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South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
South Korea’s first commercial container ship sailed through the Arctic route this week, testing viability amid Middle East shipping disruptions and global efforts to develop alternative maritime corridors.
‘Not a small issue’: People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future
The US has begun deporting people to Liberia under a new arrangement allowing up to 1,200 transfers over the next year, raising questions about legal status, sovereignty, and the rights of those transferred.
Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan allowed brief hospital visit after uproar over health
Pakistan’s jailed former PM Imran Khan was briefly transferred to a hospital in Islamabad on supreme court orders following weeks of concerns about his deteriorating health, before being returned to prison after several hours.
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
The UK, Canada, and Australia condemned Israel’s decision not to investigate strikes on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza that killed seven humanitarian workers in 2024.
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
TikTok agreed to pay $400 million to the US government to settle a lawsuit alleging the platform violated children’s privacy laws by collecting data on millions of users under 13.
As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK after years in California, where their entertainment and lifestyle ventures have struggled to gain significant audiences, according to branding experts.
At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes
At least 13 Tunisian migrants are missing after a boat capsized off the Tunisian coast while traveling toward Italy, with only two survivors rescued from the vessel.
Nigeria and the Sahel: A growing security divide
Nigeria and three Sahel nations forming the AES alliance face a widening political divide amid shared security threats, with recent diplomatic incidents highlighting deepening tensions over cross-border coordination.
‘It was a tsunami’: Floods leave death trail in India’s Assam
Devastating floods in Assam killed over 100 people, destroyed thousands of villages, and displaced 700,000 residents after intense rainfall swelled rivers in mid-July.
Israeli army, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents
Israeli forces and settlers killed two Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents on Friday, amid escalating attacks and illegal settlement expansion driving displacement.
Why Iran is threatening Europe’s ‘strategically important’ southeast
Iran has threatened southeastern Europe, particularly Bulgaria, after it approved a military base for US operations. Analysts debate whether Iran will follow through or use threats strategically.
Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
Russian drones struck a shopping mall in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in a two-wave attack, killing at least 15 people and injuring 130 others, according to local officials.
Two injured in stabbing attack at Edmonton Sikh temple
Two people were injured in a stabbing attack at an Edmonton Sikh temple early Friday morning, with police arresting a suspect. The incident follows recent threatening calls to Calgary gurdwaras.
Turkiye accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘genocide’, seeks Interpol warrant
Turkiye has sought an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu through Interpol, accusing him of genocide related to an Israeli interception of a Gaza aid flotilla in May.
US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case
A Texas appeals court reduced a $50 million fine against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to $1.5 million over false Sandy Hook shooting claims, though he still faces over $1 billion in total liability.
Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
President Trump announced a 90-day tariff waiver allowing 300,000 tonnes of ground beef imports at 25% below market prices to address rising beef costs ahead of November midterm elections.
Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war
Yemen faces escalating conflict as government forces and Houthis intensify attacks across the country, with analysts warning of an imminent return to full-scale war.
Nigeria’s PDP: Why one-time political giant may face extinction
Nigeria’s once-dominant Peoples Democratic Party faces potential extinction as it heads into next January’s general election, fractured by internal leadership disputes and mass defections to rivals.
Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
Two UN staff members detained in Afghanistan for over a week have been released by Taliban authorities, though the reason for their detention remains unexplained, the organization said.
Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia’s streets for second month
Hundreds of antigovernment protesters demonstrated in Tunisia’s capital calling for President Kais Saied’s removal and restoration of democracy, citing economic collapse and authoritarian rule.
Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino
The Panama Canal will cap daily vessel traffic starting in early September to manage lower water levels expected during El Niño weather conditions, reducing capacity from 40 to 34 ships initially.
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