Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says
Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te reiterates his desire for talks based on ‘parity and respect’ with China.
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Vietnam police rescue more than 400 cats from animal theft crime ring
Animal welfare groups say the bust highlights the ‘enormous scale’ of the country’s cat meat trade.
G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia
A statement from the G7 summit in France says leaders are united in their ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’.
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Iran, Ukraine dominate G7 summit
Here’s what came out of the G7 summit in France.
Published On 16 Jun 2026
Nearly all children globally exposed to at least one climate hazard: Report
Report highlights the growing threats posed by climate change and calls for the green transition to be accelerated.
Australia warns El Nino weather pattern set to be strongest in decades
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says forecasts have pointed towards a ‘very strong El Nino event’.
China offers staunch support to Myanmar president during his state visit
The two countries sign 18 cooperation deals, including on free trade and assistance in the event of natural disasters.
Trump says he will push for peace in Ukraine after meeting Zelenskyy at G7
US president says he will do what he can to end the Russia-Ukraine war after a ‘very good’ meeting in France.
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Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
Published On 16 Jun 2026
Japan’s central bank raises interest rates to highest level since 1995
Bank of Japan hikes benchmark rate to 1 percent, continuing shift away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs.
Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup team news, start, lineups and where to watch
After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.
