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US Supreme Court rejects Trump appeal in Carroll case
The US Supreme Court on Monday (August 17) rejected Donald Trump’s bid to overturn a $5 million civil verdict in writer E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation case, leaving the jury’s unanimous finding against the US president intact.
Iran-linked drone strikes target Kurdistan PM office
Two drones targeted the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s prime minister and the residence of the region’s intelligence chief in northern Iraq, Kurdish security authorities said, in attacks they said were launched from Iranian territory.
Pakistan Supreme Court orders Imran Khan's transfer from jail to hospital
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison to a hospital. The directive was issued on Tuesday, according to his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Gold prices rise for third consecutive day in international market
Gold prices rose for a third consecutive day in the international market as investors adjusted their expectations regarding US interest rates. With the likelihood of a rate hike next month diminishing, interest in gold as an investment is growing, according to market analysts. Investors are also keeping an eye on the minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting.
Indian army chief conferred honorary rank of Nepali Army general
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by President Ramchandra Paudel during a ceremony at Sheetal Niwas yesterday.
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will once again be part of India: Yoga guru Ramdev
Indian yoga guru Ramdev has said that Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will one day be reunited with India. He called on Indians to be patient in this regard.
Oil prices rise again in global markets amid uncertainty over ceasefire
Crude oil prices have once again risen in global markets as prospects for an end to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and a potential agreement have weakened. Concerns over global supply have also grown due to disruptions in ship movements through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. As a result, Brent crude prices surpassed $91 per barrel on Tuesday, August 18.
Helicopter crashes moments after takeoff in Greece, all on board killed
A private helicopter crashed into the sea just seconds after takeoff off the Greek island of Sifnos, killing all three people on board. The crash occurred late on Monday, August 17.
Myanmar formally recognizes 309,000 Rohingya as residents of Rakhine
For the first time, Myanmar has officially recognized approximately 309,000 Rohingya refugees sheltered in Bangladesh as former residents of Rakhine State. The Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these verified individuals will be repatriated once the security situation in Rakhine improves.
600 students leave hostel in India over ghost panic
Around 600 students have left a government tribal residential hostel in Amravati district of Maharashtra, India, over rumours of a ghostly presence.