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Explosion at Karachi fireworks warehouse injures at least 33 people

A huge explosion at a fireworks warehouse has injured at least 33 people in Karachi’s Saddar neighbourhood.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel Escalates Gaza Offensive: Massive Troop Deployment and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

Israel has launched a new phase of its military campaign in Gaza, marked by the deployment of mandatory service units backed by 133,000 reservists, according to military sources. The 162nd Division has begun encircling the enclave from Jabalia in the northwest, with the stated goal of occupying Gaza and eliminating Palestinian resistance. Defense Minister Yisrael […]

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Eric Adams aide faces bribery charges amid New York City mayoral race

Former adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin faces new indictments as pressure on Mayor Eric Adams grows during election season.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli data shows 83 percent of Gaza war dead are civilians: Report

Leaked Israeli intelligence confirms one of the highest civilian tolls in modern conflicts.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ukraine becoming the ‘Silicon Valley’ of defense as startups develop long-range drones and missiles

Last September, a Ukrainian-made drone attacked a Russian ammunition depot more than 620 miles away. This marked a significant achievement for Fire Point, the company behind the drones.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades claims attack on Israeli soldiers near Rafah

Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades claims attack on Israeli soldiers near Rafah Hamas's armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, on Thursday claimed an attack on what it described as an Israeli "command and control site" and a gathering of Israeli soldiers west of the city of Rafah. The Al-Qassam Brigades said it used short-range Rajum rockets in the attack. Hamas's armed wing earlier this week launched a sophisticated attack on...

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Two Years of the Sahel States Alliance: Pan-African Movements Call for Global Solidarity Against Neocolonial Pressure

As the second anniversary of the Sahel States Alliance (AES) approaches, the Pan-Africanism Today Secretariat (PAT) has issued a powerful call to action, urging people across the globe to stand in solidarity with the peoples of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Formed on September 16, 2023, the AES emerged as a bold response to foreign […]

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

NTSB investigating why Tesla is slow in reporting crashes involving self-driving technology

Federal car safety regulators opened an investigation Thursday into why Tesla has repeatedly broken rules requiring it to tell them quickly about crashes involving its self-driving technology.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Honduran President Backs Immigrants After Court Ruling Clears Path to End TPS

Over 51,000 Hondurans face possible loss of protected status in the United States. On Thursday, Honduran President Xiomara Castro expressed her support for immigrants covered by Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States, following a court decision that allows President Donald Trump to end the immigration program. RELATED: Honduras’ LIBRE Party Calls for Mass […]

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses in 2028

Iowa’s state party officials say it was a mistake that the party’s 2024 nominating calendar forced them to ditch the five-decade, first-in-the-nation caucus where community members publicly signal their support for a candidate.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Convicted German transgender right-wing extremist to serve time in women's prison

In July 2023, Marla-Svenja Liebich, then still known as Sven, was sentenced to one and a half years' imprisonment without probation by the Halle district court. A year and a half later, Sven became Marla-Svenja by simple deed poll, made possible under a new law.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Newsroom edition: Netanyahu attacks the Albanese government - podcast

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has launched a diplomatic attack against his Australian counterpart – calling Anthony Albanese β€˜a weak leader’ who betrayed Australian Jews. The row kicked off when Australia pledged to recognise a Palestinian state alongside international allies in response to the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians. At the time, Albanese claimed Netanyahu was β€˜in denial...

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

EU wildfires hit new record as flames scorch area larger than Cyprus

The area burned this year has exceeded the 1 million hectare mark for the first time since records started in 2006.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least 13 Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza

At least 13 Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza The number of Palestinians killed while seeking food aid in Gaza rose to 13 according to Al Jazeera Arabic. Thursday has been a particularly deadly day for starving Palestinians trying to obtain food amid Israel's genocide. According to Gaza'sHamad Hospital at least 91 Palestinians were also wounded while seeking aid. Palestinians face Israeli and US mercenary fire as...

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

ACLU Files Habeas Corpus for Salvadoran Journalist Detained in U.S.

