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WorldBritish shop price inflation rises in May as energy costs and disruption hit retailers
London, United Kingdom. British shop price inflation sped up in May as disruption and higher energy costs linked to the Iran war affected retailers, according to the British Retail Consortium. The group said the…
WorldUS says it can restart attacks on Iran if deal talks fail
Singapore, Singapore. The United States is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached,…
WorldUkrainian drone strikes damage oil infrastructure in Russia’s Taganrog and Armavir
Moscow, Russia. Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russia’s oil infrastructure overnight, damaging a tanker and an oil refinery in…
WorldHegseth urges Asian allies to boost defence spending amid China concerns
Singapore, Singapore. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to increase military spending to counter…
WorldUS says ready to resume strikes on Iran if negotiations fail
Singapore, Singapore. The United States is prepared to resume strikes on Iran if negotiations fail to produce a…
WorldHegseth urges Asian allies to boost defence spending as he warns on China buildup
Singapore, Singapore. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to significantly increase military spending and…
WorldUK retailers report weaker May sales as CBI measure improves from April low
London, United Kingdom. British retailers reported lower sales in May amid weak demand, although the decline was less…
WorldTrump says he will decide Friday on Iran ceasefire deal tied to Hormuz Strait and nuclear limits
Washington, United States. United States President Donald Trump said he would decide on Friday on a potential deal…
WorldBritish police charge Greek national over alleged work for foreign intelligence service
London, United Kingdom. British police have charged a Greek national with assisting a foreign intelligence service, believed to…
WorldUnicef says 77 children killed or injured in Lebanon in past week as strikes continue
Beirut, Lebanon. The UN children’s agency said on Friday that an average of 11 children have been killed…
WorldKenya arrests eight students after school fire kills 16 girls
Gilgil, Kenya. Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls’…