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Today: July 05, 2026
Today: July 05, 2026

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French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, Syria's presidential media directorate said on

French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls

A Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea has killed one person, according to Moscow-installed officials

1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
Political|US|World

Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine, also speaks with Zelenskiy

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Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine, also speaks with Zelenskiy
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer said whoever succeeds him would have to devote as much time to international crises and diplomacy as he did, rejecting suggestions

Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs
Political|Travel|World

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Laos in first ASEAN member state visit

Myanmar junta chief turned president Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Laos in the next few days, state media reported on Wednesday, his first trip to an ASEAN member

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Laos in first ASEAN member state visit
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia says US understands you can't mediate in war while supporting one side

The Kremlin said on Thursday it valued U.S.

Russia says US understands you can't mediate in war while supporting one side
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan

China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with Taiwan should be expanded,

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan
MidEast|Political|World

New Lebanon-Israel talks begin in shadow of US-Iran deal

Lebanon and Israel began a new round of talks on Tuesday in Washington, with Beirut determined to press ahead with direct negotiations even as they appear

New Lebanon-Israel talks begin in shadow of US-Iran deal
Business|Economy|World

The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks

High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week

The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks
Europe|Political|World

Switzerland says US-Iran talks continue at Bürgenstock, declines to identify participants

Switzerland continues to provide a "discreet and reliable setting" at Bürgenstock to facilitate discussions on implementing a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran,

Switzerland says US-Iran talks continue at Bürgenstock, declines to identify participants
Business|Economy|Political|World

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran
Europe|Political|World

European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia

The European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, officials said

European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia
Arts|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron is opening the gilded gates of Louis XIV’s palace to U.S. President Donald Trump for a private reception, show and dinner marking America’s 250th birthday

Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump
Business|Political|World

Does Trump’s understanding with Iran count as a ‘deal’?

Does Trump’s understanding with Iran count as a ‘deal’?

Does Trump’s understanding with Iran count as a ‘deal’?
MidEast|Political|US|World

US official says parties can still walk away from Iran deal, sequencing will be key

Both Iran and the U.S. can walk away from the memorandum of understanding they are set to sign on Friday, and upcoming talks are

US official says parties can still walk away from Iran deal, sequencing will be key
Economy|Environment|Political|World

G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia

The leaders of the G7 countries said on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, and agreed to increase the

G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy
Europe|Political|World

Belarus' Lukashenko says both sides must compromise to end Russia-Ukraine war

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, one of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's closest allies, said in an interview published on Monday that Russia and Ukraine must compromise

Belarus' Lukashenko says both sides must compromise to end Russia-Ukraine war
Education|Opinion|Science|World

Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’

Iran has emerged with its uranium enrichment knowledge intact, its stockpile buried and fresh reason to believe that only a nuclear weapon would have deterred the US-Israel attack.

Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Putin at G7 or the U.S

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he had offered to meet Vladimir Putin at a G7 summit in France this week or even in the United States for talks to

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Putin at G7 or the U.S
Political|World

Iran says Lebanon is integral part of peace deal with US

Lebanon is an integral part of the agreement to end the war with the U.S., Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that the draft memorandum mentions

Iran says Lebanon is integral part of peace deal with US
Business|Political|World

UAE urges full implementation of US-Iran deal, stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates called for full implementation of the U.S.-Iran preliminary deal to end their war, including an immediate halt to hostilities and ensuring freedom

UAE urges full implementation of US-Iran deal, stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz
World

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences