Beijing crowds cheer AI-powered robots over real soccer players

Beijing crowds cheer AI-powered robots over real soccer players

BEIJING, China: China's national soccer team may struggle to stir excitement, but its humanoid robots are drawing cheers — and not...

COVID-19 source still unknown, says WHO panel

COVID-19 source still unknown, says WHO panel

]LONDON, U.K.: A World Health Organization (WHO) expert group investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic released its final...

Fox faces $787 million lawsuit from Newsom over Trump phone call

Fox faces $787 million lawsuit from Newsom over Trump phone call

DOVER, Delaware: California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken legal aim at Fox News, accusing the network of deliberately distorting...

DeepSeek faces app store ban in Germany over data transfer fears

DeepSeek faces app store ban in Germany over data transfer fears

FRANKFURT, Germany: Germany has become the latest country to challenge Chinese AI firm DeepSeek over its data practices, as pressure...

Canadian option offered to Harvard graduates facing US visa issues

Canadian option offered to Harvard graduates facing US visa issues

TORONTO, Canada: Harvard University and the University of Toronto have created a backup plan to ensure Harvard graduate students continue...

Israel should act fast on new peace deals, Netanyahu says

Israel should act fast on new peace deals, Netanyahu says

JERUSALEM, Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel's success in the war with Iran could open the door to...

UN offer rejected in Dreamliner crash investigation

UN offer rejected in Dreamliner crash investigation

NEW DELHI, India: India has decided not to allow a United Nations (UN) investigator to join the investigation into the recent Air India...

UN climate agency gets 10 percent boost amid global budget cuts

UN climate agency gets 10 percent boost amid global budget cuts

BONN, Germany: Despite widespread belt-tightening across the United Nations, nearly 200 countries agreed this week to increase the...

Mexican President orders review of SpaceX environmental impact

Mexican President orders review of SpaceX environmental impact

MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said this week that her government is investigating possible environmental...

Historic ISS mission launches with crew from 4 different nations

Historic ISS mission launches with crew from 4 different nations

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: In a landmark flight for three nations and a veteran U.S. spacefarer, a four-member astronaut crew launched...

U.S. government sues Maryland court over pause in migrant deportations

U.S. government sues Maryland court over pause in migrant deportations

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a striking escalation of tensions between the executive and judicial branches, the Trump administration has filed...

Thailand-Cambodia tensions rise as border rules tighten

Thailand-Cambodia tensions rise as border rules tighten

BANGKOK, Thailand: This week, Thailand implemented land border restrictions, including a ban on tourists traveling to Cambodia, as...

SBA participates in World News Media Conference 2025 in Poland

SBA participates in World News Media Conference 2025 in Poland

SHARJAH, 7th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) recently took part in the 76th World News Media Congress,...

(SP)U.S.-ATLANTA-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-BORUSSIA DORTMUND VS CF MONTERREY

(SP)U.S.-ATLANTA-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-BORUSSIA DORTMUND VS CF MONTERREY

(250702) -- ATLANTA, July 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Supporters of CF Monterrey react before the round of 16 match between Borussia Dortmund...

Hong Kong marks 28th anniversary of return to motherland in unity, joy

Hong Kong marks 28th anniversary of return to motherland in unity, joy

Festivities unfolded across all 18 districts, featuring hundreds of vibrant celebrations that attracted both locals and tourists, immersing...

Buddhist Nechung's oracle comes in form to bless Tibetan government in-exile ahead of Dalai Lama's birthday

Buddhist Nechung's oracle comes in form to bless Tibetan government in-exile ahead of Dalai Lama's birthday

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 2 (ANI): Ahead of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebration, the Tibetan Buddhist oracle,...

(SP)U.S.-MIAMI-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-REAL MADRID VS JUVENTUS FC

(SP)U.S.-MIAMI-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-REAL MADRID VS JUVENTUS FC

(250702) -- MIAMI, July 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Gonzalo Garcia (R) of Real Madrid vies with Francisco Conceicao of Juventus during the...

Daily World Briefing, July 2

Daily World Briefing, July 2

U.S. Senate passes Trump's landmark mega-bill The GOP-led Senate on Tuesday passed U.S. President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful...

Some US Weapons Wont Be Sent To Ukraine Following Pentagon Review

Some US Weapons Wont Be Sent To Ukraine Following Pentagon Review

The United States is halting some shipments of weapons previously promised to Ukraine for use in its war with Russia under the Biden...

NASA astronaut Anil Menon to embark on his first International Space Station

NASA astronaut Anil Menon to embark on his first International Space Station

Washington DC [US], July 2 (ANI): NASA astronaut Anil Menon has been assigned his first mission to the International Space Station,...

Kennedy labels US Democrats war party

Kennedy labels US Democrats war party

The Health Secretary accused his former party of abandoning core values in blind opposition to President Trump US Health and Human...

RBI appoints Kesavan Ramachandran as new Executive Director

RBI appoints Kesavan Ramachandran as new Executive Director

New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Kesavan Ramachandran as Executive Director of RBI with...

"India has every right to defend its people against terrorism": EAM Jaishankar at Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting

"India has every right to defend its people against terrorism": EAM Jaishankar at Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Washington, DC [US], July 2 (ANI): India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan's Minister...

