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Trump says Press Secretary Leavitt to leave post
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month to focus on her family, President Trump announced, calling her one of his most trusted aides.
Native birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalities
Australia will begin vaccinating native bird species in captivity against H5 bird flu as the virus spreads across the country, with state governments managing the rollout of the program.
US says it fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
The US military says it fired missiles to disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to reach Iranian ports, hitting its engine room after the crew ignored warnings.
Assam: How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft
A 97-year-old woman was rescued on a banana trunk raft during severe flooding in Assam that killed 100 people and affected nearly 1.2 million across 25 districts in July.
Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez
Cristiano Ronaldo married model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez in a civil ceremony in Portugal on 11 August. The couple have been together for a decade and share two children.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon wins confidence vote, surviving second challenge to leadership
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives a second leadership confidence vote in four months, 87 days before the country’s general election, retaining caucus support.
Six killed in Houthi attack on Bab al-Mandeb ship, Yemen’s government says
At least six people were killed when Houthi rebels attacked an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Yemen’s government reported, marking the first shipping deaths linked to the group since February 28.
Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say
Israeli military forces have been accused by Lebanese firefighters of deliberately igniting wildfires in southern Lebanon through bombing campaigns and drone operations since a ceasefire in June.
Mass evacuations in Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin brings more torrential rain to China
Thousands of people have been evacuated from Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin’s remnants bring torrential rain to northern and central China, with forecasters warning of over 150mm rainfall in 24 hours.
Six killed in Houthi attack on Bab al-Mandeb ship, Yemen’s government says
At least six people were killed when Houthi rebels attacked an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Yemen’s government reported, marking the first shipping deaths linked to the group since February 28.
Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say
Israeli military forces have been accused by Lebanese firefighters of deliberately igniting wildfires in southern Lebanon through bombing campaigns and drone operations since a ceasefire in June.
Mass evacuations in Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin brings more torrential rain to China
Thousands of people have been evacuated from Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin’s remnants bring torrential rain to northern and central China, with forecasters warning of over 150mm rainfall in 24 hours.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv has submitted new proposals to the United States aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia, as US negotiators prepare potential visits to both countries.
Why have several nations raised red flags over Indian farm exports?
Japan, China, and other nations have suspended or restricted Indian agricultural exports citing quality and safety concerns, exposing gaps between India’s production capacity and the stringent traceability and certification standards demanded by premium global markets.
Lake Kariba tragedy: At least 15 die as Zimbabwe boat sinks with dozens on board
At least 15 people died after a boat capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, with authorities reporting the vessel may have been overloaded and rescue operations ongoing.
Israeli government accused of complicity as settlers demolish Jericho homes
Israeli settlers have demolished Palestinian homes in Jericho’s Ein al-Duyuk area under military escort, with authorities accused of circumventing court orders by deputizing settlers to carry out demolitions.
Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country?
Reform UK faces financial scandals and declining poll numbers despite its leader Nigel Farage expected to win a by-election in Clacton-on-Sea this week.
Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s Wildberries ‘aren’t about the front line’
Ukraine has launched dozens of drone strikes against Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, targeting warehouses across the country in what analysts say reflects Kyiv’s strategy to disrupt the Russian economy rather than military operations.
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran announced he will not seek reappointment when his term ends in February, citing lack of board consensus on a five-year extension and internal governance tensions.
David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Wisconsin governor primary
David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, defeating progressive candidate Francesca Hong in a surprising result that breaks a streak of left-wing primary victories across the nation.
China’s courts side with workers displaced by AI, but job anxiety persists
Chinese courts have ruled in favor of workers displaced by AI, ordering companies to provide severance and retraining rather than dismissals, though job anxiety persists amid rapid AI adoption.
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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...