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Belarus' Lukashenko meets China's Xi in Beijing for talks
June 29 - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks, the Belarusian presidential Telegram channel Pul Pervogo said on Monday.
Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in border operation, Kabul says dozens dead, injured
June 29 - Pakistan's security forces carried out ground and air operations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Sunday, killing at least 29 militants, while the Afghan Taliban said dozens had been killed in air strikes in its border areas.
Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border
Pakistan says its strikes were a response to "recent terrorist attacks against innocent people".
John Oliver Reveals ‘Days of Our Lives’ Guest-Star Role: ‘Clearly a Huge Honor’
After going nuclear on President Trump and Fox News’ Jesse Watters for spreading conspiracy theories about vandals harming the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and previously announcing a three-episode arc on the ABC soap “General Hospital,” John Oliver revealed on Sunday’s
The order of species loss alters how grasslands maintain stability, study finds
Grasslands account for roughly 40% of terrestrial ecosystems and are paramount to global food security. Wild grasslands provide food for livestock and habitat for pollinators and act as a carbon sink in the era of climate change. Maintaining the health of native grasslands is a
To beat China in the lab, America’s edge is trust not speed
The United States is right to worry about losing ground to China in clinical research. But if Washington frames trial reform mainly as a race, it risks missing the larger prize: a faster, safer and more trusted model for developing medicines that the rest of the world can rely.
Spanish film archive sets out to reconstruct Orson Welles's lifelong 'Quixote'
The Spanish institution is joining forces with the Cinémathèque Française, Italy’s Cineteca Nazionale and Munich’s Filmmuseum to recover lost footage from a legendary shoot that unfolded over 30 years in the Spanish heartlands that so captivated the filmmaker.
Ube over matcha? New trend tuber takes over coffee, cake and ice cream
From lattes and cakes to ice cream, ube is turning heads with its vivid purple hue. The Filipino yam is tipped as the next matcha – though the hype has its dark side.
John Oliver to Guest Star on ‘General Hospital’
Late-night host John Oliver is headed to daytime. The “Last Week Tonight” host will guest star on the long-running daytime soap opera “General Hospital” in a three-episode storyline, which will air July 2, 3 and 6. Oliver announced the casting on the June 28 episode of “Last
John Oliver Exposes Trump and Fox News’ Jesse Watters Over Reflecting Pool Conspiracies
On Sunday night, John Oliver took aim at Trump’s sparsely attended Great American State Fair before focusing his ire on Trump’s other recent catastrophe: the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool continues to be an
Australia, Vanuatu sign delayed security deal that is seen as curbing China
SYDNEY, June 29 - Australia and Vanuatu on Monday signed a development and security pact that had been delayed for months over Vanuatu's concerns that it could stifle investment from other countries.
Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island
The Nakamal Agreement commits Vanuatu to rejecting the militarisation of infrastructure.
Pakistan strikes eastern Afghanistan killing dozens following Karachi attack
Pakistan carried out airstrikes overnight in eastern Afghanistan, Islamabad said on Monday, adding its operations had targeted militants as the Afghan government reported dozens of civilian casualties.
Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery
Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC's Orla Guerin reports.
South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
Lauryn Hill Receives All-Star Tribute From Queen Latifah, SZA, Doechii, Doja Cat, Nas and More at BET Awards 2026
Lauryn Hill was honored with the Living Legend Icon Award as well as a very robust all-star performance featuring Doechii, Nas, Doja Cat, SZA, Common and Queen Latifah, among many others, at the BET Awards 2026. Ice Cube introduced the megawatt tribute by giving Hill her
China adds 20 Japanese entities to export blacklist: Commerce ministry
Among them are the National Institute for Defense Studies and Mitsubishi Electric Defense and Space Technologies Corporation, said China's commerce ministry.
China adds 20 Japanese entities to export blacklist
The list includes firms involved in supplying components and engineering support for Japan’s defence sector.
French Montana, Max B, and Rick Ross Perform at BET Awards 2026
The trio brought New York and Miami vibes to L.A. with their dual performance
Asian stocks mixed and oil rises as US, Iran call end to latest attacks
Equity markets fluctuated, with Hong Kong, Manila, Sydney, Taipei and Wellington up but Jakarta, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo down.
BET Awards 2026: The Complete Winners List
The full rundown of who won what at Sunday night’s awards ceremony
Pakistan carries out deadly air strikes in eastern Afghanistan
Islamabad said the operations had targeted militants.
Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina vows to return home in 2026
She brushed aside a death sentence handed down in absentia and denouncing the ruling as “illegal".
