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India reels from US tariff hike threat
Indian exporters are scrambling for options to mitigate the fallout of US President Donald Trump's threatened tariff salvo against the world's most populous nation.
European leaders to hold Ukraine online summit before Trump-Putin meet
European leaders will hold online talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, hoping to convince him to respect Ukraine's interests when he discusses the war with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.
South Korea's ex-first lady Kim arrested
South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested late Tuesday over a range of charges including stock manipulation and corruption, prosecutors said.
'Stop production': Small US firms battered by shifting tariffs
When US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on almost all trading partners in April, Ben Knepler contacted the factory in Cambodia producing his company's outdoor furniture. "Stop production," he ordered.
'Not welcome': English town protests against JD Vance's holiday
Dozens of activists and locals protested on Tuesday against a visit by US Vice President JD Vance to an idyllic rural region of southwest England, where he is on holiday with family.
S. Korea's ex-first lady Kim arrested: prosecutors
South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested late Tuesday over a range of charges including stock manipulation and corruption, prosecutors said.
US summit in Alaska a 'personal victory' for Putin, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had scored a "personal victory" by getting invited to talks with Donald Trump on US soil, and that the meeting further delayed sanctions on Moscow.
White House to host cage fight on July 4: UFC boss
The White House is to play host to a mixed martial arts bout on July 4 next year, the day the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, UFC boss Dana White said Tuesday.
Netanyahu floats 'allowing' Palestinians out of Gaza as mediators renew truce push
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday revived calls to "allow" Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip, as the military prepares a broader offensive in the territory.
Zelensky says US summit in Alaska a 'personal victory' for Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had scored a "personal victory" by getting invited to talks with Donald Trump on US soil, and that the meeting further delayed sanctions on Moscow.
Gaza mediators 'working very hard' to revive truce plan: Egypt
Egypt said Tuesday it was working with fellow Gaza mediators Qatar and the United States to broker a 60-day truce, as part of a renewed push to end the Israel-Hamas war.
Ukraine says fighting 'difficult' after reports of Russia's rapid gains
Ukraine said Tuesday it was engaged in "difficult" battles with Russian forces after Moscow had made rapid advances in a narrow but important section of the front line in the country's east.
US consumer inflation holds steady but tariff risks persist
US consumer inflation held steady in July, with an uptick in underlying price pressures that could spell trouble for President Donald Trump and his promises of an economic boom.
S.Africa to offer US new deal to avoid 30% tariff
South Africa will offer a "generous" new trade deal to the United States on Tuesday to avoid 30-percent tariffs, government ministers said.
The Elders group of global leaders warns of Gaza 'genocide'
The Elders group of international stateswomen and statesmen for the first time on Tuesday called the situation in Gaza an "unfolding genocide", saying that Israel's obstruction of aid was causing a "famine".
Thai soldier wounded in Cambodia border landmine blast
A landmine blast on Thailand's border wounded a soldier on Tuesday, the military said, accusing Cambodia of planting new explosives in breach of a truce between the countries.
France adopts law upholding ban on controversial insecticide
French President Emmanuel Macron signed into law a modified bill that bars a bee-killing pesticide from being reintroduced after a petition signed by more than two million people.
Trump meets with Intel CEO after demanding he resign
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had a "very interesting" meeting with the chief of US chip maker Intel, just days after calling for his resignation.
Trump says plans to test out Putin as Europe engages Ukraine
US President Donald Trump on Monday described his upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin as a "feel-out meeting" to gauge his ideas for ending the war in Ukraine, as European leaders rushed to ensure respect for Kyiv's interests.
Trump signs order to extend China tariff truce by 90 days: US media
US President Donald Trump reportedly signed an order delaying the reimposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods on Monday, hours before a trade truce between Washington and Beijing was due to expire.
Trump expects 'constructive conversation' with Putin
US President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to have "constructive conversations" with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and expressed displeasure with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for ruling out territorial concessions.
Trump says Nvidia to give US cut of China chip sales
President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed reports that semiconductor giant Nvidia would pay the United States 15 percent of its revenues from sales of certain artificial intelligence chips to China.
Europeans plan Ukraine talks with Trump before he meets Putin
European leaders plan talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before Trump is set to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war, Berlin said.
Trump deploys National Guard in Washington crime crackdown
Donald Trump on Monday deployed military and federal law enforcement to curb violent crime in Washington, as he seeks to make good on his campaign pledge to be a "law and order" president.
UN, media groups condemn Israel's deadly strike on Al Jazeera team in Gaza
Condemnations poured in from the United Nations and media rights groups on Monday after an Israeli strike killed an Al Jazeera news team in Gaza, as Palestinians mourned the journalists and Israel accused one of them of being a Hamas militant.
Al Jazeera journalists hold vigil for staff slain in Gaza
Al Jazeera staff gathered at the news network's Doha headquarters on Monday for a televised memorial for five colleagues killed by Israel overnight in Gaza.
Gazans mourn Al Jazeera staff killed by Israel
Gazans gathered on Monday for the funeral of five Al Jazeera staff members and a sixth reporter killed in an Israeli strike, with Israel calling one of them a "terrorist" affiliated with Hamas.
Mourners gather in Gaza for funeral of Al Jazeera staff killed by Israel
Gazans gathered on Monday for the funeral of five Al Jazeera staff members and a sixth reporter killed in an Israeli strike, with Israel calling one of them a "terrorist" affiliated with Hamas.
Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea
A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation.
EU to hold urgent Ukraine talks before Trump-Putin meeting
EU foreign ministers will hold emergency talks on Monday to discuss their next steps before talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, as Europe fears any deal made without Ukraine could force unacceptable compromises.
Indonesia, Peru strike trade agreement as leaders meet
Indonesia and Peru sealed a trade agreement Monday as their leaders met in Jakarta, with Southeast Asia's biggest economy looking to make inroads into South American markets.
Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea: Manila
A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippines patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation.