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China-US trade falls 10.4% in H1-2025 to $289.36 billion
China-US trade dropped 10.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 to $289.36 billion, according to China’s General Administration of Customs.
Russia in talks over military bases in Syria with new government
Russia and Syria are holding talks on the future of Russian military bases in the country, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin, as their fate remains unclear amid the political transition and ongoing regional developments.
Iran defends regional policies, warns of escalating aggression in Gaza
Iran defends its strike on the US base in Qatar as an act of self-defense, warns against escalating Israeli aggression in Gaza, and condemns Western nuclear policies, while ruling out new negotiations without firm guarantees.
Israeli Rafah plan is ethnic cleansing disguised as aid: Ex-PM Olmert
Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert warns that "Israel's" planned "humanitarian city" in Rafah amounts to ethnic cleansing, calling it a concentration camp disguised as aid.
Senate blames Secret Service failures for Trump assassination attempt
A Senate report blames the Secret Service for preventable failures during the 2024 Trump assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, citing communication breakdowns and denial of security requests.
South Korea warns US chip tariffs threaten economy, global supply
South Korea has voiced strong opposition to impending US semiconductor tariffs, warning they could harm its export-driven economy, disrupt global supply chains, and reflect a broader shift toward protectionist trade policies under Section 232.
South Korea warns US chip tariffs threaten economy, global supply
South Korea has voiced strong opposition to impending US semiconductor tariffs, warning they could harm its export-driven economy, disrupt global supply chains, and reflect a broader shift toward protectionist trade policies under Section 232.
Bitcoin tops $120K as policy tailwinds and ETFs drive rally
Bitcoin surged past $120,000 for the first time, driven by institutional inflows, pro-crypto US policy momentum, and investor optimism amid broader market gains.
Trump approves Patriot missiles to Ukraine, bills EU for costs
President Trump confirms the US will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, with the EU covering the cost, amid recent criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia slams US-Denmark military pact as threat to its security
Russia condemns a new US-Denmark defense agreement granting Washington extensive military access to Danish bases, warning it undermines Danish sovereignty and escalates NATO's military presence near Russian borders.
Tensions ease in Sweida as all detainees released amid mediation
All detainees held by Bedouin tribes and local factions in Sweida were released following mediation by Druze leaders, amid ongoing security tensions and recent clashes in southern Syria.
Fierce clashes breakout in Syria's Sweida, leading to displacement
At least 37 killed in violent clashes between Druze factions and Bedouin tribes in Sweida, southern Syria, as local groups blame the government for escalating insecurity and declare general mobilization.
