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Robots race, fight, play and flop at world’s first Humanoid Robot Games in China

Robots sprinted, stumbled, and squared off in combat as China opened the world’s first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s first female prime minister

Japan is set to appoint its first female prime minister after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and security hawk, as its new leader.

Europe rallies behind ‘Drone Wall’ to counter Russian incursions, defense industry welcome aerial shield

Europe’s leading defense manufacturers have welcomed the European Union initiative to construct a “drone wall” along the continent’s eastern flank to counter a growing threat from Russian unmanned aircraft.

Asia

South Korea Floods: 14 dead, several missing as heavy rain triggers landslides and mass evacuations

South Korea is grappling with the aftermath of relentless torrential rains that swept across the country over five consecutive days, leaving at least 14 people dead.

Planning a trip to China? 30-day Visa-Free Entry now available for citizens of 74 Countries

China has opened its doors wider than ever before. As of July 2025, citizens from 74 countries can now enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Trump extends tariff deadline to August 1, threatens duties up to 40% on certain countries

Trump announced an extension of the deadline for imposing new reciprocal tariffs to August 1, while warning that duties of up to 40% will be levied on selected countries if trade agreements are not reached by then.

China and US reach Trade Framework in London talks, including Rare Earths supply and Student Visas

China and the United States have reached a trade framework agreement following two days of intensive negotiations in London

Europe

Friedrich Merz elected German Chancellor after initial setback 

In a day marked by political shock and constitutional precedent, Friedrich Merz has officially been elected Chancellor of Germany following a tense and unprecedented second vote in the Bundestag.

US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal after months of negotiations

The United States and Ukraine have finalized a landmark...

EU hits Apple and Meta with nearly $800 million in fines amid Trump tariff tensions

The European Union has fined Apple and Meta a combined €700 million ($797 million) for breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act.

Belgium’s Molenbeek district hosts Iftar in church for hundreds, celebrating solidarity and diversity

In a powerful demonstration of multicultural unity, over 500 people from diverse backgrounds gathered at Saint John the Baptist Church in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean for a Ramadan iftar meal.

Middle East

Kazakhstan and UAE expand partnership with $5 billion in new agreements

Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have significantly...

Trump meets Syrian President Sharaa in Riyadh after lifting US sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the GCC summit in Riyadh after announcing the lifting of US sanctions

Trump secures $600 billion Saudi investment deals during Middle East trip

U.S President Donald Trump unveiled what the White House described as a historic $600 billion package of agreements between the United States and Saudi Arabia.