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A UK council faces backlash for charging extra burial fees for larger graves, sparking public outrage, accusations of discrimination, and calls for nationwide guidelines on funeral costs. British media have reported that Wolverhampton City Council, in western England, is facing accusations of imposing an unusual fee, dubbed the “fat corpse tax.” According to reports, the […]

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U.S. authorities have embedded hidden location trackers in select AI chip shipments to detect illegal transfers to China, marking an aggressive expansion of export control enforcement measures. U.S. authorities have secretly embedded location-tracking devices into selected shipments of advanced semiconductors in an effort to prevent their illegal transfer to China, according to two sources cited […]

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A widely circulated photo of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Iraq, wearing a black shawl, has drawn international media coverage and speculation amid heightened Iran–Israel tensions. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, drew widespread attention on social media during his visit to Iraq after being photographed wearing a black shawl over his head. […]

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in critical minerals and hydrocarbons, highlighting shared economic interests alongside strengthened bilateral and security ties. On August 14, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Pakistan on its Independence Day, highlighting the country’s cooperation in counterterrorism and trade. He also expressed Washington’s […]

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At least 26 migrants lost their lives on Wednesday when a boat traveling from Libya to Europe capsized near the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to the Italian Coast Guard. At least 26 migrants drowned on Wednesday when a boat traveling from Libya to Europe capsized near the Italian island of Lampedusa. The Italian Coast […]

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Pakistani police intensified operations in Peshawar, detaining numerous undocumented Afghan migrants as part of a wider crackdown targeting those without valid legal documentation. Pakistani police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa say they have detained a significant number of undocumented Afghan migrants and suspected armed individuals during coordinated security operations in Peshawar. Authorities claim to have seized weapons […]

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Hamas offered to withdraw fighters from Gaza under an Egypt-brokered deal, contingent on Israeli pullback from agreed areas, international guarantees, and commitments to halt hostilities and allow humanitarian aid. Hamas has indicated its readiness to withdraw fighters from Gaza if Israel agrees to pull back from specific, mutually agreed areas, according to sources cited by […]

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A severe heatwave and strong winds have fueled wildfires across southern Europe, burning over 440,000 hectares, displacing thousands, and prompting mass evacuations in Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Albania. A severe heatwave and strong winds have fueled massive wildfires across southern Europe, destroying vast swathes of land and forcing mass evacuations. According to Reuters, fires in […]

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Trump cautioned Putin that failure to agree a Ukraine ceasefire at their upcoming Alaska summit would bring “very severe consequences,” as allies pressed for Kyiv’s inclusion in peace talks. U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on August 13, 2025, stating that Russia would face “very severe consequences” if President Vladimir Putin did not […]

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Mainland China’s stock market trading value surged to $300 billion, the highest since February, signaling renewed investor optimism and strengthening bullish market sentiment, according to Bloomberg. Mainland Chinese stock exchanges recorded about US $300 billion in trading volume on Wednesday, the highest level since February, signaling renewed investor confidence. Bloomberg reports that the surge reflects […]

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Pakistan has deported 40 of over 2,000 Afghans approved for resettlement in Germany, raising concerns over safety and Berlin’s commitment to evacuating at-risk Afghan nationals. The German daily Tageszeitung reported Wednesday that more than 2,000 Afghans eligible for resettlement to Germany remain stranded in Pakistan, while authorities there have, for the first time, deported 40 […]

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The UN says 15 million primary-age girls are out of school globally, warning that systemic discrimination continues to block equal education access for girls and young women. The United Nations has warned that girls and young women in many countries continue to face systemic discrimination, with millions still denied equal access to education. It estimates […]

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Two police officers were injured in a shooting in Gretna, Virginia, near the North Carolina border, as authorities search for the unidentified suspect who remains at large. International media report that two police officers were injured in a shooting incident in the US state of Virginia, prompting an ongoing manhunt by local authorities. According to […]

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HRW says ending TPS for Afghan refugees contradicts the US State Department’s own report documenting severe human rights abuses in Afghanistan, warning the policy puts vulnerable people at greater risk. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Trump administration of pursuing policies toward Afghan refugees that contradict the US State Department’s own findings on human […]

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UN chief António Guterres warned Israel and Russia could be listed for sexual violence in conflicts, citing credible reports of abuse, forced nudity, and degrading treatment. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a warning to Israel and Russia over serious allegations of sexual violence in ongoing conflicts, saying both countries could be listed next year […]

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Hamas must not govern Gaza, insisting lasting peace requires removing its military threat and restructuring the territory’s political power. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that continued Hamas governance of the Gaza Strip is unacceptable and should not be tolerated by the international community. Rubio stressed […]

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France, Germany, and the UK warned Iran to resume nuclear talks by August’s end or face a UN sanctions snapback, citing deliberate breaches of the 2015 deal. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have warned that United Nations sanctions could be reinstated if Iran continues to delay resuming stalled nuclear negotiations. The Financial Times reported […]

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European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelensky will hold online talks with Trump to coordinate strategy and safeguard Ukraine’s interests ahead of his high-stakes meeting with Putin in Alaska. International media report that European leaders are preparing to hold an online discussion with US President Donald Trump to safeguard Ukraine’s interests ahead of his meeting with […]

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Kabul and Kyrgyzstan signed an economic cooperation agreement to establish a joint trade council, boost investment, and enhance banking, transport, and visa facilitation for Afghanistan’s traders. The Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced the signing of an economic and trade cooperation agreement with Kyrgyzstan. The deal was formalized on Wednesday, August 13, between […]

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Russian forces advanced near Dobropillia in Donetsk before the Putin–Trump Alaska meeting, raising fears of a peace deal forcing Ukraine into territorial concessions. Russian troops pushed forward near the mining town of Dobropillia in Donetsk province on Tuesday, August 12, in one of their largest offensives this year. The advance comes just days before Presidents […]

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