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Iran-US war latest: Vance says ‘sometimes things happen’ after US accused of killing five in wedding strike

Vice president rejects characterisation of Iran conflict as a ‘war’ and claims that major combat operations only lasted ‘about six weeks’

The Independent UK

Families of US nationals write to Rubio seeking help to trace missing relatives in Nepal

American families have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to expand Nepal flood rescue operations. Ninety US nationals remain unaccounted for after devastating flash floods struck northern Nepal. Relatives requested enhanced search efforts, including high-altitude aircraft and satellite imagery. They also asked for coordination with China and other nations for…

The Economic Times

Russia Sanctions Bill: India gets a breather as Trump’s 100% tariff weapon stalls in US House

A US Senate bill to impose tougher sanctions on Russia is facing growing opposition in the House, making it unlikely to move before the November midterm elections. The bill could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India, China and…

The Economic Times

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Economic, military, diplomatic or covert pressure? Vance on Trump's toolkit for dealing with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the Trump administration has several options for dealing with Iran, ranging from economic and diplomatic pressure to military and covert action, as the seven-month-old conflict between Washington and Tehran continues to escalate.

The Times of India

‘Everyone seems to have forgotten’: In Tibet, flood-hit families search for the missing and grapple with China’s silence

Relatives try to piece together information found online and from Nepal as Tibet advocates groups say information is suppressed in China

The Guardian - AU

NBA star Yao Ming saw elephants and rhinos killed for ivory and horns; he later became a leading wildlife conservation campaigner in China

Yao Ming had spent years being watched by millions of people, but nothing in his basketball career prepared him for what he encountered in Africa. In August 2012, the former NBA star travelled through Kenya and South Africa to see the impact of the illegal wildlife trade firsthand. He watched…

The Times of India

Trump doubles down on sanctions, military pressure as Iran refuses to yield

The Trump administration employs economic pressure and military threats against Iran. Iran's government has refused to yield to these intense measures. New sanctions face challenges with major trading partners like China. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key point of contention and risk. Both nations face domestic pressures influencing their…

The Economic Times

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Pacific leaders at summit fail to reach unanimous condemnation of China's ballistic missile launch

Pacific nation leaders have expressed collective concern over China's ballistic missile launch into their waters

The Independent UK

Nepal’s flood disaster is bigger than the climate blame game

Nepal seeks climate justice and compensation from industrial emitters for a recent disaster. Scientific analysis suggests the event was primarily a geological hazard, not solely climate change. The article highlights inadequate infrastructure and hazard assessments contributing to the disaster's impact. Nepal's naming of China, the US, and India as emitters…

The Economic Times

Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Jaime Faria to reach US Open third round

Alcaraz, who is playing in New York after returning from a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury, defeated his 72nd-ranked opponent 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in 2hr 40 min at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz, 23, will face China's Wu Yibing in the third round.

The Economic Times

Can Xiaomi Take On Porsche On Its Home Turf? It’s About To Try

Xiaomi will officially bring its electric cars to Europe next year, starting with Germany. Eight established dealership groups will help make it happen.

InsideEVs

US export controls actually helped China iron out tech supply chain 'chokepoints', report finds

While the US was busy imposing restrictions against China, Chinese startups were occupied filling gaps in the market.

TechRadar

Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

A statement by Pacific leaders expressing concern over China's missile test is being viewed as a sign of pragmatism as nations walk a diplomatic tightrope.

AAP

‘Fight through darkness, water’: Nepal survivor recounts escape from flood-hit tunnel

A Nepalese worker recounts his harrowing escape from a hydropower project tunnel after last week's devastating flood. Around 900 workers remain trapped in tunnels at six hydroelectric plants in Nepal as the number of missing in the Himalayan disaster rose to 5,624 on Thursday, according to Nepalese and Chinese authorities.

France 24

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Euronews

'Anti-fast-fashion' law: France rejects China's discrimination claims

China has claimed that the new "anti-fast-fashion" law which came into force in France on Tuesday amounts to "discrimination." Responding to these accusations, a source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Euronews that such claims were false.

The Independent UK

Brazil’s Senate passes rare earth minerals regulation, paving the way for boosted exploration

Brazil’s Senate has approved a bill to regulate the exploration of critical minerals, including rare earths, marking a step toward exploiting its vast reserves

The Economic Times

India stabilising factor, useful counterweight to China's dominance in Asia: Belgium Defence Minister

Belgium sees a security interest in India's growing military base. India's stability is vital for Belgium's economy and global power balance. Belgian firms will supply components for Indian tanks and rifles. Belgium offers expertise to the Indian navy for maritime security. This cooperation aims to strengthen both nations militarily and…

The Guardian - UK

Reform’s media presenter worked for Chinese state propaganda channel

Party podcast and social media host Ray Addison fronted films about province where China is accused of genocide

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International Business Times

Older People Surpass The Young In The World For The First Time In History: Report

There are now more seniors in the world than young children. The world will only get grayer as more time goes by, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.

The Conversation

Inside the booming ‘shadow fleet’ industry keeping rogue states afloat

It’s the middle of the night in April 2023 in the East China Sea.

Tom’s Guide

Meet the mass-produced humanoid robot that wants to steal your face

China’s UBTECH is launching a line of lifelike robots that can be customized to resemble "designated individuals."

Bored Panda

Crowd Surrounds Woman In Public For Dating A Foreigner As Disturbing New “Shaming Trend” Spreads

One netizen reacted, “Public filming and online ridicule of ordinary people on dates is still harassment, whatever the motive is.”

The Times of India

US journalist gets 2-year prison term for working as Chinese government agent

Texas-born journalist Thomas Weir Pauken II, 51, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government in the US, the Justice Department said.

The Times of India

US draws a red line on PM Modi’s Iran meeting

TOI correspondent from Washington: US secretary of state Marco Rubio has sought to draw a red line between India’s right to conduct its own diplomacy and Washington’s determination to prevent Iran from rebuilding the economic lifelines strangled by US sanctions.

The Conversation

Himalayan hazards are becoming more complex. Our warning systems need to catch up

The exact timeline of the recent Nepal flooding disaster is becoming clearer. At 8:37am, instruments recorded what was initially interpreted as an earthquake near Nepal’s border with China. Seven minutes later, CCTV recorded the Gyirong Port border post being destroyed by a massive debris flow and flood.

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