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Japan PM Takaichi says Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril islands ‘absolutely unacceptable’
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi denounced Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril islands as “absolutely unacceptable,” stating it had worsened Japanese sentiment toward Russia.
Nearly 4 million Afghan children ‘acutely malnourished’
Nearly 3.7 million Afghan children suffer from acute malnutrition, with healthcare facilities closing due to a severe decline in humanitarian aid funding over recent years.
Millions crowd cities to see Spain’s first total solar eclipse in over a century
Millions of people gathered across Spain, Portugal, Iceland, and Greenland on Wednesday to witness a total solar eclipse—Spain’s first in over a century—with totality lasting less than two and a half minutes.
Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested
Zambians voted Thursday in a presidential election where incumbent Hakainde Hichilema seeks reelection amid concerns over rising living costs and economic reforms.
‘We harvested more than half the winter wheat crop before the end of July’
English farmers harvested over half their winter wheat crop by late July due to severe drought conditions, with nearly three-quarters of England experiencing water stress after record-low rainfall and unusually high temperatures this growing season.
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
A Syrian court sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country’s 14-year civil war.
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a major architect of China’s economic reforms and WTO entry, has died at age 97. He served as premier from 1998-2003 and transformed China into a manufacturing powerhouse.
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
U.S. inflation eased to 3.4% year-over-year in July as food and energy prices moderated, though month-to-month increases in housing costs offset some gains.
Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met
Iran’s new security chief declares the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US ends military operations, lifts its blockade, releases frozen assets, and agrees to regional ceasefires.
Assam: How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft
A 97-year-old woman was rescued on a banana trunk raft during severe flooding in Assam that killed 100 people and affected nearly 1.2 million across 25 districts in July.
Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez
Cristiano Ronaldo married model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez in a civil ceremony in Portugal on 11 August. The couple have been together for a decade and share two children.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon wins confidence vote, surviving second challenge to leadership
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives a second leadership confidence vote in four months, 87 days before the country’s general election, retaining caucus support.
Six killed in Houthi attack on Bab al-Mandeb ship, Yemen’s government says
At least six people were killed when Houthi rebels attacked an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Yemen’s government reported, marking the first shipping deaths linked to the group since February 28.
Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say
Israeli military forces have been accused by Lebanese firefighters of deliberately igniting wildfires in southern Lebanon through bombing campaigns and drone operations since a ceasefire in June.
Mass evacuations in Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin brings more torrential rain to China
Thousands of people have been evacuated from Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin’s remnants bring torrential rain to northern and central China, with forecasters warning of over 150mm rainfall in 24 hours.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv has submitted new proposals to the United States aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia, as US negotiators prepare potential visits to both countries.
Why have several nations raised red flags over Indian farm exports?
Japan, China, and other nations have suspended or restricted Indian agricultural exports citing quality and safety concerns, exposing gaps between India’s production capacity and the stringent traceability and certification standards demanded by premium global markets.
Lake Kariba tragedy: At least 15 die as Zimbabwe boat sinks with dozens on board
At least 15 people died after a boat capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, with authorities reporting the vessel may have been overloaded and rescue operations ongoing.
Israeli government accused of complicity as settlers demolish Jericho homes
Israeli settlers have demolished Palestinian homes in Jericho’s Ein al-Duyuk area under military escort, with authorities accused of circumventing court orders by deputizing settlers to carry out demolitions.
Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country?
Reform UK faces financial scandals and declining poll numbers despite its leader Nigel Farage expected to win a by-election in Clacton-on-Sea this week.
Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s Wildberries ‘aren’t about the front line’
Ukraine has launched dozens of drone strikes against Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, targeting warehouses across the country in what analysts say reflects Kyiv’s strategy to disrupt the Russian economy rather than military operations.
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