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Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Youth Migrants At the Mercy of Smugglers
[ISS] Implementing Sierra Leone's new law against human trafficking would protect desperate youth and women from exploitation in the Middle East.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:
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Hereβs how much it costs to rent a 1-bedroom unit across 10 major cities in Asia in 2025
These are the median monthly asking prices to rent a 1-bedroom across 10 major cities in Asia, according to the Global Property Guide.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Murderer granted parole β as it happened
This blog is now closedChris Minns stares down backbench revolt over handling of Sydney Harbour Bridge protestGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese spoke to Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority, in a phone call overnight.The prime minister reiterated Australiaβs call for the immediate entry of aid into Gaza, a permanent ceasefire, and the release of all Israeli...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Israel Prepares Gaza Occupation Pending Cabinet Green Light
βWe are going to totally occupy the Gaza Stripβ said Netanyahuβs spokesperson to Israeli media. The Prime Minister of the Zionist entity has scheduled a meeting of the security cabinet for today with the intention of βgoing for the full occupationβ of the enclave, as reported by a senior official in a meeting with the [β¦]
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:China reports 7,000 cases of chikungunya virus
The uptick in cases have prompted measures that are being compared to those taken during the pandemic.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:EU delays US trade levies despite confusion over car tariffs
The European Commission will on Tuesday suspend two sets of trade countermeasures targeting 93bn worth of American goods, despite confusion over whether a trade deal struck by Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump applies to EU car exports.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Aboriginal group launches legal bid to stop Brisbane Olympic stadium
The group says Victoria Park is culturally and historically significant to Indigenous people.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:After years of backsliding, the ADF is growing again. Whatβs behind the recruitment uptick?
After years of warnings of a recruitment crisis in defence, new data show its suddenly risen by 17%. Thereβs a combination of reasons why.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs ultimatum on Ukraine nears endgame
Donald Trump's ceasefire deadline approaches as US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Moscow β while Ukraine warns of foreign mercenaries and Nato boosts arms support.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:The EU-US trade deal: nothing to be ashamed of
The European decision not to impose tariffs on American imports may look βweakβ, but is smart policy. It makes sure prices in Europe will not go up. This shows American voters that Trump is inflicting pain on them, not on Europeans, writes Caroline de Gruyter.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Hiroshima Memorial Set for Record Attendance in 2025
A record 120 countries and regions, including Palestine and the Zionist entity Israel, will participate in the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday, according to the local government. RELATED: 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Japanese Anti-Nuclear War Organization This will also be the first year that Palestine [β¦]
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Corporate lobbyists will weaponise European Parliament's plan for 'impact assessments'
Impact assessments have been used by the EU Commission for many years, but until now the European Parliament has been hesitant to introduce them. But this has changed now the EU has enthroned βcompetitivenessβ β ie deregulation and corporate profits βabove all other considerations, plus a rightwing majority in the parliament, warns Corporate Europe Observatory.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Facing Deportation, Afghan Mothers in Pakistanβs Chagai District Are Anxious
βWhere will we go? We have no house, no work, no safety in Afghanistan. We built our lives here.β
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Why Buddhism frowns on AI avatars of the dead
In a story in the Buddhist canon, a grief-stricken mother named Kisa Gautami loses her only child and carries the body around town, searching for some way to resurrect the child. When she encounters the Buddha, he asks her to collect several mustard seeds from a family that has never experienced death. Not surprisingly, Kisa [β¦] The post Why Buddhism frowns on AI avatars of the dead appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Vietnamβs Strategic Ascent Up the Global Chip Supply Chain
The recently passed Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation aims to lay a foundation for Hanoi's semiconductor ambitions.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:These students cut air pollution near their schools β by taking aim at their parentsβ idling cars
When parents leave their cars idling outside schools, pollution levels spike. The solution could be as simple as teaching children how to ask for change.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Why Trump shouldnβt attend Xiβs βVictory Dayβ parade
As rumors swirl about President Donald Trump possibly attending Chinaβs βVictory Dayβ parade this September, itβs worth sounding an alarm. Such a visit to Beijing would be a strategic blunder that undermines Washingtonβs Indo-Pacific posture, undercuts American allies and sends a troubling message to the wider world. On its face, this kind of diplomatic invitation [β¦] The post Why Trump shouldnβt attend Xiβs βVictory...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Four Killed in Pietermaritzburg Taxi Crash - South African News Briefs - August 5, 2025
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Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:JPMorganβs Ukraine war base case scenario coming into view
JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, has a global trends advisory organization called theCenter for Geopolitics.One of its recent studies believes the Ukraine warβs likely outcome is a mixed deal between Russia and Ukraine without foreign troops or security guarantees. We may be seeing that outcome develop as Steven Witkoff, President Donald [β¦] The post JPMorganβs Ukraine war base case scenario...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Brazilian Workersβ Party (PT) Shows Support fo Bolsonaroβs House Arrest
The Workersβ Party (PT), the political party of Brazilian President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva, defended on Monday the legality of the house arrest order issued against former president Jair Bolsonaro in connection with his trial for attempting a coup dβΓ©tat. RELATED: Brazilian President Lula To Seek Reelection in 2026 PT leader Edinho Silva justified [β¦]
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Australiaβs new frigate deal with Japan plugs a few critical holes, but doesnβt come without risks
The Australia-Japan relationship has evolved rapidly in the past decade β and this could be threatened if something doesnβt go right with the deal.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:STUDENT VOICE: Limited resources at underserved schools can keep students from getting the support they need
As the first in my family to attend college, I felt a profound commitment to excel academically and gain admission to a top university. Growing up amid the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley, I always envisioned a bright future ahead, with college at the forefront of my goals since elementary school. At my Title [β¦] The post STUDENT VOICE: Limited resources at underserved schools can keep students from getting the...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:βAbsolutely the best shipβ: Japan wins $10bn contract to grow Australiaβs war fleet
Three Mogami-class frigates part of wider deal to replace ageing Anzac-class frigates and give navy a more lethal surface combatant fleetFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJapanβs Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has beaten a German rival in the race to build Australiaβs new fleet of warships, with the federal government expecting the first to be...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:It might seem like Trump is winning his trade war. But the US could soon be in a world of pain
When keeping score, you arenβt supposed to add βown goalsβ to your own tally.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?
Runners tend to have thicker cartilage in their knees β which cushions and protects the joint β compared to non-runners.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: Rwanda, United States Agree On Migrant Resettlement Deal - Reports
[New Times] Rwanda and the United States have reached an agreement that could see Kigali accept up to 250 migrants deported from the U.S., according to agencies.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Noboaβs Polemical Laws Temporarily Halted by the Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court of Ecuador provisionally suspended on Monday a series of articles from several laws promoted by President Daniel Noboa, following multiple constitutional challenges from organizations warning of violations of fundamental rights. RELATED: Ecuador and US Sign Controversial Security Agreement Amid Rising Social Unrest Among the suspended articles are some controversial provisions of the [β¦]
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Heroes and villians: 30 years since the Croatian War of Independence
Three decades ago, the Croatian military operation "Oluja" (Storm) ended the Croatian War of Independence after more than three years. To this day, Serbs and Croats remain divided over how they remember what happened.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Countries gather to thrash out deal on 'plastic crisis'
The world's nations are hoping to sign the first global plastic treaty to limit plastic pollution.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:The Suspicious Death of an Indonesian Diplomat Tests Public Trust in Police
The country has been transfixed by the case of Arya Dayu Pangayunan, a young diplomat who was found dead at his boarding house in Central Jakarta on July 8.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Afghanistan: Relentless Repression 4 Years into Taliban Rule
Click to expand Image Afghan returnees cross the border from Iran, on July 3, 2025, in Islam Qala, Afghanistan. 2025 Elise Blanchard/Getty Images (New York) β The Taliban have deepened their repression since taking over Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, by intensifying restrictions on the rights of women and girls, detaining journalists, and silencing all dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. Afghanistan now faces one...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Malaysia Agreed to $150B in Purchases as Part of US Tariff Deal: Minister
Despite the White House's release of updated tariff figures last week, there is much still to be negotiated between Washington and its trade partners.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Australiaβs student caps will ease up in 2026, but times will still be tough for international education
After two years of trying to reduce international student numbers, the Albanese government will soften its approach in 2026.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:China fears Nvidia chips could track, trace and shut down its AIs
Beijing has asked Nvidia to explain whether its H20 artificial intelligence chips have backdoors that could allow the United States to position and remotely shut them down. Chinese pundits said similar probes could be extended to other American-made chips. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) stated on July 31 that it summoned US tech giant [β¦] The post China fears Nvidia chips could track, trace and shut down...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Philippines, India Wind Up First Joint Naval Exercise in South China Sea
The maritime cooperative activity marked a significant step forward in defense cooperation between Manila and New Delhi.
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