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Sudan’s al-Burhan pledges immunity for dialogue, rules out Hemedti return
Sudan’s military leader al-Burhan announced temporary immunity for dialogue participants and ruled out restoring the RSF to power, while an African Union delegation visited to discuss peace efforts.
Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish President Erdogan stated that Egypt could potentially join a recently signed defence agreement between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, characterizing the pact as open to additional members.
UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for reflection following the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who faced intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations before his passing at age 41.
Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks
Venezuela’s interim government says it has freed 131 political prisoners as part of reconciliation efforts following the US-backed removal of former President Nicolas Maduro.
Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US
Iran has not decided whether to resume negotiations with the United States over ending the conflict, citing disagreements about ceasefire violations and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistan
Major global and regional powers are increasing diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban government despite documented human rights abuses, raising concerns about inconsistent international pressure on the regime.
How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp
A Sudanese education administrator who fled her country’s conflict in 2023 now heads a primary school for refugee children in eastern Chad, serving over 1,000 students despite severe resource shortages.
Ukraine war briefing: Crimea bomb kills ‘Ukrainian sub commander who defected’
A Russian military officer allegedly defected from Ukraine to command a submarine in 2014 and was killed in a bomb attack in Crimea; authorities arrested a suspect reportedly acting on behalf of Ukrainian services.
From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
Japan experienced record-breaking rainfall and flooding on Aug. 13, 2026, killing at least eight people and displacing over 100,000 residents, while Europe simultaneously endured its fifth heat wave of the summer affecting 300 million people.
Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: ‘That’s not proper leadership’
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is calling for greater Pentagon oversight of the USS Abraham Lincoln, citing reports of long hours, limited food, and deteriorating morale among its 5,000+ sailors.
Feds probe ‘mention markets.’ And, lawmakers call for investigation into USS Lincoln
Federal regulators are reviewing prediction market sites like Kalshi that allow betting on public figures’ word choices, prompting the platform to remove mention markets from its offerings.
Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the UK an ‘Islamic republic’ with nuclear weapons during a radio interview, drawing criticism from British officials and Israeli opposition figures.
Instagram accounts fuel Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross
Instagram accounts are promoting dangerous border crossings to Spain’s Ceuta enclave while charging migrants hundreds of pounds for advice, contributing to a recent crisis that killed at least 100 people.
Mutual defence: The alliances that preceded Turkiye-Pakistan-Saudi pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed a mutual defence pact with provisions for joint military exercises and coordinated defence strategies, similar to NATO’s collective defence framework.
Kushner to visit Israel after Netanyahu rejects Gaza Board of Peace plan
Jared Kushner will travel to Israel and Egypt next week to advance a US-backed peace plan for Gaza, following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s rejection of the proposal.
Bird flu has been evolving and migrating for 30 years. It is a far more deadly virus that has now arrived in Australia
H5N1 avian flu, which emerged in China in 1996, has evolved into a highly pathogenic virus that now threatens Australian wildlife after spreading globally for three decades.
Canadian plasma clinics pause collections after deaths of two donors
Grifols, Canada’s only private plasma donation clinic operator, paused collections after two donor deaths and a Health Canada investigation found unsafe practices at its facilities.
Activists deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers
Activists delivered aid to Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank whose homes were besieged by Israeli settlers, though Israeli forces prevented direct delivery to residents.
Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule
Five years after the Taliban regained control in 2021, Afghan women report unrecognizable lives marked by education bans, travel restrictions, and limited employment opportunities affecting millions.
Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial in Washington, DC
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with two felonies for vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC with soap, graffiti, and bubbles.
North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills
North Korea has condemned upcoming US-South Korea military drills scheduled to begin August 17, calling them a provocation and vowing to respond with enhanced deterrent capabilities.
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