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August 4, 2025 7:21 PM

Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea

The Philippine and Indian navies have sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea, officials said on Monday, as President Ferdinand Marcos left Manila for New Delhi for a state visit. The Philippines has conducted "maritime cooperative...

August 5, 2025 10:32 AM

Oil producer pressure, Trump rollbacks threaten last-chance global plastics treaty

Hopes for a "last-chance" ambitious global treaty to curb plastic pollution have dimmed as delegates gather this week at the United Nations in Geneva for what was intended to be the final round of negotiations. Diplomats and climate advocates warn t...

August 4, 2025 3:28 PM

Bengaluru ranked 26th in Global AI City Index, Singapore secures top spot

Bengaluru has secured the 26th position in the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) City Index, emerging as India’s leading hub for AI research, development, and data centers, according to a report by market research firm Counterpoint Research. The...

August 4, 2025 4:02 PM

Armed men on motorbikes kidnap more than 60 in northwest Nigeria

Armed men on motorbikes raided a village in northwestern Nigeria and kidnapped more than 60 people including women and children, witnesses said, in a region that has seen a surge of mass abductions. The men opened fire as they rode into Sabon Garin ...

August 4, 2025 2:36 PM

Australia lifts foreign student cap to 295,000 and prioritises Southeast Asia

Australia will raise its cap on foreign students by 9% to 295,000 next year and prioritise applicants from Southeast Asia, the government said on Monday. Limits on places were announced last year as a way to rein in record migration ...

August 4, 2025 2:04 PM

Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes, opens permanent humanitarian corridors

Hamas said on Sunday it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions, after a video it released showing an emaciated captive drew sharp criticism from Western powers. H...

August 4, 2025 9:56 AM

India a valued friend, says Philippines President Marcos as he begins five-day state visit

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday described India as a "valued friend" as he began his five-day state visit to the country — his first official visit since taking office in 2022. In his departure statement, Marcos said shared...

August 3, 2025 5:33 PM

UK threatens jail for people smugglers who advertise on social media

People smugglers who use social media to promote their services to migrants seeking to enter Britain illegally could face five years in prison under plans announced by the government. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government is under huge pol...

August 3, 2025 4:52 PM

Russian and Chinese navies carry out artillery and anti-submarine drills in Sea of Japan

The Russian and Chinese navies are carrying out artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan as part of scheduled joint exercises, the Russian Pacific Fleet was quoted as saying on Sunday. The drills are taking place two days after U.S. P...

August 3, 2025 2:08 PM

Iran’s army chief says Israeli threats remain, state media say

The commander-in-chief of Iran's military, Amir Hatami, said on Sunday that threats from Israel persist, according to state media. In June, Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities during the so-called 12-day war, in which ...

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