work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work
Hundreds of thousands of workers across India go on daylong nationwide strike against Modi proposals
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Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says: Eight children were among 15 people reportedly killed while queuing outside a ...
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EU strikes deal with Israel to ‘expand’ aid access to Gaza: Kallas: The EU on Thursday struck a deal with Israel to increase aid access to Gaza that should see ...
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Key FactsEU and Israel Agree to Boost Gaza Humanitarian Aid
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- The EU reached an agreement with Israel to expand humanitarian access to Gaza, including more crossings and aid deliveries.
- The deal involves increasing daily trucks carrying food and essential supplies and reopening routes from Jordan and Egypt.
- Gaza faces severe humanitarian distress due to restricted aid during ongoing conflict.
- Recent Israeli strikes killed at least 52 people, including children, highlighting the urgent need for expanded humanitarian assistance.
Today, we reached an agreement with Israel to expand humanitarian access to Gaza.— Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, wrote this on X.
Key FactsControversy Over Merz’s Climate Neutrality Stance
12h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Friedrich Merz cautioned against overestimating the benefits of Germany achieving early climate neutrality.
- Luisa Neubauer condemned Merz’s attitude as dismissive and insisted Germany must contribute its share.
- She emphasized that Germany emits more than any other EU country despite its relatively small global footprint.
- The discussion sparked widespread reaction, including criticism from the government coalition and Fridays for Future.
No one in the world expects Germany to solve the climate crisis on its own. Yes, we only cause a small part of the emissions. However, the world expects us to make our small contribution.— Luisa Neubauer, climate activist, responding to Friedrich Merz's statements about Germany's climate neutrality.
This is Gaza’s reality: A young boy holds up his mother’s IV after she was wounded in an Israeli strike. The healthcare system has collapsed, and childhood ... Show more
Cowichan transit workers reject contract deal as strike hits five months: “The members made it perfectly clear that the recommendations didn’t go far enough in ...
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Doctors’ strike: ‘I’d rather be at work’, says BMA co-chair: Resident doctors in England have said they will strike for five consecutive days later this month in ...
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Luftfahrtgewerkschaft warnt vor neuer Arbeitsniederlegung, die mehrere Fluggesellschaften beeinträchtigen könnte
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Greek dock workers will refuse to unload Israel's 'murderous cargo'
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A Palestinian paramedic tries to revive a baby girl with one hand while driving an ambulance with the other, after an overnight Israeli strike on Khan Younis ... Show more
Israel launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen: Israel says it took action against the rebel group as part of Operation "Black Flag".
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LL Cool J says he won't perform at Wawa Welcome America until Philadelphia strike ends
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Microsoft Touts $500 Million AI Savings While Slashing Jobs: (Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. is keen to show employees how much AI is transforming its own ...
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OpinionIsrael's pre-emptive strike against Iran was an act of legitimate self-defense: After decades of negotiations failed to bear fruit, Israel took military action ...
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Key FactsIsrael’s Preventive Strike Upholds Self-Defense Rights
Jul 04 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- The ‘Rising Lion’ operation aimed at Iran’s covert nuclear capabilities linked to the regime’s declared intent to annihilate Israel.
- Current global tensions challenge international law, especially balancing prohibitions on force with the right to self-defense.
- Widely accepted legal views recognize the right to self-defense when an attack is imminent, even before an armed assault begins.
- International legal scholarship must apply nuanced judgments in vital conflicts to maintain its influence and legitimacy.
The military strikes by Israel and the USA against Iran's nuclear potential are not a capitulation of international law.— Matthias Herdegen, Professor of International Law at the University of Bonn, in a commentary on the legal implications of military actions.
At least 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: Civil defense: Gaza’s civil defense agency on Wednesday said that 20 people, including at least six children ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/07/09/at-least-20-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-civil-defense
As ceasefire talks continue in Qatar, Israel is keeping up its attacks across Gaza.
Hospital officials say at least 16 Palestinians were killed this morning ... Show more
Yemen's Houthis said they have sunk the Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged vessel Eternity C in the Red Sea — their second strike this week after months of ... Show more
LL Cool J says he won't perform at Philadelphia's July Fourth festival in support of strike
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Key FactsLL Cool J Backs Philly Workers, Cancels Festival Show
Jul 04 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nydailynews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nydailynews.com
- LL Cool J withdrew from the Wawa Welcome America Festival to support the ongoing strike by Philadelphia city workers.
