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  1. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign major defense pact amid Iran tensions

    The planned pact would deepen cooperation between Riyadh, Ankara and Islamabad as the three countries seek greater strategic influence in the region.

  2. Nukhba terrorist who participated in Oct. 7 arrested while driving humanitarian aid truck

    According to the reports, security forces stated that the terrorist had been collecting aid from the private sector, meaning that a private vendor had purchased it.

  3. Israeli strikes in Syria are threat to stability, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claims

    Fidan also condemned Israel's attacks in Gaza, saying that they "have once again shown that Netanyahu does not want peace," and in the West Bank, calling them "acts of terror."

  4. Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to 'sign defence pact' on Friday

    Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement later on Friday, sources in Ankara told Middle East Eye. The deal, which has been under negotiation since last year, marks a…

  5. Thailand School Shooting Leaves at Least Eight Dead

    A student killed his grandparents at their home before opening fire at a high school near Bangkok and turning the gun on himself, the authorities said.

  6. Unemployment in France hits a six-year high of 2.7 million people

    The number of unemployed people in France rose to 2.7 million people, France's national statistics office Insee revealed on Friday.

  7. A wedding, a war and the generation carrying Israel forward - opinion

    The young Israelis who rushed to serve after October 7 are now marrying, studying and starting careers, carrying the burdens of war while building the country they fought to defend.

  8. Security chief slams press union’s ‘black-box’ leadership election, as chair cites ‘intense harassment’ for withheld candidate list

    Hong Kong’s security chief has slammed the city’s biggest press group, saying it lacks credibility while claiming its upcoming executive committee elections are a “black-box operation.” Secretary for…

  9. England striker Ivan Toney charged with assault after Soho nightclub incident

    Met police say charge relates to alleged assault that reportedly took place in December at venue in London The England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault after an incident at a nightclub…

  10. Missing man, 58, found dead in Ma On Shan after days-long search effort

    Hong Kong police have found the body of a missing 58-year-old man in Ma On Shan, with his cause of death to be confirmed following an autopsy. Officers received a report at around 12.50am on Friday…

  11. 'Avoid Lutyens web': PM Modi's advise to 45 NDA MPs at breakfast meet

    In the meeting, which also included the rebel factions from the Uddhav Sena and Mamata Banerjee's TMC, PM Modi said: "No one should say anything trashy on TV. Maintain full dignity at all times…

  12. Nigerian artist transforms ordinary clay into intricate works of art

    In his Lagos studio, Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is transforming the way portraits are painted, using clay sourced from the earth beneath his feet. The 39-year-old artist has developed a unique…

  13. South Africa's textile industry in crisis after migrant workers fled the country

    South Africa's textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months, in the wake of violent xenophobic protests. The campaign led by…

  14. Award-winning Ethiopian journalist accused authorities of abduction

    Ethiopian security agents abducted, assaulted and detained Yonas Kedir, the editor-in-chief of independent media outlet Addis Standard, the publication said on August 7, the latest sign of a worsening…

  15. On Camera, Speeding SUV Rams Tempo In Mumbai-Pune Expressway Tunnel, 1 Dead

    Preliminary information suggests that all five occupants of the SUV were residents of the Bhumkar Chowk area in Wakad.

  16. Over 300 abductees freed in Nigeria's 'largest single-day rescue operation'

    At least 308 people abducted in different attacks in the northern part of Nigeria were rescued, the country’s president said August 5. Those rescued include 163 people abducted from Woro community in…

  17. England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub

    The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.

  18. Jobs report is expected to show a pickup in hiring — but with stagnant wages

    July’s heat may not have extended to the U.S. job market.

  19. Philippines’ South China Sea education push blurs ‘teaching the truth’ lines

    The Philippines is seeking to move its South China Sea row with Beijing into classrooms, a push that analysts say could shape how young Filipinos understand the country’s maritime claims while raising…

  20. Wildfire costs are surging — but much of the damage in Europe isn’t insured

    Insurers warn that Europe is facing a "protection gap" in wildfire cover as disaster recovery costs outpace insurance coverage.

  21. Bones in dark underwater caves stayed pristine while light left algae marks

    In the captivating underwater caves of South Australia, animal bones exhibit unique characteristics brought about by their aquatic environment. The contrast of light and shadow results in algae…

  22. Thai pupil describes harrowing moment teacher was shot in front of her

    The student says she had to climb over a school fence to flee the shooting which killed five teachers.

  23. UN's Reply To Palestinian Journalist's Query On Kashmir Amid Protests In PoK

    New Delhi maintains that the entire union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral part of India.

