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Netherlands first to fund US arms for Ukraine via NATO channel

AMSTERDAM/BRUSSELS: The Netherlands said on Monday it will contribute 500 million euros ($578 million) to purchase U.S. military equipment for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO country to contribute to a new mechanism to supply Kyiv with American weapons. President Donald Trump said last month the U.S. would provide weapons to Ukraine, paid for by European… Continue reading

Florida raw milk linked to 21 E.coli infections, 6 kids affected

THE Florida Department of Health said on Monday that there have been 21 cases of Campylobacter and E. coli infections linked to drinking raw milk in the state, including six children under 10. The state health department reported seven hospitalizations linked to the consumption of raw milk containing disease-causing bacteria from a particular farm in… Continue reading

Ukraine charges six in drone procurement corruption scheme

KYIV: Ukraine said on Monday it had charged six people including a lawmaker and a government official for embezzling funds in the purchase of drones and jamming equipment for the military. Kyiv relies on a steady supply of drones and electronic warfare systems to fight Moscow’s invasion. It is also waging a crackdown on graft… Continue reading

Trump threatens higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said on Monday he will substantially raise tariffs on goods from India over its Russian oil purchases, while New Delhi said it would take measures to safeguard its interests and called its targeting by the U.S. president “unjustified.” Trump said last week Washington was still negotiating with India on trade after announcing… Continue reading

Iran demands US accountability for nuclear site attacks in future talks

TEHRAN: Iran stated on Monday that holding the United States accountable for attacks on its nuclear sites would be a key condition in any future negotiations, while rejecting the possibility of direct talks with Washington. The US joined Israel in striking Iranian nuclear facilities in June, disrupting ongoing discussions about Tehran’s atomic program. Foreign ministry… Continue reading

Tesla approves $29 billion share award for CEO Elon Musk

CALIFORNIA: Tesla has approved a share award worth approximately $29 billion for CEO Elon Musk, part of a new compensation deal to ensure his leadership as the company transitions from its struggling auto business to robotaxis and humanoid robots. The 96 million new shares serve as an initial “good faith” payment, honoring Musk’s 2018 $50… Continue reading

Japan breaks 17 heat records as climate change intensifies

TOKYO: Seventeen heat records were broken in Japan on Monday, the weather agency confirmed, as the country endured its hottest June and July on record. Scientists attribute the rising intensity and frequency of heatwaves globally to human-caused climate change, with Japan facing severe consequences. The city of Komatsu in Ishikawa prefecture recorded a scorching 40.3… Continue reading

Lebanon president vows justice 5 years after Beirut blast

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun promised justice on Monday, marking five years since the catastrophic Beirut port blast that killed over 220 people and injured more than 6,500. The explosion, one of the largest non-nuclear detonations in history, was caused by improperly stored ammonium nitrate, despite repeated warnings to officials. “The law applies to all,… Continue reading

Beijing issues highest storm alert after deadly floods kill 44

BEIJING: Authorities issued Beijing’s highest storm warning on Monday as heavy rains threatened to trigger fresh floods just days after deadly deluges killed 44 people in the Chinese capital. The municipal weather service activated a red alert, predicting up to 200mm of rainfall in outlying areas within six hours. “There is an extremely high risk… Continue reading

Hiroshima atomic bombing memorial draws record global attendance in 2025

HIROSHIMA: A record 120 countries and regions, including Belarus, Taiwan, and Palestinian representatives, will attend the 80th anniversary commemoration of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima this week. The United States dropped the first nuclear weapon on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, killing approximately 140,000 people, followed by a second bombing in Nagasaki three days later… Continue reading

Italy fines Shein €1 million for misleading green claims

ROME: Italy’s competition authority has imposed a €1 million ($1.15 million) fine on the company managing Shein’s European websites for deceptive environmental claims. The AGCM watchdog found the fast-fashion giant misled consumers about its sustainability efforts. The AGCM stated that Shein’s parent company, Infinite Styles Services Co. Ltd, promoted clothing with “vague, generic, and overly… Continue reading

South Korea removes border loudspeakers amid easing tensions with North

SEOUL: South Korean authorities started removing loudspeakers that broadcast anti-North Korean messages along the border on Monday, the defence ministry confirmed. The move follows President Lee Jae Myung’s decision in June to suspend propaganda broadcasts as part of efforts to restart stalled talks with Pyongyang. The defence ministry described the dismantling as a “practical measure… Continue reading

Australia increases foreign student cap to 295,000 with focus on Southeast Asia

SYDNEY: Australia will increase its foreign student cap by 9% to 295,000 next year, with a focus on applicants from Southeast Asia, the government announced on Monday. The move follows last year’s introduction of limits to curb record migration, which had contributed to rising housing prices. Initially set at 270,000 places for 2025, an additional… Continue reading