- The strike, involving about 10,000 employees, has caused accumulating trash and a backlog in the Medical Examiner’s Office.
- City officials proposed a three-year contract with 3% annual raises, which the union considers insufficient for workers earning around $46,000.
- Mayor Cherelle Parker acknowledged LL Cool J’s stance and highlighted the city’s strongest pay offer in decades.
There’s absolutely no way that I can perform, cross a picket line and pick up money when I know that people are out there fighting for a living wage.— LL Cool J explains his decision not to perform at the Wawa Welcome America Festival in support of striking city workers in Philadelphia.
Series of earthquakes strike Guatemala: A series of earthquakes rocked Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, prompting authorities to ask residents to evacuate from ...
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Joao Pedro strikes twice as Chelsea march into Club World Cup final: They will now face either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in what promises to be a ...
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OpinionIsrael's attack: Are military pre-emptive strikes just?: Pre-emptive war against Iran: Is Israel's action morally justified?
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China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens retaliation on supply chain deals: China warned the Trump administration on Tuesday against reigniting trade tension by ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-warns-trump-tariffs-threatens-retaliation-supply-chain-deals-2025-07-08/
Poland scrambles aircraft as Russia launches strikes on Ukraine: Polish and allied aircraft were activated early on Wednesday to ensure the safety of Polish ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/07/09/poland-scrambles-aircraft-as-russia-launches-strikes-on-ukraine
🔊 US President Donald Trump strikes a trade deal with Vietnam, imposing tariffs aimed at countering trans-shipments from China ... Show more
Majority of Houston police calls to ICE have come on traffic stops
Majority of Houston police calls to ICE have come on traffic stops
Key FactsUS-Vietnam Trade Pact Reduces Tariff Tensions
Jul 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thediplomat.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thediplomat.com
- The United States and Vietnam agreed to impose a 20 percent tariff on Vietnamese exports to the U.S.
- Transshipped goods passing through Vietnam to avoid tariffs will face a 40 percent tariff under the deal.
- Vietnam committed to eliminating tariffs on all U.S. imports, benefiting sectors like the American automobile industry.
- This agreement prevents the imposition of higher tariffs scheduled for July 9, stabilizing bilateral trade relations.
It is my Great Honor to announce that I have just made a Trade Deal with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.— President Donald Trump announced the trade deal after speaking with To Lam, the Highly Respected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
What Ukrainians say they see in Russia's deadly double-tap strikes: Russia has been using drones and missiles to strike targets, wait some time ...
businessinsider.com/what-ukrainians-observe-russia-deadly-double-tap-strikes-2025-7
Key FactsTensions Rise During Ukraine Talks in Malaysia
15h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Marco Rubio held a frank discussion with Sergei Lavrov regarding a potential peace agreement for Ukraine.
- President Trump expressed disappointment over Russia's lack of flexibility to end the conflict.
- At the same time, Russia escalated air attacks, launching more than 700 drones and missiles in a single day.
- Germany intends to purchase Patriot air defense systems from the US to bolster Ukraine's defenses.
We need to see a roadmap moving forward about how this conflict can conclude.— Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, emphasizing the need for a plan to end the conflict in Ukraine after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Children queuing for aid at medical centre in Gaza killed in Israeli airstrikeChildren queuing for aid at medical centre in Gaza killed in Israeli airstrike
Most of Australia’s top earners still far from being hit by new super tax: Labor is defending its new super tax as the latest figures from the ATO reveal most ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/most-of-australia-s-top-earners-still-far-from-being-hit-by-new-super-tax-20250704-p5mch5.html
MLB to use ABS challenge system during All-Star Game in Atlanta - ESPN: Major League Baseball will use the automated ball-strike system (ABS) during next week's ...
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Scott Bessent Says Tariff Rates Set To "Boomerang Back" In August For Countries Failing To Strike A Deal
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Italy's ITA Airways cancels dozens of flights ahead of Thursday's strike: Italy’s flag carrier ITA Airways said it had cancelled a total of 36 domestic and ...
thelocal.it/20250709/italys-ita-airways-cancels-dozens-of-flights-ahead-of-thursdays-strike
Paid articlePaywallGaza beach cafe: Strike on al-Baqa killed a Hamas operative, but many more people were killed
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'Medicine can be imported, doctors cannot': IDF killing of hundreds of Gaza medical workers deepens health sy
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Mayor Cherelle Parker wants striking city workers to see the big picture of what she’s done for them. So far, it isn’t working.
