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Jellyfish invasion shuts down reactors at French nuclear power plant

Four reactors at the Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France were taken offline this week following an unexpected and overwhelming influx of jellyfish

Azerbaijan and Armenia sign US-brokered peace deal that creates a ‘Trump Route’ corridor in region

Armenia and Azerbaijan formally signed a landmark peace agreement at the White House on Friday, ending decades of enmity and opening a new chapter of cooperation in the strategically important South Caucasus region.

Israel faces growing global condemnation over plan to take over Gaza City

International condemnation intensified on August 9, 2025, following Israel’s security cabinet approval of a plan to seize control of Gaza City—its largest urban center. The decision deepens a 22‑month conflict and exacerbates a profound humanitarian crisis in the enclave. Health authorities...

Trump Tariffs take effect: Full list of countries facing new US import duties

A sweeping set of U.S. import tariffs has officially taken effect, targeting dozens of countries with new trade duties ranging from 50% to 10%. The move, led by President Donald Trump, marks a renewed escalation in America’s global trade...

Thailand-Cambodia clashes kill 33, force 160,000 to flee amid escalating violence

Intense fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border has killed at least 33 people and forced more than 160,000 civilians to flee their homes, as escalating cross-border attacks entered a third day on Saturday (July 26), raising fears of a broader...

Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state, US and Israel condemn move

President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize the State of Palestine, making it the first G7 member to do so.

UK, India sign Free Trade Agreement as Starmer and Modi hail ‘historic day’

UK and India signed a landmark free trade agreement on July 24 during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Britain.

Trump reaches trade deals with Japan, Philippines and Indonesia ahead of tariff deadline

The United States has struck new trade deals with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, just days before the Trump administration’s self-imposed August 1 tariff deadline.

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.

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Trump says should be ‘mandatory’ for Muslim countries to join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for several Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords as part of any future agreement with Iran