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July 29, 2025 4:05 PM

EU proposes curbs on Israel research funding over Gaza crisis

The European Union's executive body recommended on Monday curbing Israeli access to its flagship research funding programme after calls from EU countries to increase pressure on Israel to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Multiple EU countr...

July 29, 2025 11:36 AM

Trump says many are starving in Gaza, vows to set up food centres

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday many people were starving in Gaza and suggested Israel could do more on humanitarian access, as Palestinians struggled to feed their children a day after Israel declared steps to improve supplies. As the de...

July 29, 2025 10:41 AM

Thailand-Cambodia border calm as military-level talks postponed

The Thailand-Cambodia border, where fighting has raged since last week, was calm on Tuesday following a ceasefire deal and military commanders from both sides are set to meet for talks later in the day, acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wec...

July 29, 2025 12:46 AM

Trump warns Iran that its nuclear sites could be bombed again

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he would order fresh U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities should Tehran try to restart facilities that the United States bombed last month. Trump issued the threat as he held talks with British ...

July 29, 2025 12:46 AM

Trump says he is reducing 50 day deadline for Russia on war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was reducing the 50-day deadline he gave Russia over its war in Ukraine, underscoring his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for prolonging fighting between the two countries. "I'm disappo...

July 28, 2025 4:24 PM

Thai, Cambodian leaders agree to ceasefire after five days of battle

The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a ceasefire on Monday effective midnight, in a bid to bring an end to their deadliest conflict in more than a decade after five days of fierce fighting. Amid an international effort to quell the conflic...

July 28, 2025 4:58 PM

UN tells Australia, Turkey to end COP31 hosting standoff

The United Nations climate chief on Monday urged Australia and Turkey to resolve their long-running tussle over who will host next year's COP31 summit, calling the delay unhelpful and unnecessary. Australia and Turkey submitted bids to host the high...

July 27, 2025 6:56 PM

Israeli military announces daily pauses in Gaza areas to allow aid for hungry

Israel said on Sunday it would halt military operations each day for 10 hours in parts of Gaza and allow new aid corridors in the shattered enclave, where images of hungry Palestinians have alarmed the world. Military activity will stop from 10 a....

July 26, 2025 5:36 PM

India and Maldives ink MoU to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture cooperation

India and the Maldives in Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster bilateral ties in fisheries and aquaculture, marking a significant step toward sustainable marine resource development. The agreement, formalized on July 25 during...

July 25, 2025 8:06 PM

India proud to be most trusted friend of Maldives: PM Modi

India takes great pride in being the Maldives’ “most trusted friend,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, reaffirming New Delhi’s deep-rooted partnership with the Indian Ocean nation. Speaking alongside Maldivian President Mohamed Mu...

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