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Indian Prime Minister Modi hails progress made with China
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit at the end of August. It follows his meeting China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi this week.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:
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‘Red lines’: Ukraine fears more Russian aggression if it gives up land
Zelenskyy’s anxiety over territorial concessions increases in the face of Putin’s maximalist demands
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Who will win the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup? We ran 10,000 simulations to rank the contenders
England are clear favourites to win the Women’s Rugby World Cup, which kicks off on August 23. But that oval ball can bounce in unexpected directions.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:During inspection of his most powerful warship, Kim Jong Un denounces South Korea-U.S. military drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has condemned South Korean-U.S. military drills and vowed to expand his nuclear forces rapidly.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:US says it is discussing Gaza ceasefire proposal
US says it is discussing Gaza ceasefire proposal The White House on Tuesday said it is "discussing" a 60 day ceasefire proposal in Gaza that Hamas has agreed to. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US officials are engaging with the proposal put forward by Arab mediators Qatar and Egypt. Hamas accepted the 60 day ceasefire on Monday but Israel has yet to respond. It has accelerated its genocide in Gaza.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Cuban Government checks school year and basic services in Havana
Havana, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero attended the Extraordinary Government Council held in Havana to assess preparations for the upcoming school year and the state of basic services, national television reported. The post Cuban Government checks school year and basic services in Havana first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Trump administration threatens to cut New York transit funds over safety
The US Department of Transportation has given the MTA 30 days to come up with a plan to address transit worker safety.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Capybara: South America’s Giant Rodent and Urban Survivor
The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), also known as carpincho or chigüiro, is the largest living rodent on Earth. Native to South America, this herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammal thrives in wetlands, savannas, and tropical forests from Panama to northern Argentina. Its unique biology and social behavior have made it a subject of fascination—and increasingly, a symbol of wildlife […]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:El Salvador Converts Provisional Detention Into ‘Anticipatory Sentencing’: Cristosal
So far, the ‘State of Exception’ has led to arbitrary arrests, torture and more than 400 deaths in custody. On Tuesday, the human rights organization Cristosal warned that the Salvadoran state has turned pretrial detention into “anticipated punishment.” RELATED: President Bukele Appoints Military Captain Karla Trigueros as El Salvador’s New Education Minister The statement came […]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Officials win court case to remove migrants from UK hotel that's been focus of protests
Thousands of people have protested near the hotel in Epping after an asylum seeker living there was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:India hails improving ties with China ahead of Modi-Xi meeting
Rivals agree to resume direct flights as Beijing’s foreign minister visits New Delhi to ease tensions
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Apple reportedly ups iPhone production in India as country's Russia ties roil White House
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessenttold CNBC on Tuesday that India is "profiteering" off of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Gaza Tribunal urges UN-backed armed intervention to halt Israel’s “most lethal phase of genocide”
In a powerful press conference held in Istanbul, the independent Gaza Tribunal called on the international community to authorize an armed intervention under UN auspices to stop what it described as the deadliest phase of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Presided over by Richard Falk, former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Palestine, the Tribunal […]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Las Vegas tourism is slumping. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown
Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Swatch apologizes for ad showing gesture seen as derogatory and racist
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologized for an ad campaign that has upset consumers in China and elsewhere and says it has removed all related materials worldwide.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Journalist Islam al-Koumi killed in Israeli strike; death toll among Palestinian reporters reaches 239
Palestinian journalist Islam al-Koumi was killed late Monday in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City. According to medical sources, at least three people died and several others were injured in the attack. Al-Koumi’s body was found among the victims, bringing the number of Palestinian journalists killed since October 2023 to 239, […]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:India’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat Wang as Asian powers rebuild ties
Ties between the two nuclear-armed Asian powers have made 'steady progress', India's PM Modi says.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:German top politicians' cars exceed CO2 targets: study
If EU emissions targets for the car industry were applied to top German politicians' official vehicles, the fleet would fail, according to a climate body's new study. DUH said it was "emblematic" of German carmakers.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:World Central Kitchen founder faces backlash for handshake with Israeli president
World Central Kitchen founder faces backlash for handshake with Israeli president Submitted by Maysa Mustafa on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 15:50 Photos of Chef Jose Andres and Isaac Herzog ignite debate on whether he is "whitewashing" Israel's actions World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder Jose Andres meets with Israeli President Isaac Herzong on 17 August 2025 to advocate for allowing aid into Gaza (X/@Isaac_Herzog) Off World...
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Kyiv residents react to Zelenskyy-Trump talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine
Residents of Kyiv closely monitored meetings between Zelenskyy, Trump, and European leaders, as the US president hopes for talks with Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Iraq says tip-off to Lebanon led to destruction of amphetamine factory
Western governments estimate that Captagon has generated billions of euros in revenue for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his associates and allies.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Ex-coach at renowned gymnastics academy arrested by FBI years after abuse reports
A coach at a center in Iowa that has trained Olympic champions is facing allegations that he abused young female gymnasts and secretly photographed others undressing at a prior job in Mississippi.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Powell to deliver Jackson Hole address under fire on multiple fronts
Federal Reserve chair is under bombardment from Trump and battling an insurgency within the central bank
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Oklahoma to require ideology test for teachers from New York and California
Oklahoma will require applicants for teaching jobs from California and New York to pass an exam that the state’s top education official says is designed to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology.”
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Captures Terrorists Involved in Caracas Bomb Plot
This conspiracy is linked to far-right politician Maria Corina Machado, Interior Minister Cabello revealed. On Tuesday, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello informed that authorities captured Carlos Arrieta (aka El Flaco), who built the explosive device used in the attempted terrorist attack at Venezuela Square in Caracas. RELATED: Venezuelans Blame Maria Corina Machado for U.S. Mistreatment […]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:At least 51 Palestinians killed by Israel's genocide in Gaza
At least 51 Palestinians killed by Israel's genocide in Gaza The death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza rose to 51 people since dawn on Tuesday, according to Al Jazeera. The number of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes has steadily climbed throughout the day as Israel presses ahead with its plans for a ground attack on Gaza City. Hamas on Monday agreed to a 60 day ceasefire in Gaza. Israel has yet to respond to...
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:20 states and D.C. sue DOJ to stop immigration conditions on funds for crime victims
A coalition of attorneys general is asking a federal judge to stop the Department of Justice from withholding federal funds earmarked for crime victims if states don't cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Uncle Sam taking a stake in Intel is sane in an absurd world
For a president who likes to make deals, investing in the chip company makes sense
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Putin is back in the driver’s seat on Ukraine
Moscow is seeking victory, not compromise, through diplomacy — and Trump is playing along
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:What does the Washington summit on Ukraine mean for the EU?
The European priority was to push for security guarantees for Kyiv to be an integral part of any possible future peace agreement.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:ONS: is it borked?
Putting the series in serious journalism
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Why Oval Office map has played crucial role in Trump's view of Ukraine war
Ukraine's leader has taken issue with the American map, because of the amount of control it gives Russia.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:UK fails to stop removal of asylum seekers from Essex hotel at centre of immigration debate
Local authority injunction ruling may lead to more councils seeking to shut down hotels that house migrants
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Russian Strategic Bombers Fly Over the Barens Sea
All flights are conducted in strict accordance with international rules, the Defense Ministry stated. On Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry informed that Tu-95MS strategic bombers from its aerospace forces carried out a patrol mission over neutral waters of the Sea of Japan. RELATED: Russia Rejects NATO Troop Deployment in Ukraine After Possible Ceasefire In a […]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen found dead in Helsinki parliament in apparent suicide
Finland's parliament is currently in summer recess but Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suspended all political work on Tuesday as a mark of respect.
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