Mideast live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey sign defence pact stating attack on one is attack on all
France 24 •

Mideast live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey sign defence pact stating attack on one is attack on all

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey on Friday signed a mutual defence agreement stipulating that “any armed attack against any one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack against them all," said Pakistan’s foreign ministry. The pact between the three Sunni Muslim allies comes as regional powers seek to strengthen security ties amid the Iran war. Follow our liveblog for the latest developm...

Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign defence pact in Jeddah
France 24 •

Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign defence pact in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey on Friday signed a joint defence agreement on Friday. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met in the Saudi port city as regional powers seek to strengthen security ties amid the Iran war. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey set to sign defence pact in Jeddah
France 24 •

Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey set to sign defence pact in Jeddah

A source close to the Saudi army told AFP that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday in Jeddah. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet in the Saudi city. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to sign defence pact on Friday
France 24 •

Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to sign defence pact on Friday

A source close to the Saudi army told AFP that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday in Jeddah. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet in the Saudi city. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey to sign defence pact

Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey to sign defence pact

France 24 •

A source close to the Saudi army told AFP that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday in Jeddah. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet in the Saudi city. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Owens Faces Viral Backlash: X post alleges she walked back Bagley claims; debate over credibility grows

Owens Faces Viral Backlash: X post alleges she walked back Bagley claims; debate over credibility grows

Times of India •

Candace Owens is facing fresh online criticism after a viral X post accused her of making inaccurate claims about Officer Bagley before later walking them back. The post questioned the credibility of her investigation and reignited debate over her reporting. A clip from Owens' show discussing newly reviewed footage also resurfaced, further fueling discussion as supporters defended her work while c...

As record heatwave hits Asia, fears of energy crisis and health risks mount

As record heatwave hits Asia, fears of energy crisis and health risks mount

SCMP •

Chae Young-sun, a 69-year-old retired government employee living in the South Korean city of Gwangju, has stopped taking daily walks since a searing heatwave began gripping most parts of the country more than a month ago. “I’m worried about my health because it’s simply too hot to go for a walk,” he said. “Yesterday afternoon, I finally summoned the courage to take a short walk around my neighbour...

Gold’s price potential still ‘explosive’ amid Beijing hoarding, Hong Kong trading push

Gold’s price potential still ‘explosive’ amid Beijing hoarding, Hong Kong trading push

SCMP •

Gold prices have “explosive” upside potential, according to analysts, boding well for Hong Kong’s ambitions as a trading hub as Asian central banks continue to have a voracious appetite for stockpiling bullion. Supporting the outlook, Beijing – which has added to its gold reserve for 20 straight months – wants to better connect the Shanghai Gold Exchange to Hong Kong, and the South Korean central ...

6月 実質消費支出 7か月連続減少 家計調査

NHK World •

総務省が発表したことし6月の家計調査で2人以上の世帯が消費に使った金額は物価の変動を除いた実質で、前の年の同じ月より3.3%減少しました。減少は7か月連続です。1世帯あたりの消費額は29万886円でした。

6月家計調査 7か月連続減少

NHK World •

総務省が発表したことし6月の家計調査で2人以上の世帯が消費に使った金額は物価の変動を除いた実質で、前の年の同じ月より3.3%減少しました。減少は7か月連続です。1世帯あたりの消費額は29万886円でした。

Iran seeks to bar US and Israeli ships in Hormuz deal with Oman

Iran seeks to bar US and Israeli ships in Hormuz deal with Oman

SCMP •

Iran will seek to bar US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz and require compensation from hostile countries before they’re allowed to sail through it, according to local media reports on a proposed Iran-Oman deal to manage the crucial waterway. The agreement has become key to expectations for a reopening of Hormuz and a resumption of energy flows that have been throttled since the US and ...

Iran seeks to bar US ships as Hormuz deal with Oman advances

Iran seeks to bar US ships as Hormuz deal with Oman advances

SCMP •

Iran will seek to bar US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz and require compensation from hostile countries before they are allowed to use it, according to local media reports on a proposed Iran-Oman deal to manage the crucial waterway. The agreement has become key to expectations for a reopening of Hormuz and a resumption of energy flows that have been throttled since the US and Israel a...

Trump administration plans overhaul of antipoverty program for children

Trump administration plans overhaul of antipoverty program for children

The Guardian •

While officials say proposed revisions to Head Start program will encourage more enrollment, advocates say it will undermine the programThe Trump administration has said it plans to overhaul Head Start, tossing out many of the regulations that are the hallmark of the early education program for the nation’s neediest children.Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversee...

Trump administration announces changes to Head Start in overhaul

Trump administration announces changes to Head Start in overhaul

The Guardian •

While officials say proposed revisions will encourage more enrollment, advocates say it will undermine the programThe Trump administration has said it plans to overhaul Head Start, tossing out many of the regulations that are the hallmark of the early education program for the nation’s neediest children.Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the federally funded...

ACLU blasts Trump’s new orders on birthright citizenship, saying they are doomed to fail in court– live

ACLU blasts Trump’s new orders on birthright citizenship, saying they are doomed to fail in court– live

The Guardian •

President’s orders come month after supreme court struck down administration’s earlier attempt to place restrictions on birthright citizenship enshrined in US constitutionSign up for the Breaking News US emailOne quick note on the contempt resolution: Senator Rand Paul may try to send it straight to the Department of Justice, since advancing it in the Senate would require 60 votes. Republicans hol...