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Starmer says Britain will ‘never surrender’ to far-right protesters misusing English flag

Britain will “never surrender” to far-right protesters who misuse the English flag to spread fear and violence, PM Starmer has said. He condemned attacks on police and the racist intimidation of minorities.

US, China hold talks in Spain on trade and TikTok deadline

US and Chinese officials met in Madrid to address trade tensions, TikTok divestiture, tariffs, rare-earth minerals and chip disputes, as Trump maintains tariffs and Xi Jinping may meet Trump soon.

Charlie Kirk’s death seen as ‘beginning of a darker chapter’ in US unrest

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus has sent fresh tremors through an America already unsettled by a relentless surge in political violence. Read here

Rubio lands in Israel to discuss Gaza war amid tensions over Qatar strike

Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday to hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as tensions rise over Israel’s strike in Qatar and its expanding settlements in the West Bank.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts Assam, tremors felt in Bhutan and north Bengal

A strong earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck Assam on Sunday evening, with tremors felt in Guwahati, Bhutan and parts of north Bengal. No casualties or damage have been reported so far.

5 US F-35 jets land in Puerto Rico amid tensions with Venezuela

Five US F-35 fighter jets arrived in Puerto Rico on Saturday as part of President Donald Trump’s military buildup in the Caribbean, a move officially linked to counter-narcotics operations but seen as adding to tensions with Venezuela.

Russia shot down 361 Ukrainian drones as Kyiv targets major refinery in mass assault

Russia's defence ministry said at least 361 drones had been shot down by Russian air defence systems, including four guided aerial bombs and a US-made HIMARS missile.

‘Not here to taste power’: Nepal interim PM Karki takes charge, pledges to fight corruption

Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, has taken charge as Nepal’s interim prime minister after weeks of Gen Z–led protests toppled KP Sharma Oli. Sworn in as the country’s first woman prime minister, she has vowed to tackle corruption, compensate victims of the unrest, and step down within six months.

‘Unite the Kingdom’: London anti-immigration rally draws 110,000; 26 cops injured in clashes

A London rally led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 110,000 people on Saturday, erupting into violence as some supporters clashed with police, leaving 26 officers injured and leading to 25 arrests.

Nepal's new PM pays homage to people died during the Gen Z protest in her first national address

Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki said on Sunday that the arson and vandalism that occurred during the Gen Z protest last week were criminal acts against the country and announced that those killed during the uprising will be officially honoured as martyrs. 

This Week in Explainers: How recovering from Gen-Z protests is a Himalayan task for Nepal

Days after the Gen-Z protests that burned down Nepal’s parliament and led to the resignation of its prime minister, the country is trying to get its act together. The losses are expected to be massive; trade and tourism are taking a hit. In our weekly wrap, we talk about the Nepal unrest, Charlie Kirk’s assassination and more

Zohran Mamdani says he would arrest Netanyahu if he is elected as NYC mayor, calls Israeli PM 'war criminal'

New York City mayor hopeful Zohran Mamdani said if he wins his election this fall, he would order New York’s police department to arrest Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he comes to the city.

Australia to spend $8 billion on nuclear submarine shipyard facility amid tension in Indo-Pacific region

Australia will spend an initial Aus$12 billion (US$8 billion) to upgrade shipyard facilities for a future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, the government said Sunday.

China hits back at Trump's 100% tariff threats, rejects plotting or joining war with Russia

China slammed US President Donald Trump after he pressed Nato nations to impose as high as 100 per cent tariffs on countries that purchase oil from Russia.