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Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities

Cities and towns across Pakistan-administered Kashmir were brought to a standstill on Tuesday after protesters clashed with security forces ahead of a

Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US House Speaker Johnson meets with Trump with surveillance law at risk

U.S.

US House Speaker Johnson meets with Trump with surveillance law at risk
Technology|World

What is FISA Section 702, the U.S. surveillance law set to expire June 12?

A U.S. surveillance law that allows federal authorities to collect the communications of foreigners abroad and search them for Americans’ data without a warrant is set

What is FISA Section 702, the U.S. surveillance law set to expire June 12?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns

Oil stockpiles in the world's largest economies are headed toward the lowest levels since at least 2003 as inventories are drawn down at a record pace due

Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns
Science|Technology|World

NASA taps US, Italian astronauts for Artemis mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft

NASA named three U.S. astronauts and an Italian astronaut on Tuesday to serve as the crew for its next Artemis mission, a spacecraft docking demonstration in

NASA taps US, Italian astronauts for Artemis mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years

A Tunisian court sentenced prominent journalist Khaoula Boukrim to four years in prison in absentia, she said on Tuesday, in a ruling critics say highlights a growing crackdown on

Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years
Europe|Political|World

Five EU countries float safeguards for future EU members ​

The European Union should discuss the option of temporarily limiting some voting rights of the bloc’s future new members and creating more rule-of-law safeguards, Germany,

Five EU countries float safeguards for future EU members ​
Americas|Asia|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China

For the first time in a decade, New Zealanders see the United States as more of a threat than China, a survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation found, as concerns over

New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds

The U.S.

US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds
Europe|Travel|World

Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour

Pope Leo spoke in Catalan, a language key to the region's identity, as he arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday for the second stop of a week-long tour of

Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Join the beaver hunt: Toronto neighborhood offers unique World Cup-themed scavenger hunt

A certain dam-building rodent is taking center stage in a World Cup-themed contest in Toronto

Join the beaver hunt: Toronto neighborhood offers unique World Cup-themed scavenger hunt
Political|Sports|World

Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter

Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter

Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter
Travel|US|World

French woman walks America to honor the flag discovered in her father's pocket

French woman walks America to honor the flag discovered in her father's pocket

French woman walks America to honor the flag discovered in her father's pocket
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial
Sports|World

Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup

The World Cup is offering the 16 host cities a chance to take action against one of the biggest problems they face — homelessness

Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup
Business|Crime|US|World

Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general

U.S.

Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

European banks want simpler rules as region's annual investment gap hits €1.4 trillion

Europe faces a widening €1.4 trillion ($1.62 trillion) annual investment gap that risks holding back its economic objectives including energy transition, the European

European banks want simpler rules as region's annual investment gap hits €1.4 trillion
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|World

JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says

JPMorgan Chase is keeping a close watch on consumer health as worries about inflation persist, Marianne Lake, CEO of the bank's consumer and

JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK says new law will crack down on hostile states' proxies from next month

Britain said on Tuesday that a law to crack down on proxies acting for states deemed to be hostile such as Iran was expected to come into force next month, as it steps up

UK says new law will crack down on hostile states' proxies from next month
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Trump approval stays near record low as most Americans expect higher gas prices

President Donald Trump's approval rate held near the lowest levels of his political career in recent days as most Americans said they expected gasoline

Trump approval stays near record low as most Americans expect higher gas prices
Americas|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked

The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States

Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing jet deliveries jump to 60 in May, 33% higher than last year

Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 60 jets in May, a 33% increase over the same period last year, though fewer than the 81 delivered by European

Boeing jet deliveries jump to 60 in May, 33% higher than last year
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Amazon issues record-setting Canadian dollar-denominated corporate bond deal

Amazon has issued C$14 billion ($10.04 billion) of Canadian dollar-denominated notes, a final pricing term sheet filed with the SEC on Monday showed,

Amazon issues record-setting Canadian dollar-denominated corporate bond deal
Europe|World

Bulgaria's new government says it will not provide arms for Ukraine

Bulgaria's newly appointed defence minister, Dimitar Stoyanov, said on Tuesday his country would no longer provide arms to Ukraine and urged Moscow and Kyiv to sit down at

Bulgaria's new government says it will not provide arms for Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar edges lower amid shaky Middle East truce, US inflation data in view

The dollar edged lower against peers on Tuesday amid a fragile Middle East truce and with investors looking ahead to key U.S. data later in the week. U.S.