Russia-Azerbaijan tensions: What is known so far

Russia-Azerbaijan tensions: What is known so far

A deadly Russian police raid on alleged Azerbaijani crime ring has prompted a major diplomatic flare up between the two nations ...

NATO state to conscript women

NATO state to conscript women

A new law in Denmark subjects 18-year-old females to the draft starting July 1 Women in Denmark are now subject to conscription,...

Gaza war must continue Israeli minister

Gaza war must continue  Israeli minister

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has said he will oppose any agreements to end the fighting Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich...

Wimbledon: Sinner starts off with win, Zverev knocked out in a shocker

Wimbledon: Sinner starts off with win, Zverev knocked out in a shocker

London [UK], July 2 (ANI): The world number one Italian superstar Jannik Sinner had a brilliant start to his Wimbledon campaign, making...

"It's a moment I'll cherish and remember for a very long time": Proteas batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius on his maiden test hundred

"It's a moment I'll cherish and remember for a very long time": Proteas batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius on his maiden test hundred

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], July 2 (ANI): After a majestic century in the first test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, South Africa batter Lhuan-dre...

Putin and Macron discuss Ukraine, Iran (FULL KREMLIN STATEMENT)

Putin and Macron discuss Ukraine, Iran (FULL KREMLIN STATEMENT)

The conversation is the first phone call between the leaders since September 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President...

BJP's Pradeep Bhandari lauds 10 years of Digital India, accuses INDIA bloc of corruption, nepotism

BJP's Pradeep Bhandari lauds 10 years of Digital India, accuses INDIA bloc of corruption, nepotism

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast...

Railways clinch team title as top stars Nitu, Lovlina shine at Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana

Railways clinch team title as top stars Nitu, Lovlina shine at Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana

Hyderabad, (Telangana) [India] July 1, (ANI): Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged as the top-performing unit at the Elite...

"Body of work he has done...": Oscar-winning sound editor Resul Pookutty on working with Anupam Kher in 'Tanvi The Great'

"Body of work he has done...": Oscar-winning sound editor Resul Pookutty on working with Anupam Kher in 'Tanvi The Great'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): Ahead of the release of Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great', Oscar-winning sound...

Priyanka Chopra shares fun BTS moments from 'Heads of State' sets, poses with John Cena, Idris Elba

Priyanka Chopra shares fun BTS moments from 'Heads of State' sets, poses with John Cena, Idris Elba

Washington DC [US], July 1 (ANI): Actress Priyanka Chopra offered her fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse from her upcoming Hollywood...

China boosting purchases of Russian metals Bloomberg

China boosting purchases of Russian metals  Bloomberg

Aluminum, copper and nickel shipments have surged this year, according to trade data Beijing has increased purchases of Russian metals...

Bumrah workload, two-spinner option, winless streak: A lot for India to focus on as 2nd England Test at Birmingham draws closer

Bumrah workload, two-spinner option, winless streak: A lot for India to focus on as 2nd England Test at Birmingham draws closer

Birmingham [UK], July 1 (ANI): The presence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, the possibility of a two-spinner strategy, and some milestones...

Geneva: Photo exhibition highlights persecution of minorities in Bangladesh

Geneva: Photo exhibition highlights persecution of minorities in Bangladesh

Geneva [Switzerland], July 1 (ANI): Aiming to draw international attention to the worsening human rights situation and increasing persecution...

"Landmark day for India's efforts to encourage sporting talent": New National Sports Policy 2025 approval

"Landmark day for India's efforts to encourage sporting talent": New National Sports Policy 2025 approval

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): On the occasion of the approval of the new 'Khelo Bharat Niti 2025', Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

World Boxing Cup: Sakshi, Jaismine, Lakshya Chahar advance as India maintain momentum

World Boxing Cup: Sakshi, Jaismine, Lakshya Chahar advance as India maintain momentum

Astana [Kazakhstan], July 1 (ANI): India's strong start at the World Boxing Cup-Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 gained further ground with...

Shivansh Tyagi clinches gold at 2025 CJ Vietnam Open Taekwondo Championship

Shivansh Tyagi clinches gold at 2025 CJ Vietnam Open Taekwondo Championship

Ho Chi Minh [Vietnam] July 1 (ANI): Shivansh Tyagi, who is currently serving with the Income Tax Department, Mumbai, has brought laurels...

Bosch becomes first SA player since Kallis in 2002 to achieve unique double

Bosch becomes first SA player since Kallis in 2002 to achieve unique double

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], July 1 (ANI): South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch on Tuesday became just the fourth from his country and first...

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Israel should act fast on new peace deals, Netanyahu says
Israel should act fast on new peace deals, Netanyahu says

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Doctors warn that baby formula in Gaza is critically low
Doctors warn that baby formula in Gaza is critically low

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From 2028, top earners in Oman will face 5% income tax
From 2028, top earners in Oman will face 5% income tax

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TRKIYE-ANKARA-SYRIAN REFUGEES-RETURNING HOME

(250702) -- ANKARA, July 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Syrians shop at a local market in the Onder neighborhood of Ankara, Trkiye, on July 1,...


Israel agreed to finalise 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, says Donald Trump
Israel agreed to finalise 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, says Donald Trump

Washington DC [US], July 2 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that Israel has agreed to the necessary...


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