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Jul 30, 2025

Tsunami hits US after massive Pacific earthquake

A powerful tsunami has struck parts of the United States (US) following one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded,

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Jul 30, 2025

Massive quake off Russia causes Pacific-wide tsunami alerts

The powerful tremors ignited tsunami warnings for coastal regions thousands of kilometres away, including Japan and the US state of Hawaii.

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Jul 30, 2025

Gold inches higher as markets await Fed decision, dollar softens

Gold prices saw a modest rise on Wednesday as a dip in US Treasury yields and a slight retreat in the dollar helped support the metal, while investors kept a close watch on the US Federal Reserve’s policy statement due later in the day.

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Jul 30, 2025

Oil prices edge higher amid fears of tighter global supply

Oil prices inched up on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session when they jumped over 3 per cent, as concerns grew over potential disruptions to global supply following a warning from US President Donald Trump to Russia.

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Reuters
Jul 30, 2025

US House panel rejects immunity request by Epstein associate Maxwell

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls and is serving a 20-year sentence in Florida.

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Reuters
Jul 30, 2025

Malta to recognise Palestinian state in September

The Malta government had been under increasing pressure from within its ranks to recognise a Palestinian state.

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Jul 30, 2025

Recognising Palestine will benefit Hamas: Trump

Addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza where Israel is carrying out an active genocide, the US President urged its long-time ally to take steps to provide aid.

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Reuters
Jul 30, 2025

Israel says it intercepted missile fired from Yemen

The Houthis claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s missile attack on Israel from Yemen.

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Web Desk
Jul 29, 2025

Even far-right Trump supporters are now talking about Gaza genocide

“It’s the most truthful and easiest thing to say that Oct 7th in Israel was horrific and all hostages must be returned, but so is the genocide, humanitarian crisis, and starvation happening in Gaza.”

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Reuters
Jul 29, 2025

UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions

“He reiterated that there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas and that our demands on Hamas remain, that they must release all the hostages, sign up to a ceasefire, accept that they will play no role in the government of Gaza, and disarm.”