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Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
Turkey summoned Ukraine’s ambassador after two Turkish-operated vessels were attacked in the Black Sea, expressing concerns about maritime safety and navigation in the region.
Haitian gangs release 13 captives after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff
Armed gangs in Haiti released 13 captives—six children and seven women—kidnapped during a mass abduction in Kenscoff last week that killed at least 47 people.
US judge rules against Trump’s effort to deport pro-Palestinian students
A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated constitutional rights of international students by attempting to deport them for pro-Palestinian speech, finding the visa revocation policy unconstitutionally discriminatory.
Sydney man Nava flew to Nepal thinking his wife had been found. Crushingly, ‘the search goes on’
A Sydney man traveled to Nepal after learning a name matching his missing wife appeared on survivor lists, only to discover it was a different person. The search continues for his wife and dozens of other Australians caught in a devastating Nepal-Tibet flood disaster.
What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
The US and Canada are escalating trade tensions with new tariffs on vehicles, construction materials, and household goods, threatening to raise consumer prices and disrupt supply chains across North America.
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
The Trump administration plans to end military aid to Iraqi Kurdistan’s Peshmerga forces, according to US Department of Defense officials, despite the group’s role in defeating ISIS and facing intensifying Iranian attacks.
Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says
Berlin’s mayor says the city is being blackmailed by hackers who compromised municipal systems and stole data earlier this month, with officials refusing to pay the ransom demand.
Number of Australians missing in Nepal’s deadly floods rises again, as Albanese deploys more personnel
The number of Australians missing in Nepal’s catastrophic flooding has risen to 41, though one woman has been confirmed safe after making contact with her family.
Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest
Spain requested Frontex assistance processing approximately 5,000 migrants in Ceuta following a major border crossing incident one month prior, as local tensions escalated.
Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says
Berlin’s mayor says the city is being blackmailed by hackers who compromised municipal systems and stole data earlier this month, with officials refusing to pay the ransom demand.
Number of Australians missing in Nepal’s deadly floods rises again, as Albanese deploys more personnel
The number of Australians missing in Nepal’s catastrophic flooding has risen to 41, though one woman has been confirmed safe after making contact with her family.
Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest
Spain requested Frontex assistance processing approximately 5,000 migrants in Ceuta following a major border crossing incident one month prior, as local tensions escalated.
Cambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticism
Cambodia claims it has eliminated all scam compounds that made the country a hub for cybercrime, though rights groups and analysts express skepticism about the verifiable nature of the assertion.
US revises statements suggesting Chinese hackers attacked agencies
US officials corrected statements about Chinese hackers attacking government agencies, clarifying that several were targeted but only some were successfully compromised.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy orders military to triple daily long-range strikes on Russia
Ukraine’s president ordered military forces to triple daily long-range drone strikes on Russia to 1,000 per day, while Russian fuel production declined significantly due to refinery attacks.
Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
Tuareg rebels freed approximately 60 Malian soldiers in a prisoner exchange for a senior rebel leader, with Niger’s government directly overseeing the deal, according to security sources.
Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency: What’s at stake?
Guinea-Bissau voters will decide August 30 whether to approve a new constitution strengthening the presidency, following a military coup and ahead of scheduled December 6 elections.
Ecuador sentences ex-president Moreno to five years in jail in bribery case
An Ecuadorian court has sentenced former President Lenin Moreno to five years in prison after finding him guilty of bribery related to a major hydroelectric plant construction project.
Sovereignty, farming and fishing: Iceland votes on its future with the EU
Iceland holds a referendum on restarting EU accession talks, with farmers and fishers divided over potential economic impacts on their industries and national independence.
Love under anti-drone nets: Ukrainian couple wed in Kramatorsk combat zone
A Ukrainian couple married in Kramatorsk’s Peace Square during combat, with the ceremony conducted via video call and anti-drone netting overhead as Russian forces advance toward the city.
They laid down arms. Now ex-guerrillas in Colombia fear fate under new hardline president
Ninety-nine guerrilla fighters disarmed in mid-June under Colombia’s previous “total peace” initiative, but now face uncertainty under a new hardline president who has rejected negotiations and begun military operations against armed groups.
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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...