Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Set to Sign Defense Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are expected to sign a defense agreement on Friday, deepening security cooperation amid regional tensions.
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Putin Approves Sale of State's 30.4% Stake in Sheremetyevo Airport
Russia's president has cleared the sale of the state's 30.4% stake in Sheremetyevo airport, with restrictions on foreign buyers.
Cubans Plan Lives Around Fleeting Power as Blackouts Drag On
In Cuba, prolonged blackouts have upended daily routines, with residents rushing to cook, clean, and store water during brief power windows.
France Forecasts 35% Drop in Maize Output, Lowest in Decades
France's farm ministry projects a 35% fall in grain maize output to 9.0 million tons, the lowest since 1980, due to severe summer weather.
Bank of Japan's September Rate Hike Expectations Grow
The Bank of Japan has lined up several speaking events ahead of its September policy meeting, signaling a potential rate hike.
Three inmates killed in separate Sri Lanka prison clashes
Three inmates died and 23 were injured in two prison clashes in Sri Lanka, linked to drug-related gang rivalries.
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Major Russian Retailer's Warehouse in Urals
Ukrainian long-range drones struck a Wildberries warehouse in Yekaterinburg, Russia, causing a fire but no casualties.
Student gunman kills six in Thai high school attack near Bangkok
A student opened fire at a Thai high school, killing six and wounding 22, after allegedly killing his grandparents.
Indonesia Resumes Mineral Exports After Rare-Earth Testing Delays
Indonesia resumes mineral exports after rare-earth testing delays, with alumina shipments leaving West Kalimantan.
France's maize harvest set to slump 35% to lowest in decades
France's grain maize crop is forecast to fall 35% to 9 million tonnes, the lowest since 1980, after heat and drought.
Kaohsiung Sirens Wail as Taiwan Tests Civil Defense in Air-Raid Drill
Kaohsiung held a 30-minute air-raid drill, halting traffic and transit, as Taiwan's VP inspected hospital readiness.
Japan's Q2 Yen Interventions Fail to Halt Currency's Slide
Japan's three Q2 currency interventions, totaling ¥11.73 trillion, failed to reverse the yen's decline against the dollar.
Syria corrects minibus blast toll: 14 wounded, no deaths
Syria's Health Ministry says a Damascus minibus explosion wounded 14, not killed 2, correcting an earlier toll.
Hiroshima Survivors Press Takaichi on Nuclear Principles as City Marks 81st Anniversary
Hiroshima survivors met PM Takaichi on the 81st anniversary, warning against revising Japan's Three Non-Nuclear Principles.
Europe Heatwave: Hungary Breaks Record, Germany Reports 11,900 Deaths
A severe European heatwave has broken a 121-year-old record in Hungary and caused an estimated 11,900 heat-related deaths in Germany this year.
Japan's pension giant posts record quarterly gain amid strategy debate
Japan's GPIF reports a record 24.1 trillion yen quarterly gain, fueling discussions on allowing greater investment flexibility within its portfolio.
Thai PM Expresses Shock After School Shooting Near Bangkok Kills Six
A student shot multiple people at a Thai high school near Bangkok, killing at least six. The PM called the incident 'so bad' and 'shouldn't have happened.'
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan set to sign joint defence pact in Jeddah
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday, sources say, amid regional instability.
Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing with protests against arms exports
Protesters in Hiroshima marked the 81st atomic bombing anniversary, opposing Japan's lifting of lethal weapons export ban and urging adherence to non-nuclear principles.
UK House Prices Stagnate in July as Middle East Tensions Push Up Mortgage Costs
UK house prices were flat in July, with annual growth slowing to 0.1% — the weakest since November 2023 — as Middle East tensions lifted mortgage rates.