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Aug 15, 2025
Madrid [Spain], August 15: Spain has recorded its third death from wildfires this week while Greece began beating back a blaze threatening its third-largest city as a heatwave that began last week continues to sweep through Southern Europe.
UK, Ukraine 'agree strong resolve' for peace ahead of Alaska talks
Trump: Journalists should be allowed into Gaza
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
Ministry of Finance briefs visiting Indonesian delegation on best government practices
Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns statements by Israeli PM on "Greater Israel Vision"
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Qatari Emir awards 'Al Wajbah' Decoration to UAE Ambassador
Doha [Qatar], August 15: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, conferred the 'Al Wajbah' Decoration on Sheikh...
High-profile wanted suspect arrested, handed over to Chinese authorities
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 15: The UAE Ministry of Interior handed over a wanted person to the authorities in the People's Republic of China. The...
RAK Properties reports AED160.6 million in net profit for H1/25
Ras Al Khaimah [UAE], August 15: RAK Properties today announced its financial results for the first six months of 2025, highlighting a clear upwards trajectory...
Israeli settlements in West Bank go against international law: UN
Washington [US], August 15: Stephane Dujarric, the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said Thursday that the Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East...
Typhoon Podul hits Taiwan, thousands evacuated
Aug 14, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], August 14: Typhoon Podul, with winds of up to 155 km/h, made landfall in Taiwan, bringing strong gusts of wind along the entire...
Heatwave breaks many temperature records in Europe
Washington [US], August 14: Many cities in Europe recorded record high temperatures during the ongoing heat wave, according to The Guardian on August 13.
China cuts off contact with Czech President over Dalai Lama
Beijing [China], August 14: China says it will cut off all contact with Czech President Petr Pavel after he met privately with the Dalai Lama,...
Gaza tensely awaits peace talks
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 14: Israel, Hamas and mediators are trying to resume indirect talks that appeared to have collapsed last month, as the Gaza...
US continues to consider major trade deals
Washington [US], August 14: Reuters on August 13 quoted US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as saying that US and Chinese trade officials will meet in...
Climate change 'threatens' Southeast Asia
Washington [US], August 14: Major cities in Southeast Asia are at great risk of being impacted by natural disasters due to the effects of climate change.
North Korea rejects South Korea's mediation offer
Japan considers selling decommissioned destroyers to Southeast Asia
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Trump issues warning before meeting Putin
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National Paralympic Committee to participate in Brno 2025 Para Trap World Championships
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Arab world slams Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' remarks
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