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The premier said in a statement that the target was the head of Hamas's internal security apparatus in Gaza, and that he had been involved with Israeli hostages previously held there, without giving more details.
Russia must opt for diplomatic engagement with the West
The court also directed that former PMs family members be allowed to meet him as permitted under jail rules and ordered authorities to make arrangements for telephone conversations between him and his sons
In a veiled criticism of the U.S., the Chinese President said, We must prevent external forces from interfering in our internal affairs, endangering our political security, and undermining regional stability.
Canada walked away from negotiations on an agreement to avoid additional U.S. tariffs on August 21, saying the American side had made unacceptable last-minute demands
Mr. Starmer expressed his support for Andy Burnham and added that he would also back whoever Labour chose as his successor in Parliament, ahead of a by-election for his constituency
In an interview with The Hindu, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said she believes U.S. President Donald Trump is serious about his Gaza peace plan
Despite inclement weather and difficult access conditions at Chilime, the team successfully established foothold at the tunnel and set up safety ropes inside tunnel, said the Indian Ambassador to Nepal
The U.S. said it attacked Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak to prevent Tehran planting mines in the key shipping lane; Iran responded with missile and drone attacks aimed at Jordan and the UAE, saying they targeted U.S. forces there
The conservative-dominated court voted 5-4 to lift a lower order demanding construction be halted, with Chief Justice John Roberts notably joining the court's three liberals in dissent
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2026 being held in Bishkek
A quiz on Malaysia, which is celebrating its Independence Day on August 31
We also look at Lhasas modern roads and tunnels, visit the Tibet Museum and explore the bustling lanes of Barkhor Street, where centuries-old traditions continue to shape everyday life.
Mr. Trumps tweets are laughable, and conditions in Kharg are calm and appropriate, says Hamid Bovard, chief executive of government-run National Iranian Oil Co
Mr. Modi is visiting Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov to participate in the SCO summit being held on August 31 - September 1
Tehran said the attack was in response to the killing of Irans Revolutionary Guards and Iranian civilians on Larak Island.
Canadians will see 'Lake Ontario' and those outside U.S. and Canada will see both names, Google says, days after Donald Trump signed an order renaming the water body
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed earlier this month, commits the three countries to mutual defence in the event of any of them being attacked
The woman, who was attacked at the Rosenheim train station, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died due to serious injuries, Rosenheim police said
Opponents defeated the measure by a margin of 52.8 to 47.2%, RUV reported. Reykjavik, the capital, was the only area in the island nation of 400,000 people where a majority supported the referendum
Mojtaba Khamenei called on the rulers of regional countries to recognise your real enemy, understand its plan, and confront it, referring to the U.S. and Israel
Unidentified perpetrators are yet to be traced; some 3,500 people attended the annual techno party in Aarau
The village of Dhunge, once home to roughly 150 families, now lies in ruins, reduced to a swampy expanse with an ominous rotting stench one of dozens of settlements obliterated by the Himalayan floods.
B'Tselem, an Israeli rights group, reported 235 children and teenagers killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank since October 7, 2023 when Hamas launched a massive attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip through June 2026, including five killed by Israeli settlers
The plant, which needs power to keep its six non-operating reactors cool, has only a ten-day diesel supply on site, the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a statement.
A federal judge in California has ruled that the Trump administrations use of immigration laws to revoke visas and pursue deportation of noncitizen college students over pro-Palestinian advocacy is unconstitutional
We remain committed to supporting our workforce and their families throughout this process and will provide updates through appropriate channels as decisions are made, said the U.S. State Department
The President called the newest recipients four intrepid space heroes
Earlier on Friday (August 28, 2026), Nepals Foreign Ministry had said that Kathmandu could manage the rescue efforts on its own for now and declined foreign involvement
Ma Xingrui is the third member of the 24-member Politburo to come under investigation during the current party term that began in 2022, a rare occurrence in the recent history of the 105-year-old party
Taiwan Tourism Administration Concludes Successful Three-City Roadshow Across Australia and New Zealand
AVPN Announces New Strategy to Mobilise Capital for Asia's USD 26-Trillion Social and Environmental Transformation
Agoda rolls out suite of new features focused on real-time updates and smarter trip planning
Russell Reynolds Associates Names Alistair Macrae as Head of Asia Pacific
Eskom Unveils Modernisation Centre in Partnership with Huawei, Illuminating South Africa's Digital Power Future
The First 34 5K 5120 x 2160 Philips Business Monitor Featuring DLG Technology Launches with Dual Mode, Delivering Versatility for Mixed Workflows.
2026 PV & ESS Safety Industry Summit: Charting a New Path to Safe and Reliable Development
Tetra Pak Advances Food System Resilience as It Cuts GHG Emissions Across the Value Chain by Over a Third
On-us Brings Real-Time Smart E-Vouchers to Google Wallet, Giving Marketers a Live Read on Customer Behavior
Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations
Casio to Release Automatic Mechanical EDIFICE with a Look That Changes with the Light
DayOne Appoints Chengkang Yan as Chief Financial Officer to Support Next Phase of Global Growth
Avnet Brings Ecosystem Together to Scale Edge AI in Singapore
X Square Robot Secures Four Consecutive Financing Rounds, Surpasses US$2.8 Billion Valuation in Push for Physical AI Foundation Models
MAXHUB Participates in 2026 Leadership Policy Dialogue in South Asia: Charting Responsible and Innovative AI Integration in Higher Education
MAXHUB Brings Smart Classroom to Nepal's Top University
Fujian-Ningxia cooperation across three decades transforms desert settlement into thriving community
The documentary Dreams Continued: The Story of Minning Town launches globally

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