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US approves World’s Ffrst mRNA flu vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna’s mRNA-based influenza vaccine, marking the world’s first regulatory approval for an mRNA vaccine designed to prevent seasonal flu.
US Senate backs 100% tariff threat on India, China over Russian energy imports
The US Senate has overwhelmingly passed legislation that could pave the way for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods from India, China and three other major buyers of Russian oil and gas, escalating Washington’s economic pressure on countries accused of helping finance Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
US Court halts Trump’s $400m White House Ballroom project
US President Donald Trump’s plan to build a $400 million ballroom at the White House has suffered a major legal setback after a federal appeals court ordered construction to be halted. A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 on Friday (August 7) to uphold an injunction blocking construction of the proposed ballroom on the White House’s east side.
Israeli strikes kill more than 4,300 in Lebanon since March
More than 4,300 people have been killed and over 12,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March, according to Lebanon's Public Health Ministry, as tensions continue despite a ceasefire reached in June.
Dozens of migrants rescued off Greece, most Bangladeshi and Sudanese
Greece's Coast Guard has rescued dozens of migrants off the coast of the island of Crete. Most of those rescued are citizens of Bangladesh and Sudan, along with several Egyptian nationals.
Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sign joint defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have signed a joint defence pact in the holy city of Makkah amid the Iran war and escalating conflict in the Middle East. The three Sunni-majority nations, all allies of the United States, formalised their defence partnership through the Makkah Defence Pact on Friday, August 7.
Sheikh Hasina's media event was private, no Indian government involvement: Jaiswal
India has made its position clear regarding the recent media interview given by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Saudi appoints commander of defence alliance involving Bangladesh, 12 other countries
Saudi Arabia has appointed a commander for the defence alliance it formed with 13 countries, including Bangladesh, to secure commercial shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The commander is Royal Saudi Navy officer Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salim Al-Shehri.
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.