Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre of rewired Britain’
UK’s likely next PM says Westminster system is ‘broken’ and he will oversee a devolution of power and resourcesUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham will set up No 10 North as the “nerve centre of a rewired Britain” to oversee a devolution of power and resources across the UK that he said would deliver the change the country desperately needed.The prime minister-in-waiting said the Westminster system was “broken” and that a “more of the same” approach would neither improve living standards or restore people’s faith in how politics worked for them. Continue reading...
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COMMENTARY: No diplomacy please, we’re American
• Bloomberg Opinion columnist Andreas Kluth argues that the "America First" policy is rapidly evolving into "America Alone." • The commentary highlights how President Donald Trump is accelerating the process of alienating international allies and isolating the United States.
Read original · newstribune.comUs Air Strikes On Iranian Military Targets: 'Vigilant, lethal, and ready': US unleashes fresh strikes on 10 Iranian military targets — video - The Times of India
• U.S. Navy and Air Force fighter jets conducted strikes on 10 Iranian military targets located in and near the Strait of Hormuz. • The operation, shared via video by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Sunday, was launched in response to an Iranian drone attack on the vessel M/T Kiku.
Read original · timesofindia.indiatimes.comUS, Iran agree to halt attacks after counter-strikes; Qatar to host Hormuz talks on Tuesday - The Times of India
• The United States and Iran have agreed to cease military counter-strikes following several days of escalation that threatened to break a fragile ceasefire. • Both nations will meet this coming Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, to engage in diplomatic discussions aimed at resolving their ongoing dispute.
Read original · timesofindia.indiatimes.comJune 28: After Iran drone attack, Qatar says citizen killed from shrapnel due to ‘military operations’
• Qatar reported that one of its citizens was killed by shrapnel resulting from "military operations" following an Iranian drone attack on June 28. • The IDF demolished a major Hezbollah tunnel, an action previously stalled by U.S. pressure, while citing a security annex that allows full freedom of action in the security zone.
Read original · timesofisrael.comRenewed Iranian attacks following U.S. strikes threaten to halt talks
• Renewed Iranian attacks following U.S. strikes have created tensions that may jeopardize ongoing diplomatic discussions between the two nations. • A Pakistani source reported to MS NOW that talks are currently on hold, though the Trump administration has denied that any meetings were canceled.
Read original · ms.nowUS-Iran conflict escalates: Tehran hits back with 'crushing response' after Trump's fresh strikes — key developments - The Times of India
• The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed following a series of fresh military strikes from both nations. • The escalation was triggered by an attack on a commercial oil tanker located in the Strait of Hormuz.
Read original · timesofindia.indiatimes.comGlobe at a glance: From US, Iran agree to halt strikes to Europe battling heatwaves – Firstpost
• The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to halt hostilities and cease strikes against one another. • In a contrasting development, Pakistan launched new military strikes against the Afghan border on Sunday.
Read original · firstpost.comIran and US trade attacks as Strait of Hormuz ceasefire falters | US-Israel war on Iran News
• Iran launched missiles and drones targeting U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait following recent U.S. strikes on Iran's southern coast. • The attacks signal a breakdown of the ceasefire in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Read original · aljazeera.comGlobal Issues
• The United Nations continues to serve as the primary global forum for addressing transnational challenges that individual countries cannot resolve independently. • The organization focuses on its core mandates of safeguarding international peace, protecting human rights, and managing global security.
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United NationsChina Eyes a Major Opportunity in Post-War Iran
• China is positioning itself to lead the reconstruction of Iran following conflict, utilizing strategic investments and diplomacy to expand its regional influence. • The strategy involves transitioning from providing humanitarian relief to developing large-scale infrastructure, which Beijing views as a mechanism to solidify long-term energy security.
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OilPriceAP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT | National News
• Venezuela is facing growing public frustration as the death toll from a recent earthquake has climbed to 1,430 people. • In the Persian Gulf, ongoing strikes indicate that the conflict involving Iran remains volatile and risks spinning out of control.
Read original · mdjonline.comLIVE updates: Social media the ‘most significant antisemitism vector’: royal commission
• A royal commission has identified social media as the "most significant vector" for the spread of antisemitism. • In separate diplomatic developments, Australia and Vanuatu have officially signed a new security pact to strengthen regional ties.
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