Navy busts illegal fuel depot, seizes 87,000 litres in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has busted an illegal fuel depot in Rivers State, seizing 87,000 litres of suspected illegally refined AGO in a major win against crude o Read More…
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Europe’s Key Rivers Are Drying Up as Extreme Heat Impact Widens
Europe’s biggest rivers, vital arteries for the region’s heavy industries, are drying up after the region was seared by a series of heat waves.
Forest Department starts collating all illegally geo-tagged locations in Kerala forests
Of late, we have been dealing with many such cases of illegal entry of individuals into the forests and eventually carrying out the subsequent rescue activities when they get trapped, said Kozhikode…
Venezuela: Government and opposition talks to begin
New talks are intended to help overcome the political crisis in the South American country. However, the most important opposition leader is still boycotting the process supported by the USA.
Major fire erupts at Saratov oil refinery after drone attack
Drones attacked the Saratov oil refinery on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 2, causing a major fire at the facility, Russian outlet Astra reported.
Second phase of AJK polls: Bilawal hopes for 'fairness' as PPP alleges electoral malpractices
The second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections began on Sunday morning. Polling is being held in nine constituencies of Muzaffarabad division and all 12 refugee constituencies. Polling started at 8am and will continue without interruption till 5pm.
Exco N Sembilan dimuktamad selewatnya Jumaat ini, kata MB
Ismail Lasim berkata beliau akan menemui Presiden Umno Zahid Hamidi untuk mendapat pandangan berhubung senarai exco, termasuk penglibatan Adun PN.
ECG announces 5-hour power outage at Airport area today
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a temporary power outage in the Airport area of Accra and surrounding communities on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Asif reacts to Naqvi's call for governance reset, urges him to begin with his own ministry or PCB
Reacting to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s call for an overhaul of the country’s governance structure, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has advised him to initiate the change by implementing the…
Negeri Sembilan, Selangor DAP want Loke to stay on despite polls defeat
The state chapters have backed secretary-general Loke Siew Fook to continue leading the party at the state and national levels.
Morning Recap: Presidency rebukes Catholic bishops, Jonathan, Nwoko absent from INEC’s final list
The INEC final list for the 2027 general elections is out, with prominent names like Goodluck Jonathan, Ned Nwoko, and Danjuma Goje notably absent. Read More: https://punchng.com/2205420-2/
Two TVK functionaries in Aruppukottai arrested for taking ₹22 lakh from truck operator
The arrested persons were identified as TVK Aruppukottai West district secretary, Sathish Kumar and Aruppukottai South West district secretary, Karthikeyan
Day after securing bail, Assam activist Pranab Doley detained under NSA
Doley has been supporting and leading protests for weeks in Assam over a luxury hotel project near the Kaziranga National Park
The Russian Gerbera Drone Is Evolving Beyond Being A Simple Decoy
Originally a decoy, Russia's Gerbera drone is now being used for reconnaissance, communications relay, and strike missions as its role continues to expand.
Searing heatwave across Egypt to break by Wednesday: EMA
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts that the intense heatwave will continue across most of the country on Sunday, with high humidity levels increasing the perceived temperature by up…
Fake identities, phone numbers: How 5 men impersonated deceased owners in ₹2.29 crore land fraud in Navi Mumbai
As per police, Shinde got his father and brother-in-law to impersonate the dead brothers by using fake identity documents.
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja's final message before fatal broad peak avalanche: 'Never took a mountain for granted'
Record-breaking British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, popularly known as 'Nimsdai', died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan while leading an expedition.
Russian strike wipes out 8 million books at Kharkiv warehouse
A Russian attack on a Kharkiv warehouse used by the Ranok publishing house and the KnyhoLand bookstore chain destroyed an estimated 600,000 textbooks, 28,000 book titles and 8 million copies, Ranok…
Wildfires: More than 500 firefighting forces deployed: Fires in Greece spreading
Several towns in Greece are being called on to evacuate, while in France the fires are under control. Meanwhile, a state of emergency is being declared outside Europe.
Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot
The latest unrest in Mahara Prison came almost a month after another prison riot in the same region, in which 10 guards and 21 inmates were killed.
‘GenZ against addiction’: PM Modi launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' — Explained
PM Modi launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ at 11 am on August 2, 2026. He called upon young Indians to take the pledge against substance abuse and participate in 100…
3 more suspects arrested over murder of businessman in Hong Kong bar fight
Hong Kong police have arrested three more suspects in connection with the death of a 32-year-old entrepreneur in a bar fight on July 26. The arrests were made as part of an investigation into the murder of Issac Yeung at an upstairs bar on Cameron Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Spanish North Africa enclave: search for more bodies off Ceuta continues
In the attempt of tens of thousands of people to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta and thus enter the EU, there have been many deaths. The police have so far recovered 67 bodies. The number could still rise.
