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Cuba plunged into darkness again as energy crisis hits breaking point
Cuba suffered its third nationwide blackout this year as fuel shortages deepened the island’s worsening energy and humanitarian crisis. Cuban leaders blamed US sanctions and fuel restrictions, while Washington continued […]
Monaco bombing suspect found shot dead in Ukraine, two detained
KYIV, July 7 — A woman suspected of carrying out a bomb attack in Monaco was found shot dead in Ukraine, police said today, adding that a serving intelligence officer […]
Trump lands in Ankara for Nato summit amid allies’ push on military budgets
ANKARA, July 7 — US President Donald Trump landed in Ankara today for a Nato summit where leaders are hoping to woo him with promises on defence spending, an AFP […]
Turkiye rejects Israeli claim on F‑35 fighter jet sale as ‘disinformation’
ISTANBUL, July 7 — Turkiye today rejected as “disinformation” Israel’s claim that the sale to Ankara of US F-35 fighter jets and components would upset the regional power balance. Ahead […]
EU disrupts network importing 200,000 fake condoms
BRUSSELS, July 7 — A network that imported more than 200,000 counterfeit Chinese-made condoms into Europe has uncovered, EU officials announced today. The bloc’s anti-fraud office (OLAF) said it had […]
Indonesia, India sign defence deal on long‑range missiles
JAKARTA, July 7 — India will supply Indonesia with long-range missiles, an Indian official said today as their leaders agreed to deepen ties in defence, critical minerals and other areas. […]
Tens of thousands without power after super typhoon hits Guam, Northern Marianas
HAGATNA, July 7 — Tens of thousands of people were without power today on Guam and the Northern Marianas after a super typhoon tore through the US Pacific territories, with […]
Xi calls for ‘all out’ rescue as storms, tornadoes and landslide kill 15, injure hundreds and displace thousands in China
BEIJING, July 7 — The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 today, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, […]
Builder of Myanmar condo destroyed in quake jailed for 5 years
YANGON, July 7 — The builder of a Myanmar condominium which collapsed killing more than 200 people during a devastating earthquake last year has been sentenced to five years in prison, […]
South Korean law targeting false online information takes effect
SEOUL, July 7 — South Korea began enforcing today a revised law targeting false information posted online, toughening penalties for repeat offenders despite concerns over the impact on free speech. […]