  24. Ukrainians Bid Farewell To Man Who Gave Unknown Soldiers A Name

    Oleksiy Yukov spent years trawling the sprawling Ukrainian countryside for the remains of fallen soldiers, whom he identified so that families could hold dignified burials. Now, Yukov is being laid to…

  25. Yen rally fades a week after U.S.-Japan intervention as focus shifts to policy

    The coordinated involvement from the Treasury and BoJ had initially lifted the yen as low as 155 to the dollar, down from just above 163 beforehand.

  26. Museums face growing cyber threats but security remains an afterthought

    Up to 1,500 items were identified as missing or stolen from the British Museum following a review of its collection in 2023. Flik47/Shutterstock In the last few years, some of the UK’s biggest…

  27. Trump moves to limit US birthright citizenship to end birth tourism

    US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed executive orders limiting the scope of birthright citizenship, despite the country's top court earlier upholding the constitutionally guaranteed right.

  28. Greek mayor accused of arson over wildfire near Athens

    Giannis Apostolou is being accused of arson and damaging public utilities.

  29. Crucial US missile stockpiles 'extremely low', official says

    The U.S. war in Iran has depleted stocks of key air defense weapons, including ballistic missile interceptors.

  30. Israeli drones sighted over Beirut, Lebanese media report

    Israeli drones have been sighted flying above Beirut and its suburbs, Lebanese national media report. The Israeli military has also bombed Wadi Houjeir and Meiss el-Jabal in south Lebanon on Friday…

  31. Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips

    Move to raise levy on goods made with polysilicon aims to protect domestic US supply chains from China, the major producer Donald Trump has ordered a new 15% tariff on imported products made of…

  32. Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling

    Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in the second phase of New Mexico's landmark child safety case, bringing total charges to nearly $1 billion for being a "public nuisance." In a ruling…

  33. Does more vitamin D in pregnancy make children smarter?

    VH-studio/Shutterstock Vitamins in pregnancy are usually discussed in terms of a baby’s health at birth. But could the amount of vitamin D taken during pregnancy also influence how a child’s brain…

  34. World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh: UN agency

    Wars and El Nino have created a perfect storm of higher costs and lower crop yields.

  35. Blunder! KL Rahul's dropped catch proves costly for India in Colombo - WATCH

    KL Rahul had a forgettable moment on the field during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo. Leading the side in the absence of injured captain Shubman Gill, Rahul dropped a simple…

  36. China shifts from Africa’s top megaproject lender to a debt collector

    Since the mid‑2000s, China has established itself as Africa’s principal bilateral financier for large infrastructure projects, including railways, bridges, dams and ports. But as the loans involved…

  37. The state of Iran’s three key nuclear sites

    The conflict may have slowed, but not stopped, Iran’s nuclear program, officials and experts said.

  38. What Black Voters in Georgia Want and Aren’t Getting

    In Georgia, where Black voters could help decide control of the Senate, Mara Gay asks what they want from America and the Democratic Party.

  39. Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Partnership With Colombia to Target Drug Traffickers

    The country’s new Trump-endorsed president takes office on Friday. Sweeping plans to target drug traffickers with U.S. help are already underway.

  40. Migrant children sleeping rough in Spain's Ceuta at risk of abuse

    Hundreds of unaccompanied children are at risk of abuse and exploitation as they sleep rough on the streets of Ceuta after taking part in the mass migrant entry into the Spanish territory a week ago…

  41. Seized on Their Way to Gaza, Activists Tell of Abuse in Israeli Custody

    In interviews, more than 20 people who tried to break an Israeli blockade described beatings, electric shocks and other abuse after being captured. Israel denied the accusations.

  42. Trump faces calls for windfall tax on big oil’s profits from Iran war

    US president’s complaint industry ‘making too much money’ comes after his policies boosted corporations Donald Trump’s statement that oil companies have made “too much money” from the Iran war has…

  43. Could the UK ever run out of water?

    Last month in England was the driest July since records began almost two centuries ago. How concerned should we be? Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought. But what does this mean…

  44. Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iranians: "Our objective should be regime collapse"

    GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."

  45. Sen. Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iranian protesters: "Our objective should be regime collapse"

    As the U.S. angles for a deal with Iran, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran's regime — including by…

  46. Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education

    President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.

  47. Endanger Hong Kong’s national security, and I’ll take you down, Chris Tang warns

    Hong Kong’s security chief has warned he will take down anyone who endangers national security, while also slamming an embattled press group for lacking credibility ahead of an already delayed…

  48. Karnataka legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti resigns

  49. ‘No one has seen us together’: Rahul Gandhi’s Batman moment in Gen Z session

  50. Russia bans Human Rights Foundation chaired by Yulia Navalnaya as 'undesirable'

    LONDON, Aug 7 - Russia has designated the New York-based Human Rights Foundation, chaired by Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, as an \"undesirable organisation\".

