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Chinese Hacker, Wanted By US For Stealing COVID Data, Arrested In Italy

Italian authorities have arrested a Chinese citizen, accused by the United States of being part of a state-sponsored hacking group that stole Covid-19 vaccine secrets from the US on behalf of Chinese intelligence at the height of the pandemic.

Published on: 10.07.2025 02:16
"Sovereign Brazil Won't Accept Any Tutelage": Lula On Trump's 50% Tariffs

Addressing Donald Trump's remarks on social media platform X, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emphasised that Brazil will not tolerate external interference in its democratic institutions or judicial processes.

Published on: 10.07.2025 01:57
Trump Slaps 50% Tariff On Brazil Over Bolsonaro Trial

Brazil and the United States escalated their row Wednesday over President Donald Trump's support for coup-accused ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, with the American president slapping a 50 percent tariff on one of its main steel suppliers.

Published on: 10.07.2025 01:21
South Korean Court Orders Arrest Of Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol: Report

A South Korean court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for former president Yoon Suk Yeol and placed him in custody over his failed martial law bid last year, the Yonhap news agency reported.

Published on: 10.07.2025 00:50
US Sanctions UN Rights Expert Over Israel Criticism

The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations' special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, who has been very critical of U.S. ally Israel's war in Gaza.

Published on: 10.07.2025 00:42
NASA To Cut Over 2,000 Senior Employees Due To Trump Budget Cuts

Around 2,145 senior-ranking employees at the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Adminstration are set to leave under a push to shed staff, Politico reported on Wednesday citing documents obtained by the news outlet.

Published on: 10.07.2025 00:06
Watch: Trump Praises Liberian President For His English-Speaking Skills

President Donald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, many of them speaking a different language, when the Liberian president took to his microphone and spoke in English - his country's official language.

Published on: 09.07.2025 22:23
Hamas Agrees To Release 10 Hostages Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Hamas said on Wednesday it has agreed to release 10 hostages under ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, saying ongoing talks for a truce were "tough" due to Israel's "intransigence."

Published on: 09.07.2025 21:36
X's Tumultuous Journey Under Elon Musk

The CEO of X, Linda Yaccarino, said on Wednesday she would step down from the role in a surprise move, ending her tenure at the Elon Musk-owned social media platform that has faced several controversies and challenges.

Published on: 09.07.2025 19:55
AI Giant Nvidia Reaches $4 Trillion In Market Value, More Than UK's GDP

Nvidia became the first company to reach $4 trillion in market value on Wednesday, a new threshold in Wall Street's bet that artificial intelligence will transform the economy.

Published on: 09.07.2025 18:00
Trump Issues Fresh Letters To 6 Countries, Sets Out Tariff Rates

US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals.

Published on: 09.07.2025 17:02
Linda Yaccarino Resigns As X CEO, 2 Years After Taking Over Top Post

Linda Yaccarino announced her resignation as CEO of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, after two years at the helm of the Elon Musk-owned company.

Published on: 09.07.2025 16:06
FBI And Microsoft Bust Massive North Korean Laptop Farm Scam Across US

Microsoft and US authorities have disrupted a major North Korean job scam, suspending 3,000 email accounts and raiding dozens of laptop farms involved in a global fraud scheme.

Published on: 09.07.2025 15:45
Pre-Historic Caves, Forests Among Sites Vying For UNESCO Heritage Spot

The United Nation's cultural organisation announces its choice of sites for inclusion in its world heritage list this week, with pre-historic caves, former centres of repression, forests, marine bio-systems and others vying for the coveted spots.

Published on: 09.07.2025 14:42
Trump Admin To Subpoena Harvard For Information On Foreign Students

The Trump administration escalated its feud with Harvard University on Wednesday, saying the Department of Homeland Security planned to issue subpoenas for information about alleged misconduct by foreign students.

Published on: 09.07.2025 14:13
70 Security Volunteers Killed In Nigeria In Ambush By Bandits

Bandits killed at least 70 community security volunteers in an ambush in violence-ridden Plateau state in central Nigeria, residents and a volunteer leader said on Wednesday.

Published on: 09.07.2025 13:59
Spain PM Announces Anti-Graft Plan As Scandal Rocks Government

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced an anti-corruption plan designed with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in a bid to salvage confidence in his scandal-hit government.

Published on: 09.07.2025 13:25
Baby Dies In US After Mother Leaves Him In Hot Car To Get Lip Filler

Maya Hernandez has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child cruelty.

Published on: 09.07.2025 13:24
Ukraine Says Russia Launched Largest Drone, Missile Attack Since War Began

Russia pummelled Ukraine with its largest missile and drone attack in more than three years of war, claiming to have targeted an airfield in a region bordering EU and NATO member Poland.

Published on: 09.07.2025 12:55
What Is MechaHitler? X's Grok Chatbot Praises Adolf Hitler In Deleted Posts

Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI, came under fire after a string of controversial and antisemitic posts on X. It also referred to itself as "MechaHitler" and praised Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler.

