US small businesses challenge Trump’s new ‘forced labor’ tariffs
In lawsuit on Friday, two small businesses said latest round of tariffs on 60 countries needs to be legally justified.
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US pummels Iran as Tehran targets regional bases stationing US forces
Iran on Friday said it carried out attacks targeting US military assets and bases with US forces in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes across the country. The US meanwhile bombarded sites across Iran as the conflict escalated, leading US embassies to alert its nationals across the region.
US pummels Iranian sites as Tehran targets regional bases stationing US forces
Iran on Friday said it carried out attacks targeting US military assets and bases with US forces in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes across the country. The US meanwhile bombarded sites across Iran as the conflict escalated, leading US embassies to alert its nationals across the region.
Israeli settlers escalate attacks on Palestinians near Nablus
Israeli settlers have set fire to Palestinian homes and vehicles in villages near Nablus
Quote of the day by Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew: 'I do not yet know of a man who became a leader as a result of having undergone a leadership course'
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ICC asked to look into xenophobic violence in South Africa
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Venezuela to exit International Criminal Court, accusing it of ‘bias’
Announcement comes as Venezuela has hewed close to Trump administration, who has pledged to'disable' international court.
US small businesses sue Trump administration over new ‘forced labour’ tariffs
Two US small businesses on Friday challenged President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, saying that the new policy, like most of Trump’s previous tariffs, went beyond the president’s authority to tax imports. The lawsuit, filed in the US trade court in New York, argues that the new tariffs require more detailed country-specific findings about “forced la...
Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi-held Hodeidah, Yemeni group says
Houthi-controlled foreign ministry warns that the attack will spark further escalation in the Yemeni conflict.
Saudi’s strike Yemen’s Houthi-held Hodeidah: Rebel media
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Quote of the day by Michael Faraday: 'There's nothing quite as frightening as someone who knows...'
The danger of absolute certainty lies in its ability to stifle necessary discussions and overlook crucial warning signs. Renowned scientist Michael Faraday emphasized the importance of maintaining doubt and curiosity in our thoughts. Psychological studies reveal that a limited understanding can cause individuals to mistakenly inflate their competence. In leadership, rigid mindsets can have disastr...
Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Canada cancelled planned cross-border ribbon-cutting ceremony and the milestone opening was only among Canadians.
Qantas jet lands in Australia after 19-hour non-stop test flight from France
The Australian carrier plans to start selling tickets for its non-stop flight in February, CEO Vanessa Hudson told an event in Toulouse, France, in June, Reuters reported.
Who is Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s first female foreign minister?
In a historic first, Afrah al-Zouba was appointed Yemeni foreign minister on July 23.
フィギュアスケート女子シングル 島田麻央がシニアデビュー
フィギュアスケートの世界ジュニア選手権、女子シングルで史上初の4連覇を達成した17歳の島田麻央選手がシニアデビューとなる国内の大会に臨み、前半のショートプログラムで大きなミスのない演技で高得点をマークし、トップに立ちました。
英 首相官邸の機能の一部をマンチェスターに移転 初めて訪問
イギリスのバーナム首相は、地方分権を進める政策の一環として、首相官邸の機能の一部を首都ロンドンからイングランド北部に移すため、新たに設けられた官邸を初めて訪れました。
インド 若者抗議デモ 約7週間続く 混乱収束の見通し立たず
インドでは、大学の入試問題の漏えい疑惑から発展した、若者たちの政府への抗議デモがおよそ7週間にわたって続き、混乱が収束する見通しは立っていません。
彬子さま 大英博物館展の開会式に 東京 上野
イギリスの大英博物館が所蔵する日本美術を集めた展覧会が25日から東京都内で開かれるのを前に、留学中に美術品を研究した三笠宮彬子さまが24日、開会式に出席されました。
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Doctor details condition of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body in D4vd hearing
Grant Ho, who performed postmortem examination, said he identified two stab wounds on 14-year-old’s bodyThe autopsy of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body took center stage on Friday as a hearing continued to determine whether musician D4vd will stand trial for murder charges linked to her death.Prosecutors say the singer, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, fatally stabbed Hernandez l...
Costa Rica captures top fugitive "Diablo," wanted by U.S., officials say
Alejandro Arias-Monge, 41, had a $500,000 U.S. bounty on his head for alleged drug trafficking.
Costa Rica captures top fugitive "Diablo," wanted by U.S.
Alejandro Arias-Monge, 41, had a $500,000 U.S. bounty on his head for alleged drug trafficking.
「全東信」経営破綻 経産省と金融庁が調査を開始
クレジットカードの決済代行サービスを行う「全東信」が経営破綻し、利用していた飲食店を中心に影響が広がっていることを受けて、経済産業省と金融庁は、決済代行サービスの実態や、この会社に融資していた金融機関の審査体制などに関する調査に乗り出しました。
コメの民間在庫量 243万トン 6月末時点で過去最大に
6月末時点の民間のコメの在庫量は243万トンと、過去最大となったことが農林水産省の調査で分かりました。適正な水準とされる量を大幅に上回る状況で、新米の価格に与える影響が焦点です。
Iran military says it targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait
Tehran says any facility or base in the Middle East used by the US military to launch attacks on Iran is a legitimate target for retaliation.
福岡県議会 正副議長ポストめぐる問題 調査の透明性確保が焦点
正副議長ポストをめぐり、金銭授受があったと指摘されている福岡県議会では24日、中尾正幸副議長が、県政の混乱を招いたなどとして議員辞職しました。県議会の中からは、事実関係を明らかにするため、第三者委員会による調査を求める声も出る一方、慎重な意見も多く、今後、どのように調査の透明性を確保するかが焦点となります。
Wildfire survivors tell of narrow escape as Spain declares emergency
More than 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in central Spain.
国会が事実上閉会 合意形成どう図るかが次の国会でも課題に
国会は24日夜、「副首都」構想の関連法などが成立し、事実上閉会しました。最終盤では、与野党の対立が先鋭化して審議が停滞する場面もみられ、参議院で与党が過半数に達しない状況が続く中、合意形成をどう図るかが、次の国会でも課題となる見通しです。
ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.