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China says Hegseth touting Cold War mentality in calling it 'threat'

The foreign ministry said Hegseth had vilified Beijing with defamatory allegations the previous day before at the Shangri-La Dialogue

At least 21 Palestinians killed while heading to aid hub in Gaza

In the latest development, Hamas is seeking amendments to the latest US ceasefire proposal for Gaza

'Russia-Ukraine war has blurred regional lines, exposing global threats'

North Korea has sent troops to fight on the front lines in Ukraine, while China has supported Russia economically and technologically while opposing international sanctions

Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad

The winner Opal is a student of international relations. She has an interest in Psychology and Anthropology and she would one day like to be an ambassador

Trump officials to visit Alaska for talks on gas pipeline, oil drilling

The visit comes amid tariff talks with Asian countries that are seen as possible leverage for the administration to secure investments in the proposed Alaska liquefied natural gas project

Trump drops nomination of Musk ally Jared Isaacman as Nasa administrator

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved Isaacman's nomination in late April, and a vote by the full Senate was expected soon

EU threatens countermeasures over Trump's steel, aluminium tariffs hike

The European Commission said it "strongly" regrets Trump's plan to increase tariffs, adding it undermines ongoing efforts to reach a negotiated solution

Bridge collapse derails train in western Russia, killing at least 7 people

The bridge in Russia's Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, was damaged as a result of illegal interference in transport operations

Hamas seeks changes to Gaza ceasefire plan, US envoy calls it unacceptable

The latest friction in negotiations comes as the fighting nears 20 months of war, and as desperation grows among hungry Palestinians and relatives of hostages in Gaza

US FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose Covid-19 vaccine 'mNexspike'

It's made in a way that allows for a lower dose a fifth of the dose of its current Covid-19 vaccine, Spikevax by refining its immune target

North Korea gaining military edge as Russia seeks war-time supplies

North Korea is rapidly modernising its military with Russian support, gaining advanced weapons, battlefield experience, and strategic leverage. This has raised concerns about regional security

Syria, Saudi Arabia to boost economic ties as Western sanctions ease

The announcement was made during a visit to Damascus by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and other Syrian officials

Death toll rises to 17 in Indonesia quarry collapse as search continues

The victims were trapped in the rubble when the Gunung Kuda quarry in Cirebon district collapsed on Friday. A dozen survivors were found by rescuers

China asks Nepal to join its new international mediation organisation

We discussed various aspects of Nepal-China bilateral ties, including high-level exchanges and development cooperation, Deuba said in a post on X after the meeting

Iran growing uranium stockpile to weapons-grade levels: UN nuclear watchdog

Iran has increased its 60% enriched uranium stockpile, nearing weapons-grade levels. The IAEA urges cooperation as US-Iran nuclear talks continue and Trump pushes for a new deal

'Expanding our security partnerships with India': US Defence Secy Hegseth

We are expanding our security partnerships with India through robust military exercises like Tiger Triumph, said Hegseth

'Let's move on': Elon Musk shrugs off drug use accusation at White House

The New York Times report alleges Elon Musk frequently used ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelics during his time in Trump's administration, sometimes daily, raising concerns over his behaviour

Dr Étienne-Émile Baulieu, French scientist behind abortion pill, dead at 98

Dr Baulieu, the French scientist who developed the abortion pill and spent decades defending women's reproductive rights, has died at 98, leaving behind a legacy of scientific courage

Kerala group in Dubai apologises after backlash over hosting Shahid Afridi

A part of the Kerala community in Dubai faced strong criticism for warmly welcoming former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi at an event, following his remarks after the Pahalgam terror attack

China's factory activity contracts in May amid trade tensions, PMI at 49.5

While the manufacturing index indicated sector growth, the new orders index remained below 50, signalling ongoing weakness despite some improvement