Japan’s Nissan Says to Slash 9% of Workforce
Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co said it is axing 12,500 jobs and warned a quick turnaround in its performance was not imminent after reporting its quarterly profit was nearly wiped out.
China, US Trade Negotiators to Meet in Shanghai July 30-31
Lead negotiators for China and the United States will meet in Shanghai on Tuesday for two days in the next round of trade talks, China’s commerce ministry confirmed.
Militant Rocket Attack on Syria’s Aleppo Kills 12 Civilians
At least 12 civilians were killed and several others sustained injuries after terrorists launched attacks on residential areas in Syria’s Aleppo.
Yemeni Drones Attack Saudi Air Base in Asir
Yemeni drones, in a retaliatory attack against the Saudi-led coalition, targeted and hit King Khalid Air Base in Saudi Arabia’s southwestern province of Asir again as the kingdom’s aggression on the Arabian Peninsula country continues, local reports said on Thursday.
Two Explosions Rock Afghan Capital after Bus Blast
Two explosions went off in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Thursday, minutes after a bus carrying government employees was hit by a blast, killing five people, government officials said.
Anti-Johnson London Protesters Converge on Westminster
Thousands protested against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a march through central London, hours after he was confirmed as the country's new leader.
N Korea Fires Missiles, Fresh Nuclear Talks in Doubt
North Korea fired two short-range missiles early on Thursday from its east coast, South Korea’s military said, the first missile test since leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump agreed to revive stalled denuclearization talks.
US Blocks UNSC Rebuke of Israel Demolishing Palestinian Homes
Diplomats said a proposal by members of the UN Security Council to condemn Israel’s demolition of Palestinian homes was blocked, with the US rejecting the language of the resolution, and then rejecting an alternative text.
Trump Vetoes 3 Bills Prohibiting Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump vetoed three joint resolutions prohibiting arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, rejecting an attempt by congressional lawmakers to halt the controversial weapons transfers.
Was foul play behind IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano’s death?
American analyst and columnist Stephen Lendman has raised questions about Yukiya Amano's suspicious death.