Scandinavian Nations Support NATO-US Effort to Arm Ukraine with $486M Donation
HELSINKI, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Sweden, Norway and Denmark will together contribute around 5 billion Norwegian crowns ($486 million) to a NATO-led initiative to...
Thailand Announces $572 Million Stimulus and Compensation for Border Conflict Victims
BANGKOK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Thailand will spend 18.5 billion baht ($572 million) on stimulus measures to support the economy as it braces for...
Japan and Australia Finalize $6.5 Billion Warship Agreement
SYDNEY/TOKYO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Japan clinched a landmark A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) deal on Tuesday to build warships for Australia, marking Tokyo's most...
Israel: Cabinet Considers Full Gaza Takeover
JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Israel's cabinet could authorise on Tuesday a complete military takeover of Gaza for the first time in two decades,...
Court Rejects Zhanna Shamalova’s Bid for Legal Motherhood in Custody Case
The billionaire's ex-wife fought for custody of their daughter, who was born via a surrogate mother. According to a Russian court ruling, the couple's...
Germany should consider Israel sanctions, senior lawmaker says after trip
BERLIN, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A senior lawmaker in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition on Monday said Berlin should consider sanctions on Israel including...
Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea
MANILA, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The Philippine and Indian navies have sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea, officials said...
Iran’s army chief says Israeli threats remain
DUBAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The commander-in-chief of Iran's military, Amir Hatami, said on Sunday that threats from Israel persist, according to state media.
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Egypt’s state-affiliated TV says two fuel trucks set to enter Gaza
CAIRO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Egypt's state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV said on Sunday that two fuel trucks carrying 107 tons of diesel were...
Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian march over Sydney Harbour Bridge
SYDNEY, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of demonstrators braved pouring rain to march across Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge on Sunday calling for...