Mario Guevara’s detention is retaliation for covering immigration raids and law enforcement operations. On Thursday, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a habeas corpus petition β€” the legal principle that protects individuals against arbitrary detention β€” in the case of Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara. RELATED: ACLU Urges Vigilance in Los Angeles as Court Blocks […]

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

A week of summits reveals Trump is closer to Moscow than Europe

US summits with Putin and European leaders offered a glimmer of hope for peace, but Russia seemed to cloud it.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US issues sanctions against Greek shipper of Iranian oil

Sanctions are the latest aimed at penalising Tehran's energy sector following a Washington-brokered ceasefire.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

France's vineyards begin 2025 harvest early after hot temperatures

The grape harvest for 2025 in France has begun early again, as growers continue to adapt to shifting weather patterns amid soaring temperatures.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Uruguayan Government to tax online purchases abroad

Montevideo, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi supported the implementation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on purchases made abroad through digital platforms. The post Uruguayan Government to tax online purchases abroad first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

US could meet critical minerals needs from mining waste, study finds

China dominates production of crucial materials as other nations push to shore up their supplies

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Israel tells medics and aid groups to prepare for Gaza City evacuation

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says it rejects "any step that would undermine what remains of the health system".

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Are Syria and Israel about to normalize ties?

For the first time in decades, Syria and Israel have discussed the Golan Heights, Israeli troops in Syria and humanitarian aid for Syria's Druze community. Is this the beginning of establishing diplomatic ties?

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ecuadorian organizations reject mining project in Kimsakocha

Quito, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Indigenous and union organizations in Ecuador joined forces to denounce the impact of a mining project on Kimsacocha reserve, located in the southern province of Azuay. The post Ecuadorian organizations reject mining project in Kimsakocha first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Walmart scoops customers from rivals but warns inventory cost is rising

Second-quarter results showed that the retailer has continued to benefit from price sensitivity among US consumers.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Brand Me

In a world obsessed with visibility, millions chase influencer fame, seeking likes, followers, and viral moments.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US Hosts Annual Bilateral Consultation With Turkmenistan

The consultations produced only a brief statement, and there were no public comments on the travel ban question.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The US needs a return to realism

Washington should dial down its global military involvement but must not retreat on trade at the same time

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US court throws out massive fraud penalty against Trump

A New York appeals court has ruled that US President Donald Trump will not be required to pay a $515 million (around 443 million) civil fraud penalty, eliminating one of his biggest financial liabilities.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia Launches Military Satellites Aboard Angara-1.2 Rocket

Since 2014, Russia has launched 11 Angara-series rockets from both Plesetsk and the Vostochny Cosmodrome. On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the launch of several classified military satellites from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the country’s northwest. RELATED: Russia and India Defend Energy Ties Amid U.S. Tariff War β€œThe launch of the light-class Angara-1.2 carrier […]

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Netanyahu orders start of immediate negotiations to release 'all' captives in Gaza

Netanyahu orders start of immediate negotiations to release 'all' captives in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said he had ordered the beginning of immediate negotiations to release the remaining Israeli captives inGaza. "I have instructed to immediately begin negotiations for the release of all our hostages and the end of the war under conditions acceptable to Israel," the prime minister said...

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Lebanon begins disarming Palestinian groups linked to Fatah

Lebanon begins disarming Palestinian groups linked to Fatah Lebanon on Thursday said it had started disarming Palestinian resistance groups. Reporters said they saw Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) convoys going into the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut ahead of the handover of weapons. The move underscores how Beirut is trying to reassert the authority of the LAF across Lebanon, including in 12 Palestinian refugee camps...

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Lebanon begins disarming Palestinian groups in refugee camps

PM's office says the weapons transfer to the Lebanese army marks the start of a wider disarmament campaign.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Environmental damage exposed after years of oil field in Guatemala

Guatemala City, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) An official source states that 77 percent of the forest was lost in the eastern Guatemalan department of Peten, after the closure of oil operations at Xan Field. The post Environmental damage exposed after years of oil field in Guatemala first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Can a council revolt over UK asylum hotels succeed?

Lawyers have diverging views on what bearing the Epping ruling will have on authorities considering similar actions

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

New York appeals court overturns $500mn penalty in Trump fraud case

Ruling marks a victory for the president in one of his remaining legal headaches after return to the White House

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World