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Israel takes control of UNRWA training centre in East Jerusalem
Israeli security forces entered and took control of a UN-run technical training centre in East Jerusalem on Tuesday (August 25), escalating tensions over the status of United Nations facilities in the occupied West Bank.
US sanctions four Indian firms, three nationals over Iran oil trade
The United States has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies and three Indian nationals accused of facilitating significant transactions involving Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products, as Washington steps up economic pressure on Tehran.
US halts immigrant visa applications worldwide
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa processing at US embassies and consulates worldwide as the State Department introduces stricter screening measures, a department official said Tuesday (August 25).
Hospital fire kills at least 15 newborns in Pakistan
At least 15 newborns were killed when a fire broke out in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on Wednesday (August 26).
Human rights violations in Myanmar at extreme level: UN
The human rights situation in Myanmar has hit a new low. The United Nations has said that alongside widespread repression by the country's military and the Arakan Army, a conflict-driven economy built around illegal rare earth mineral extraction is further compounding the suffering of civilians, reports Reuters news agency.
US offers $10m reward for info on Iran's supreme leader, senior officials
The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, and nine other senior Iranian military and intelligence officials.
Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit India after 7 years
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit India to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in September. The international summit is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September.
Trump administration to cancel visas of 200,000 asylum seekers
The US administration is preparing to cancel business and tourist visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The information was reported by the Associated Press (AP) .
US warns of retaliatory measures for nations doing business with Iran
The United States has warned every country trading with Iran to sever financial ties with Tehran. Announcing new economic sanctions on Iran on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries that maintain such ties will face retaliatory measures from the US.
30 killed as massive garbage heap collapses in Guinea capital
At least 30 people have been killed after a massive garbage dump collapsed in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, following hours of heavy rain, burying makeshift homes and shacks nearby.