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New York City hits 100 degrees under extreme heat wave baking Eastern U.S.

Large swaths of the country were broiling under a heat dome, worsened by a humid atmosphere thatโ€™s circling the East.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

China is working to undermine UK democracy, British government says

Long-awaited official report also recommends increasing trading links to boost economic growth

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Many insurance underwriters won't offer Middle East coverage to U.S., Israel, U.K.-linked vessels at any price

Many underwriters in maritime insurance won't offer Mideast coverage to shipping vessels linked to the U.S., Israel or U.K. as the war risk premium spikes.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Bonn bulletin: Developing nations call for adaptation finance to tripleย byย 2030

The chair of the Least Developed Countries group called for a new and more ambitious goal for adaptation finance The post Bonn bulletin: Developing nations call for adaptation finance to tripleby2030 appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Gulf expat bubble punctured by missiles

Overseas workers moved to an oasis of prosperity and security in the region. Then the explosions started

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

AIIB at 10: A decade of development and the road ahead

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Attack on Christians threatens Syria's postwar cohesion

Syria's new president has promised to replace the Assad dictatorship with a multireligious society where all faiths are represented. Sunday's terror attack in Damascus shows how much work remains to be done.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Powell says US Fed to wait to reduce rates even as Trump demands cuts

The US central bank chair said that data will soon show the impact of inflation, and decisions will be based on that.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

40 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Aid Seekers and Homes Across Gaza

Palestinian health authorities reported that at least 40 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured Tuesday in a wave of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, as civilians gathered in densely populated neighbourhoods, aid distribution points, and private homes were targeted. The bombardment began before dawn and swept through multiple districts, including central, southern and [โ€ฆ]

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

In charts: why Labour MPs are rebelling over Starmerโ€™s welfare reforms

The prime ministerโ€™s benefits overhaul would hit the UKโ€™s poorest

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

252 Venezuelan Migrants Mark 100 Days of Detention Without Trial in El Salvador

Since arriving in this Central American country, the detainees have not been formally charged nor granted access to a fair trial. Monday marked 100 days of illegal detention for 252 Venezuelan citizens who remain imprisoned without charges or sentencing in a maximum-security prison in El Salvador originally built to house terrorists. RELATED: Venezuelan Prosecutor Rejects [โ€ฆ]

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Iran's president ready to resolve issues with US

Iran's president ready to resolve issues with US Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran was ready to resolve issues with the US based on international frameworks, in comments made in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,Iran's official news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday. The call comes a day after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire deal between Israel andIran. - Reporting by...

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least 18 killed in strikes across Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Western allies at NATO summit

Key US military commitments to Ukraine left over from the Biden administration are expected to run out within months, according to analysts, and there is uncertainty over whether President Donald Trump is willing to provide more.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

From Iraq to UAE, Iran is surrounded by US military hubs

The United States has more than 40,000 troops on land and water across the Middle East. Adding all locations together, US forces are either temporarily or permanently stationed at nearly 30 bases throughout the region.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Waymo’s robotaxies to start carrying riders in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership

Waymo's driverless march into Atlanta comes just days after Tesla finally launched a limited robotaxi service in Austin.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Human Rights Council Members Should Reject Eritreaโ€™s Bid to End Scrutiny

Click to expand Image Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, Mohamed Abdelsalam Babiker, during the 55th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, February 28, 2024. 2024 Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images The government of Eritrea has been working the corridors of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva to try to end the mandate of the UN special rapporteur on...

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

What Iran achieved during the conflict with Israel

What Iran achieved during the conflict with Israel Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Tue, 06/24/2025 - 16:35 Tehran learned lessons about its nuclear and military capabilities, as well as the stability of the Islamic republic itself People attend a protest against the US and Israeli attacks in Tehran, 22 June (Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters) Off After an 11th hour exchange of fire, and a sweary address to reporters from...