  51. Antwerp's 'human zoo': Belgium confronts shame of colonial past

    In 1894, when the Belgian city of Antwerp was hosting a World's Fair, 144 Congolese people were forcibly brought to the city to be exhibited in the Congo Pavilion. In this "human zoo", seven Congolese…

  52. Bangkok tops popular destinations for Cathay Pacific flyers

    Bangkok has emerged as the most favourite choice in a Cathay Pacific Airways survey, which also placed Shenzhen as the favoured destination for long weekends.

  53. Buried for not being Brueghel: overlooked masterpiece by still-life pioneer discovered in storage area

    The curator of Norway’s national museum in Oslo is bringing the work by the Flemish baroque artist Clara Peeters out of obscurity in a major exhibition of female artists Anonymous was often a woman…

  54. Germany news: Exports and factory data lift economic outlook

    German exports hit a record high in June, while industrial production rose for a third month in a row. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 pigs have died in a fire at a farm in Bavaria. DW has the latest.

  55. Could Russia be involved in German airport drone-bomb?

    The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.

  56. Nutresa EBITDA Jumps 32%; Reported Profit Falls 89%

    Grupo Nutresa’s first-half EBITDA jumped 32% and adjusted profit rose, but dollar-debt hedges pushed reported net income down about 89%.

  57. How to view the solar eclipse from Germany on August 12th

    Up to 90 percent of the Sun will disappear over Germany on Wednesday in the country's most impressive eclipse for decades to come.

  58. Suspected arson in Ramat Gan leaves seven people injured, three sites affected, authorities say

    Seven people were treated for smoke inhalation, and evacuated for medical attention with light injuries.

  59. Mexico break ranks to join Argentina in backing Infantino

    Mexico goes against its regional governing body Concacaf to publicly support under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

  60. Morning news brief

    Trump issues new orders to limit birthright citizenship, Iran shares details of an agreement with Oman to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Trump under pressure to find a breakthrough with Iran.

  61. The other classroom: Returning to sacred knowledge

    Why doctors, lawyers and other professionals are turning to Darul Qasim in Chicago to rediscover Islamic scholarship.

  62. Reports that Morocco ready to cooperate on return of minors from Ceuta

    Moroccan state media says Rabat will work with the EU to identify the children with a view to “their return to their homeland”.

  63. Alan Jones trial: complainant wants to ‘humiliate’ broadcaster by revealing intimate details of alleged assaults, defence tells court

    Barrister alleges ‘account of penis wiggling is an attempt to humiliate’ broadcaster who has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching Get our breaking news email, free…

  64. Is it really the hottest day ever?

    Every time a new heat record is broken, skepticism follows. How do scientists know a day or a summer was really the hottest on record or that a heat wave was historic? DW has the answers.

  65. Nominations for Hong Kong’s Election Committee to run from October 7 to 20

    Nominations for Hong Kong’s powerful Election Committee will take place in October, with the vote for 982 seats of the 1,500-member body – which picks the city’s chief executive and some of the…

  66. A new youth agitation grips an Indian state after 'cockroach' protests

    Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in Jharkhand.

  67. At least two injured in school shooting north of Bangkok, police identify shooter as student

    The incident took place in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province.

  68. Peace with Lebanon cannot come until Hezbollah is disarmed, diplomatically or otherwise- editorial

    We owe it to the soldiers still operating in southern Lebanon to exhaust every diplomatic option available to avoid the next deadly incident.

  69. Editor's Notes: Documentary filmed weeks before Oct. 7 essential viewing for elections years later

    We know what talking about each other instead of talking to each other costs in a way no generation of Israelis has ever known. We cannot afford to learn it twice.

  70. Sohlberg ruling to stop announcing voters' names 'restores respect,' says former deputy A-G

    Blass said the ruling also addressed polling stations located in sensitive facilities, where reporting a voter’s presence could reveal additional personal information.

  71. Meta ordered to change youth protections in $567 million court ruling

    "We remain confident in our record of protecting teens online and will continue to defend ourselves against claims that misrepresent the facts," Meta said in a statement.

  72. What China’s expanded funding for HIV/Aids in Africa means as US cuts health aid

    China is expanding its role in the fight against HIV/Aids in Africa by funding new projects and backing local medicine manufacturing as part of its signature health initiative, the Health Silk Road…

  73. The 72-hour crisis that could upend Meta’s business in India as firm risks losing legal protection

    U.S. social media giant Meta is facing increasing pressure from Indian regulators, including demands to revoke the firm's safe harbor immunity in the country.

