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Europe|News|Political

Italy accuses NATO's Stoltenberg of betrayal over new southern envoy

Italy's defence minister has accused NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of betraying Rome by not appointing an Italian as the alliance's new envoy tasked with coordinating NATO's

Italy accuses NATO's Stoltenberg of betrayal over new southern envoy
Europe|Political

EU says it will start talks with Armenia on visa-free travel

The European Union has decided to open dialogue on visa liberalisation with Armenia, the EU said on Monday, in what Yerevan's foreign minister described as a "milestone"

EU says it will start talks with Armenia on visa-free travel
Europe|News

Greece denies Turkey's accusations it pushed migrants into Turkish territory

Greece's coast guard denied accusations by the Turkish defence ministry on Monday that it had pushed back migrants off the island of Lesbos into Turkish territory.

Greece denies Turkey's accusations it pushed migrants into Turkish territory
Asia|Crime

Philippine president orders shutdown of Chinese-run online gambling industry employing thousands

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an immediate ban on the mostly Chinese-run online gaming operations in the country

Philippine president orders shutdown of Chinese-run online gambling industry employing thousands
Asia|Political

Pakistan police raid former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party office and arrest its spokesman

Pakistan's Interior Ministry says police have raided the imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party office in Islamabad and arrested its spokesman for carrying out anti-state propaganda

Pakistan police raid former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party office and arrest its spokesman
Asia|Political

Pakistan police arrests jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's aides

Pakistan police arrested two aides of former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday in a raid on his party's secretariat, despite the jailed ex-leader having won a

Pakistan police arrests jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's aides
Asia|Political

Philippines, U.S. to hold 2+2 foreign, defence ministers' dialogue

The Philippines and the United States will hold a 2+2 dialogue between their foreign and defence ministers in Manila on July 30, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday.

Philippines, U.S. to hold 2+2 foreign, defence ministers' dialogue
Asia|Political

Myanmar's embattled junta chief takes on role of nominal president

All duties of Myanmar's figurehead president have been transferred to the chief of the ruling junta, Min Aung Hlaing, after the nominal head of state was placed on medical leave following a

Myanmar's embattled junta chief takes on role of nominal president
Americas|Election|Political

Lula "scared" by Maduro rhetoric, urges respect for Venezuela election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday urged Venezuela's government to respect the result of next Sunday's presidential election, saying he was "scared" by

Lula "scared" by Maduro rhetoric, urges respect for Venezuela election
Asia|Political

Blinken, Austin to shore up US-Asia ties amid political uncertainty at home

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin head to Asia this week to reassure allies and partners of

Blinken, Austin to shore up US-Asia ties amid political uncertainty at home
Europe|Political

French centre-right offers 'legislative pact' that could help Macron

France's centre-right bloc proposed a "legislative pact" on Monday that could pave the way for a broader deal with French President Emmanuel Macron's party as political leaders

French centre-right offers 'legislative pact' that could help Macron
News|Political

Senate Ethics Committee initiates review of Sen. Bob Menendez’s alleged rules violations

Senate Ethics Committee initiates review of Sen. Bob Menendez’s alleged rules violations

Senate Ethics Committee initiates review of Sen. Bob Menendez’s alleged rules violations
Election|Political

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses Harris amid speculation if he's in running to join the ticket

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris soon after she became the prohibitive favorite to lead the Democratic ticket

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses Harris amid speculation if he's in running to join the ticket
Celebrity|Entertainment

Calls for Maya Rudolph to reprise her Kamala Harris on 'SNL' are flooding social media

Will Maya Rudolph’s “funt,” aka Vice President Kamala Harris, be back on “Saturday Night Live?”

Calls for Maya Rudolph to reprise her Kamala Harris on 'SNL' are flooding social media
Celebrity|Entertainment

Hollywood donors drop 'Dembargo' as celebrities back Harris

A Hollywood "Dembargo" on political donations has ended, as key fundraisers and celebrities from rapper Cardi B to Oscar

Hollywood donors drop 'Dembargo' as celebrities back Harris
Asia|Political

Myanmar junta leader assumes presidential powers as president takes ‘sick leave,’ state media reports

Myanmar junta leader assumes presidential powers as president takes ‘sick leave,’ state media reports

Myanmar junta leader assumes presidential powers as president takes ‘sick leave,’ state media reports
Crime|News|Political

Most contentious moments from US Secret Service Director’s fiery House hearing

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was grilled over security failures that led to the assassination attempt against Donald Trump by house members from both parties in a hearing Monday.

Most contentious moments from US Secret Service Director’s fiery House hearing
Economy

US senators introduce bill to speed approvals of energy projects

The top two lawmakers on the Senate energy committee on Monday introduced long-awaited legislation to speed permitting of power transmission, mining and

US senators introduce bill to speed approvals of energy projects
Europe|Opinion|Political

UK's scrapped Rwanda migrant plan a 'shocking waste' of $904 million in public funds, minister says

The U_K_'s new home secretary says a scrapped plan by former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to send some migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda was the “most shocking waste of taxpayer money I have ever seen."

UK's scrapped Rwanda migrant plan a 'shocking waste' of $904 million in public funds, minister says
Election|News|Political

Harris surpasses number of delegates needed for nomination - campaign sources

Vice President Kamala Harris surpassed the number of delegates needed to claim the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday night, campaign sources told Reuters.

Harris surpasses number of delegates needed for nomination - campaign sources
Americas|Election|Political

Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is working hard to shore up the loyalty of the armed forces and keep top commanders in line, days ahead of a hotly disputed election that threatens the self-proclaimed socialist's hold on power

Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power
Asia|Crime|Economy

Philippines bans gambling operations catered to illicit Chinese players

Philippines bans gambling operations catered to illicit Chinese players

Philippines bans gambling operations catered to illicit Chinese players
Asia

Bangladesh accepts court ruling to cut state job quotas after unrest, eases curfew

The Bangladesh government said on Tuesday it would heed a Supreme Court ruling that 93% of state jobs be open to competition,

Bangladesh accepts court ruling to cut state job quotas after unrest, eases curfew
Asia|Economy|News|Technology

Internet is still down in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests

Bangladesh is still without internet for a fifth day and the government declared a public holiday Monday, as authorities maintained tight control despite apparent calm following a court order that scaled back a controversial system for allocating government jobs that sparked violent protests

Internet is still down in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests
Europe|News|Political|Sports

Macron's political gamble casts shadow over Paris Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron hoped the Paris Olympics would cement his legacy.

Macron's political gamble casts shadow over Paris Olympics

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