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli army says it is now focused on return to Gaza

Israeli army says it is now focused on return to Gaza The Israeli military's chief of staff Eyal Zamir said the military was at "the conclusion of a significant chapter but the campaign againstIranis not over". Zamir said that the military's focus was on returning to Gaza to bring back the captives and to "dismantle Hamas's rule". -with reporting by Reuters

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

NATO chief praises Trump for making Europe ‘pay in a BIG way’ on defense ahead of historic summit

The allies are expected to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Iranโ€™s Pezeshkian expresses โ€˜regretโ€™ to the emir of Qatar

Iranian president says neither Qatar nor its people were targets of attack on US base in the gas-rich Gulf nation.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 120 children taken by insurgents in Mozambique, rights group says

Government forces have struggled to contain the violence in Cabo Delgado province, relying on support from troops sent by Rwanda, South Africa and other regional partners.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Africa: African Leaders Urge U.S. to Embrace Investment-Driven Partnerships and Review Tariffs

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] African leaders have called on Monday for an urgent review of U.S. tariffs on African exports, urging a shift towards transformative partnerships and investment in Africa's economic potential.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kazakhstan: Abused Woman Facing Murder Conspiracy Retrial

Click to expand Image Elvira Erkebayeva Private (Berlin, June 24, 2025) โ€“ A woman from western Kazakhstan who experienced two decades of severe domestic abuse by her former husband is to be retried for allegedly conspiring to murder him, Human Rights Watch said today. The first attempt to prosecute the woman, Elvira Erkebayeva, 41, was declared a mistrial on May 19, 2025, and exposed how police in Kazakhstan failed to...

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Does Iranโ€™s nuclear programme have a future?

Tehran could react to the war by withdrawing from the non-proliferation treaty and covertly pursuing a bomb

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Powell emphasizes Fed's obligation to prevent 'ongoing inflation problem' despite Trump criticism

The cautious tones from Powell could further antagonize President Donald Trump, who has ramped up his long-standing criticism of Powell.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Top MEP confirms absence at UN Seville aid summit, after rightwing vote

The European Parliament's development chief has joined the United States in not attending a key development finance summit in Seville next week after rightwing MEPs voted down the parliament's position paper on the summit.Many analysts are now warning of the end of development assistance.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

MEPs confirm absence at UN Seville aid summit, after rightwing vote

The European Parliament has joined the United States in not attending a key development finance summit in Seville next week after rightwing MEPs voted down its position paper on the summit.Many analysts are now warning of the end of development assistance.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Africa: Adesina Spotlights African Development Bank's Role in Delivering Mattei Plan and Global Gateway Investments Across Africa to Drive Industrial Growth

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has reaffirmed the Bank's central role in advancing Africa's connectivity, industrialization, and regional integration through strategic investments aligned with Italy's Mattei Plan and the European Union's Global Gateway initiative.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Powell pushes back on calls for Fed rate cuts as soon as July

US central bank chair tells congressional committee economy remains โ€˜solidโ€™ but tariffs could push up prices

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

What is Iranโ€™s right to resist regime change?

The focus on Iranโ€™s nuclear programme masks the US and Israelโ€™s hunger for regime change.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump swears on live TV as he blasts Iran and Israel for ceasefire violations

Just after 0700CET, Trump announced that a ceasefire between the two countries had taken effect, saying "Please do not violate it!" in a post on Truth Social.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Marรญa la Gorda: Cubaโ€™s Paradise for Divers and Nature Lovers

Perched on the western tip of Cubaโ€™s Pinar del Rรญo province, Marรญa la Gorda has quietly earned a reputation as one of the Caribbeanโ€™s premier dive destinations. Crystal-clear waters, virtually untouched coral gardens, and abundant marine life draw scuba enthusiasts from around the globe, yet the village itself remains charmingly low-keyโ€”a perfect escape from crowded [โ€ฆ]

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Worldโ€™s largest carbon projects unlikely to deliver emissions cuts despite reforms

So far, carbon markets have not led to a promised decrease in planet-heating emissions - and efforts to tighten standards have yet to prove their worth The post Worldโ€™s largest carbon projects unlikely to deliver emissions cuts despite reforms appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Brazilian ambassador denounces disinformation campaign on Mercosur deal

Brazilโ€™s ambassador to the EU, Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, has accused opponents of the Mercosur agreement of spreading disinformation, making unreasonable demands, and holding unrealistic expectations.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Dutch authorities investigate possible arson against rail network as NATO summit opens

The damage has disrupted rail services and no trains are running between Schiphol Airport and the country's capital, Amsterdam.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour