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21 killed in bus-truck collision in Brazil
At least 21 people were killed and four others injured after a passenger bus collided head-on with a truck in Brazil’s southern state of Parana.
Trump declares ‘economic war’ on Iran, threatens countries aiding Tehran
US President Donald Trump has declared what he described as an unprecedented “economic war” against Iran, vowing to intensify efforts to isolate Tehran and warning countries and institutions that provide it with financial or commercial support of severe economic consequences.
Iran rejects claim over Strait of Hormuz, responds with satirical map
Iran has published a satirical map in response to US President Donald Trump’s statement declaring the Strait of Hormuz part of the United States. The map, posted on the social media account of Iran’s consulate in Hyderabad, India, depicts California as the “new territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran”.
10 killed in China as heavy rains cause landslides
At least 10 people have died in house collapses and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in southwestern China. With authorities responding to the disaster, more than 21,000 people have already been relocated to safer areas, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Armed attackers kill 24 in night raid in Nigeria
At least 24 people were killed in an attack by armed individuals in Plateau state in north-central Nigeria. The assault began late Monday (August 17) and continued until Tuesday morning, according to local residents and multiple sources .
UAE suspends all trade, financial transactions with Iran
The United Arab Emirates has imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran after accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at the country, an allegation Tehran has denied .
42 children injured in Afghanistan blast, UN demands investigation
A grenade blast near a school in Afghanistan's capital Kabul has left 42 children seriously injured. The UN political mission (UNAMA) confirmed the incident on Tuesday, August 18, saying the injured children were aged between 9 and 14.
US sanctions ICC President, Chief Prosecutor
The United States has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Judge Tomoko Akane and Senior Prosecutor Abdoullah Seye. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the move on Tuesday, stating that the ICC is attempting to investigate and arrest officials of countries that do not recognise the court's jurisdiction.
9 Bangladeshis killed in Kolkata hotel fire
Nine Bangladeshi nationals, including a child, were killed and several others injured in a devastating fire at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in Kolkata's New Market area early on Wednesday, August 19 . The victims, six men, two women and a child, had all travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment and were staying at the hotel .
Trump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz as US territory
US President Donald Trump has posted a map depicting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as US territory, escalating his rhetoric over control of the key waterway amid tensions with Iran.