World
US, Russia describe talks on diplomatic missions as constructive, positive
By Reuters TASS cited the russian ambassador to US as saying that both sides had stressed the importance of resuming direct flights between Russia and the United States in expanding business ties and contacts.
Argentine workers launch widespread 24-hour strike against Milei’s austerity measures
By Reuters Unions are demanding the government reinstate sacked employees, reopen salary talks and scrap plans to privatize some public firms, among other measures.
Iran is giving talks with US a ‘genuine chance’, foreign ministry says
By Reuters US President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement on Monday that Washington and Tehran were poised to begin direct talks in Oman on Saturday over Iran’s nuclear program
Death toll in Dominican Republic nightclub tragedy tops 200, recovery efforts wrap up
By Reuters The sudden collapse at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo after midnight on Tuesday marred a concert by merengue singer Rubby Perez where politicians, athletes and other prominent local figures had gathered.
Trump trade war with China revives recession, bear market fears
By Reuters While announcing a 90-day tariff pause on dozens of countries, Trump ratcheted up tariffs on Chinese imports, raising them effectively to 145% when levies imposed earlier this year are taken into account.
China warns against ‘irresponsible’ remarks after Kyiv claim on Chinese fighters
By Reuters Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence had information about 155 Chinese citizens fighting in Ukraine.
EU pauses countermeasures following Trump’s tariff reprieve
By Reuters The bloc was due to launch counter-tariffs on about 21 billion euros of US imports from next Tuesday.
US, Russia delegations arrive for talks in Istanbul on diplomatic missions
By Reuters Both Moscow and Washington have complained in recent years about the difficulties of getting credentials for their diplomats.
US to screen social media of immigrants, rights advocates raise concerns
By Reuters The step will immediately affect those applying for lawful permanent resident status, foreign students and those affiliated with educational institutions linked to antisemitic activity.
Search for survivors turns grim after Dominican Republic nightclub catastrophe
By Reuters The tragedy struck after midnight during a concert by Dominican merengue singer Rubby Perez, when the roof suddenly collapsed at an event attended by politicians, athletes, and other prominent figures.
In stunning U-turn, Trump walks back some tariffs, triggering historic market rally
By Reuters Trump’s reversal on Wednesday came less than a day after major new tariffs took effect, following the most intense market volatility since early Covid-19 pandemic.
Germany’s Merz unveils coalition deal to spur growth and tackle migration
By Reuters Pressure to reach a deal has taken on new urgency as the government will take charge at a time of global turbulence in an escalating trade conflict.
Israeli strike kills 29 people in Gaza City house, medics say
By Reuters Many were still believed to be missing and trapped under the ruins of the building.
Indonesia ready to shelter Palestinians impacted by war in Gaza
By Reuters Jakarta has been advocating for a two-state solution and has sent humanitarian aid.
US company resurrects the extinct dire wolf, or some version of it
By Reuters The company is calling them dire wolves and claims to have created the world’s first successfully “de-extincted” animal. This method could be used to revive other extinct species with available ancient DNA.
Death toll climbs to 79 in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
By Reuters The deceased included a popular singer, a provincial governor, and former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel, authorities said.
After retrial, Hong Kong court jails social worker to nearly 4 years for rioting
By Reuters Months of sometimes violent pro-democracy protests rocked the global financial hub in 2019 and sparked a Beijing-imposed security crackdown.
Dominican Republican nightclub roof collapse kills at least 66
By Reuters At least 155 people were injured as emergency crews searched for survivors in the rubble of the Jet Set nightclub, while families gathered at the site looking for loved ones.
Stocks slide again as US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China
By Reuters China vows to fight as S&P 500 dips below 5,000 and global markets brace for impact.
Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic kills at least 27 including governor
By Reuters President Luis Abinader said the dead included Nelsy Cruz, governor of the northern Monte Cristi province.