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Silent protest in Cape Town condemns starvation, genocide in Gaza
CAPE TOWN, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — A group of women under the banner of Mothers4Gaza held a silent protest on Saturday in Cape Town, South Africa’s legislative capital, to denounce […]
Ukraine says it uncovers major drone procurement corruption scheme
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies said on Saturday they had uncovered a major graft scheme that procured military drones and signal jamming systems at inflated prices, two days after the […]
From Laos to Brazil, Trump’s tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners like Vietnam will pay a price
MAny top economies now facing especially hefty taxes – tariffs – on the products they export to the United States starting Aug. 7. Read full story Date: 3 August, 2025 […]
Myanmar military courts sentence 12 to life for human trafficking, including Chinese nationals
Myanmar military courts have sentenced a dozen individuals – including five Chinese nationals – to life imprisonment for their involvement in multiple human trafficking cases. Read full story Date: 2 […]
Trump administration sends mixed messages on China trade pact
Press secretary refers question on extension of current tariff pause to Bessent Read full story Date: 2 August, 2025 9:02 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Thai zoo shares video of Moo Deng mascot on ‘attack’ during drill, amuses viewers
Zoo safety drill sees member of staff dress up as globally famous hippo as real thing recovers from ‘extravagant’ first birthday party Read full story Date: 2 August, 2025 8:02 […]
Analysis-Leader for life? El Salvador’s Bukele headed that way, critics say
(Reuters) -There was no shortage of warning signs that El Salvador President Nayib Bukele would attempt to stay in power indefinitely, his critics say. Read full story Date: 2 August, […]
Behind Trump’s South Korea deal, a plan to transform global shipbuilding
South Korea has pledged US$150 billion to help the US rebuild its shipbuilding industry – and compete with China Read full story Date: 2 August, 2025 7:02 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Ukraine’s military says it struck Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine’s military said on Saturday that it had struck Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery, causing a fire on its territory. Read full story Date: 2 August, 2025 6:02 pm […]
Mali ex-prime minister to stand trial over social media post, lawyer says
BAMAKO (Reuters) -A Malian court has detained and charged former Prime Minister Moussa Mara over a social media post criticising shrinking democratic space under military rule in the West African […]