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Mi Jingyang: the guardian and torchbearer of Chinese painting

In recent months, a retrospective exhibition honoring the late Mi Jingyang (1936โ€“2023)swept through Shanghai and Beijing to packed crowds and glowing praise. More than just ashowcase of his rich and colorful ink works, the exhibition reignited public interest in a figure who stood at the unique crossroads of artist, connoisseur and cultural steward. To call [โ€ฆ] The post Mi Jingyang: the guardian and torchbearer of...

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Turmoil, tariffs, tourism: Thailand's political woes threatens fragile recovery

The political instability could affect Thailand's efforts to revive its economy, which is currently facing weak tourism numbers and looming tariffs.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Latin Americaโ€™s top human rights court says countries have a duty to act on climate change

In a landmark advisory opinion, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that governments have a legal obligation to tackle climate change.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Iran Reopened Most of Its Airspace

The Islamic Republic of Iran has reopened nearly its entire airspace, including international flights to the capital city, Tehran, after closing it on June 13 due to the 12-day war with Israel. RELATED: Iranian President Signs Law Suspending Cooperation with IAEA โ€œThe airports of Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini (Tehran), along with airports in the north, [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Investing in Space: One big beautiful windfall

U.S. President Donald Trump's tax and spending megabill narrowly cleared the House of Representatives on Thursday, after days of political tumult.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Nigeria: More Nigerians Disable SMS Alert Over Charges

[Daily Trust] A growing number of Nigerian bank customers are opting to disable their SMS alert services, citing the rising costs as a major concern, Daily Trust can report.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Plateau Crisis - We're Not Harbouring Terrorists, Say Herders

[Daily Trust] Jos -- Herders in the Mahanga community of Jol district, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, have denied allegations that they are harbouring terrorists.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Wike Declares End to Rivers Crisis

[Vanguard] ....As elders demand return to civil rule

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Anambra Killings - Ebonyi Youths Demand Justice

[Vanguard] ...Group weeps over gruesome attacks, calls for urgent action

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Tanzania: Chief Justice Pledges Judicial Impartiality Ahead of 2025 Elections

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Chief Justice, George Masaju has reaffirmed the judiciary's commitment to ensuring a free, fair and transparent election process as Tanzania gears up for the 2025 General Election, scheduled for October.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections

After months of rallies, Serbian protesters are calling for people to join a campaign of civil disobedience.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Liberals condemn gender quotas as โ€˜disgracefulโ€™ and โ€˜antitheticalโ€™ in leaked messages

Former Young Liberals president Alex Dore compares push to Liberal party putting a trade union boss into a leadership positionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLeaked messages from a WhatsApp group of Liberal party members in New South Wales have labelled calls for gender quotas as โ€œembarrassingโ€, as the push for stronger female...

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Cambodia, US Nearing Agreement on Trade, Phnom Penh Says

Among the ASEAN nations, Cambodia is the most potentially exposed to any sudden shift in U.S. trade policy.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Zimbabwe: Over 1,500 Affected By Human Rights Violations in June By-Elections - Report

[New Zimbabwe] OVER 1,500 people were affected by political violence during the recently held by-elections across the country, human rights watchdog, the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has said.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

How Imran Khanโ€™s All-or-nothing Approach Could Cost His Party Everything

The Pakistan Supreme Courtโ€™s decision to divvy the PTIโ€™s share of reserved seats among the ruling coalition has further weakened Khanโ€™s party.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

As this weekโ€™s weather headlines prove, one term offers media the biggest bang for their buck: bomb cyclone | Weekly Beast

โ€˜Very, very oldโ€™ meteorological term garners 8,500 mentions in a week. Plus: the ABC announces Toxic, a primetime seriesWant to get this in your inbox every Friday? Sign up for the Weekly Beast media newsletter hereThe extreme weather in New South Wales this week generated some dramatic headlines. โ€œNSW about to get absolutely obliteratedโ€ from news.com.au is a personal favourite โ€“ and pretty much summed up the tone of...

