At least 28 killed in China shoe factory fire as workers trapped
At least 28 people have died after a fire tore through a shoe factory in southeastern China, trapping hundreds of workers inside the multi-storey buil...
Azerbaijan and Luxembourg held political consultations in Baku, discussing bilateral ties, economic cooperation, and regional issues. The talks covered climate diplomacy, post-conflict developments, and strengthening legal frameworks for collaboration.
Azerbaijan and Luxembourg have held political consultations in Baku, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across key sectors.
Deputy foreign minister Fariz Rzayev led the Azerbaijani delegation in talks with Véronique Dockendorf, political director at Luxembourg’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Both sides highlighted the importance of maintaining regular political dialogue through reciprocal visits and engagements at international events.
Discussions covered trade, energy, transport, and humanitarian cooperation, alongside collaboration within international organisations. Strengthening the legal framework for joint initiatives was identified as a priority.
Rzayev also outlined Azerbaijan’s climate diplomacy efforts, its role as COP29 president, and the outcomes of the summit. He provided an update on post-conflict developments, including steps towards normalising relations with Armenia, the landmine issue, and ongoing reconstruction in liberated territories.
The meeting also addressed regional and global issues, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to dialogue and cooperation on shared interests.
The U.S. says it has launched strikes on Iran after alleged attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington described the action as a response to threats against civilian shipping and a breach of the ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".
Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, its winds easing overnight to just shy of 200 kph (124 mph), as authorities urged residents to stock up on supplies and brace for what could be the most powerful typhoon since 2024.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
NATO leaders are unveiling multi-billion-dollar arms deals in Ankara as President Donald Trump joins the summit, highlighting Europe's increased defence spending amid tensions over Russia and Iran, and following years of U.S. criticism of the alliance.
China's technology sector is producing billion-dollar startups at its fastest pace in nearly five years, with artificial intelligence and robotics driving a new wave of investment that is reshaping the country's innovation economy.
At least 28 people have died after a fire tore through a shoe factory in southeastern China, trapping hundreds of workers inside the multi-storey building. Authorities said more than 200 people escaped, while others were unable to get out before the blaze spread.
It has been a punishing week for large parts of China, and forecasters warn the worst may not be over. After Typhoon Maysak left a trail of destruction and at least 23 people dead, Super Typhoon Bavi is now threatening the country's eastern coast.
Western Europe experienced its hottest June since records began in 2026, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The record-breaking month brought extreme heat, widespread disruption and thousands of excess deaths across parts of the continent.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld former President Yoon Suk Yeol's seven-year prison sentence in a case linked to his 2024 attempt to impose martial law.
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