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Myanmar security forces involved in systematic torture, UN report says
(Corrects acronym of U.N. team to IIMM from IIIM in paragraphs 2 and throughout) Read full story Date: 12 August, 2025 5:02 pm Source: thestar.com.my
EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their own future, European Union member states said on Tuesday, seeking to weigh in ahead of talks between U.S. President Donald […]
Russia files new assault charges against US citizen jailed for attacking law enforcement officers
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian prosecutors have filed fresh charges against Robert Gilman, a U.S. citizen and ex-Marine serving an eight-year sentence for assaulting law enforcement officers and a prison official, court […]
Taylor Swift announces new album called ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
(Reuters) -Superstar Taylor Swift on Tuesday announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”. Read full story Date: 12 August, 2025 3:03 pm Source: thestar.com.my
26 EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -26 European heads of state and government said in a statement that Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their future and that a diplomatic solution must protect […]
Ukraine makes small territorial gains in Sumy ahead of Trump-Putin summit
(Reuters) -Ukraine has retaken two villages in its eastern region of Sumy, Kyiv’s military said, adding to recent small territorial gains along the border with Russia ahead of peace talks […]
South Korea court to rule on bid to arrest former first lady
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, appeared on Tuesday in court, where a judge will decide whether to approve a special prosecutor’s request for a warrant […]
Trump, South Korea’s Lee to hold summit on August 25 on security, economy, Lee’s office says
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold their first summit meeting on August 25 in Washington to discuss strengthening the two nations’ […]
Belarus inflation rises to 7.4 pct in July
MINSK, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) — Inflation in Belarus climbed to 7.4 percent year-on-year in July, up from 7.3 percent in June and 7.1 percent in May, the country’s statistical committee […]
China Focus showcases Chinese innovative performing arts at Edinburgh festival
EDINBURGH, Britain, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) — The China Focus program opened on Monday at the Edinburgh Art Festival, bringing nine Chinese productions to one of the world’s largest arts stages […]