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Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu Directs Immediate Review of Security Operations in Katsina

[Premium Times] "The security challenges that we are facing are surmountable. Yes, we have porous borders."

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Russian forces launch overnight strikes on eastern and western Ukraine

Russian forces struck eastern and western Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, injuring civilians in Druzhkivka and destroying garages in the Khmelnytskyi region, according to emergency officials.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

BIGDโ€™s Pulse Survey Was About Voicing Citizensโ€™ Hopes and Concerns, Not Predicting the Election Outcome

BRAC researchers respond to the concerns raised about the BIGD Pulse Survey in a recent Diplomat op-ed.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli brings his voice to Samarkandโ€™s historic heart

Under the starry sky of the ancient Uzbek city, Andrea Bocelli's famous tenor voice rose against the backdrop of Registan Square โ€“ a site that has stood for centuries as the heart of Silk Road culture.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Poland cuts key interest rate by a quarter point as inflation eases

The countryโ€™s annual inflation rate cooled to 2.8% in August, following a peak of over 18% in 2023.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Foreign investors on edge over fate of Turkey's opposition leader

Foreign investors on edge over fate of Turkey's opposition leader Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 12:00 A court may remove CHP leader Ozgur Ozel from office and unleash costly economic volatility Long-term investors look at judicial independence, political stability and democratic accountability to safeguard their investments (Reuters/Imago) Off Foreign investors are closely watching a court case that...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

China, North Korea perform delicate diplomatic dance

North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Russian leader Vladimir Putin flanked Chinese President Xi Jinping at an event to mark the end of World War II. It gives a chance for Kim to get more support from his allies.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Fact check: debunking viral claims about Spanish olive oil

Several viral online claims are suggesting that Spanish olive oil is being secretly mixed with Moroccan oil. Others say that the government is preparing to recall olive oil products from the market due to overproduction. One of these claims is false - and the other, only partially true.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK deputy prime minister Angela Rayner admits underpaying tax

Labour politician refers herself to governmentโ€™s ethics adviser over 800,000 Hove flat

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

EU offers safeguards to ease farmersโ€™ fears over Mercosur trade deal

Brussels wants to secure final approval for pact with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay by December

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Toothache and cavities: Which EU countries struggle the most with access to dental care?

Older EU citizens often skip dental care due to high costs, long travel, or lengthy waiting lists, more so than younger people.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US Policy Shift Complicates South Korean Semiconductor Operations in China

The revocation of VEU status for Samsung and SK Hynix threatens the long-term viability of their facilities in China.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Afghanistan quake: Why are women struggling to get help?

After Afghanistan's deadly earthquake, injured women and girls face a dire lack of medical care. Taliban restrictions and cultural barriers leave many without help.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Greek Parliament Passes Law Criminalizing Illegal Stay and Easing Deportations

The new law introduces prison terms, abolishes residency regularization and shortens deadlines for voluntary departure. On Wednesday, Greeceโ€™s Parliament approved a law that tightens migration policy by introducing prison sentences of up to five years for โ€œillegal stay,โ€ eliminating the possibility of residency regularization after seven years and facilitating the forced deportation of rejected asylum [โ€ฆ]

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Google shares jump after judge refrains from ordering break-up

Alphabet and Apple shares gain after judgeโ€™s ruling is better for the companies than investors had feared

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Axes of Evil: UBSโ€™s bubble trouble

Issues with issues

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Israelโ€™s Smotrich unveils plan to annex majority of West Bankย 

Israelโ€™s Smotrich unveils plan to annex majority of West Bank Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 14:04 The Palestinian Authority will be โ€˜destroyedโ€™ if it dares to resist, says finance minister Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during a press conference regarding settlements expansion in the occupied West Bank, 14 August 2025 (Ronen Zvulun/Reuters) Off Israelโ€™s finance minister and de facto "governor"...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

China's Xi steals the limelight in a defiant push against US-led world order

President Xi shows off his power and influence in an open challenge to US supremacy and the world order.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Israelis stage 'day of disruption' against reservists call-up for Gaza City operation

The IDF said last month that Defence Minister Israel Katz had approved plans for an expanded military operation into Gaza City and that 60,000 reservists would be called up to support it.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The SCO and the New Multipolar Order: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Tianjin Summit

Each year, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meets to review previous agreements and redefine priorities. However, the 2025 summit, held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, will go down in history as one of the most important since the allianceโ€™s founding in 2001. With the participation of figures such as Chinese President Xi [โ€ฆ]

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

What Were the Weapons on Display in Chinaโ€™s Military Parade?