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At least 17 people, mostly children, were killed by an Israeli strike while waiting for food supplements, health officials say ... Show more
IDF strike kills Gazan children awaiting food supplements, health officials say
IDF strike kills Gazan children awaiting food supplements, health officials say
Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators in Paris formed a “red line… on the genocide in Palestine” on Tuesday, in protest against Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza ... Show more
Thailand strikes at Cambodia with raids on tycoon Kok An's properties: BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH -- Deeply strained relations between Thailand and Cambodia deteriorated ...
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Over 25 crore workers from government sectors such as banking, postal services, mining, construction, and transport will go on a nationwide general strike ... Show more
Bessent: Trump tariffs set to ‘boomerang back’ to higher rates if deals not reached
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Key FactsTrump Imposes Steep Tariffs on Copper and Brazil
Jul 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- President Trump announced 50% tariffs on copper and Brazilian imports effective from August 1, 2025.
- Brazil’s President Lula vowed to respond legally to any unilateral tariff increases imposed by the US.
- Trump accused Brazil of undermining democratic processes and targeting American firms in digital trade.
- Meanwhile, US-EU trade talks are progressing, with hopes for a deal in the coming days.
I hope to reach a satisfactory conclusion, potentially even in the coming days.— EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic commented on the progress towards a trade agreement.
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BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs, condemn strikes on Iran: BRICS leaders at a summit on Sunday took aim at US President Donald Trump's ...
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Key FactsBRICS Push Back Against US Tariff Threats
Jul 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- At the Rio BRICS summit, developing nations dismissed Trump's accusations of anti-Americanism, with Lula rejecting the notion of US dominance.
- The US does not intend to immediately impose a 10% tariff on BRICS countries but may act if policies are deemed hostile to American interests.
- Lula highlighted the need for a gradual transition to trade systems that do not rely on the US dollar, involving coordinated discussions between central banks.
- Other BRICS members condemned tariff threats as coercive tactics and affirmed their commitment to cooperative and non-confrontational international relations.
The world has changed. We don't want an emperor.— Lula, President of Brazil, stated this in response to Trump's tariff threat at the end of the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Junior doctors in England back strike action over pay demand: Junior doctors in England have voted in favour of taking strike action, their trade union said on ...
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Private delivery firms eye bigger market share as strikes plague Canada Post: UPS, FedEx and other private parcel carriers are busy cornering a bigger share of ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/private-delivery-firms-eye-bigger-market-share-strikes-plague-canada-post-2025-07-07/
Israel attacks three Yemeni ports and power plant, Israeli military says: Israel has attacked Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports and a power plant ...
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Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump's truce bid: Almost every district in the capital sustained damage after Russia fired a record 550 ...
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Key FactsRecord Drone Assault Hits Kyiv Post Trump-Putin Talk
Jul 04 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Russia executed an unprecedented drone attack involving 539 drones and multiple missiles targeting Kyiv, marking one of the worst assaults in the ongoing conflict.
- Ukraine's air force intercepted 476 drones while fires and damage affected residential areas and diplomatic buildings, resulting in at least one fatality.
- Following a nearly hour-long call with Putin, US President Trump expressed frustration over no ceasefire progress and temporarily halted some arms deliveries to Ukraine.
- Ukraine intends to strengthen air defense cooperation with the US despite ongoing attacks and rising air pollution in Kyiv.
Everyone knows that Putin has the mentality of a thug. He only understands power, and unfortunately, Trump is not demonstrating that power. Russia feels it can act with impunity and knows that it will not suffer any consequences for its actions. This is terror, pure and simple.— Yulia Ryzhkova, a Kyiv resident, expressed her views on the connection between Trump and Putin's calls and the attacks on Ukraine.
President Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the US ... Show more
Graham Hansen strikes late as Norway beat Finland 2-1: A late solo strike by Norway forward Caroline Graham Hansen secured a 2-1 victory against Finland in the ...
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Resident doctors in England to strike from 25 July: British Medical Association says strike will take place from 25 to 30 July after ballot
theguardian.com/society/2025/jul/09/resident-doctors-in-england-to-strike-from-25-july
Russian Airports in Chaos During Alleged Ukrainian Drone Strikes: Russia’s Ministry of Defense claimed to have downed 120 Ukrainian drones across Russia ...
