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Incumbents secure Hawaii primary wins, defying progressive challengers
US Representative Ed Case defeated a progressive Democratic challenger in Hawaii’s primary, securing 57% of the vote against state Senator Jarrett Keohokalole’s 34%, setting up a November general election matchup.
Former Iraqi provincial governor arrested as graft crackdown continues
Former Iraqi provincial governor Ahmed al-Jubouri was arrested in Baghdad on Saturday on corruption charges, allegedly embezzling funds from Saladin province contracts during his 2013-2014 tenure.
Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
Thailand’s prime minister pledges stricter gun control laws after a 14-year-old opened fire at a school in Nonthaburi, killing eight people and injuring 22 others.
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact change US strategy?
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed a mutual defence agreement in Mecca, with a provision treating attacks on any signatory as attacks on all, potentially impacting US strategy and Arab-Israeli normalisation efforts.
Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know
A solar eclipse will be visible from Europe and parts of the U.S. next week, with total eclipse conditions in Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, Spain, and Portugal.
Crews recover 19 bodies from rubble of destroyed Gaza building
Nineteen bodies, mostly women and children, were recovered from a destroyed residential building in Gaza City after a four-day search operation concluded on Saturday.
Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Four people, including three Colombian women, were killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro during a sightseeing flight. The incident has prompted local officials to call for enhanced safety oversight.
Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency
Hungary’s Tisza party nominates Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief removed by Viktor Orban’s government in 2012, as its presidential candidate following its April election victory.
Ukraine war briefing: Turkey calls for ‘moratorium’ on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine
Turkey’s foreign minister called for a moratorium on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine following strikes on civilian vessels, while Ukraine faces winter power shortages amid Russian missile strikes.
Todd Blanche, Trump’s ex-lawyer, narrowly confirmed as attorney general
Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition.
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
The US pledged $1 billion to Colombia on its new right-wing president’s inauguration day, as he vowed an aggressive crackdown on drug cartels and criminal organizations.
UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties
The UAE accused Iran of striking an ADNOC tanker with a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments. The company reported 15 vessels attacked since the conflict began.
Lebanon ‘detains’ former al-Assad-era general, weighs handing him to Syria
Lebanese authorities have arrested a former Syrian general who served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, with officials considering whether to extradite him to Syria to face charges.
Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
Serbia and Ukraine pledged to finalize a long-stalled free trade agreement by year-end, with Serbian President Vucic hosting Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy in Belgrade and committing economic cooperation and humanitarian support.
Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late
Gaza’s health ministry director calls for urgent action to save detained pediatrician Hussam Abu Safia, citing reports of assault and deteriorating health conditions during his detention by Israeli forces since 2024.
Ukraine mourns ‘collector of souls’ Oleksiy Yukov, killed recovering war dead
Oleksiy Yukov, a Ukrainian known for recovering war dead across frontlines for decades, was killed by a landmine during an exhumation mission in Donetsk on Aug. 5. Thousands mourned the 40-year-old at a funeral service in Kyiv on Saturday.
Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
A rapidly spreading wildfire in British Columbia has doubled in size since Friday, forcing approximately 20,000 residents from two communities to evacuate as authorities struggle to contain the blaze.
Yemen’s government forces attack Houthis amid renewed shelling of Marib
Yemeni government forces launched counterattacks against Houthis following renewed shelling of Marib city, raising concerns about escalation in the years-long conflict.
US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea
The US State Department rejected China’s designation of a ‘nature reserve’ at Scarborough Reef in the South China Sea, calling it a territorial grab that denies Filipino fishermen access to traditional fishing grounds.
Lebanese soldiers injured while Israeli troops intrude on southern town
Three Lebanese soldiers were wounded while clearing unexploded ordnance in a southern village after Israeli troops built an earth barrier overnight, drawing accusations of violating a ceasefire agreement.
When bird flu hit the UK, suffering seabirds died in their thousands. Australia’s wild flocks will soon do the same
Australia faces potential mass mortality of seabirds and marine mammals as the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads across the continent, with experts warning of devastating impacts comparable to recent European outbreaks.
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Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal Applies for Mining Lease Despite Environmental Concerns and Misgovernance Allegations
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