International
Myanmar agrees to take back 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia
Myanmar has agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya currently residing in Malaysia. This decision comes as part of a rare repatriation initiative after a long period, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Jay Clayton confirmed as new US intelligence chief
The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI). President Donald Trump delayed his nomination process for several weeks before he finally secured the permanent position, according to US news agency AP.
20 PMF fighters killed in US-Saudi airstrikes in Iraq
At least 20 members of the Iran-backed Shia paramilitary coalition Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) have been killed and 32 injured in joint US-Saudi airstrikes across at least seven provinces in Iraq, according to international media reports citing the PMF on Wednesday (July 29).
Iran to buy Chinese shoulder-fired air defence missiles
Iran is purchasing Chinese-made man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS) as part of efforts to rebuild its air defence network following its recent conflict with the United States and Israel, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter.
Death toll rises to 20 in Saudi-US joint airstrikes in Iraq
At least 20 fighters from the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) have been killed in joint airstrikes carried out by Saudi Arabia and the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on militia positions in Iraq. The strikes were launched in response to recent drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities.
Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 13, dozens still missing
At least 13 people have been killed after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southern Kyushu island, triggering widespread destruction, power outages and a massive search-and-rescue operation as authorities race to find survivors beneath collapsed structures.
Powerful earthquake hits Japan, many trapped in collapsed shopping mall
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto region on Tuesday at 4:27 pm local time. Preliminary reports indicate it is one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Japan in nearly 15 years .
20 killed in crackdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in one day
At least 20 people have been killed and over 50 injured in operations by security forces in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid tensions surrounding legislative assembly elections, according to a report by Indian media outlet NDTV.
Iran publicly executes two over anti-government protests
Iran has publicly executed two individuals convicted of involvement in violence during anti-government protests. The executions were carried out by hanging in the early hours of Tuesday (July 28) at Ali Khani Square in the city of Isfahan.
J&J proposes $5.5 billion settlement in baby powder cancer risk cases
Johnson & Johnson has proposed a nearly $5.5 billion settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits in the United States over allegations that its baby powder and other talc-based products caused cancer. The settlement, offered on Monday (July 27), aims to end a decade-long legal battle.