killed, including two children, in the clashes between armed groups from the Druze religious minority

Takeaways from report on Democrats lining up for 2028 presidential race

And with no clear Democratic front-runner, upwards of 30 high-profile Democrats could ultimately enter the 2028 primary

China's exports regain momentum in June as Trump tariff deadline nears

China's rare earths exports rose 32 per cent in June from May, according to customs data, suggesting that recent agreements to ease the flow of these critical metals may be showing results

UK firms cut hiring for AI-exposed roles, tech and finance jobs fall 38%

As AI adoption rises, UK companies are pulling back from hiring in vulnerable sectors like tech and finance, with job listings down nearly double the broader market decline

Senate panel blames Secret Service failures in Trump rally shooting attempt

The findings were released on the one-year mark of the shooting, which jolted the 2024 presidential campaign