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Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian ‘provocative statements’
By Reuters Medvedev on Thursday said Trump should remember that Moscow possessed Soviet-era nuclear strike capabilities of last resort, after Trump had told Medvedev to “watch his words.”
Ukrainians mourn 31 killed in Russian strike on Kyiv
By Reuters Russia launched over 300 drones and eight missiles in a major strike on Thursday, in the latest attack on Ukrainian cities.
France starts airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza
By Reuters A global hunger monitor said on Tuesday that a famine scenario was unfolding in the Gaza Strip, with malnutrition soaring, children under five dying of hunger-related causes and humanitarian access severely restricted.
Chongqing residents seek shelter as heatwave hits China’s southwest
By Reuters Historically, daily peaks in the city of nearly 32 million people have rarely exceeded 39 C in July, which is already very hot by global standards.
Thailand returns some Cambodian soldiers ahead of key border talks
By Reuters A truce was achieved on Monday, following a push by Malaysia and phone calls from US President Trump who threatened to hold off tariff negotiations with both countries until fighting stopped.
Iranian president says country is on brink of dire water crisis
By Reuters Faced with resource mismanagement and over-consumption, Iran has faced recurrent electricity, gas and water shortages during peak demand months.
India 72-2 at lunch v England on first day of key final test
By Reuters England’s bowlers, without injured captain Ben Stokes or rested paceman Jofra Archer, ran in hard enough and extracted some good bounce from what has been a very batter-friendly wicket this season
Medvedev reminds Trump of Russia’s Doomsday nuclear strike capabilities as war of words escalates
By Reuters Trump on July 29 said Russia had “10 days from today” to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine or be hit, along with its oil buyers, with tariffs.
Two dead in Tulsipur tractor accident
By Durgalal KC Police detain three individuals, including the tractor driver, for investigation.
Myanmar forms commission led by junta chief to hold elections, state media says
By Reuters The proposed election will be the first national vote since a 2021 coup sparked a civil war and plunged the Southeast Asian nation into chaos.
UN says Congo rebels killed scores of farmers, M23 suggests 'smear'
By Reuters The victims had initially fled when M23 advanced on the territory, but they returned after M23 promised them safety, the activist said.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen at the helm in border conflict with Thailand
By Reuters Photographs showed him at the end of a long table, speaking with military officers and poring over detailed maps.
Russian air strike on Kyiv kills six, officials say
By Reuters Zelenskiy posted a video of burning ruins, saying people were still trapped under the rubble of one residential building.
Canada plans to recognise Palestinian state, raising allies’ pressure on Israel
By Reuters Carney told reporters that the reality on the ground, including starvation of people in Gaza, meant “the prospect of a Palestinian state is literally receding before our eyes.”
Trump says US, India still negotiating after 25% US tariff threat
By Reuters The 25% tariff, as well as an unspecified penalty announced by Trump in a morning social media post, would strain relations with the world’s most populous democracy.
Indian statement on Kashmir attackers ‘replete with fabrications’, says Pakistan
By Reuters Pakistan has denied involvement in the attack in which 26 men were shot dead - the worst assault on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks - and sought an independent investigation.
Ukraine arrests air force officer for spying on Western-supplied fighter jets
By Reuters The SBU said the suspect had also passed data on Ukrainian air force personnel and combat tactics to Russian military intelligence.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of second ceasefire violation in two days
By Reuters Thailand and Cambodia face a tariff of 36 percent on their goods in the US, their biggest export market, unless a reduction can be negotiated.
Tsunami waves reach Hawaii after huge quake rattles Russia’s Far East
By Reuters This has been the largest quake in region since 1952, Russian science academy says.
Britain warns Israel it could recognise Palestinian state as Gaza starvation spreads
By Reuters Palestinian authorities said more than 60,000 Palestinians were now confirmed killed by Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip.