Tehran says it carried out widespread internal arrests as Israel, US launched huge strikes on the country in June. Iranian police arrested as many as 21,000 “suspects” during the country’s 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States in June, according to state media citing a law enforcement spokesperson. Following massive Israeli air strikes that … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators have held rallies and marches in cities around the world in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, demanding an end to Israeli attacks on the besieged and bombarded enclave as Israel-imposed starvation engulfs the entire population. In London, the Metropolitan Police said it arrested more than 466 people at a protest … Read more
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Here are the key events on day 1,253 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is how things stand on Thursday, July 31: Fighting A Russian drone attack in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has killed at least four people, the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Telegram. The debris from downed Russian … Read more
This episode explores the rise of fake news, uncovering its history, motives and the stories driving its global impact. The War on Truth examines the pervasive and transformative impact of misinformation in the digital age. Tracing its roots from propaganda to its rapid spread via social media algorithms, the episode explores the factors driving fake … Read more
The US president says he is disappointed in Russia’s Putin as he shortens a 50-day deadline he set this month. United States President Donald Trump has set a new deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia to end its war in Ukraine, underscoring his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for prolonging the conflict. … Read more
President Trump signs major trade deal with Japan, and Tokyo pledges to invest in the United States. President Donald Trump promised to shake up global trade – and he says that is now paying off. The United States has signed an investment deal with Japan, worth more than half a trillion dollars. That follows Washington’s … Read more
Twenty-five countries including Britain, France and a host of European nations said the war in Gaza “must end now” andIsrael “must comply with international law.” The foreign ministries of countries including Australia, Canada and Japan condemned “the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians” seeking food. The statement comes after the Health Ministry in … Read more
Bedouin groups and fighters from Syria’s Druze minority have been involved in sectarian violence. Syria’s new government is facing a serious challenge. This time, it is not from foreign powers or from remnants of the regime of former President Bashar al-Assad, but instead, from within the country’s own borders. Tensions have flared in the south, … Read more
China’s GDP grew 1.1 percent from April to June despite US tariffs, official data shows. China’s economy grew by more than 5 percent in the second quarter, according to official data, staying on track to meet Beijing’s annual growth target despite United States President Donald Trump’s trade war. China’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 1.1 … Read more