Fetterman, McCormick sidestep Shapiro on Pennsylvania's 'Great American State Fair' booth
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) stepped in to organize Pennsylvania's presence in "The Great American State Fair" in Washington, D.C. after Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said state officials could not find a business to sponsor the booth. In a
Cardi B Brings ‘Am I the Drama?’ to the 2026 BET Awards With Fiery Performance
The rapper returned to the BET Awards stage with a high-octane set full of songs from her most recent album, including a pointed diss aimed at BIA
India’s Yash Raj Films Backs Rusk Media in Vertical Entertainment Push (EXCLUSIVE)
Yash Raj Films has made a strategic investment in Rusk Media, the digital-first entertainment company behind the Alright! TV platform that specializes in original content for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences, as the Bollywood major moves to establish a foothold in India’s
Teyana Taylor Accepts Icon of the Year Honor at BET Awards 2026: ‘I’m Accepting What I’ve Earned with Gratitude’
The multidisciplinary artist delivered an emotional speech after Janet Jackson presented her with the honor
China’s new ethnic unity law legalising cultural ‘erasure’, minorities warn at UN
The Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law comes into effect on July 1.
13 injured after 5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes China’s Sichuan province
According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, the earthquake struck at a depth of 6km.
US and Iran agree to pause attacks and meet in Qatar
US and Iran agree to halt strikes and hold talks in Qatar on Tuesday over Strait of Hormuz tensions, US media reports.
For sale on Facebook: Monkeys, rhino horn and dead pangolins
Other platforms, including TikTok and Snapchat, are also increasingly used by traffickers.
South Korea to unveil massive AI and chip investment drive
Local media have reported that the planned investments could exceed 1,000 trillion won (US$651.41 billion) over the coming years.
House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 ending explained: Let's talk about [SPOILERS] big death
The second episode of House of the Dragon season 3 ends with a shocking execution.
‘House of the Dragon’ Stars Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith on What Rhaenyra and Daemon’s Big Move Means for the Rest of Season 3
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 2 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. “House of the Dragon” fans have had a week to accept the death of Jace Targaryen (Harry Collett), but at the top of this week’s episode of the “Game of
Long queues in Jakarta as motorists switch to subsidised fuels amid price hike
Experts warn the increase would also further weaken middle-class purchasing power.
Memory prices are predicted to rise as much as 50% in Q3 and it only gets worse from there
I'm gonna be playing low-res indie games for years.
AOC calls to 'break up' big tech companies amid price hikes
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said that large technology companies want to have "totally unchecked power" and should be split up. “The problem that we have is that these big companies, they think they are governments, they want to be governments," she said in an
Australian man charged with murder after dead girl found in suitcase in Thailand
The body of Tunchanok Donhomla, 17, was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.
Steam Week in Review: Steam sales are the best time to hoard dozens of forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending June 28.
T.I. Performs ‘Top Back’ and ‘Let ‘Em Know’ at BET Awards 2026
The Atlanta native was nominated for three awards at this year's ceremony
Malaysia records more than 38,000 dengue cases in first half of 2026
Experts say the DENV-3 strain is now the dominant circulating serotype.
Israelis, Palestinians torn over sacred shrine in city of Hebron
For Israeli settler Nitzan, Hebron's Old City and its sacred Cave of the Patriarchs shrine are a must-see for all of humanity, but for Palestinian Issa Amro, it has become a symbol of Israel's expanding grip on the city. Holy to Jews, Muslims and Christians and believed to be
Japan tourist hot spot Hakone aims to implement accommodation tax
About 800 designated facilities will collect a fixed rate of $2.80 per person per stay.
BET Awards 2026: Teyana Taylor, Clipse, Kendrick Lamar Among Top Winners
The BET Awards 2026 took over Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on Sunday night, making for a three-and-a-half-hour spectacular that went extra heavy on performances from everyone spanning Kehlani and Don Toliver to Cardi B and Baby Keem. Among the winners of the evening, Teyana
Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods
PENGHU, Taiwan, June 29 - When Yeh Chih-sheng steps aboard Taiwan Coast Guard vessel CG1005 in the choppy waters of the Taiwan Strait, he brings more than his uniform and orders: he also has temple charms blessed by the gods revered by fishermen for protection at sea.
‘No one would want to marry her’: Japan ruling party lawmaker rejects female emperor
Public opinion polls show strong support for allowing a female emperor, but LDP has been cautious.
Coons released from hospital after car crash caused minor injuries
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) has been released from the hospital after a car crash that resulted in minor injuries, he said Sunday. “Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including one in which I was a passenger. I was