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Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds
The demise of one of Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy parties, the League of Social Democrats, is the latest blow to the city’s crumbling democratic credentials. The league is the third major opposition party to disband this year. The announcement coincides with the fifth anniversary this week of the national security law, which was imposed […] The post Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy partyfolds...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:
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Scott on accusations that Trump is 'too easy' on Putin: 'Hogwash'
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) rejected concerns that President Trump is going “too easy” on Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the White House works to broker a ceasefire between the Kremlin and Ukraine. In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” anchor Shannon Bream asked the senator, who sits on the Foreign Relations Committee, about criticism from...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:President Putin at BRICS Summit: The Unipolar System of International Relations Is Becoming a Thing of the Past
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by videoconference at the 17th BRICS summit, launched in Rio de Janeiro this Sunday, addressing hard critics on the current international relationships stressing tha “The liberal globalization model is becoming obsolete.” RELATED: BRICS Ceasefire Declaration: 5 Proven Steps Toward Global Peace and Sovereignty “The process of changing the global economic […]
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Summers: No economist 'without a strong political agenda' says Trump bill good for economy
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers railed against President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill, saying no objective economist would characterize the legislation as a boon to the economy. “There is no economist anywhere, without a strong political agenda, who is saying that this bill is a positive for the economy. And the overwhelming view is...
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Israeli military strikes Houthi targets, including seized cargo ship
Israel has issued evacuation warnings for people at the three Yemeni ports hours after crew a ship was attacked off a Red Sea port city, forcing its crew to abandon it.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs in summit overshadowed by Middle East tensions
BRICS leaders set to discuss key global political issues, but questions over the bloc’s cohesion arose as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin opted to skip the summit.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Shift to solar comes at a price for Pakistan’s national grid
People generating and selling their own power using cheap panels creates a conundrum
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Solar ‘model village’ illuminates challenges in India
Modhera, home to a sun temple, has been reinvented as an energy pioneer. Can it show a way ahead?
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Japan switches back to nuclear, 14 years after Fukushima
Sites shut down following the disaster are reactivated, while new plants may follow, sparking opposition
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:US withdrawal leaves energy transition funding gap in south-east Asia
President Trump’s pullout from financing partnership is prompting a rethink
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Australia learns to battle simultaneous floods and droughts
Multiple extreme weather events are hitting the economy and require investment in safety
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Campaigners call for ‘spirit’ of ambition in China climate targets
The biggest emitter of greenhouse gases — and leader in renewable energy — is preparing its 2035 goals
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Bessent: Tariffs will 'boomerang' back to April levels by Aug. 1 for countries without deals
President Donald Trump in April announced a 90-day pause on the tariffs he had unveiled just days prior on virtually every major trading partner.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:How Trump's tariff chaos could reshape Asia's businesses
The US president's tough stance on global trade is shaking up the region's crucial supply chains.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:How Trump's tariff chaos could reshape Asia's businesses
The US president's tough stance on global trade is shaking up the region's crucial supply chains.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:A video game on 'gold diggers' is fuelling a sexism debate in China
So heated was the criticism that creators quietly renamed the game Emotional Anti-Fraud Simulator.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk launches 'America Party' drawing rebuke from Trump
The US president described the plan by Musk, who was until recently his adviser and most prominent financial backer, to create a new political party as "ridiculous."
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Outback town that produced AFL stars left with no oval for second season
Halls Creek is known for producing AFL and AFLW players, but delays in repairing the town's only oval are hurting a community where football can be life-changing.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:China: 10 Years Since ‘709 Crackdown,’ Lawyers Still Under Fire
Click to expand Image Protesters hold posters of imprisoned lawyer Wang Quanzhang during a demonstration at the China Liaison Office in Hong Kong against the crackdown on human rights lawyers in China, December 26, 2018. 2018 S.C. Leung/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The Chinese government is persecuting and silencing lawyers who challenge official abuses a decade after a major crackdown on lawyers defending...
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Young students, a grandparent and a camp director among those killed in Texas floods
A small-town grandmother who disappeared on her way to work. A beloved director of Texas summer camp for girls. An Alabama elementary student away from home. These are a few of the dozens of victims lost indevastating floodingin Texas.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:'Contract crew' potentially behind Sydney killing, kidnapping and torture
NSW Police is appealing for information over the alleged murder of a 32-year-old man and its potential connection with two cases involving torture and attempted murder interstate.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Pressure from Trump for trade deals before July 9 deadline, but hints of more time for talks
The Trump administration is stepping up pressure ontrading partnersto quickly make new deals before aWednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to startsending lettersMonday warning countries that highertariffscould kick in Aug. 1.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:More than 80 Palestinians killed across Gaza as truce talks begin
US President Donald Trump says a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel could occur this week as truce talks resume in Qatar.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Texas floods toll climbs to over 80 as search for missing girls continues
Flood watch alert remains in effect as questions are asked about issue of warnings
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Ready for State of Origin Game III? Here's what to know ahead of kick-off
The State of Origin series is still anyone's game as we head into a blockbuster decider. Here's what to know about the series finale.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Obama: Texas flash flooding 'absolutely heartbreaking'
Former PresidentObama said in a statement on Sunday that he was praying for those affected by the flash flooding in Texas over the past few days. "The flash flooding in Central Texas is absolutely heartbreaking. Michelle and I are praying for everyone who has lost a loved one or is waiting for news — especially...
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Trump rages against Musk over third party, megabill opposition: 'TRAIN WRECK'
President Trump on Sunday issued a lengthy Truth Social post attacking former ally Elon Musk after the Tesla mogul announced he was launching a third party over opposition to Trump's "big, beautiful bill." "I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks,"...
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Israel strikes Yemeni ports soon after apparent Houthi attack on Red Sea vessel
Intense assault on Magic Seas appears to be first by rebel group since December
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Pavlyuchenkova fumes after Wimbledon's 'deactivated' electronic line system misses call
Wimbledon's move to electronic line calls raises the ire of Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova after the Russian lost a key point because the system was "deactivated".
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Trump will 'probably' visit Texas on Friday after flash flooding
President Trump said on Sunday that he expects to travel to Texas on Friday to visit areas of the state hardest hit by the catastrophic flash flooding. “Probably on Friday,” Trump told reporters, when asked whether he plans to visit Texas. “We wanted to leave a little time,” he continued. “I would have done it...
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Freedom Flotilla to sail for Gaza again after earlier ship seized
Freedom Flotilla to sail for Gaza again after earlier ship seized The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says it is preparing to launch another aid mission to Gaza, weeks after Israeli forces seized one of its vessels in international waters. The group confirmed that its next boat, named Handala, will depart from the Italian port of Siracusa on 13 July in a renewed effort to challenge Israel’s blockade of the coastal enclave....
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: China redirects exports via south-east Asia in bid to evade Trump’s tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter, Tony Blair Institute took part in ‘Gaza Riviera’ project, and China’s overseas mining rush
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu and Trump to discuss new Gaza deal at White House
Negotiators discuss terms of potential ceasefire with Hamas but big gaps persist as Israeli leader heads for Washington
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 78 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing
Texas governor Greg Abbott vowed that authorities would work around the clock and said new areas were being searched as the water receded. He declared Sunday a day of prayer for the state.
Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk launches US political party to fight ‘one-party system’
Billionaire investor offers no significant details but suggests key congressional races will be initial targets
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