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Trump threatens allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs
President Donald Trump threatened Japan and South Korea with 25 percent tariffs Monday, stepping up pressure on the two historical US allies and a dozen other economies to reach trade deals with Washington.
Mexico president slams xenophobia after anti-gentrification protest
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday condemned "xenophobic" behavior at a protest against gentrification blamed on remote workers and other foreigners.
Israel, Hamas hold indirect talks ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meet
Israel and Hamas held indirect talks in Qatar on Monday, according to a Palestinian official, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting in Washington with President Donald Trump, who is pushing for a deal on Gaza.
Trump steps up pressure for deals as US tariff deadline nears
Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy faces a critical week as the US president races to secure the bilateral deals he promised, ahead of a shifting deadline for re-imposing steep tariffs on dozens of economies.
Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview released on Monday that Israel, which last month fought a 12-day war with Iran, had attempted to assassinate him.
Russia says minister fired by Putin killed himself
Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoyt killed himself Monday hours after being officially dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, the country's Investigative Committee said Monday.
Israel, Hamas due to resume indirect talks ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meet
Israel and Hamas were due to resume indirect talks in Qatar on Monday, according to a Palestinian official, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting in Washington with President Donald Trump, who is pushing for a deal.
Poland starts border checks with Germany in anti-migrant clampdown
Poland reimposed checks on its borders with EU neighbours Germany and Lithuania on Monday in a bid to crack down on irregular migration amid surging anti-immigrant sentiment creating political pressure in Berlin and Warsaw.
Russian forces claim first foothold in new Ukraine region
Russia said Monday it captured its first village in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region after grinding towards the border for months, dealing a physchological blow for Kyiv as its worries mount.
US envoy says satisfied with Lebanese response on disarming of Hezbollah
US envoy Thomas Barrack said Monday he was satisfied by the Lebanese authorities' response to Washington's request to disarm Hezbollah, which was heavily weakened in a recent war with Israel.
UK marks London 7/7 attacks as king hails 'spirit of unity'
The UK on Monday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the London July 7 bombings that killed 52 people, as King Charles III paid tribute to the spirit of unity shown after the atrocity.
Apple appeals 500-mn-euro EU fine
Apple filed an appeal on Monday against 500-million-euro fine imposed by the EU and accused Brussels of forcing the US tech giant to make changes that are "bad" for users.
Crowds celebrate Nepal ex-king's birthday in show of support
Hundreds of well-wishers lined up outside the home of Nepal's deposed king to celebrate his 78th birthday on Monday, the latest pro-monarchy show of support in the Himalayan republic.
Hamas, Israel resume talks as Netanyahu set to meet Trump
Hamas and Israel were resuming talks in Qatar on Monday, a Palestinian official said, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, who has pushed for a "deal this week" between the foes.
Nearly 450,000 Afghans left Iran since June 1: IOM
Nearly 450,000 Afghans have returned from Iran since the start of June, the United Nations' migration agency said on Monday, after Tehran ordered those without documentation to leave by July 6.
Macron to rekindle relationship with Francophile King Charles on UK visit
French-speaking King Charles III, who is hosting President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit starting on Tuesday, professes a long-standing love of France, describing it as "an essential part" of his life.
Trump hosts Netanyahu, hopes for Israel-Hamas deal 'this week'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Monday US President Donald Trump, who expressed hope for a "deal this week" between Israel and Hamas that sees hostages released from the Gaza Strip.
Pressed to confess: Japan accused of 'hostage justice'
Yo Amano says he is unravelling in a cell where he has been confined alone almost 24 hours a day for over six years, despite not having been convicted of the fraud charges against him.
Trump slams former ally Musk's political party as 'ridiculous'
President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed former ally Elon Musk's launching of a new political party as "ridiculous," after the tech billionaire who once backed the Republican said he wanted to challenge the United States' "one-party system."
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons becomes Suriname's first woman president
Lawmakers elected Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as Suriname's first woman president on Sunday, after her party won the most seats in legislative elections in May.
Netanyahu says Trump meeting could 'advance' Gaza deal ahead of Doha talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he hoped an upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump could "help advance" a Gaza ceasefire deal, after sending negotiators to Doha for indirect talks with Hamas.
Hezbollah chief says won't surrender under Israeli threats
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Sunday his group would not surrender or lay down its weapons in response to Israeli threats, despite pressure on the Lebanese militants to disarm.
'Emergency' at Afghan border as migrant returns from Iran surge ahead of deadline
Tens of thousands of Afghans streamed over the border from Iran in the days before a return deadline set for Sunday, the United Nations said, sparking an "emergency" situation at border points.
Gaza truce talks to resume in Doha before Netanyahu heads to US
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are set to resume Sunday in Doha for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, ahead of a visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House.
Israeli negotiators due in Qatar for Gaza truce talks
An Israeli delegation was expected in Doha on Sunday for talks on a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, ahead of a visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House.
Israel army bulldozers plough through homes at West Bank camps
In the West Bank city of Tulkarem, the landscape has been transformed after Israeli army bulldozers ploughed through its two refugee camps in what the military called a hunt for Palestinian militants.
Vietnam's laid-off communist officials face uncertain future
Sipping green tea in his garden of roses, ex-communist party official Nguyen Van Cuong says he is "jobless but happy" after Vietnam cut 80,000 state roles this week.
Israel agrees to Gaza truce talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending a team to Qatar Sunday for talks on a truce and hostage release in Gaza, after Hamas said it was ready to start negotiations "immediately".
Iran's Khamenei makes first public appearance since Israel war: state media
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the outbreak of his country's recent 12-day war with Israel, taking part in a religious ceremony in Tehran, state media reported.
Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party
Elon Musk, an ex-ally of US President Donald Trump, said Saturday he had launched a new political party in the United States to challenge what the tech billionaire described as the country's "one-party system."
BRICS nations voice 'serious concerns' over Trump tariffs
BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro from Sunday are expected to decry US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" trade tariffs, saying they are illegal and risk hurting the global economy.
Israel weighs response after Hamas says ready for Gaza truce talks
Israel was considering its response on Saturday after Hamas said it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a US-sponsored proposal for a Gaza ceasefire.