China unveiled numerous new weapons, including nuclear-capable ICBMs.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

UN force in Lebanon slams Israeli drone attack on peacekeepers

UN force in Lebanon slams Israeli drone attack on peacekeepers The UN Interim Force in Lebanon said Wednesday that Israeli drones dropped four grenades near peacekeepers in "one of the most serious attacks" on its personnel since a November ceasefire. The truce ended more than a year of hostilities and two months of open war between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, but the United Nations has reported...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Nigeria: Train Derailment - NRC Sets Up Incident Desk to Handle Enquiries

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has established an incident desk to handle inquiries and provide regular updates on the derailed Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS).

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Climate injustice no excuse for Pakistanโ€™s climate inaction

From an abstract threat to an existential challenge, climate change has accelerated across the planet โ€“ wrecking ecosystems, sinking social structures and destroying livelihoods. Among the most vulnerable nations, Pakistan stands out as acutely exposed. The 2022 floods โ€“ arguably the worst in Pakistanโ€™s history โ€“submergeda third of the country, affected 33 million people, caused [โ€ฆ] The post Climate injustice no excuse...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Austrian police raid Labubu store in Vienna for suspected tax evasion

The tax police inspected a pop-up store in Vienna's city centre selling the hyped and much-coveted Labubu cuddly toys and found a wide range of violations of the law.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Peter Salzmannโ€™s 347 km/h wingsuit record shown in new footage

Images released this week show Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann setting a new world speed record in August, reaching 347 km/h during a free fall over Switzerland.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: NCDC Reports Three New Lassa Fever Cases in Edo, Ondo

[Vanguard] The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has released its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 34 (August 18-24, 2025), confirming three new cases in Edo and Ondo states.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

New climate assessment for Jackdaw gas field

Oil giant Shell had to review its assessment after a judge ruled the Jackdaw field was permitted unlawfully.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Nigeria: Gunmen Displace 300 Persons, Set Ablaze 30 Homes in Plateau

[Leadership] Gunmen suspected to be herders have displaced over 300 persons while 30 homes were set ablaze in the last few days in 10 communities of Qua'an-pan local government areas of Plateau State.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Chicago is the Murder Capital of the World!: Trump

The U.S. President insists on sending troops to Chicago despite opposition. U.S. President Donald Trump could soon send the National Guard to crack down on crime in Chicago, following weeks of deployment in Washington, D.C., despite continued opposition. RELATED: Trumpโ€™s National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles Was Illegal: Judge Breyer While Trump has been threatening [โ€ฆ]

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Nigeria: Faan Probes Passenger's Forceful Removal From Enugu Air Flight

[Leadership] The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has launched an investigation into an incident involving a passenger and Enugu Air.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

โ€˜Stop starving Gazaโ€™: Cosmetics giant Lush closes UK stores in solidarity with Palestinians

โ€˜Stop starving Gazaโ€™: Cosmetics giant Lush closes UK stores in solidarity with Palestinians Submitted by Nailah Mahomed on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:05 The retailer said it hopes the loss of tax revenue for the day helps pressure London into halting arms sales to Israel A "Stop starving Gaza" message on the website for cosmetics giant Lush, which closed its UK stores and website in a one-day act of solidarity with...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Drought and doubts: can the European Union help Greece and other thirsty Member States?

Certain regions in Greece face their fourth consecutive drought year. Lack of water is affecting consumers and several economy sectors, especially the agriculture. Are national authorities and the European Union doing enough to help? We travelled to the north of the country to try to find out.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Rwanda: Eastern Province - Farmers Cite Concerns Over Rain Shortage, Seed Varieties Ahead of Planting Season

[New Times] Eastern Province is stepping up preparations for Season A 2026, with officials reporting steady progress despite challenges caused by delayed rainfall and farmers raising concerns over the suitability of seeds distributed to them.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

โ€˜Illegal Migrationโ€™ and the Weaponization of Indigeneity in Assam

Assamโ€™s decision to arm select communities echoes past vigilante experiments outlawed by Indiaโ€™s Supreme Court and risks deepening divisions in an already fractured society.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat