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A former Foreign Service employee demonstrates against potential lay-offs at the US State Department on Friday. Photo: AP
United States

US State Department starts firing over 1,350 workers in Trump shake-up

The ‘America First’ overhaul comes as Washington grapples with wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Israel-Iran tensions and China’s growing influence.

Diplomacy

Opinion | Beijing Declaration a win for peace and dialogue between civilisations

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Asean

Malaysia warns bilateral talks only avenue for Asean to negotiate US tariffs

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Russia

Russian minister’s death fuels mystery, raises questions for Kremlin elites

Roman Starovoyt’s alleged suicide after being fired sparks speculation about a hardening environment for those close to Vladimir Putin.

A man carries a portrait of former transport minister Roman Starovoyt during a farewell ceremony in Moscow. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Rescuers save 4 more survivors from Houthi-struck ship in Red Sea

The ship Eternity C was the second Greek bulk carrier sunk this week by the Iran-aligned rebels.

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Israel-Gaza war

EU and Israel agree to ‘expand’ Gaza aid access amid humanitarian crisis

The agreement promises a ‘substantial increase’ of aid and the reopening of routes from Jordan and Egypt to alleviate the dire conditions for Gaza’s two million residents.

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Russia

Russia seizes US$50billion in assets as economy shifts during war, research shows

‘Fortress Russia’ uses a host of mechanisms to take major assets as Moscow weathers Western attempts to sink its economy.

Red Square in Moscow. Photo: Tass via dpa
Israel-Gaza war

US sanctions UN human rights expert critical of Israel’s war in Gaza

Francesca Albanese, who has called Israel’s Gaza war ‘genocidal’, dismisses US sanctions as ‘mafia style intimidation’.

Middle East

Ship attacked by Houthis sinks in Red Sea, 10 of 25 mostly Filipino crew rescued

Rescuers search for missing crew from Red Sea attack as US alleges Yemen rebels ‘kidnapped’ them.

Britain

UK and France to declare ‘coordinated’ nuclear deterrent

Both countries will jointly respond to any ‘extreme threat to Europe’, as they reboot their defence ties with a focus on missile development.

Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey (centre) and his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu (second left), are shown Storm Shadow missiles during a visit to MBDA missile factory in Stevenage, England, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages in ‘difficult’ Gaza truce talks

The US has signalled its belief that an agreement for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel will be struck before the end of the week.

Protesters demand the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza at a rally near the US consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday. Photo: Reauters
Thailand

Thai man walks 30km barefoot to put fish sauce on picture of Cambodia’s Hun Sen

Thewa Sritawan, 69, was angry about Cambodia’s actions during a border clash with Thailand and walked 30km to Bangkok to stage his protest.

Ukraine war

Ukraine detains Chinese father-son duo suspected of spying

The Chinese nationals are accused of attempting to smuggle secret documents on Ukraine’s Neptune missile system to China, further straining Kyiv-Beijing relations.

Ukraine war

Ukraine says Russia fired record 728 drones in overnight attack

The latest strike beat a previous Russian record set in the night of July 4 into the following day.

People take shelter inside a metro station in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Swearing Trump hits out at Putin, says US will send weapons to Ukraine

The US president used an expletive when discussing the Russian leader, saying he was ‘very nice’, but it ‘turns out to be meaningless’.

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US President Donald Trump delivered a sharp rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, a day after authorising new defensive weapons shipments to Ukraine. Photo: AFP
France

King Charles hosts France’s Macron in first European state visit since Brexit

The countries hope to ‘reset’ post-Brexit relations, addressing issues like English Channel migrant crossings and a proposed Ukraine security force amid royal fanfare.

Ukraine war

Trump says US must send more weapons to Ukraine, days after pausing aid

US president cites Ukraine getting ‘hit very hard’ and expresses growing frustration with Russia’s Putin.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Gangs burn iconic Haiti hotel that rose to international fame

Grand Hotel Oloffson, famed for inspiring books and hosting celebrities, destroyed as gang violence sweeps Port-au-Prince.

The famous Grand Hotel Oloffson in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. File photo: AP
Middle East

Ship attacked in Red Sea after Houthis claim earlier bulk carrier sinking

Liberian-flagged cargo ship hit Monday, marking the second assault on a vessel in about 24 hours.

Israel-Gaza war

Israel’s Netanyahu says he nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

At White House dinner, Israeli prime minister praises Trump for promoting peace efforts in multiple regions.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine plans to expand drone production with allies after war, Zelensky says

Cooperation would take place with all countries that can help with investments, individual parts and production facilities, Zelensky said.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stands in front of a Patriot anti-aircraft missile system during a visit to a military training area. Photo: dpa
Syria

US revoking ‘terrorist’ designation for Syria’s HTS

Syria’s new leadership has sought to rebuild ties with the international community.

Members of the new armed forces, former rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad’s government and now serve in the new Syrian government. File photo: AP
Israel-Iran conflict

‘They did try’: Iranian president says Israel attempted to assassinate him

Iran’s Pezeshkian tells Tucker Carlson about alleged attempt on his life, and blames Israel’s Netanyahu for ‘forever wars’ in Middle East.

Russia

Russian minister found dead in apparent suicide after Kremlin announces firing

Roman Starovoyt, found with a gunshot wound hours after announcement of dismissal, leaves Kremlin silent on reasons for sacking.

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Africa

Clashes erupt as Kenyans defy bans to protest corruption, police brutality

Kenyan police sealed off Nairobi, as citizens marked ‘Saba Saba’, Swahili for Seven Seven representing July 7, with protests against alleged corruption and police brutality.

Riot police ride in their vehicles, shooting tear gas during clashes with demonstrators during anti-government protest in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday. Photo: Reuters
India

India’s global clout in doubt after failing to sway SCO, Quad on Pakistan

SCO did not mention the militant attack in Pahalgam at its recent meeting, while the Quad’s statement on the incident excluded Pakistan.

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India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (second from left) and his counterparts attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Qingdao on June 26. Photo: AFP
Britain

Prince William, PM Keir Starmer mark 20th anniversary of London 7/7 attacks

The suicide bombings by British men inspired by al-Qaeda were the deadliest attack on the UK capital since WWII, killing 52 and wounding 770.

South Korea

What can South Korea learn from Israel-Iran war for its own air defence?

Even Israel’s advanced Iron Dome defence system was pierced by Iranian projectiles, highlighting vulnerabilities Seoul must now confront.

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