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Somalia Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis as Aid Cuts and Malnutrition Surge

Somalia is once again on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe, with 4.6 million people facing acute food insecurity and 1.8 million children under five expected to suffer from severe malnutrition this year, according to the United Nations. UN spokesperson StΓ©phane Dujarric warned on Tuesday that food assistance has dropped by more than 50% compared to […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Middle East: Houthis claim deadly Red Sea attack on ship

Yemen's Houthis have claimed the attack on a ship in the Red Sea this week that killed several crew members. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has said there is a 'good chance' for a Gaza cease fire. DW has more.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Harbour Island’s Pink Sand Beach: A Blush-Tinted Paradise Born from the Sea

On the eastern edge of Harbour Island, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the shore in a gentle embrace, lies one of the Caribbean’s most surreal natural wonders: a three-mile stretch of soft, pink-tinted sand that has captivated travelers, scientists, and dreamers alike. Known simply as Pink Sand Beach, this Bahamian treasure has earned global acclaim, […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Ukraine updates: Russia fires nearly 750 drones and missiles

Kyiv has called for "biting" sanctions after Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles overnight. US President Trump has now approved sending more Patriot missiles to Ukraine, accusing Russia of not wanting peace.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

 ‘Click-to-cancel’ rule to make canceling subscriptions easier blocked by court

A β€œclick-to-cancel” rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a court days before it was set to go into effect.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump hosts five West African leaders to discuss trade and development

Talks come as US shifts focus from aid to building sustainable economic partnerships.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Volkswagen reports electric vehicles sales surge in 2025

The Volkswagen Group reported an almost 50% surge in electric vehicles sold worldwide, with total global deliveries also up over 1%

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump administration ups pressure on Harvard with threat to accreditation

Formal notification to regional education body is latest salvo in US president’s campaign against the elite university

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

California Bishop Excuses Migrants From Attending Mass, Citing Fear of ICE Raids

Los Angeles remains one of the main targets of immigration raids since June 6. On Wednesday, Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino, California, excused Catholic migrants from their obligation to attend Mass and denounced the fear surrounding raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). RELATED: Spain’s Far-Right VOX Party Calls for […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump’s tariff blitz produces few trade deals but lots of uncertainty

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro predicted β€œ90 deals in 90 days.’’ The 90 days have come and gone and the tally of trade deals stands at two.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot denies that it praised Hitler and made antisemitic comments

The backlash against the AI chatbot built by Elon Musk's xAI has escalated since the posts were made Tuesday, with the ADL condemning the "extremist" comments.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Don’t believe the myth: Britain’s services have been hit hard by Brexit

Export growth has been strong but not lived up to its potential

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US sanctions UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese following 'economy of genocide' report

US sanctions UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese following 'economy of genocide' report Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 19:00 Marco Rubio denounces the Italian human rights scholar for urging ICC action against Israel and the US United Nations special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese attends a rally to denounce the war in Gaza, in Madrid, Spain, on 23 June 2025 (Thomas...

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

EU cuts ties with interpreter over Zelenskyy security fears

European Commission said it took action over "an incident related to note-taking" at a meeting with Ukrainian president.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

'Very close' to a ceasefire deal in Gaza, Trump says

'Very close' to a ceasefire deal in Gaza, Trump says Responding to a report from Axios on Wednesday that there were "secret talks" between the US, Israel, and Qatar at the White House which may lead to a breakthrough in Gaza ceasefire talks, Trump told reporters that they are "very close" to an agreement. Axios said the discussions, which took place on Tuesday, "honed in on the key remaining sticking point" that...

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Germany updates: Police commissioner slams migrant pushbacks

Germany's federal police commissioner says tougher border controls are stretching police forces thin. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government faced opposition scrutiny at a parliamentary budget debate. Follow DW.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

As Trump slashed weather agency, his appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing forecasts

Companies poised to step into the void have ties to those tapped by President Donald Trump to run agencies that collect weather data and publish forecasts.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump threatened to 'bomb the s--- out' of Moscow to deter Putin: CNN

Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, he has sharpened his rhetoric criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Oil Is Not Merely a Resource but Also a Tool of Imperial Power: Paravisini

For more than a century, oil has played a central role in global power struggles, the Venezuelan engineer pointed out. On Wednesday, on the sidelines of the 9th International Seminar of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Venezuelan engineer David Paravisini spoke to teleSUR, offering a historical and geopolitical perspective on […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Taiwan launches record military drills amid China threats

The 10-day drills aim to test Taiwan's response to a potential Chinese invasion, with the military, firefighters, police, and civil society all set to take part.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The Brics lose their clout

The bloc of heavyweight emerging markets has grown bigger but less coherent

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump administration sanctions UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Trump administration sanctions UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced that he is levying sanctions onUN Human Rights Council special rapporteur Francesca Albanese "for her illegitimate and shameful efforts to prompt @IntlCrimCourt action against US and Israeli officials, companies, and executives". Rubio made the announcement on X. "Albanese’s campaign of political and...

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US Lobbying Groups Target EU Corporate Accountability Law

Click to expand Image Smoke rises from a plant in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, October 18, 2023. 2023 Eli Reed for Human Rights Watch As Europe emerges from a devastating heat wave, the European Parliament should reject efforts, including by industry groups in the United States, to weaken the European Union’s flagship corporate accountability law and its measures to tackle climate change.The 2024 EU law, called the...

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Trump announces new tariffs including for Iraq, Brazil and the Philippines

The White House has sent letters to more than 20 different countries this week announcing new tariffs.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump set to visit Scotland this summer

US president has no plans to meet King Charles when travelling to his golf course

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon

Yoon Suk-yeol attempted to impose martial law on South Korea in December before being impeached.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Al-Shabaab militants claim responsibility for explosion at military school in Somalia

Al-Shabaab frequently targets military installations as part of its insurgency aiming to topple the Somali government and impose its strict version of Islamic law.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk's X platform

Linda Yaccarino was hired by Elon Musk after he took over the company previously known as Twitter. Her departure comes at a time Musk has announced his intention to integrate X with his artificial intelligence firm, xAi.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa

The temporary measures come as Crete grapples with a 350% increase in arrivals compared to last year.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Israel installs mobile housing units in Palestinian-controlled Hebron

Footage from the occupied West Bank city of Hebron shows Israel installing mobile housing units.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Nigerians face new US visitor visa restrictions

The US State Department has said it is going to issue single-entry three-month visas for Nigerians in non-immigrant and non-diplomatic categories, rolling back five-year multiple-entry visas.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Nvidia’s Huang plans Beijing trip ahead of new China AI chip launch

CEO to talk with Chinese officials next week, aiming for September unveiling of processor compliant with US export controls

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Wildfires reopen earthquake wounds in Turkiye’s shattered Hatay province

Recent wildfires have torn through southeastern Turkiye's Hatay, still recovering from a February 2023 earthquake.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Allies need to ramp up arms production, NATO's chief Mark Rutte says in Berlin

The alliance's secretary general underlined that NATO allies need to increase military and defence production after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump shares 6 more tariff letters addressed to Philippines, other emerging economies

The new tariff rates threatened in the letters Trump shared Wednesday are similar to those he announced on what the White House dubbed β€œLiberation Day” in early April.

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe