US President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday a “massive” trade deal with Japan, which reduces a threatened 25 per cent tariff to 15 per cent ahead of the 1 August deadline. Trump has threatened to impose punitive tariffs on dozens of countries if they fail to reach agreements with the United States by next month. […]

The newly agreed US-Japan trade deal makes no provision for defence spending, Japan’s tariffs envoy confirmed on Wednesday. Ryosei Akazawa, speaking to reporters, stated explicitly, “The deal does not include anything on defence spending.” This clarification comes amid ongoing pressure from US President Donald Trump, who has urged Japan, a key ally, to increase its […]

The rock world was quick to mourn the loss of Osbourne, nicknamed the “Prince of Darkness,” a figure known as much for his iconic voice as his outrageous stage antics, including the infamous incident when he bit the head off a bat. Original Black Sabbath bandmates paid heartfelt tribute on social media: Bandmate Tribute Tony […]

At least five people were killed on Tuesday during intense clashes between Somali federal forces and troops loyal to the Jubaland regional administration. The violence erupted in Beled Hawo, a strategic town in Somalia’s southern Gedo region, an area frequently at the centre of political friction between Mogadishu and the semi-autonomous Jubaland state. Background: Somalia’s […]

Portugal has officially announced its support for Morocco’s proposal to grant autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty to the disputed territory of Western Sahara, joining a growing list of nations backing Rabat’s plan. This endorsement was delivered during a high-level diplomatic meeting on Tuesday between Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, in […]

US President Donald Trump has agreed to reduce his previously threatened tariff rate on imports from the Philippines to 19 percent, following a White House meeting on 22 July with Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This represents a modest one-point drop in tariffs amid ongoing trade discussions. Summary of New Trade Arrangement Element Details US tariff […]

A tragic coal mine collapse in northern Afghanistan on Tuesday has left six miners dead and 18 others injured, according to local officials. The incident occurred in the Baghlan province, a region already known for previous mining disasters. Incident Overview Key Detail Information Location Baghlan Province, Northern Afghanistan Date Tuesday, [recent event, 2025] Fatalities 6 […]

The director of Gaza’s largest hospital confirmed on Tuesday that 21 children have died from malnutrition and starvation over the past three days in the besieged Palestinian enclave, amidst ongoing Israeli military operations. Gaza, home to more than two million residents, is experiencing catastrophic shortages of food, medicine, and other essentials. Reports indicate that residents […]

Authorities in Los Angeles County have confirmed the discovery of human remains in the debris of one of the catastrophic wildfires that ravaged parts of the city and surrounding areas in January 2025. The recovery, made more than six months after the infernos were extinguished, brings the official death toll to 31. Details of the […]

The Syrian government announced on Tuesday that it has initiated investigations into reported extrajudicial killings in the southern province of Sweida, home to the country’s Druze minority. The authorities pledged to bring to justice all those responsible, including individuals affiliated with state security forces, following a week of sectarian bloodshed that left over 1,300 people […]