Australia seals $1.3B U.S. missile deal, rejects higher defence target
Australia has confirmed a $1.3 billion missile deal with the U.S., highlighting its defence priorities, while stopping short of committing to Washingt...
Two nights of violent riots in Ballymena have left 32 police officers injured and several homes and vehicles destroyed, following protests over an alleged assault involving two teenage boys.
Police in Northern Ireland reported that six individuals were arrested for public order offenses following two nights of violent unrest in Ballymena. One person has been formally charged. The clashes began after a protest over the alleged assault of a teenage girl.
On Tuesday night, for the second night in a row, masked rioters set fire to homes and vehicles and clashed with police. Seventeen officers were injured that night alone, raising the total number of injured officers to 32 since Monday.
Earlier that day, two 14-year-old boys appeared in court accused of assaulting a teenage girl. The charges were read to them with the help of a Romanian interpreter. Both teens denied the charges and were remanded in custody until July 2.
Police are also investigating a series of arson attacks on Monday in which four homes were damaged. Authorities are treating the incidents as racially motivated hate crimes.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
Severe rain in Venezuela has caused rivers to overflow and triggered landslides, sweeping away homes and collapsing a highway bridge, with five states affected and no casualties reported so far.
Australia has finalised a A$2 billion ($1.3 billion) purchase of U.S.-made supersonic missiles, reinforcing its commitment to defence investment while stopping short of U.S. calls to adopt a higher military spending target.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a reduced 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports, down from a previously planned 46%, in what he described as a new trade framework with Hanoi.
China’s northern and western provinces are on high alert for flash floods and landslides as intense monsoon rains continue to overwhelm defences, killing at least seven and displacing communities across the country.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Australia has confirmed a $1.3 billion missile deal with the U.S., highlighting its defence priorities, while stopping short of committing to Washington’s 3.5% GDP spending target.
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