International

July 31, 2025 9:16 AM

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US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged despite pressure from Trump administration

The US Federal Reserve has left its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, brushing off repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a cut. The Fed's decision last night leaves its key short-term rate at about 4.3 per cent, where it has stood after the central bank re...

July 30, 2025 6:48 PM

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Nigeria: 23 dead, 11 missing in flash floods

        In Nigeria, at least 23 people have died and 11 remain missing after flash floods struck five communities in Adamawa state's Yola area. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, reported that the flooding, which began Sunday, has also displaced 5,560 peopl...

July 30, 2025 4:58 PM

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Russia earthquake: Tsunami warning downgraded

  The Philippines has lifted tsunami advisories in several coastal areas. Japan downgraded its warning to a tsunami advisory for Kanto to Wakayama but kept higher alerts for parts of Hokkaido and Tohoku. Officials warn tsunami waves are still occurring, urging coastal residents to evacuate to high g...

July 30, 2025 1:14 PM

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Typhoon Co-May makes landfall in China’s Zhejiang Province

Typhoon Co-May made landfall in China’s Zhejiang Province this morning, becoming the eighth typhoon of the year to hit the country. With winds near the center reaching 23 meters per second, the storm is moving northwest at 15–20 kilometers per hour and is expected to strengthen as it nears the East ...

July 30, 2025 11:23 AM

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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Skips Second Summons Amid Probe

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol again failed to appear for questioning by a special counsel today, citing health reasons, amid an ongoing probe into allegations involving his wife. He is under arrest for a failed martial law attempt in December and was summoned over alleged meddling in t...

July 30, 2025 8:37 AM

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UK to Recognise Palestinian State if Israel Fails to Act on Ceasefire

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain will recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel takes steps to relieve suffering in Gaza, where starvation is spreading, and reaches a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war with Hamas.   In a cabinet meeting focused on the Gaza conflict,...

July 29, 2025 6:32 PM

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Russian airstrikes kill 16 in  southeastern Ukraine

     A Russian airstrike on a prison in a frontline region in southeastern Ukraine has reportedly killed 16 people and injured more than 30 others. According to Ukrainian officials, the overnight attack in Zaporizhzhia also damaged surrounding homes. Zaporizhzhia is one of four eastern regions in Uk...