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Kennedy Center board says it won’t try to immediately restore Trump’s name
The Kennedy Center’s board committed to not taking action to restore President Trump’s name before September 8 amid an ongoing legal dispute over the venue’s naming.
Canada boosts Lebanon aid to $50m and condemns Israeli ‘unlawful invasion’
Canada announced $50 million in additional humanitarian aid to Lebanon and condemned Israel’s military presence there, bringing total assistance this year to over $50 million.
Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan
Iran’s hardline parliament approved broad outlines of a plan targeting foreign “infiltration” in academia, media and culture, raising concerns about restricting personal freedoms and scientific cooperation.
Zambia opposition leader to challenge Hichilema election victory in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile announced plans to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s election victory in court, citing documented irregularities and voting fraud allegations following the August 13 vote.
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration
President Trump nominates Heidi Overton, a policy aide from a Trump-aligned think tank, as FDA commissioner to replace the departed Dr. Marty Makary.
Wednesday briefing: Why do people think crime is going up when it isn’t?
A study from King’s College London found that most Britons believe crime is rising despite statistics showing it has decreased significantly over recent decades.
Jason Arday’s rise and fall tells a larger story about academia, a critic says
Jason Arday, Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, died Aug. 14 at age 41 amid plagiarism allegations and biographical fabrications, sparking debate about diversity in academia.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
Frank Beard, longtime drummer for blues-rock band ZZ Top, has died aged 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. The band cancelled upcoming tour dates in Utah and Colorado following his death.
Pranab Doley in Assam: The Indian activist jailed after taking on a hotel in Kaziranga
Indian activist Pranab Doley was detained under the National Security Act after participating in a protest against a proposed luxury hotel near Kaziranga National Park in Assam, reigniting debate over land rights and development.
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Ukraine’s former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections in a challenge to President Zelensky, arguing democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia during the ongoing conflict.
Twisha Sharma: Husband and mother-in-law charged in Indian bride’s death
India’s federal police have charged a lawyer and retired judge with abetment to suicide and cruelty in connection with a 33-year-old model’s death five months after her marriage.
UAE imposes indefinite trade embargo on Iran over alleged missile attacks
The UAE imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran on Wednesday, accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at the country. Iran denied the allegation, calling it a baseless claim.
US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists
U.S. unions and advocacy groups sued to block new Department of Homeland Security rules that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the country without visa extensions.
South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
South Africa’s coal producer Thungela Resources doubled profits as disruptions from the US-Israel war on Iran shift global energy demand toward coal, reversing climate commitments across Asia and beyond.
Who won and lost in Florida primaries: Key takeaways
Florida’s primary elections produced mixed results across both parties, with progressive Democrat Angie Nixon defeating better-funded Alexander Vindman in a Senate race, while Republican Byron Donalds secured the gubernatorial nomination with Trump’s backing.
Aid workers faced record number of attacks in 2025
A record 907 aid workers faced violent attacks in 2025, with 350 killed. The UN humanitarian office cited increased use of armed drones as a contributing factor to the escalating risks.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 5,000 confirmed cases with over 2,300 deaths, spreading faster than any prior outbreak as security concerns hamper response efforts in remote regions.
Tupac’s murder was act of revenge, prosecutors allege in trial’s opening day
Prosecutors allege former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur in retaliation for a beating of Davis’s nephew earlier that day.
Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctions
The US announced plans for unprecedented economic sanctions against Iran while a memorandum of understanding expired, as Tehran prepares countermeasures to maintain its economy amid blockades and international isolation.
Disney and ABC sue Trump’s media regulator to stop early licence renewal
Disney and ABC filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration’s early broadcast licence renewal process, claiming the network is being unfairly targeted over editorial content.
US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians
A US federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can revoke Temporary Protected Status for over 5,000 Ethiopians, removing the final judicial obstacle to the termination.
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Spain: An Alternative For Immigrants
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Safe and Secure Niagara Falls – Efforts of OEIS
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