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Video shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike on a school in Bureij refugee camp in Gaza where forcibly displaced families had been sheltering ... Show more
Israeli air strikes hit commercial buildings at al Zawyah market in eastern Gaza City on July 9, starting fires that did extensive property damage.
US strikes degraded Iran’s nuclear program by one to two years: Pentagon: The Pentagon said Wednesday that intelligence assessments suggest Iran’s nuclear ...
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NHS bosses fear fresh strikes in England as resident doctors seek 29% pay rise: Hundreds of thousands of hospital appointments could be cancelled if BMA members ...
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China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens retaliation on supply chain deals: China warned the Trump administration on Tuesday against reigniting trade tension by ...
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‘$4,000 to $6,000’ a month: views vary on living wage: Four thousand to six thousand dollars a month.
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French intel chief: No certainty on whereabouts of Iran’s uranium stocks: The head of France’s foreign intelligence service said on Tuesday that some of Iran’s ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/07/08/french-intel-chief-no-certainty-on-whereabouts-of-iran-s-uranium-stocks
Trash piled up in parts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as thousands of city workers continued to go on strike
Israel conducts deadly strikes on southern Lebanon despite fragile ceasefire: Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed one person and wounded six on Saturday ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20250705-israel-conducts-deadly-strikes-on-southern-lebanon-despite-fragile-ceasefire
Netanyahu meets Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff ahead of seeking a "green light" to strike Iranian nuclear facilities ... Show more
LL Cool J, Jazmine Sullivan Cancel Philadelphia Festival Gig in Solidarity With Striking City Workers
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SBU detains Russian agent who directed artillery strikes on Kherson: The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Kherson resident who ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4012340-sbu-detains-russian-agent-who-directed-artillery-strikes-on-kherson.html
Birmingham City Council at ‘absolute limit’ of pay dispute offer for bin workersBirmingham City Council at ‘absolute limit’ of pay dispute offer for bin workers
Israeli strike kills at least three people in northern Lebanon: Israel claims it targeted a ‘key figure’ from the Palestinian group Hamas near the coastal ...
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Litein Boys students in Kericho go on rampage overnight over undercooked rice, damaging classrooms and main gate as board holds crisis meeting to address ... Show more
Litein Boys students riot, vandalise property after being served undercooked rice
Litein Boys students riot, vandalise property after being served undercooked rice
Volunteers are rescuing people like Tamara Ivanivna, an 87-year-old disabled resident of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region ... Show more
Israeli strike kills renowned doctor Marwan Sultan amid renewed attacks on healthcare workers
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Zelenskyy says Russian attack on Ukraine ‘one of largest’ : Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russia attacked Ukraine in one of the “largest and cynical strikes ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/07/04/zelenskyy-says-russian-attack-on-ukraine-one-of-largest-
More than 1,500 flights cancelled on July 3-4 due to French air traffic controllers' strike
reuters.com/world/europe/more-than-1500-flights-cancelled-july-3-4-due-french-air-traffic-controllers-2025-07-03/
🇮🇩 A ferry headed for Indonesia's Bali sank on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and 30 missing, the second such accident in the island resort's ... Show more
Key FactsFerry Capsizes Near Bali: Search Paused for Missing
Jul 03 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank about half an hour after departing Banyuwangi port en route to Bali.
- So far, 29 people have been rescued while six have died and 30 remain missing.
- The search was temporarily suspended Thursday evening because of strong currents and limited visibility.
- Operations will resume Friday morning with over 160 personnel, four vessels, and several helicopters involved.
The ferry suddenly began sinking and tilting, causing panic among all the passengers, who scrambled for life vests.— Eko Toniansyah, a survivor who lost his father, describes the dramatic events during the sinking of the ferry.
Gaza Hospital Director Killed Alongside Family Members in Israeli Airstrike: Gaza doctor killed with family as civilian deaths mount and healthcare system nears ...
time.com/7299901/gaza-israel-war-idf-hospitals/
Philadelphia City Workers Have Been on Strike for One Week to Demand Dignified Wages
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Rail workers vote to accept pay offer, ending industrial action: The combined rail unions have voted to accept the government’s pay offer, bringing to an end a ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/rail-workers-vote-to-accept-pay-offer-ending-industrial-action-20250705-p5mcox.html
Ukraine says Russian strike hit power line to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, causing blackout
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Children’s toys were found in the rubble after an Israeli strike on a clinic sheltering displaced Palestinians killed several people and wounded many others.