Published on: 09.07.2025 11:54

News from Arabic Countries

Trump assails ex-FBI, CIA heads amid reports of criminal probe

US president attacks John Brennan and James Comey amid reports two men are under investigation over Trump-Russia probe.

Published on: 10.07.2025 02:44
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,232

Here are the key events on day 1,232 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 10.07.2025 01:24
If Trump wants Gaza ceasefire, he must pressure Netanyahu, experts say

Analysts say Trump's call for ceasefire is incomplete without using US leverage to push Israel to conclude negotiations.

Published on: 10.07.2025 01:06
Trump singles out Brazil for 50 percent tariffs over Bolsonaro trial

US president pointed to the criminal trial of far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro as the reason for the steep tariff hike.

Published on: 09.07.2025 23:26
PSG hammer Real Madrid 4-0 to reach FIFA Club World Cup final

A Fabian Ruiz double helps Paris Saint-Germain thump Real Madrid to set up FIFA Club World Cup final against Chelsea.

Published on: 09.07.2025 22:04
Palestinian children killed at GHF aid sites in Gaza

Over 700 Palestinians have been killed while trying to collect aid from the US- and Israel-backed GHF aid sites.

Published on: 09.07.2025 21:41
As Texas floodwaters recede, lawmakers grapple with emergency preparedness

County officials had pressed the state for flood warning systems for nearly a decade but without luck.

Published on: 09.07.2025 21:31
Hamas agrees to release 10 captives as Israeli attacks kill 74 in Gaza

Hamas says ongoing talks remain 'tough' as Trump sees a ‘good chance’ of reaching ceasefire deal within days.

Published on: 09.07.2025 21:22
Why are Indian workers angry with Narendra Modi?

Millions of people have gone on strike in India against new government labour and business policies.

Published on: 09.07.2025 21:12
‘Never touched a gun’: Colombia fighters step up child soldier recruitment

As Colombia’s conflicts continue to escalate, criminal organisations rely on young soldiers to bolster ranks.

Published on: 09.07.2025 20:54
Keep your shoes on: What to know about the TSA rule change at US airports

The TSA required travellers to remove their shoes during airport security screenings for nearly two decades.

Published on: 09.07.2025 20:46
Trump: ‘Very good chance’ of Gaza ceasefire this week or next

Donald Trump says there’s a “very good chance” of a Gaza ceasefire within days after meeting Israeli PM Netanyahu.

Published on: 09.07.2025 20:25
US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese over Israel criticism

UN rapporteur appears to dismiss the Trump administration penalties, calling them 'mafia-style intimidation techniques'.

Published on: 09.07.2025 19:32
T-Mobile to end DEI programme as it seeks regulatory approval

The wireless carrier, which is seeking FCC approval on two deals, bowed the pressure from the White House.

Published on: 09.07.2025 19:13
‘Shoot their legs’: Kenya’s President Ruto rails against looters

Kenyan President William Ruto said anyone looting or vandalising businesses should be shot in their legs.

Published on: 09.07.2025 19:10
Bridge collapse in Gujarat kills 10

At least 10 people died after a portion of the Gambhira Bridge collapsed into the Mahisagar River in Gujarat, India.

Published on: 09.07.2025 18:55
Ex-DOGE official rushed grant to GHF despite staff warnings: Report

The official waived safeguards to fast-track a $30m award to the highly criticised Gaza aid group.

Published on: 09.07.2025 18:35
Trump hosts five West African leaders to discuss trade and development

Talks come as US shifts focus from aid to building sustainable economic partnerships.

Published on: 09.07.2025 18:25
Trump announces new tariffs including for Iraq, Brazil and the Philippines

The White House has sent letters to more than 20 different countries this week announcing new tariffs.

Published on: 09.07.2025 17:44
South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon

Yoon Suk-yeol attempted to impose martial law on South Korea in December before being impeached.

Published on: 09.07.2025 17:34
Israel installs mobile housing units in Palestinian-controlled Hebron

Footage from the occupied West Bank city of Hebron shows Israel installing mobile housing units.

Published on: 09.07.2025 17:29
Wildfires reopen earthquake wounds in Turkiye’s shattered Hatay province

Recent wildfires have torn through southeastern Turkiye's Hatay, still recovering from a February 2023 earthquake.

Published on: 09.07.2025 17:14
CEO Linda Yaccarino announces resignation from Musk’s X

In a surprise move, Yaccarino says she is stepping from the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

Published on: 09.07.2025 17:09
Carlo Ancelotti sentenced to prison in Spain over tax fraud

Ancelotti, one of the most successful managers in football history, given a one-year suspended sentence and large fine.

Published on: 09.07.2025 16:59
What would happen if coral reefs disappeared?

Half a billion people depend on coral reefs – what happens when they vanish?

Published on: 09.07.2025 16:57