Taiwan torrential rain kills four, triggers floods and landslides

TAIPEI: Storms dumped more than two metres of rain in parts of Taiwan over the past week, killing four people and triggering floods and landslides in central and southern areas, authorities said Monday. Torrential rain has lashed swathes of the island since July 28, forcing several thousand people to seek shelter, damaging roads, and shuttering… Continue reading

Taiwan torrential rain kills four, triggers floods and landslides

Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng pleads guilty in S’pore

SINGAPORE: Malaysian billionaire property developer Ong Beng Seng entered a guilty plea on August 4 for abetting obstruction of justice in the high-profile corruption case involving Singapore’s former transport minister S. Iswaran. According to The Straits Times, the 79-year-old tycoon appeared in the island republic’s State Courts wearing a face mask, acknowledging his role in… Continue reading

Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng pleads guilty in S’pore

Moscow concert hall attack trial begins for 19 suspects

MOSCOW: The trial of 19 individuals accused of involvement in the deadly attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall last year began on Monday. The assault, which left 149 dead and hundreds injured, was one of Russia’s worst terrorist incidents. Armed assailants stormed the concert venue on March 22, 2024, firing at attendees before setting the… Continue reading

Moscow concert hall attack trial begins for 19 suspects

South Korea removes border loudspeakers to ease tensions with North

SEOUL: South Korea has started removing loudspeakers used to broadcast K-pop and news into North Korea, marking a step toward easing tensions between the two nations. The move follows a June agreement to halt propaganda broadcasts along the demilitarised zone after President Lee Jae Myung took office. Defence ministry spokesman Lee Kyung-ho confirmed the removal… Continue reading

South Korea removes border loudspeakers to ease tensions with North

Philippine and Indian navies launch first joint South China Sea patrols

MANILA: Indian Navy warships have begun patrolling areas of the disputed South China Sea with their Philippine counterparts for the first time, Manila’s military said Monday. The two-day sail includes three Indian vessels and started Sunday, a day ahead of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos’ scheduled trip to New Delhi for talks with Indian Prime Minister… Continue reading

Philippine and Indian navies launch first joint South China Sea patrols

Trump confirms US envoy Witkoff’s Russia visit amid sanctions threat

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump confirmed his special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia next week amid escalating tensions and a looming sanctions deadline. The announcement follows Trump’s deployment of two nuclear submarines, though he did not specify if they were nuclear-armed or merely nuclear-powered. Trump stated Witkoff’s visit would likely occur “next week, Wednesday… Continue reading

Trump confirms US envoy Witkoff’s Russia visit amid sanctions threat

Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti orphanage raid with 8 others

PORT-AU-PRINCE: Nine individuals, including an Irish missionary and a three-year-old child, were kidnapped from an orphanage near Haiti’s capital in a pre-dawn raid on Sunday. The attack targeted the Sainte-Helene orphanage in Kenscoff, approximately 10 kilometres southeast of Port-au-Prince. Gena Heraty, an Irish national who has managed the facility since 1993, was among those abducted.… Continue reading

Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti orphanage raid with 8 others

UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Gaza hostages

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council will convene an emergency session this week to address the worsening hostage crisis in Gaza, Israel’s ambassador confirmed Sunday. The announcement follows global outcry over newly released videos showing emaciated captives held by Hamas, alongside warnings of famine in the besieged enclave. Danny Danon, Israel’s envoy to the UN,… Continue reading

UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Gaza hostages

New Zealand former top cop charged over child porn, bestiality material

WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s former deputy police commissioner lost the right to anonymity Monday after he was charged with possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. Jevon McSkimming was arrested in June and charged with eight counts of possessing objectionable material, but the courts had prevented media from reporting his name or other details of the… Continue reading

New Zealand former top cop charged over child porn, bestiality material

$7,500 reward for suspect in Montana bar shooting that killed 4

THE U.S. Marshals Service has announced a $7,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of Michael Brown, the suspect accused of fatally shooting four people in a Montana bar before disappearing into the surrounding mountains. State Attorney General Austin Knudsen provided updates during a visit to Anaconda, where the shooting occurred. Brown, 45, allegedly… Continue reading

$7,500 reward for suspect in Montana bar shooting that killed 4

UK cracks down on social media ads for illegal migration

LONDON: People smugglers who advertise their services on social media to migrants attempting illegal entry into Britain could face up to five years in prison under new government plans. The move comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government faces mounting pressure to reduce illegal migration, with over 25,000 people crossing the English Channel in… Continue reading

UK cracks down on social media ads for illegal migration

White House defends labor official firing amid data credibility concerns

WASHINGTON: Top White House economic advisers defended President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, countering criticism that the move risks undermining confidence in U.S. economic reports. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBS that Trump had “real concerns” about the data, while National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett… Continue reading