  74. China's exports jump 23% in July, beating estimates as AI-driven shipments surge

    China's exports rose more than expected in July, as global demand for high-tech components continues to absorb the country's manufactured goods.

  75. At least 10 students wounded in Thai school shooting

    At least 10 students were wounded in a school shooting in a province just north of the Thai capital Bangkok on Friday, local media reported. “A shooting has occurred at a well-known high school in…

  76. Man dies after suspected dog attack at rural property in Sydney suburb

    Police say body of 23-year-old found at Eschol Park property with significant injuries, indicating he may have been attacked before death Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…

  77. Jharkhand protest Day 14: Hunger strike continues as BJP, Rahul back students

  78. Hong Kong’s Lingnan University Students’ Union announces disbandment after 59 years

    The student union at Hong Kong’s Lingnan University has announced it has disbanded, citing “changes in circumstances inside and outside school” and becoming the latest student group in the city to…

  79. Middle East: Houthi attack wounds 11 in Saudi Arabia

    Shelling by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis has left 11 civilians injured in southern Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are due to sign a joint defense deal. Follow DW for the…

  80. AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time

    US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.

  81. Temperatures could hit 36 degrees Celsius in Hong Kong over extremely hot weekend

    Temperatures in some parts of Hong Kong could hit 36 degrees Celsius (97 Fahrenheit) or above over the coming weekend under the influence of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin, according to the city’s…

  82. Winston Peters says Pacific missed chance to issue statement after Chinese missile test

    The Foreign Minister is in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

  83. Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee

    Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.

  84. Iran moves to block US, Israeli shipments from Strait of Hormuz

    Iranian state media on Thursday reported that Tehran could attempt to block U.S. and Israeli shipments from transiting the Strait of Hormuz under its joint venture with Oman to reopen the critical…

  85. You might be buying the wrong home battery. Here’s how to tell

    MirageC/Getty Australia is installing home batteries at extraordinary speed. Around 600,000 homes now have one, and more than 400,000 batteries were installed in the 12 months to June 2026. This…

  86. Iran wants to bar US, Israeli ships from Hormuz in peace accord

    It remains to be seen how broadly Iran might interpret such a ban.

  87. In Upset, Andy Ogles Loses to a Republican Challenger in Tennessee

    Mr. Ogles, a two-term congressman, had held off primary threats before, despite controversy. But on Thursday, Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, delivered an upset.

  88. What is New Zealand's MMP electoral system and does it favour coalitions?

    New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he was open to a referendum on the country's electoral system, sparking vigorous debate, with critics saying any such move would be seen as a power…

  89. S&P 500 futures are little changed as traders await big jobs report: Live updates

    Wall Street is coming off a losing session as the July jobs report looms.

  90. BrahMos Gets The Glory, But India's Next Defence Export Bet May Surprise You

    The wars of recent years have pushed drones, loitering munitions, precision weapons, and air-defence systems to the centre of military planning.

  91. Hong Kong preferred base as Chinese SOEs consolidate overseas accounts in treasury hubs

    China’s central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are consolidating scattered overseas accounts into unified treasury hubs, with Hong Kong emerging as the preferred base amid a broader crackdown on…

  92. Houthi attacks kill dozens of troops in Yemen, wound civilians in Saudi Arabia

    Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks on Thursday, a military source said, in one of the deadliest days of the country’s civil war in four…

  93. Beyond call centres? Philippines reopens Manila for outsourcing edge

    The Philippines is reopening Metro Manila to new outsourcing hubs as it tries to defend its place in the global services market and win more complex work from multinational companies. Officials…

  94. Wang Gungwu on the lessons of Chinese history and the Cold War

    Professor Wang Gungwu is regarded internationally as an authority on Chinese history. The 95-year-old is best known for his explorations of Chinese history in the long view, and for his writings on…

  95. 'I was India's 12th man for two years': Ajinkya Rahane reveals

    Ajinkya Rahane, who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, scored 5,077 runs in 85 Tests at an average of 38.46, including 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries. He also played 90…

  96. More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state

    Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.

  97. UN chief denounces Russia, Ukraine for civilian deaths

    Both sides have been intensifying their long-range attacks in recent months, leading to a jump in civilian deaths.

  98. Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Fine by New Mexico Judge

    The penalty, imposed by a state judge, is on top of a $375 million fine ordered by a jury that found Meta misled users about the safety of its platforms.

  99. Andy Ogles defeated in Tennessee House GOP primary, NBC News projects

    Rep. Andy Ogles lost despite having President Trump’s endorsement, NBC News projects. Former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher will be the GOP nominee.

  100. U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition

    Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."

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