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Brazil’s Lula Vows Firm Response After US Announces New Tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Friday that his government would respond decisively to new tariffs announced by the United States, warning that Brazil would not tolerate being “disrespected” by any foreign government. The remarks underscore a widening trade dispute between the two largest economies in the Western Hemisphere. A Defiant Stance […]

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Air Conditioner Blamed for Deadly Fire at Children’s Orphanage

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A fire believed to have been sparked by an air conditioning unit tore through a children’s orphanage, killing eleven people and injuring nineteen others, according to police. Those who perished in the blaze included children, authorities confirmed. Investigation Underway Police investigators have indicated that the air conditioner was the likely origin of the fire, which

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Iran says US strikes hit civilian infrastructure including bridges and airport

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Iran has accused the United States of striking civilian infrastructure, with state media reporting that several bridges, a train station and an airport were among the sites hit in a renewed wave of airstrikes. The accusations come amid an intensification of military operations between the two countries, raising fresh concerns about the human toll of

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Spyware Allegations Loom Over French Prime Minister’s Visit to Morocco

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is preparing to travel to Rabat on July 16 for a working visit intended to reinforce relations between Paris and Morocco across trade, defence and migration. The trip, however, has been overshadowed by a French media investigation alleging that Moroccan intelligence services used Israeli-made spyware to monitor senior figures in

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Iranian Lawmakers Advance Bill Seeking Formal Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

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Hardline members of Iran’s parliament have tabled legislation aimed at formalising the country’s authority over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a move that observers say is designed to complicate any potential negotiations with the United States as tensions between Tehran and Washington intensify. A Bill to Codify Control The proposed bill, presented by a faction

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Investigators probe blocked exits and faulty wiring after deadly bar fire in Bangkok kills dozens

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A devastating fire at a bar in Bangkok has killed at least 27 people and left around 70 others injured, prompting a criminal investigation into what authorities have described as long-standing safety failures at the decades-old venue. The blaze has cast a spotlight on building safety standards in Thailand’s capital, where nightlife venues often operate

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Kyiv struck by overnight Russian missile and drone attacks, several civilians injured

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Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a combined Russian missile and drone attack overnight into 11 July, leaving at least ten people injured, including a child, according to Ukrainian officials cited in initial reports. The strikes caused damage across parts of the city. Scale of the overnight attack Ukrainian air defence units reported engaging multiple targets

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Amnesty International challenges legality of US deportation of migrants to Eswatini

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Amnesty International has raised objections to a recent United States deportation operation that brought a group of migrants to Eswatini, describing the transfer as unlawful and raising broader concerns about the use of third countries as removal destinations. The rights group said the latest arrival underscores the legal and humanitarian risks of such arrangements. Details

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Xi Jinping Orders Full Investigation After Deadly Fire at Chinese Shoe Factory Kills 28

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a fire that ripped through a shoe manufacturing facility in Jinjiang, a major industrial city in the eastern coastal province of Fujian, killing at least 28 people. The blaze broke out on 9 July, sending shockwaves through one of China’s most important footwear-producing regions. Details

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Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz Adds to Regional Tensions Amid Mourning in Iran

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A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile, raising alarm over the security of one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors. The incident occurred against a backdrop of political sensitivity in Iran, where the country is mourning Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while diplomatic negotiations

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Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa, calls on Europe to safeguard migrants crossing the Mediterranean

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Pope Leo XIV has travelled to the Italian island of Lampedusa, one of Europe’s principal gateways for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea, where he made an impassioned appeal for European governments to do more to protect and integrate those fleeing conflict and poverty. The pontiff’s visit to the small island, which lies closer to the

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Ukraine Drone War and Sudan Crisis Top a Week of Global Flashpoints

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The past week has been defined by a familiar pattern of escalation and division across several continents. From the skies over Ukraine to the corridors of the US Supreme Court, conflicts over power, identity and international law have dominated global attention, even as fears grow of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan that risks slipping

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