India warns Pakistan of rising floods as 1.8 million displaced
India has warned Pakistan of “high floods” along the Sutlej River as northeastern regions prepare for another intense monsoon spell, with nearly 2...
South Korea’s top trade envoy Yeo Han-koo began a visit to Washington on Friday, aiming to secure a new trade framework with the United States before a 90-day pause on U.S. reciprocal tariffs expires.
The talks come as Seoul seeks exemption or reductions from U.S. tariffs, particularly the 25% duties on steel, automobiles and other goods. Yeo is scheduled to meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and other senior officials to advance negotiations.
The U.S. has requested broader access to South Korea’s agriculture, automotive, digital and service markets. Yeo said South Korea would respond “flexibly,” balancing U.S. demands with domestic economic concerns. He also signalled Seoul may push to extend the tariff suspension depending on talks.
According to the Trade Ministry, discussions will also explore ways to support a U.S. “manufacturing renaissance.”
Separately, South Korea’s National Assembly approved a supplementary budget worth $23.3 billion — the first under President Lee Jae Myung’s administration. The bill passed in a 168–3 vote, with the main opposition boycotting the session.
The funding follows President Lee’s recent debt relief plan aimed at supporting around 1.23 million small business owners struggling with a combined $16.3 billion in unpaid debt.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Czech police have arrested a 51-year-old man long suspected of driving a high-speed racing car on public motorways, a case that has captured public attention since 2019.
Max Verstappen secured a commanding victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, taking his first win since May and the third of his season.
India has warned Pakistan of “high floods” along the Sutlej River as northeastern regions prepare for another intense monsoon spell, with nearly 2 million people already displaced, officials said on Sunday.
In a historic showdown, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated Italy’s Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open final on Sunday, earning his second Grand Slam title of 2025 and a record $5 million first prize.
Hamas said Sunday it received a new U.S. ceasefire proposal through mediators and is ready to resume negotiations.
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