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13 killed in RSF attack in Sudan's Darfur
At least 13 civilians, including women and children, have been killed in an attack by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the troubled Darfur region, according to a local medical group.
6 killed in Israeli strikes in Yemen’s capital Sanaa
Israeli strikes in Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Sunday (August 24) killed at least six people, according to the country’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels.
62,686 Palestinians killed in Gaza in Israeli attacks, 289 die of starvation
The bodies of 64 Palestinians killed and 278 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in a single day have been brought to various hospitals. In addition, eight more people, including a child, have died from forced starvation and malnutrition in the besieged valley.
Indian industrialist Anil Ambani booked in bank fraud case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against industrialist Anil Ambani and his former telecom company, Reliance Communications, on charges of bank fraud amounting to ₹2,929 crore, reports NDTV.
Israeli strikes kill 63 more in Gaza
At least 63 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip within 24 hours, as Israeli forces intensified their ground offensive and airstrikes, reports Al Jazeera.
I might be pushed into Bangladesh too: Amartya Sen
Nobel laureate Professor Amartya Sen has expressed deep concern over the growing linguistic intolerance in India.
Israel on the verge of capturing Gaza City, 62,622 people killed so far
Israeli forces have taken control of the outskirts of Gaza City, the largest urban center in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. The troops are now advancing towards Jabalia in the northern region, intensifying their ground operations. Air, drone and bomb attacks have also intensified.
No plans for Putin–Zelensky meeting: Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said there are currently no plans for a meeting between President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. Responding to reports in US media, he noted that such talks would require a clear agenda and prior agreements, but “that process has not even begun.”
71 Palestinians killed as Israeli strikes escalate in Gaza
Israeli strikes on the besieged Gaza Strip have escalated, leaving at least 71 Palestinians dead and 251 injured in the past 24 hours. Among the casualties, 37 were reported in Gaza City. According to Anadolu Agency, there are growing fears that Israel is preparing for an even larger offensive on the enclave’s biggest city.
Ex-Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations of using government funds for a personal trip.