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Aug 05, 2025
Moscow [Russia], August 5: The Kremlin has dismissed concerns of a nuclear escalation following US President Donald Trump's decision to reposition two nuclear submarines closer to Russia.
Iberia Airbus makes emergency landing in Madrid after vulture strike
Iran affirms commitment to nuclear deal; rejects Europe's 'Trigger Mechanism'
Belgium stops sheltering asylum seekers protected by other EU countries
Five Palestinians die from acute malnutrition in Gaza within 24 hours
Australia develops world-first foot and mouth vaccine to protect livestock
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UN Human Rights Chief condemns starvation in Gaza as 'affront to our collective humanity'
New York [US], August 5: he United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Monday condemned the ongoing starvation in the Gaza Strip,...
Turkmenistan hosts UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
New York [US], August 5: The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), starts on Tuesday in the city of Awaza, Turkmenistan.
Australia lifts foreign student cap to 295,000 and prioritises Southeast Asia
Canberra [Australia], August 5: Australia will raise its cap on foreign students by 9% to 295,000 next year and prioritise applicants from Southeast Asia, the...
More Gazans die seeking aid and from hunger
Gaza [Gaza City], August 5: At least 40 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes on Gaza on Monday, including 10 seeking aid, health...
OPEC+ to continue to ramp up oil output
Aug 04, 2025
Vienna [Austria], August 4: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, a group known as OPEC+, announced the decision on Sunday...
Maldives registers 43 pct increase in fish exports in H1 2025
Male [Maldives], August 4: The Maldives has registered a 43 percent increase in fish export in the first half of 2025 compared with the same...
4 Palestinians martyred in Israeli attacks on Gaza, including 22 awaiting aid
Gaza [Gaza City], August 4: At least 44 Palestinians were martyred on Sunday, including 22 individuals who had gathered to receive humanitarian aid, as Israeli...
GCC's total GDP at constant prices exceeds $456 billion
Muscat [Oman], August 4: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries increased by 3.3% by the end...
Foreign buying of S. Korean stocks hits 17-month high in July
Seoul [South Korea], August 4: Foreign investors recorded their highest net purchases on South Korea's benchmark index in 17 months last month, data showed Sunday,...
Significant escalation in air attacks between Russia and Ukraine
Moscow [Russia], August 4: The past hours have witnessed a significant escalation in the air attacks exchanged between Russia and Ukraine.
68 refugees and migrants die as boat sinks off Yemeni coast
Man dies after falling at Oasis concert
Search under way for woman swept away in Australia floodwaters
Poland extends border controls with Germany until Oct 4
1,200 POWs to be exchanged with Russia, says Zelensky
Ukraine drone strike sparks fire at Sochi oil depot
Russian volcano erupts for first time in over 500 years
Hundreds of Gaza children to be brought to UK for treatment
Tensions high as fresh fighting flares up in Syria's Sweida
Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes
