US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing for a high-profile White House summit on September 24. The meeting is expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and other major areas of tension between the two countries. The White House has been preparing for Xi’s visit with a military honor guard… Continue reading Trump Xi Summit: High-Profile Talks With Low Expectations
The Turkey Black Sea deal proposal aims to stop attacks on civilian ships as Ankara seeks a new arrangement with Russia and Ukraine. A Turkish diplomat told AFP on Thursday that Turkey had shared a draft memorandum with both countries. The proposal would create a framework to protect civilian shipping in the Black Sea. The… Continue reading Turkey Black Sea Deal: Plan Targets Ship Attacks
Nepal plans to use a new climate study to support a financial request from the United Nations fund created to help countries recover from climate-related loss and damage. The Nepal UN climate fund request could seek around $20 million, according to reports. The money would help support reconstruction after the devastating floods and landslides that… Continue reading Nepal UN Climate Fund Claim After Deadly Floods
Residents of the Oxfordshire village of Piddington have voted symbolically to leave the UK in protest against plans to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers at a nearby former military site. The parish council organised the symbolic referendum on Tuesday. Of the 312 votes cast, 285 supported leaving the UK, while 26 opposed the… Continue reading Piddington Votes to Leave UK Over Asylum Plan
The Russian drone Poland incident has raised security concerns after officials confirmed that a Gerbera-2 recovered from the Baltic Sea carried an explosive warhead. Polish authorities found the drone Monday near the beach at Rusinowo, close to Jarosławiec in northwestern Poland. The military recovered it from the water and secured the aircraft for examination. Military… Continue reading Russian Drone Poland: Explosives Found Near Beach
American Airlines fuel prices are putting pressure on the carrier’s future flight plans as energy costs continue to rise. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the company could adjust its capacity if fuel prices remain elevated. However, strong passenger demand and higher fares have helped the airline recover a large share of its increased fuel… Continue reading American Airlines Fuel Prices Put Capacity at Risk
A war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza, killing at least 16 Palestinians, including five children, as rescuers searched the rubble for survivors. The seven-storey building collapsed overnight while families were sheltering inside. Gaza civil defence officials said 14 other people suffered injuries. Rescuers believe nearly 100 people could still be trapped beneath the rubble. Rescue teams… Continue reading Gaza Building Collapse Kills 16, Including Children
Quantum Valley Pakistan has officially launched with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and high-tech development. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said the initiative could connect Pakistani talent with international technology and innovation centres. He made the remarks at the launch ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday. The initiative aims to bring… Continue reading Quantum Valley Pakistan Opens Startup Pathways
The Machado return remains uncertain as Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado weighs when to come home amid concerns from the Trump administration. Four opposition sources told Reuters that Machado plans to return. However, they said she has not chosen a date. One source said she may travel from Panama to the United States before… Continue reading Machado Return: Venezuela Leader Weighs Homecoming
A Sudan gold mine collapse has killed at least 67 people in the remote West Kordofan region, while rescuers continue searching for miners trapped beneath the rubble. The disaster happened at the al-Zara gold mine near Nuhud. The Sudan Doctors Network and survivors reported the death toll on Wednesday. However, local officials gave a higher… Continue reading Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 67, Many Missing
