insert_link World UK to recognise Palestine in September if no Gaza ceasefire, says Starmer Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes an address following an emergency cabinet meeting on Gaza at 10 Downing Street in London on 29 July 2025. TOBY MELVILLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made his country's decision crystal clear. Starmer announced that the United Kingdom will officially recognise the State of Palestine in September if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and meet certain […] today30 July, 2025
insert_link World 8.8‑Magnitude earthquake off Kamchatka triggers tsunami alerts A powerful wave washes past a building located near the shore, after a powerful earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Severo-Kurilsk, Sakhalin Region, Russia, on 30 July 2025. SOCIAL MEDIA, Via REUTERS An 8.8‑magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations across the Pacific region. According to Reuters, Russian authorities declared a state of emergency as tsunami waves reaching up to five […] today30 July, 2025
insert_link World UN chief warns of ‘breaking point’ in Israel-Palestine conflict UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaking at the United Nations peace conference in New York. Photo: Department of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has reaffirmed his country's support for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine at the United Nations peace conference in New York. He praised France and Saudi Arabia for co-hosting the event and called on fellow UN […] today29 July, 2025
insert_link World UN rights chief calls on governments to pressure Israel over Gaza war South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned Israel’s conduct in Gaza, calling it “crimes against humanity and genocide” at a Liberation Movements summit in Gauteng. He decried the deliberate starvation of Palestinian civilians and demanded immediate humanitarian access and global intervention. Meanwhile, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged governments worldwide to leverage their influence on Israel to end the war in Gaza. Speaking ahead of a […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link World Thailand and Cambodia begin mediation talks in Malaysia Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have convened in Malaysia for mediation talks over a violent border conflict that has now escalated into the deadliest outbreak between the two countries in over a decade. The negotiations are being hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and involve international participation, including from the U.S. and China. Reuters reports that despite the talks, both nations continue to accuse each other of launching artillery […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link Entertainment Severance scores 27 Emmy nominations Apple TV+'s Severance has emerged as the standout winner in nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards, clinching 27 nods—the most of any series this year. The New York Times reports that close behind, HBO Max’s The Penguin received 24 nominations, while The White Lotus and The Studio each earned 23. Apple TV+ swept the Emmy landscape, amassing a total of 81 nominations across 14 titles, including standout contenders like Slow […] today16 July, 2025
insert_link World Nvidia chip ban lifted as rare earth talks reshape U.S.–China tech trade Nvidia is expected to resume sales of its H20 AI chip to China after the U.S. Commerce Department eased a restriction imposed in April. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the move is tied to rare earth export negotiations, where China agreed to loosen controls on seven strategic minerals essential for clean energy and defence industries. The reversal follows Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s meetings with former President Trump and Chinese officials. […] today16 July, 2025
insert_link Entertainment Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin bag fetches €8.58 million at auction The original Birkin handbag, which was custom-made in 1984 for the late actress and singer Jane Birkin, sold at Sotheby’s Paris on Thursday for a record-setting €8.58 million (around $10 million), becoming the most expensive handbag ever auctioned. PBS reported that five bidders vied for the one-of-a-kind bag over more than ten heated minutes before a private Japanese collector secured the piece via phone. The iconic bag, made from black […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics EU prepares $24.5 billion in tariffs on U.S. goods amid trade standoff The European Union has drawn up a retaliatory list of tariffs worth $24.52 billion on American goods, according to Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who confirmed the move during a high-level meeting of EU trade ministers in Brussels. The potential sanctions come in response to the United States' decision to impose a 30% tariff on select European imports—an action that has sparked concern across EU capitals and revived fears of […] today14 July, 2025
