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Pakistan floods kill 645
Pakistan’s disaster agency (NDMA) said 645 people died in floods and landslides from heavy monsoon rains between June 26 and August 16. NDMA chief Inam Haider warned rains were 50% stronger than last year and more storms are…
EU vows more sanctions on Russia
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said in Brussels that Ukraine must defend itself “without limits” and confirmed a new sanctions package against Russia in September. She noted frozen Russian assets are being used for Kyiv. President…
Sewage Floods Gaza Hospital After Israeli Strike
Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, was flooded with sewage after a sewer line burst during Israeli attacks on the city. Already operating under severe shortages, the hospital faced further disruption as doctors,…
Lavrov Draws Attention with ‘USSR’ Shirt Ahead of Alaska Summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Anchorage, Alaska, for the upcoming summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, wearing a T-shirt with “USSR” printed on it. Asked about Trump’s remark that there was a 25%…
Clashes Erupt in Serbia as Protests Enter Third Day
Anti-government protests in Serbia entered their third day, with clashes breaking out between demonstrators and government supporters in Belgrade. Police used tear gas multiple times to separate the groups. In Novi Sad, protesters…
Ukraine Hits Oil Refinery in Russia
The Ukrainian army struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, causing explosions and a fire at the facility, which supplies oil to the Russian military. Ukraine’s General Staff also reported hitting a Russian Armed Forces…
Death Toll From India Floods Reaches 60
The death toll from floods in Chashoti village, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India, has risen to 60, with over 100 injured, according to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides, leaving more than…
Palestinians Hurt in West Bank Settler Attacks
Armed Israeli settlers attacked the villages of Susya and Atara in the occupied West Bank, injuring several Palestinians, according to Palestinian media. The attackers threw Molotov cocktails, setting homes and vehicles on fire. Israeli…
Cargo Plane Engine Scrapes Runway in Taiwan
A UPS Boeing 747 cargo plane’s right engine scraped the runway during landing at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan amid strong winds from Typhoon Podul. Sparks were seen as the engine made contact, but no injuries were reported.…
Floods Kill 40 in India’s Jammu and Kashmir
At least 40 people, including two soldiers, have died and over 120 were injured in floods triggered by heavy rains in the village of Chashoti, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Authorities said more than 220 remain missing, while…