Dollar edges lower amid shaky Middle East truce, US inflation data in view
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta ordered by EU to allow rival AI chatbots back on WhatsApp for free

Meta Platforms has been ordered by EU antitrust regulators to give rival AI chatbots such as OpenAI free access to WhatsApp while they continue to

Meta ordered by EU to allow rival AI chatbots back on WhatsApp for free
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

Several candidates running to be the next head of the United Nations called for a strengthening of human rights and respect for international law and

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights
Technology|World

US sea drone rescues crew from US Army helicopter that crashed near Hormuz

In a first, a Navy surface drone found and rescued two crew members from an Army Apache attack helicopter that went down in waters near Oman's

US sea drone rescues crew from US Army helicopter that crashed near Hormuz
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFC

The White House's South Lawn has hosted many sports over the decades but never a UFC fight like the one President Donald Trump is organizing for his 80th birthday

From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFC
Africa|Sports|Travel|World

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block will open soon

Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese president appeals to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made a rare direct appeal to the Israeli government and its people to come to the negotiating table to end the war, warning in a CNN interview

Lebanese president appeals to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Blue Owl fund facing redemptions raises $500 million in bond sale, Bloomberg News reports

A private credit fund managed by Blue Owl Capital, which earlier this year imposed limits on investor redemptions, has raised $500 million through an investment‑grade bond offering,

Blue Owl fund facing redemptions raises $500 million in bond sale, Bloomberg News reports
Arts|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

US judge orders Trump lawyers to explain missed deadline in $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit

A Miami federal judge on Monday ordered Donald Trump's lawyers to explain why they should not be penalized for missing a Friday deadline to respond to the BBC's motion to dismiss

US judge orders Trump lawyers to explain missed deadline in $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Salt Lake City lawsuit is latest against DHS' plan to use giant warehouses to detain immigrants

Salt Lake City and its county have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to open a giant warehouse in the city that would be used to detain up to 10,000 immigrants

Salt Lake City lawsuit is latest against DHS' plan to use giant warehouses to detain immigrants
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended pending a vote by member states on his fate, the court's

ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations
Business|Economy|Environment|World

IMF approves $163 million in new funding for Papua New Guinea

The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board approved reviews of Papua New Guinea's lending arrangements, unlocking about $163 million in combined disbursements, the fund said

IMF approves $163 million in new funding for Papua New Guinea
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Foreign demand steadies at US Treasury auctions in June

Foreign investors increased purchases of two- and five-year U.S.

Foreign demand steadies at US Treasury auctions in June
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions

The global vaccine group Gavi said on Monday it hopes to use $600 million in soon-to-be-restored U.S. funding to boost malaria and other vaccination

Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida

A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba's northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and Florida that are

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?

Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?

Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?
Business|Economy|World

Strike at GM axle supplier continues 

A strike at a major supplier for General Motors' trucks entered its second week on Monday with the United Auto Workers and Dauch Corp still unable to reach a

Strike at GM axle supplier continues 
Africa|Health|World

Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response

Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the

Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response
Political|US|World

Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports

U.S.

Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK consumers up their spending in May after April drop

Consumers in Britain increased their spending in May after reducing it in April, but their expenditure on travel dropped for a third month in a sign of caution over the

UK consumers up their spending in May after April drop
Business|Economy|Travel|World

S&P downgrades JetBlue deeper into junk as high fuel costs dent recovery

Global ratings agency S&P said on Monday it had downgraded JetBlue Airways to "CCC+" from "B-," pushing the carrier further into junk territory as high jet fuel costs hamper its

S&P downgrades JetBlue deeper into junk as high fuel costs dent recovery
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says

Spending on nuclear weapons by the world's nine nuclear-armed states rose by almost a fifth in 2025 to $119 billion, a report by the International

US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he had a 'positive' conversation with Witkoff and Kushner

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he had a "positive" conversation with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and praised what he called their

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he had a 'positive' conversation with Witkoff and Kushner
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebounded on Monday from Friday's tech-led rout, on news of an Israel-Iran detente and as investors bought back cheapened

Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea Q1 GDP grows 1.8% q/q, stronger than advance estimate

South Korea's economy grew in the first quarter at a stronger pace than previously estimated in April, revised central bank data showed on Tuesday.

South Korea Q1 GDP grows 1.8% q/q, stronger than advance estimate
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK employers warns of slower growth, higher unemployment

The Confederation of British Industry cut its forecast for the country's economic growth on Tuesday and predicted unemployment would rise to its highest in more than a

UK employers warns of slower growth, higher unemployment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April

U.S. wholesale inventories increased more than initially thought in April, likely reflecting stock building to hedge against shortages and high prices stemming from the

US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April
Arts|Business|Sports|US|World

Knicks coach on free throw disparity in Game 3: 'Never thought I’d see that in an NBA Finals game'

Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized the officiating in Game 3 of the NBA Finals after the San Antonio Spurs shot 24 free throws in the second half to New York’s eight

Knicks coach on free throw disparity in Game 3: 'Never thought I’d see that in an NBA Finals game'
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment fell back in June as rising borrowing costs and higher petrol prices squeezed family finances, a survey showed on Tuesday, while

Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed
Arts|Sports|Travel|World

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

(Corrects name of agency to U.S.

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut
Health|Political|World

Kenyan protester killed at demonstration against US Ebola facility, witnesses say

Kenyan police shot dead a protester as hundreds of people staged new demonstrations on Tuesday against a quarantine centre in Kenya for Americans

Kenyan protester killed at demonstration against US Ebola facility, witnesses say
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Emirates upbeat on Boeing 777X, no progress in Airbus A350-1000 engine spat

Dubai's Emirates expects to receive its long-delayed first Boeing 777X by June next year, but has yet to see progress on Rolls-Royce engine improvements

Emirates upbeat on Boeing 777X, no progress in Airbus A350-1000 engine spat
Business|Economy|World

Australia business conditions steady in May, mood still gloomy

Australian business conditions steadied in May as sales strengthened a little, a survey showed on Tuesday, while confidence stayed gloomy as cost pressures squeezed profit

Australia business conditions steady in May, mood still gloomy
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine has signed a drone deal with Latvia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday as he met with Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on the sidelines of a

Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal, Zelenskiy says
Business|Education|Political|Sports|World

Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday issued a decree ordering federal workers in the capital to work from home on June 11 and suspending school classes to

Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff
Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea's cabinet approves decree on $350 billion US investment plan

South Korea's cabinet approved on Tuesday a presidential decree as part of the process to allow $350 billion of strategic investments in the United States to proceed under a

South Korea's cabinet approves decree on $350 billion US investment plan
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Vietnam orders airlines to accelerate U.S. deals as Washington trade probes mount

Vietnam has ordered its major airlines to review the progress of multibillion-dollar agreements signed with Boeing and Pratt & Whitney, and explore new import deals with American

Vietnam orders airlines to accelerate U.S. deals as Washington trade probes mount
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war

A few months ago, India's economy was humming along nicely.

Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fortune really had better favour the brave

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Fortune really had better favour the brave
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors spy a tipping point for bonds after geopolitics shreds old playbooks

Bonds have failed to shield investors during the Iran war.

Investors spy a tipping point for bonds after geopolitics shreds old playbooks
Business|Economy|Europe|World

European shares close lower as investors weigh Middle East risks

European shares surrendered early gains on Tuesday to close lower for a third straight session, led by declines in commodity-

European shares close lower as investors weigh Middle East risks
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya

A protester was shot in central Kenya on Tuesday, witnesses said, during a demonstration against a quarantine centre for Americans exposed to Ebola that the U.S. has raced

Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya
Crime|Political|World

Indonesia parliament amends law to allow police to serve in civilian government

The Indonesian parliament passed revisions to the country's national police law on Tuesday that allow serving police officers to accept posts in the

Indonesia parliament amends law to allow police to serve in civilian government
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast

China's export growth accelerated in May, buoyed by robust demand for chips, autos and other high-tech goods fuelling the global AI boom, providing policymakers

China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast
Health|Political|Science|World

Sidelined U.S. study on alcohol's health effects published in independent journal

A study that found even low levels of drinking alcohol can increase health risks was published in full on Tuesday in an independent journal after being

Sidelined U.S. study on alcohol's health effects published in independent journal
Business|Economy|US|World

US existing home sales increase more than expected in May

U.S. existing home sales increased more than expected in May, though rising mortgage rates and still-tight inventory remain a challenge for the housing market.

US existing home sales increase more than expected in May
Asia|Environment|Political|World

Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea

The Philippines' foreign ministry has undertaken appropriate diplomatic action against China in connection with the "illegal presence" of a floating structure in a disputed

Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Euro zone bond yields steady as Middle East tensions ease, eyes on ECB

Euro zone government bond yields were steady on Tuesday as easing tensions between Israel and Iran for now calmed fears that their weekend attacks could derail U.S. efforts

Euro zone bond yields steady as Middle East tensions ease, eyes on ECB