International
Seven dead, including gunman, 15 injured in Thailand school shooting
A student's shooting rampage at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, north of Bangkok, has left seven people dead, including the attacker, and at least 15 injured, Thai police said, revising an earlier, lower casualty count.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan poised to seal defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are set to sign a joint defence agreement on Friday (August 7), marking a significant step toward strengthening regional security cooperation as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate following the US-Iran conflict, according to Reuters.
Global oil prices rise again amid supply uncertainty
Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday (August 6) as renewed tensions in West Asia and growing uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz raised fresh concerns about global energy supplies.
Trump signs new executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship
US President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at narrowing eligibility for birthright citizenship, reviving one of his administration's most contentious immigration policies despite the US Supreme Court previously striking down a similar measure as unconstitutional.
Modi holds talks with Netanyahu on West Asia, bilateral ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (August 6), with the two leaders discussing the evolving situation in West Asia and reviewing bilateral ties.
1 Lebanese killed in Israeli strike, 2 Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon
A Lebanese man was killed in an Israeli strike in south Lebanon while talks on implementing a ceasefire were ongoing. Around the same time, two Israeli soldiers were killed in a bomb explosion inside a booby-trapped building.
Trump administration refunds nearly $100 billion in tariffs following Court ruling
Following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down a major portion of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under emergency powers, roughly $100 billion has been refunded to importers. According to US customs authority data, although a total of about $128.68 billion is owed in refunds, more than three-quarters of that amount has already been paid.
Netanyahu signals Israel may strike Iran alone
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel could take unilateral military action against Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Cambridge professor resigns amid accusations of plagiarism
A University of Cambridge professor has resigned with immediate effect after coming under scrutiny over allegations of plagiarism, saying stepping down was "the only way to bring this chapter to a close."
Meta apologises to Indian government over platform lapses
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has expressed regret to the Indian government over the presence of child sexual abuse content, misleading deepfakes and various operational flaws on its platforms. According to Indian media reports, Meta representatives conveyed the message on behalf of CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a recent meeting with government officials.