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UAE Suspends All Trade, Financial Dealings With Iran After Missile Incident
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it had suspended all trade and financial dealings with Iran.
Israel Says It Targeted Syria Air Base To Block Turkish Troops Deployment
Israel said that it had attacked the base because Syria had been "on the verge of breaching" an agreed-upon "status quo in security matters" by allowing Turkish troops to deploy there.
30 Killed As Gold Mine Collapses In Central African Republic
At least 30 miners killed and many others trapped after a gold mining collapsed in the western part of Central African Republic.
US Trans Woman Jailed For 6 Years Over Plot To Kill Trump's Treasury Chief
Riley English, a 26-year-old transgender woman, was sentenced to six years in jail on Tuesday for plotting to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Fired Ex-Ukrainian Defence Minister Calls For Wartime Elections
Mykhailo Fedorov was a longtime ally of Zelenskiy's until his unexpected firing from the defence ministry in July, just six months after he had been appointed, vowing sweeping reforms.
'Meta Hooked, Exploited Children': 29 US States Demand $200-Billion Penalty
Deputy Attorney General Megan O'Neil said in her opening arguments in an Oakland courtroom that the company "exploited how kids' brains work".
Iran Launched 2 Ballistic Missiles, 1 Fell In Our Territorial Waters: UAE
The Emirati defence ministry said it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran.
Trump Holds Off Iran Talks Until Tehran Is "Ready To Make A Deal": Reports
Donald Trump said there were no talks or discussions currently taking place with Tehran, adding that the Strait of Hormuz was operational and that naval mines had been removed or detonated.
US Sanctions "Undermine The Rule Of Law", Says World Court
Earlier Tuesday, the US imposed sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan as part of its campaign against the body it accuses of being "politicised."
Hafiz Saeed Sent 10,000 Terrorists To Kashmir, Claims Pakistani Cleric
Pakistani cleric Allama Naseer Madni's remarks have revived questions about the scale of LeT's involvement in terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and the role allegedly played by its founder.
"Tonnes Of Nuclear Material" Found In Syria, Says UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief
"...We are talking about a few tonnes of nuclear material that could be put to bad use," Grossi, who heads the International Atomic Energy Agency, told a news conference in Damascus.
Trump Posts AI Photo Of Hormuz As "New US Territory", Says All Mines Removed
This is not the first time Trump has raised the idea of a US takeover. On Friday, he said in a light-hearted manner that he would soon declare it to be US territory. Iran quickly responded and said that the strait "will remain Iranian".
How China Leveraged US Funding To Turn Robot Dogs Into $9 Billion Business
Unitree sold more than 5,500 humanoids and 18,000 quadrupeds last year, company filings show, and it's now valued at about $9 billion ahead of its stock market debut on Wednesday.
Quiet Hours, Study Mode: OpenAI Launches 'ChatGPT For Teens' With Safeguards
Dubbed "ChatGPT for Teens," the modified parameters automatically deploy for any user who registers as aged 13 to 17 or is detected to be underage by the company through usage patterns or account age.
Gujarat Chief Minister Woos US Tech Giants In Silicon Valley Investment Push
The Chief Minister urged global firms to look beyond traditional investment and view Gujarat as a long-term strategic partner.
3 More Earthquakes Hit Spain's Granada Province, Child Among 3 Injured
At least three people were lightly injured, Andalusia's regional official Antonio Sanz told reporters, adding that one of them, a minor, was taken to hospital.
"Completely Broken": Indian-Origin Musician Recounts California Detention
In a statement that his girlfriend posted on his behalf, Pritesh Walia said that he was "unexpectedly" detained after he returned to Los Angeles on August 2 and was taken into custody before being transferred to the Adelanto ICE Processing Centre.
Job, Soccer Career, Better Life: 3 Moroccans Who Died Trying To Reach Europe
All three died attempting to cross, becoming victims of the deadliest migration crisis between Morocco and Spain.
Ship Hit By "Unknown Projectile" In Hormuz As US-Iran Deadlock Continues
An unidentified projectile damaged the ship's engine room and "resulted in a crew casualty" off the coast of Oman, the UKMTO said, citing a report from the company's security office.
Berlin Woman Jumps From 11th-Floor Window Into Firefighter's Arms In Dramatic Escape
She fell roughly two storeys before landing safely in the basket, where a firefighter caught her. She was later taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office
Leader of Canadian province's secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence in US politics.
Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’
Trump says no talks with Tehran scheduled; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims US 'begging' for negotiations.
Al Jazeera reports from Indonesia’s quake zone, desperate for help
Thousands are still displaced on Indonesia’s Flores Island after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 70 people.
Democrats call for USS Lincoln probe, question US Navy’s readiness
Lawmakers question whether conditions on the aircraft carrier indicate a 'pattern' of poor planning amid the Iran war.
Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition
State Attorney General Keith Ellison has called for the transfer of ICE agent accused of lying about nonfatal shooting.
Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers
Arrest comes after attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to corruption.
Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.
Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production?
The Pentagon has contracted a defence manufacturer to increase the output of cruise missiles.
Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe
UN watchdog reports that it found large amounts of material at undisclosed sites in Syria.
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO
Officials warn they are continuing to identify new chains of transmission that need to be broken to stop the spread.
Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal
US president hits out as states bordering the Strait of Hormuz continue talks on managing the strategic waterway.
Israeli strike reported to kill at least six in Gaza City
The strike comes as efforts to push an agreement aimed at ending hostilities remain stalled.
WHO: Ebola can be contained in months if enough funding is provided
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be brought under control in three months.
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Concern over the security of Europe's largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.
Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid in closed-door ceremony
In an unusually private ceremony, Jose Mourinho has officially begun his second spell as Real Madrid manager.
Liberia to take 1,200 deportees from the US
The first group of 20 deportees is expected to arrive in the coming days.
Russian missile strike kills 10 civilians in Kharkiv
A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.
Trump and Carney speak ahead of US tariff deadline
The new US tariffs would cover about $20bn worth of imports and could lead to job losses and business closures.
US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer
The Trump administration has led a campaign to 'dismantle' the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.
US Justice Department denies whistleblower claims on anti-Semitism probes
Ivy League schools were pressured into settlements despite a lack of evidence, according to a former DOJ lawyer.
Turkish politician Melih Meric stabbed
Footage shows the moment Turkish New Party MP Melih Meric got into an argument with a man who stabbed him.
US seeks to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Judge previously found US government brought charges against Abrego Garcia as retaliation for case that embarrassed it.
US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians
Ruling permits Trump administration to nix Ethiopians' protected status despite concern over conditions in the country.
Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US
Case follows whistleblower’s 2021 claims about Meta’s profit-driven disregard for young people’s mental health and user safety.