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Sudan: G7 and EU Call for Halt to Attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid and Wider Arms Embargo

G7 foreign ministers and the EU's foreign policy chief have called on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces to immediately cease actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid, including drone strikes and aid blockades. The appeal, backed by a UN warning of 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Kordofan, also urges all parties to stop hostilities and allow humanitarian access. The leaders additionally backed expanding the Darfur arms embargo to all of Sudan.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 17

Canadian wildfire smoke brings dangerously high pollution to US cities

Smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires has blanketed a wide swathe of the United States, causing hazardous air quality in cities including Detroit, Chicago and New York. Authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor activity, with some areas recording pollution levels far beyond what is considered healthy.

4 outlets · 6 articles Jul 17

Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in U.S.’s Vermont: FBI

The FBI has arrested Nitish Kaushal, an Indian national wanted for alleged murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking, in Vermont. He was added to the FBI's most wanted list earlier this week. Kaushal is accused of violence on behalf of the Bhagwanpuria organised crime group.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 17

Russia-China relations steam ahead on basis of friendship treaty — envoy

Russian and Chinese officials and analysts have marked the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, emphasizing shared visions for a multipolar world and record trade growth. Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov highlighted that bilateral trade could soon reach $300 billion annually, with figures showing a 25.6% increase in the first half of 2026.

1 outlet · 8 articles Jul 16

EU notes ‘issues’ in Pakistan’s GSP+ compliance, urges Islamabad to address 'shortcomings'

The European Union has noted 'issues' in Pakistan's compliance with GSP+ obligations, warning that Islamabad must address shortcomings to qualify under revised trade rules effective 2027. Pakistan's Foreign Office expressed disappointment, citing the report's unbalanced narrative while reaffirming commitment to reforms.

1 outlet · 4 articles Jul 16

World Cup: Tuchel, Messi and why Argentina beat England in semifinal

Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi playing a key role in both goals. Argentina will face Spain in the final, while England will play France in the third-place match.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 16

China vows helium-trade policy changes as global tightening squeezes gas supplies

China has temporarily suspended helium exports, citing the need to safeguard domestic supply amid a tightening global market. The Ministry of Commerce says future export controls will be adjusted based on supply and demand, while analysts note China's heavy reliance on imported helium.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 16

Why Europe is falling behind in AI — and how to catch up

Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion warns that Europe risks repeating past mistakes by not fully embracing artificial intelligence, which could widen the economic gap with the US. He suggests focusing on AI in traditional strengths like health and proposes a European DARPA to boost research and financing.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 16

France passes assisted dying law after years of wrangling

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults, ending years of parliamentary wrangling. The law, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, will now be reviewed by the Constitutional Council. It applies to citizens and legal residents with life-threatening illnesses who can express free and informed choice.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 16

S. Korea to launch sovereign AI for cybersecurity this year: science minister

South Korea will develop a sovereign AI model focused on cybersecurity by the end of 2026, responding to recent US export controls on advanced AI systems. Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon announced the plan, highlighting the need to strengthen domestic AI capabilities amid growing digital threats.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 16

Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened

Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario has made Toronto's air quality the worst among major cities worldwide, triggering health warnings and evacuations while spreading into the northeastern United States. Over 800 active fires are burning across Canada, with more than 1.9 million hectares of land affected.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 16

US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran

The United States fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island, part of its naval blockade on Iran, while strikes were reported in Tehran and other cities. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has plunged amid the escalating conflict.

5 outlets · 6 articles Jul 16

14-nation South China Sea statement is an expansionist overreach

A coalition of 14 nations, led by the US, issued a joint statement on the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration, reaffirming that China's expansive claims are illegal. While some reports frame the statement as a reaffirmation of the rules-based order, others criticize it as geopolitically motivated and highlight China's objections based on its 2006 UNCLOS declaration.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 15

People globally view China's Xi more favourably than Donald Trump, Pew poll finds

A Pew Research Center survey found that in 25 of 36 countries, more people hold favourable views of China than the US, marking a historic shift. Views of Chinese leader Xi Jinping also surpassed those of US President Donald Trump in 22 countries, driven by declining confidence in US leadership and policies.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 15

French parliament adopts landmark assisted-dying bill

French lawmakers have approved a bill creating a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, passing 291-241. The bill, supported by President Macron, awaits approval from the Constitutional Council, and would make France one of several countries to legalize the practice.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 15

India-linked organized crime gangs pose global challenge

US authorities have announced the largest international crackdown on India-based organized crime, with 24 arrests across the US, Canada, and Spain, and 37 indictments. The operation centers on jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his alleged deputy Goldy Brar, who are accused of directing violence, extortion, and drug trafficking, including the 2023 killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 15

Russia says NATO's steps in Arctic boost risk of incidents for region

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said NATO's actions in the Arctic significantly increase the risk of unintended incidents, warning the region is becoming a zone of militarization and geopolitical confrontation. Separately, TASS reported that a group of 12 NATO countries is preparing a new naval mission to strengthen security in the North Atlantic and the Arctic, an initiative attributed to US pressure for Europe to take on more responsibility within the alliance.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 15

Sam Altman signals OpenAI price war as rivalry with Anthropic, China heats up

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has indicated the company is ready to cut prices for its latest AI models, intensifying competition with US rival Anthropic and a wave of cheaper Chinese alternatives. The release of GPT-5.6, with three tiers, underscores an industry shift toward cost efficiency, while Chinese models like Z.ai's GLM-5.2 are closing the capability gap at a fraction of the cost.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 15

The 10 dark days of Evian

In July 1938, representatives from 32 countries met in Evian, France, to discuss the plight of half a million Jews in Nazi Germany. Despite the urgency, no nation offered to take in significant numbers, a failure that sent a clear signal to the Nazi regime.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 15

Shipwrecks of Shackleton and Scott recreated in 3D digital form after deep sea expedition

An expedition led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has surveyed the wrecks of the Quest and Terra Nova, ships of polar explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott, using the Alvin submersible and advanced imaging technology to create 3D digital twins.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 15