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Two injured in stabbing attack at Edmonton Sikh temple
Two people were injured in a stabbing attack at an Edmonton Sikh temple early Friday morning, with police arresting a suspect. The incident follows recent threatening calls to Calgary gurdwaras.
Turkiye accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘genocide’, seeks Interpol warrant
Turkiye has sought an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu through Interpol, accusing him of genocide related to an Israeli interception of a Gaza aid flotilla in May.
US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case
A Texas appeals court reduced a $50 million fine against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to $1.5 million over false Sandy Hook shooting claims, though he still faces over $1 billion in total liability.
Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
President Trump announced a 90-day tariff waiver allowing 300,000 tonnes of ground beef imports at 25% below market prices to address rising beef costs ahead of November midterm elections.
Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war
Yemen faces escalating conflict as government forces and Houthis intensify attacks across the country, with analysts warning of an imminent return to full-scale war.
Nigeria’s PDP: Why one-time political giant may face extinction
Nigeria’s once-dominant Peoples Democratic Party faces potential extinction as it heads into next January’s general election, fractured by internal leadership disputes and mass defections to rivals.
Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
Two UN staff members detained in Afghanistan for over a week have been released by Taliban authorities, though the reason for their detention remains unexplained, the organization said.
Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia’s streets for second month
Hundreds of antigovernment protesters demonstrated in Tunisia’s capital calling for President Kais Saied’s removal and restoration of democracy, citing economic collapse and authoritarian rule.
Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino
The Panama Canal will cap daily vessel traffic starting in early September to manage lower water levels expected during El Niño weather conditions, reducing capacity from 40 to 34 ships initially.
Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
Two UN staff members detained in Afghanistan for over a week have been released by Taliban authorities, though the reason for their detention remains unexplained, the organization said.
Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia’s streets for second month
Hundreds of antigovernment protesters demonstrated in Tunisia’s capital calling for President Kais Saied’s removal and restoration of democracy, citing economic collapse and authoritarian rule.
Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino
The Panama Canal will cap daily vessel traffic starting in early September to manage lower water levels expected during El Niño weather conditions, reducing capacity from 40 to 34 ships initially.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv protest organiser disowns Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections
A Ukrainian protest organizer distanced himself from calls for elections by the ousted defense minister Fedorov, saying the demonstrations sought dialogue, not electoral processes. The protests have significantly diminished following the contentious statement.
After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?
Egypt is pursuing diplomatic and cooperative strategies to influence Ethiopia’s development of three new Nile dam projects, having learned limitations from its unsuccessful opposition to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen activists convicted in national security trial
Two Hong Kong activists have been convicted under the national security law for organizing annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, facing up to 10 years in prison.
Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
A Swiss tourist was sentenced to one year in prison for insulting Bali’s sacred Nyepi holiday by filming himself on a restricted beach during the Day of Silence.
Japan executes man who killed five in gaming parlour fire
Japan executed a man convicted of killing five people in a gaming parlour fire in 2009, marking the country’s first execution in more than a year.
Anxiety over war, wildfires and cyber-attacks leads to growth in cash stocks in EU
Banknotes in circulation across the EU are increasing despite digital payment growth, driven by concerns over geopolitical instability, cyber-attack risks, and natural disasters prompting emergency cash stockpiling.
Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan
Russia’s navy conducted missile tests around disputed islands that Japan claims, prompting Tokyo to criticize the military exercises as provocative escalation amid ongoing territorial tensions.
Australian hiker’s body recovered as police probe error reporting she was alive
The body of missing Australian hiker Lily Hooper has been recovered after an eight-day search. Officials are investigating a miscommunication that initially reported she had been found alive.
Israeli settler attacks shift focus to West Bank areas under direct Palestinian rule
Violent Israeli settler attacks in Palestinian-controlled West Bank areas have nearly doubled since 2025, with a significant shift in focus toward regions designated for Palestinian governance under international agreements.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...