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Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
Serbia and Ukraine pledged to finalize a long-stalled free trade agreement by year-end, with Serbian President Vucic hosting Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy in Belgrade and committing economic cooperation and humanitarian support.
Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late
Gaza’s health ministry director calls for urgent action to save detained pediatrician Hussam Abu Safia, citing reports of assault and deteriorating health conditions during his detention by Israeli forces since 2024.
Ukraine mourns ‘collector of souls’ Oleksiy Yukov, killed recovering war dead
Oleksiy Yukov, a Ukrainian known for recovering war dead across frontlines for decades, was killed by a landmine during an exhumation mission in Donetsk on Aug. 5. Thousands mourned the 40-year-old at a funeral service in Kyiv on Saturday.
Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
A rapidly spreading wildfire in British Columbia has doubled in size since Friday, forcing approximately 20,000 residents from two communities to evacuate as authorities struggle to contain the blaze.
Yemen’s government forces attack Houthis amid renewed shelling of Marib
Yemeni government forces launched counterattacks against Houthis following renewed shelling of Marib city, raising concerns about escalation in the years-long conflict.
US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea
The US State Department rejected China’s designation of a ‘nature reserve’ at Scarborough Reef in the South China Sea, calling it a territorial grab that denies Filipino fishermen access to traditional fishing grounds.
Lebanese soldiers injured while Israeli troops intrude on southern town
Three Lebanese soldiers were wounded while clearing unexploded ordnance in a southern village after Israeli troops built an earth barrier overnight, drawing accusations of violating a ceasefire agreement.
When bird flu hit the UK, suffering seabirds died in their thousands. Australia’s wild flocks will soon do the same
Australia faces potential mass mortality of seabirds and marine mammals as the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads across the continent, with experts warning of devastating impacts comparable to recent European outbreaks.
What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?
President Trump announced executive orders targeting birth tourism and restricting birthright citizenship for certain groups, part of renewed efforts after the Supreme Court rejected his previous attempt in June.
US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes
The US has requested the Philippines extradite church leader Apollo Quiboloy to face trial for child sex trafficking and fraud charges. Quiboloy was arrested in 2024 and remains detained while Philippine courts continue proceedings.
Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties
Argentina says it will not retaliate after Brazil downgraded diplomatic ties over President Milei’s recent criticism of Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
Eight countries denounce Israeli violations, attacks on healthcare in Gaza
Eight Arab and Muslim nations condemned Israeli violations in Gaza, particularly targeting of healthcare facilities and attacks on civilians, calling them grave breaches of international humanitarian law.
Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino retains support from several African football federations, particularly those benefiting from his funding programs, despite recent controversy over a privatization proposal.
Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat
A new poll shows 66% of U.S. adults believe in climate change, down from 73% in September 2025, while reported personal heat impacts have increased significantly.
Pakistani authorities ban international media from reporting in most of country
Pakistani authorities implemented new restrictions requiring international media to obtain permission before reporting outside three major cities, following international coverage of deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Banned from football at home, Afghan women’s team reunite 8,000 miles away
Afghan women footballers, dispersed to countries worldwide after Taliban restrictions, reunited in New Zealand to play their first matches as an officially recognized Fifa-backed team since fleeing Afghanistan.
Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration
Colombia’s defence minister warns of terrorism threats ahead of Friday’s presidential inauguration in Cali, prompting deployment of 11,000 troops and a drone no-fly zone.
Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees from Kainji Lake National Park
Nigerian security forces rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks across Niger and Kwara states in what authorities describe as the largest single-day rescue operation.
In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia’s new Black Sea strike campaign
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and shipping, killing dock workers and international sailors while crippling commercial maritime activity in Odesa and nearby facilities.
‘Thousands of bookings to cancel’: Iran war upends Europe’s summer holidays
Airlines are rerouting flights away from Middle Eastern airspace due to the US-Israel war on Iran, causing thousands of booking changes, longer flights, and shifting holiday destinations toward Europe.
Trump says Iran will be ‘hit very hard’ if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
Trump warned Iran would face severe consequences if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen soon, as oil prices fell to three-week lows on hopes of a negotiated resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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Norsk Tipping issues warning for those betting on elections
Norsk Tipping, one of the two state-owned gambling operators in Norway has issued a warning to its population against betting on the results of the local elections. It says that such bets encourage poll manipulation and could thus be dangerous. Earlier, the Norwegian...
American Political News From Around The World
It seems like American politics these days are like watching a soap opera or tuning into a TV series. This is especially true with Trump in office. Trump is widely known for not holding back his opinion and going for what he wants. This is just a few of the things...
How to Keep Your Identity Safe from Scammers
Over the years many fraudulent activities have scammed people making them lose their hard-earned money. Starting from phishing through emails to the robotic voice calls, scammers find it a way to steal information from you. It is very essential to protect...
Pedestrian Deaths Hit a 33-Year High Nationwide
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise, hitting a 33-year high, according to a recent report. The Highway Safety Association claims that the number of pedestrian deaths was 6,000 last year across the nation. The statistics also show that other traffic-related deaths are...