White House defends labor official firing amid data credibility concerns

Hamas offers aid for hostages if Israel stops airstrikes, opens Gaza corridors

CAIRO: Hamas has stated it is willing to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages in Gaza, but only if Israel meets specific demands. The group insists Israel must permanently open humanitarian corridors and pause airstrikes during aid distribution. Israeli officials report that 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with only 20 believed… Continue reading

Gaza student expelled from France over anti-Semitic social media posts

PARIS: A Gaza student studying in France on a government scholarship departed for Qatar after authorities discovered anti-Semitic remarks on her social media accounts. The French foreign ministry confirmed the expulsion, citing the “unacceptable nature” of the posts. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that Nour Attaalah, the student in question, could not remain in France… Continue reading

Boeing defense workers strike after rejecting contract offer

WASHINGTON: Thousands of Boeing defense workers in the US states of Missouri and Illinois are set to strike after rejecting a revised contract proposal. The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) confirmed the strike will begin at midnight on Monday, August 4, 2025. “Approximately 3,200 highly-skilled IAM Union members at Boeing facilities… voted… Continue reading

Man dies after fall at Oasis concert in London’s Wembley Stadium

LONDON: A man in his 40s has died after falling at an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium, according to London police. The incident occurred during the band’s highly anticipated reunion tour, which has drawn massive crowds worldwide. Liam and Noel Gallagher, the brothers behind the iconic Britpop band, expressed their shock and sadness over the… Continue reading

Iran plans currency overhaul by removing zeros from rial

TEHRAN: Iran’s economic commission has revived long-delayed plans to remove four zeros from the national currency, the rial, as part of efforts to streamline financial transactions amid severe economic challenges. The proposal, approved on Sunday, seeks to rename the currency while maintaining the “rial” designation and introducing subdivisions. “Today’s meeting of the economic commission approved… Continue reading

Peacekeepers clash with Al-Shabaab over strategic Somali town

MOGADISHU: International peacekeepers are engaged in fierce clashes with Al-Shabaab militants in a bid to reclaim the strategic town of Bariire, the African Union mission in Somalia confirmed on Sunday. The Al-Qaeda-linked group has seized multiple towns since early 2024, reversing gains made by Somali forces in previous years. The African Union Support and Stabilisation… Continue reading

At least 27 migrants dead in Yemen shipwreck, over 100 missing

DUBAI: A shipwreck off Yemen’s coast has claimed the lives of at least 27 migrants, with more than 100 others still missing, according to security sources in Abyan province. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting the perilous journey to Yemen. “At this stage, the deaths of 27 people are confirmed, their… Continue reading

11 killed as vehicle plunges into canal in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: At least 11 Hindu devotees were killed and four injured when their vehicle plunged into a canal in Uttar Pradesh. The victims were traveling to the Prithvinath temple in Gonda district, approximately 135 kilometres from Lucknow. The vehicle carried 15 members from three families. According to local officials, the driver lost control, causing the… Continue reading

Pope Leo XIV leads mass for 1 million at Jubilee of Youth finale

ROME: Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass for more than one million young pilgrims on Sunday, marking the end of the week-long “Jubilee of Youth” in Rome. The event, a highlight of the Jubilee holy year, drew Catholics from 146 countries, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of faith and fellowship. “Aspire… Continue reading

Light-sport aircraft crash in West Java kills one, injures another

JAKARTA: A light-sport aircraft crashed in Bogor, West Java province, on Sunday morning, killing one person and seriously injuring another, according to a spokesman for the Indonesian Air Force. The aircraft, operated by the Indonesian Aero Sport Federation, went down in Ciampea area at around 10.00 am local time, shortly after taking off from Atang… Continue reading

Israel PM shocked by Gaza hostage videos as EU demands release

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was in “profound shock” after Hamas released videos showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza. The European Union also condemned the clips, demanding the immediate release of all remaining captives after nearly 22 months of war. Hamas and its ally Islamic Jihad recently circulated three videos featuring Rom… Continue reading

New Zealand woman arrested for child neglect after toddler found in suitcase

WELLINGTON: A 27-year-old New Zealand woman has been arrested after a two-year-old girl was found trapped inside a suitcase during a bus journey. Police were alerted when the bus driver noticed unusual movement in a bag during a scheduled stop in Kaiwaka, approximately 100 kilometres north of Auckland. Detective Inspector Simon Harrison confirmed the child… Continue reading

Putin backs high-speed rail projects for Russia’s growing economy

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasised the importance of high-speed railway projects, stating they will meet public demand and support Russia’s expanding economy. In a video address marking Railway Workers’ Day, Putin underscored their role in strengthening Russia’s position as a key Eurasian logistics hub. “I am confident that these projects matter for our… Continue reading