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Trump gives himself a fortnight to decide on joining Netanyahu's war
Trump delays decision to go to war against Iran for two weeks

WASHINGTON, DC - In a bid to defuse speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump says he will make his decision on whether to have the...

U.S. abandons inter-agency effort to pressure Moscow on Ukraine
Trump admin quietly shutters Russia pressure group, sources say

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A quiet shift inside the Trump administration has stalled a key diplomatic initiative aimed at pushing Russia toward...

Investigators examining Black Boxes recovered from Air India Boeing
India probes Dreamliner crash with recovered black box data

NEW DELHI, India: Indian investigators are examining the black boxes from a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to determine the cause of a catastrophic...

New banquet rules in China after deaths, part of Xi’s crackdown
China limits civil servant dining groups to curb alcohol abuse

BEIJING, China: Chinese civil servants are now facing stricter rules on dining together, with some local authorities limiting group...

Tehran seeks ceasefire via Gulf allies, offers nuclear flexibility
Iran asks Gulf states to mediate Israel truce, offer nuclear talks

DUBAI, U.A.E.: As violence escalates between Iran and Israel, Tehran is turning to its Gulf neighbors to help broker a ceasefire —...

Blaise Metreweli becomes first woman to head MI6
Britain appoints first female MI6 chief, Blaise Metreweli

LONDON, U.K.: On June 15, Britain named Blaise Metreweli as the first woman to lead the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known...

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UNAIDS: Trump’s HIV aid cuts risk reversing global progress
AIDS goal 'more off-track' after U.S. cuts, says UNAIDS chief

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: A key global plan to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is now in deeper jeopardy after the United...

SOUTH AFRICA-EASTERN CAPE-MTHATHA-FLOODS-VICTIMS-MOURNING
SOUTH AFRICA-EASTERN CAPE-MTHATHA-FLOODS-VICTIMS-MOURNING

(250619) -- MTHATHA, June 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People gather to mourn the victims of floods in Mthatha, Eastern Cape Province, South...

Jemimah Rodrigues headlines WBBL Draft as 23 stars picked up by clubs
Jemimah Rodrigues headlines WBBL Draft as 23 stars picked up by clubs

Melbourne [Australia], June 19 (ANI): Indian batting sensation Jemimah Rodrigues has been retained by Brisbane Heat in the Women's...

"Thank you South Africa....": SA skipper Bavuma thanks fans for warm reception following WTC title win
"Thank you South Africa....": SA skipper Bavuma thanks fans for warm reception following WTC title win

Johannesburg [South Africa], June 19 (ANI): South African skipper Temba Bavuma took to social media on Thursday to thank fans for a...

Russia welcomes African state as new BRICS partner
Russia welcomes African state as new BRICS partner

Sergey Lavrov discussed joint initiatives in trade, energy, agriculture, science and healthcare with his Ugandan counterpart Jeje Odongo...

Louis Moholo-Moholo, a lion of South African jazz who used his drums to find freedom
Louis Moholo-Moholo, a lion of South African jazz who used his drums to find freedom

Louis Tebugo Moholo-Moholo was born in St Monica's Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa on 10 March 1940. He'd not have appreciated that...