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Aug 01, 2025
New York [US], August 1: Microsoft has become the second company in history to surpass a market capitalisation of US$4 trillion, following sustained momentum in its stock performance. Chipmaker Nvidia continues to lead the market with a valuation of US$4.4 trillion.
Famine in Gaza threatens thousands with starvation, WHO warns
Palestinian state key to Middle East stability: Egyptian President
Abdullah bin Zayed welcomes intent of several countries to recognise State of Palestine, urges broader international support
War monitor reports Israeli airstrikes in Syria's Sweida province
Jul 31, 2025
Russia and China to hold joint naval drills in Sea of Japan
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At least 22 killed in Angola fuel price protests, nearly 200 injured
Luanda [Angola], July 31: At least 22 people have died in protests against drastic fuel price hikes in Angola, the government confirmed on Wednesday. Nearly...
More than 100 Gazans killed in past 24 hours in Israeli attacks
Gaza border [Israel], July 31: More than 100 people have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours, the territory's...
Pacific states breathe easier after huge quake triggers tsunami scare
Moscow [Russia], July 31: A massive earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula sent tsunami waves in the paths of millions of people in countries across the...
UK flights disrupted by ATC tech glitch
London [UK], July 31: Flights across the UK are being disrupted after air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats suffered a technical problem.
Pressure mounts on Israel over Gaza
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 31: UN agencies have warned that the Gaza Strip is facing a large-scale famine and urgently needs to increase food aid...
On Gaza malnutrition ward, a child's arm is as wide as mother's thumb
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 31: On the pink walls of Nasser hospital's child malnutrition ward, cartoon drawings show children running, smiling, and playing with flowers...
Huge quake in Russia triggers tsunami warnings around Pacific
Moscow [Russia], July 31: A very powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka coast on Wednesday triggered tsunami warnings as far away as...
US reaches tariff deal with South Korea
Washington [US], July 31: US President Donald Trump announced on July 30 that he would impose a 15% tax on imports from South Korea.
As China prepares for escalating tensions with the US
Beijing [China], July 31: Despite sending out signals of goodwill, the US and China failed to make any breakthroughs after two days of negotiations that...
US-China negotiations fail to make breakthrough, President Trump will make a decision
Washington [US], July 31: US and Chinese officials ended two days of trade talks in Sweden without reaching any breakthrough agreement.
Kamala Harris will not run for governor of California
Vietnamese female pilot dies after plane crash in US
Could the mysterious 6,000-year-old underwater city rewrite human history?
Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September
Dozens killed while seeking food in Gaza
Seven more die from malnutrition in Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking launches Smart National Referral System
Thirty-five Palestinians seeking aid killed by Israeli gunfire across Gaza
Turkish, Kazakh presidents discuss cooperation in energy, investment
Jul 30, 2025
Jordan expects more Chinese tourists: minister