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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could activate defence pact, Pakistan says
Pakistan’s defence minister said attacks on Saudi Arabia could trigger a collective defence pact signed recently by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, following Houthi missile strikes on the kingdom.
Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says
Norwegian PM says a drone nearly hit Zelenskyy’s aircraft departing Moldova en route to Oslo for King Harald V’s funeral. The Ukrainian leader discussed European air defense initiatives during his visit.
US records hottest summer in 132 years
The United States experienced its hottest summer in 132 years of record-keeping, with average temperatures 1.7 degrees Celsius above the 20th-century average and severe drought affecting much of the country.
China slams US claims of ‘industrial-scale’ AI theft
China’s Commerce Ministry rejected US accusations that Chinese AI companies engaged in industrial-scale theft of American AI models, calling the claims a pretense to monopolize the AI industry.
Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods
Nepal is demanding $20 million in compensation and climate justice following catastrophic flooding that killed over 1,300 people and left thousands missing on August 26, citing its minimal greenhouse gas emissions despite vulnerability to climate impacts.
Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade
Iran faces critical medicine shortages as US sanctions and a naval blockade disrupt pharmaceutical imports, with about 800 drugs in short supply including 90 considered essential and life-saving.
In maps and charts: Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets
Russia and Ukraine have increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure during their ongoing conflict, with both sides relying more heavily on drone and air strikes rather than artillery as the war continues.
Pakistan faces new frontier against attacks: Balochistan’s Pashtun areas
Violence has surged across Balochistan’s Pashtun-majority districts since June, marking a significant shift as attacks by Pakistani Taliban and separatist groups expand into areas previously outside the conflict.
Investigators begin work on why cargo plane overran Miami runway
A Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by 21 Air overshot a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others in a crash that crossed onto a nearby road.
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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A global village to raise a child – work being done by Mully Children’s Organization and Apotex
Despite global AIDS rates declining, the lasting impact of this often fatal disease will stretch into the coming decades, especially in Africa. In a 2014 United Nations report, the global advocacy organization suggested the AIDS epidemic that had gripped the world...
Former Swedish Homeschooler Hasn’t Seen Parents in 7 Years
In 2010, Sweden passed the New Education Act, a broad piece of legislation intended to make the country’s schools more uniform. Although homeschooling in Sweden was virtually illegal already, this sweeping reform all but guaranteed all Swedish children would receive a...
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