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UK Foreign Secretary makes historic visit to Syria
DAMASCUS — British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has become the first UK minister to visit Syria since the civil uprising began 14 years ago, holding talks in Damascus with president Ahmad al-Sharaa amid the country’s turbulent transition following the collapse of the Assad regime.Lammy’s visit marks a major diplomatic milestone in Syria’s international reintegration, coming eight months after rebel forces ousted Bashar Al-Assad, ending his 54-year family rule.The UK used the occasion to announce an additional £94.5 million in humanitarian and recovery aid for Syria and neighboring countries hosting refugees.Speaking to the BBC, Lammy said his discussions focused on encouraging Syria’s new government to adopt transparent and inclusive governance practices.“I’m here to speak...
July 06, 2025

UK Foreign Secretary makes historic visit to Syria

Elon Musk announces launch of new political party amid fallout with Trump
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party in the United States, weeks after a high-profile and public break with President Donald Trump.Posting on his social media platform X, the billionaire tech mogul unveiled the "America Party," describing it as an alternative to the entrenched two-party system. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” Musk wrote, referencing an earlier user poll he conducted on the platform. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”Musk accused both Democrats and Republicans of contributing to national decline, stating: “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy.”Despite the...
July 06, 2025

Elon Musk announces launch of new political party amid fallout with Trump

Ukraine, US strike major drone deal
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Saturday that Ukraine and the United States have reached a major agreement to expand cooperation on drone technology, including the delivery of hundreds of thousands of unmanned aerial systems starting this year.In a video address, Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s Defense Ministry had signed a new deal this week with "one of the leading" U.S. drone companies under special terms that would ensure a significant boost in Ukraine’s drone capabilities.“The agreement will provide Ukraine with hundreds of thousands of drones as early as this year, and even significantly more the following year,” Zelenskyy said, adding that the delivery will include interceptor drones, which he described as a top priority.The announcement comes...
July 06, 2025

Ukraine, US strike major drone deal

Indonesia suspends search for 29 missing after Bali ferry sinking due to poor visibility
GILIMANUK, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities suspended the search for 29 people still missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Bali, citing worsening weather and low visibility that hampered rescue operations.The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry, carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members, sank late Wednesday only 30 minutes into its short 5-kilometer journey between Ketapang in East Java and Gilimanuk in Bali.The vessel reportedly went down after rough seas rocked it, causing heavy vehicles to shift and capsize the ferry.By Friday evening, six deaths had been confirmed, and 30 people rescued — including a male passenger who initially went unreported after returning home without notifying authorities.The National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) said 29 people remained unaccounted...
July 05, 2025

Indonesia suspends search for 29 missing after Bali ferry sinking due to poor visibility

Desperate search underway for two dozen missing girls after deadly Texas floods
TEXAS — Rescue teams conducted frantic searches early Saturday for approximately two dozen missing children from a girls’ summer camp and many others following a catastrophic flash flood that swept through the Texas Hill Country, killing at least 24 people. Authorities warn that the death toll is likely to rise.The floodwaters of the Guadalupe River surged 26 feet (8 meters) in just 45 minutes before dawn Friday, washing away homes, vehicles, and devastating the area.Officials have issued flash flood warnings and watches for parts of central Texas, with additional heavy rainfall expected over the weekend.Rescue operations have involved helicopters, boats, and drones to locate missing victims and evacuate those stranded.Among the missing are around 24 girls who were attending Camp...
July 05, 2025

Desperate search underway for two dozen missing girls after deadly Texas floods

UNRWA calls for urgent fuel delivery to Gaza to prevent shutdown of basic services
GAZA — The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) urgently called for immediate fuel deliveries to the Gaza Strip on Saturday, warning that a shutdown of essential services is imminent amid Israel’s ongoing military campaign.Without prompt shipments of fuel, UNRWA cautioned, Gaza faces a complete collapse of critical lifeline services such as hospital generators, ambulances, bakeries, and water pumping stations, which would exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation and amount to collective punishment of Gaza’s 2.4 million residents.Gaza’s Health Ministry echoed the warning, stating that power generators are nearing shutdown due to severe fuel shortages, threatening the operation of the remaining hospitals and healthcare facilities.The ministry renewed...
July 05, 2025

UNRWA calls for urgent fuel delivery to Gaza to prevent shutdown of basic services

Deadly building collapse in Karachi kills 15, leaves nine injured
KARACHI — A residential building collapsed in the southeastern Pakistani city of Karachi, killing 15 people and injuring nine others, local media reported on Saturday.The five-story structure, located in Sindh province, came crashing down on Friday afternoon, according to Dawnnewspaper, which cited police surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed.Rescue teams worked through the night to search for survivors and recover bodies from the debris.Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Syed Asad Raza said the building had been previously declared uninhabitable by local authorities due to its deteriorating condition.He added that the structure was further weakened by recent heavy rains, ultimately leading to the collapse.Dr. Syed confirmed that no additional injuries were reported after 3 p.m. local time (1000...
July 05, 2025

Deadly building collapse in Karachi kills 15, leaves nine injured

Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal could be reached next week
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas could be reached as early as next week, citing a “positive” response from the Palestinian group to a U.S.-backed proposal, according to media reports.“There could be a deal on a Gaza ceasefire by next week,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, noting that he had yet to receive a full briefing on the ongoing negotiations.Hamas confirmed it had delivered a “positive response” to mediators from Egypt and Qatar and expressed readiness to “immediately enter into a round of negotiations regarding the mechanism for implementing this framework.”A senior Hamas official said the group was seeking guarantees for a full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza and a permanent...
July 05, 2025

Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal could be reached next week

President Lee's approval rating soars to 65% as South Korea enters new political chapter
SEOUL — South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has recorded a sharp rise in popularity, with his approval rating reaching 65% as he enters his second month in office, according to a Gallup Korea survey published Friday.The poll, conducted between July 1–3 among 1,001 respondents, reflects widespread public support for the 61-year-old president’s early performance.Lee was elected in a snap presidential vote on June 3 following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office after a failed attempt to impose martial law in December 2023.Only 23% of those surveyed said they disapproved of Lee’s performance.The ruling Democratic Party, led by Lee, has also gained momentum, with its popularity climbing to 46%.Meanwhile, support for the opposition People...
July 05, 2025

President Lee's approval rating soars to 65% as South Korea enters new political chapter

Hamas responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israel prepares for talks in Doha
JERUSALEM — Israel has received a formal response from Hamas regarding a new ceasefire proposal in Gaza, with local media reporting late Friday that discussions on the proposal’s details are now underway.According to Israel’s Channel 12, an anonymous source confirmed that mediators conveyed Hamas’ “positive reaction” to the latest plan aimed at halting the war in the besieged Gaza Strip.The source added that an Israeli delegation is expected to travel to Doha soon to begin negotiations on implementing the proposal, though no official date has been set.“We have completed our internal consultations with Palestinian factions and forces regarding the mediators' latest proposal to halt the aggression against our people in Gaza,” Hamas said in an official statement.Citing...
July 05, 2025

Hamas responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israel prepares for talks in Doha

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