UN chief says ‘everybody loses’ from trade wars

United Nations, July 14 (UNI) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautioned on Monday that trade wars benefit no one, responding to a question about US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff actions.

Improved momentum in China-India ties should be cherished with great care: Wang Yi to EAM

Beijing, July 14 (UNI) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during his talks with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Beijing today, said that China-India relations have sustained a momentum of improvement and development, which has not come easily and should be cherished with great care.

Malaysia launches hybrid hydro floating solar, green hydrogen hub in Terengganu

Kuala Lumpur, July 14 (UNI) Malaysia has launched a hybrid hydro floating solar and green hydrogen hub in Terengganu state on the country's east coast.

6.6-magnitude earthquake hits 217 km south of Burica, Panama: USGS

New York, July 14 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted 217 km south of Burica, Panama, at 1716 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Int'l AIDS forum kicks off in Rwanda's capital

Kigali, July 14 (UNI) The 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science officially opened Monday in the Rwandan capital of Kigali, with a strong call to accelerate access to long-acting HIV prevention and treatment innovations amid growing global funding challenges.

UN Security Council extends missions in Haiti, Yemen

United Nations, July 14 (UNI) The Security Council on Monday adopted two separate resolutions to extend the mandates of the UN missions in Haiti and Yemen.

Russia prepared to hold third round of talks with Ukraine, says Kremlin

Moscow, July 14 (UNI) Russia is prepared for the third round of talks with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced today.

Russia’s foreign intelligence service says NATO wants to involve Moldova to counter Moscow

Moscow, July 14 (UNI) The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has alleged that NATO countries are actively preparing to involve Moldova in a potential armed conflict with Russia, to use it as yet another bastion in the bloc’s efforts to counter Moscow’s ongoing military advance into Kyiv.

Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 181 Indian fishermen so far this year

Colombo/New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) Sri Lanka Navy has seized 24 Indian fishing boats and arrested 181 fishermen for allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters so far this year, the navy said in a statement today.

Trump greenlights weapons consignment, including Patriot missiles, for Ukraine

Washington, July 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has reportedly unveiled a new weapons package for Ukraine which will contain more offensive weapons, after earlier announcing that he has greenlit shipments for Kyiv which were stopped for a while due to domestic shortages and shifting strategic priorities.

Trump to meet NATO Sec Gen today

Washington, July 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump is set to meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this week amid his announcement of resuming weapon supplies to Ukraine, reports CBS News.

Brussels/Washington, July 14 (UNI) Amid the growing animosity between the United States and the European Union, following President Donald Trump’s imposition of 30% tariffs on EU exports, the bloc has decided to delay its retaliatory measures to August 1, hoping to reach a deal in the midst of continued negotiations.

Over 30 killed, 100 injured in clashes in Syria’s Suwayda: Ministry

Beirut, July 14 (UNI) More than 30 people have been killed in clashes in the mostly Druze-populated southernmost Syrian province of Suwayda over the past two days, while more than 100 others have been injured, the Syrian Defense Ministry said on Monday.

Cambodian PM to approve mandatory 24-month military conscriptions from 2026

Phom Penh, July 14 (UNI) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has said that come 2026, the country’s National Assembly will approve the Law on Compulsory Military Service, enforcing military conscription.

Moscow, Damascus in talks on Russian military bases in Syria: Russian Foreign Ministry

Moscow, July 14 (UNI) Russia and Syria remain in contact on the presence of Russian military bases in the Arab nation, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said today.