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Ukraine hit by major attack as Trump says Putin won't 'stop'

Russia attacked Ukraine with 550 drones and missiles, as US President Donald Trump said he was disappointed by his latest call with Vladimir Putin.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hong Kongโ€™s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds

Hong Kong is marking five years of life under Chinaโ€™s national security law โ€“ opposition parties have disbanded, while democracy activists remain in jail or exile.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

President Maduro Denounces Fascism and Zionism at Venezuelaโ€™s 21st International Book Fair

At the opening of FILVEN 2025, Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro condemned the evils of fascism and Zionism, calling for a cultural revolution against Eurocentrism and North-centrism, and proposed a national mission to promote reading and critical thought. Related: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Honors FANBโ€™s Role in Dismantling Far-Right Terrorist Plots During the inauguration of the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Astronomers have spied an interstellar object zooming through the Solar System

An object dubbed 3I/ATLAS is only the third interloper from outside the Solar System seen in all of human history.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Back to Back Theatre tackles an epic Shakespearian conflict โ€“ set in a factory, with cardboard props

Commissioned by ACMI, Back to Backโ€™s latest offering is a screen project that reenacts a section of Shakespeareโ€™s Henry V.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Germany Seeks Secret Arms Agreement with US to Supply Ukraine Amid US Aid Freeze

Germany is negotiating a covert arms agreement with the US to provide weapons to Ukraine, reflecting Europeโ€™s role in a broader strategy aimed at weakening Russia under the guise of supporting Kyiv, exposing possible imperialist ambitions behind the conflict. Related: Germanyโ€™s Chancellor Merz Greenlit the Shipment of Military Gear to Israel Germanyโ€™s government is reportedly [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Indonesia Offers to Purchase $34 Billion in US Goods Ahead of Tariff Deadline

It remains to be seen whether the agreement, set to be signed next week, will secure a significant reduction in the 32 percent "reciprocal" tariff.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Avoid bad breath, donโ€™t pick partners when drunk: ancient dating tips to find modern love

Ready to ditch the dating apps? Try loitering outside a courthouse instead - itโ€™s one of many tips the ancient Greeks and Romans had for finding love.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Australiaโ€™s new lung cancer screening program has chosen simplicity over equity, and weโ€™re concerned

Australiaโ€™s new lung cancer screen program further disadvantages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who are already at increased risk of lung cancer.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica

Ethan Guo, 19, had flown his plane across the six other continents before he was arrested, according to his social media.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

A lost woman looks for purpose in a Guatemalan lakeside town, in Rachel Mortonโ€™s gripping novel

In The Sun Was Electric Light, Ruth arrives at Lake Atitlรกn a loner-searcher. But the people she meets are crucial to her struggles with the question of how to live.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Nations Must Act to Face Climate Crisis, Top Regional Court Says

Governmentsโ€™ existing human rights obligations require them to do all they can to mitigate the harms of the climate crisis, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights concluded in a new advisory opinion issued Thursday. The seven-judge panel found that, โ€œbased on the best available science, the current situation constitutes a climate emergency.โ€ The planetary warming [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

President Petro Denounces Foreign Criminal Organizations Threatening Colombiaโ€™s Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro exposes the rise of foreign criminal groups controlling cocaine export territories, highlighting a national sovereignty crisis and the need for international cooperation against multinational mafias. Related: Colombian House of Representatives Passes President Petroโ€™s Pension Reform In a powerful speech this Thursday, President Gustavo Petro revealed the alarming presence of foreign...

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Creative Australia's apology 'does not actually clarify' why it dumped artist

Many are celebrating that Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino have had their Venice Biennale invitation reinstated. But the impact of the decision, and the many questions surrounding it, remain.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump says no progress on Ukraine in call with Putin

The leaders also discussed Iran in what the U.S. president said was a "long" call.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

House sends megabill to Trump's desk with $150B in military spending

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House sends megabill to Trump's desk with $150B in military spending The โ€œbig, beautiful billโ€ is heading toPresident Trumpโ€™sdesk and it includes $150 billion for the Defense Department. Greg Nash House Republicanspassed the core...

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

UN Secretary-General: 'The last lifelines are being cut of'

UN Secretary-General: 'The last lifelines are being cut of' UN Secretary-GeneralAntรณnio Guterres warned that the survival of Palestinians in the Gaza Stripis at stake if fuel is not allowed into the strip. "I am appalled by the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza", he said in a post on X. "The last lifelines for survival are being cut off. Without an urgent influx of fuel, incubators will shut down, ambulances will...

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye