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World⚡ 6.0India and Southern African Customs Union Resume Trade Pact Negotiations
India and the five-member SACU have signed terms of reference to restart negotiations for a preferential trade agreement.
World⚡ 6.0US Cabinet Members Remained on Decoy Plane During Trump's Secret Exit in Turkey
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were on a decoy flight while President Trump was moved to a different plane due to security concerns.
World⚡ 6.0⛓ 2 sourcesActivists Face Counterterrorism Raids Over Palestine Action Support
Scores of activists in the UK, including many elderly individuals, are facing police raids after posting videos inviting support for the banned group Palestine Action.
WorldSerbian Government Proposes €600 Minimum Wage for 2027
Negotiations between the Serbian government, unions, and employers concluded without an agreement on reaching a previously promised €650 minimum wage.
WorldToplofikatsiya Sofia Bankruptcy Could Overload Power Grid
Kremen Georgiev, head of the Association of Heating Companies, warns that a potential bankruptcy of Toplofikatsiya Sofia could lead to critical strain on the electrical grid.
WorldUK Labour Party Sees Poll Increase Under Prime Minister Andy Burnham
The UK's ruling Labour Party has reached 28 percent support in recent opinion polls, a shift attributed to the communication style of Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
World⚡ 6.0⛓ 2 sourcesTrump Confirms Secret Plane Switch in Turkey Due to Security Threat
President Donald Trump confirmed he was moved to a different aircraft in Turkey in July after the Secret Service identified a security threat.
World⚡ 7.0US military disables Panama-flagged container ship in Gulf of Oman
US forces fired missiles at the container ship Vela Nova after it attempted to violate a naval blockade, leaving the vessel unable to steer.
WorldCoco Gauff advances to Canadian Open semi-finals after Bencic withdrawal
Coco Gauff reached the Canadian Open semi-finals in Toronto after Belinda Bencic withdrew from their quarter-final match due to a hip injury.
WorldIstrian Beaches Have Excellent Seawater Quality
Almost all Istrian beaches have excellent quality seawater. Only four beaches lag behind.
World⚡ 6.0US Navy disables Panama-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
US forces fired missiles at a cargo vessel to prevent it from reaching an Iranian port in violation of a US blockade.
World⚡ 6.0Chinese and Indonesian Navies to Conduct Joint Drills East of Taiwan
The Chinese and Indonesian navies will hold a joint navigation exercise in waters east of Taiwan this month.
World⚡ 8.0UN Reports 2.4 Million Afghan Girls Denied Secondary Education
The United Nations reports that 2.4 million Afghan girls have been barred from secondary school since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
WorldWestern Balkan Transport Associations Delay Protests Pending EU Commission Meeting
Transport associations from the Western Balkans have agreed to wait until September 1 for a meeting with the European Commission before deciding on potential protests regarding Schengen area transit.
WorldBulgaria Issues Yellow Code Warning for Dangerous Heat
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a yellow code warning for dangerous heat across all of Bulgaria for Wednesday, August 12.
World⚡ 8.0⛓ 2 sourcesAssad Sentenced to Death
A Syrian court has sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
World⚡ 8.0Rescue efforts continue in Colombia following 7.4-magnitude earthquake
Emergency teams are searching for survivors in western Colombia after a powerful earthquake killed at least 164 people and caused widespread building collapses.
WorldIran Downplays New Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Iran's foreign ministry says it is not concerned by a new security pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey.
WorldChinese father earns MBA spot after daughter challenges his academic workload
A 44-year-old father from Xian secured a place in an MBA program after his teenage daughter claimed modern students face greater academic burdens than his generation.
World⚡ 6.0Croatia Records Best July in Two Years as Tourism Growth Continues
Croatia's eVisitor system reports a 2.5% increase in tourist arrivals for July 2026, marking the country's strongest July performance in two years.
World⚡ 8.0Russian Supreme Court Bars Yabloko Party From September Elections
The Russian Supreme Court has revoked the Yabloko party's registration for the upcoming parliamentary elections following a legal challenge.
World⚡ 8.0⛓ 2 sourcesPowerful Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia, Killing Over 100
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has caused widespread destruction across western Colombia, resulting in at least 111 deaths and prompting a national state of emergency.
WorldUK radio station breached rules after falsely announcing King Charles III's death
Ofcom ruled that Radio Caroline violated broadcasting standards after a staff member accidentally aired pre-recorded messages announcing the King's death.