UN Special Rapporteur exposes “living hell” inside Cambodia scam centres
Victims of Cambodia’s cyber scam networks have described a “living hell” of violence, torture and forced labour inside compounds where trafficked workers are held captive, according to the UN Special…
Trump Calls Off Iran Strikes, Demands Strait of Hormuz Reopened
Trump said he had cancelled attacks on Iran "for the future benefit of the WORLD."
Ukrainian drone strikes kill 2 in Russia, hit another Wildberries warehouse
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least two people in Russian regions along the Volga River overnight, hitting targets including a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer…
JeM operative plotted attack on Suvendu Adhikari, Jantar Mantar sabotage — how girlfriend's social media led STF to him
A suspected JeM operative arrested by the Bengal STF allegedly planned to target West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, infiltrate the Jantar Mantar protest in a police uniform and execute a…
'Took my jewellery': Actor Aditi Sharma accuses husband, in-laws of domestic abuse
Television actress Aditi Sharma has filed a domestic violence complaint against her husband and his family. An FIR was registered at Mumbai's Goregaon Police Station on July thirty-first.
‘Pakistan eroded faith’: India envoy to US calls out Islamabad's ‘distraction policy’ over Indus Waters Treaty
Vinay Kwatra said Indus Waters Treaty was founded on "goodwill and friendship", but Pakistan spent decades eroding those principles through its actions.
Idaho Shooting: Man Exchanged Fire With In-N-Out Gunman, Witness Says
A witness said an armed bystander exchanged gunfire with the suspect during the deadly Idaho In-N-Out shooting.
Japan is launching its first centralized intelligence agency since WWII. Here’s why
Japan is launching a new centralized intelligence body for the first time since World War II – a controversial move that some fear deviates from Tokyo’s pacifist ideals, but one others say is much…
Spanish leader slams ‘selfish’ EU response as death toll from Ceuta crossings climbs
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has denounced the “selfish” response of several EU member states to an influx of migrants crossing into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco this week, as the…
Bomb Kills Three, Injures 21 at Restaurant on Moscow’s Kudrinskaya Square
Three people were killed and 21 injured after a bomb was detonated in an upscale restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday night, according to Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee.
Cambridge University’s Prof Arday at centre of plagiarism row defends his work
A Cambridge University professor has defended his academic work after finding himself at the centre of a plagiarism row.
Upper East NPP rallies behind Justin Frimpong Kodua ahead of party elections
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has secured the endorsement of party executives in the Upper East Region as he continues his campaign for re-election as…
Russian media link Moscow explosion to Aerospace Forces chief
The commander-in-chief of Russia’s Aerospace Forces, Alexander Chaiko, may have been the target of an explosion at an upscale Moscow restaurant, Russian outlets including Important Stories and Novaya…
China floods: large parts of country remain on alert as Gansu province death toll rises
China increased the death toll caused by flash flooding in the northwestern province of Gansu last week as large parts of the country continued to battle the impact of heavy rainfall and swollen…
Trust, grief and betrayal: Inside the Legacy funeral case
From a police tip-off to sentencing, a correspondent reflects on covering an unprecedented case.
Israeli forces claim Hamas commanders killed in Gaza
Israeli forces claim Hamas commanders killed in Gaza The Israeli military said it has killed two Hamas commanders during air strikes on Friday and Saturday in Gaza.
Sri Lanka deploys troops to contain deadly riot at overcrowded Mahara Prison
Sri Lanka deployed hundreds of troops and elite commandos on Sunday to contain riots at an overcrowded prison in which an inmate was killed and six others wounded, police said.
Deepening green cooperation: Building a shared ecological future for China and Thailand
Editor’s note: This article was submitted by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Bangkok. It reflects the embassy’s perspective on China-Thailand cooperation in green development and…
South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5°C
South Korea registered on Sunday its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, according to the state weather agency.
A regressive step: Israel's gender segregation law undermines medical education, equality - opinion
Gender segregation has no place in medical training. It risks sidelining women, weakening universities, and damaging the international standing of Israeli medicine.
Grenade thrown at under-construction Japanika in Hadera as attacks against sushi chain continue
The incident is the most recent in a string of attacks against branches of the Japanika chain, owned by businessman and Beitar Jerusalem owner Barak Abramov.
Morning recap
Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, US president Donald Trump said he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear…
Speed check week takes place across Germany from August 3
Police in Germany are set to carry out a “speed week” (Blitzermarathon) from August 3 to 9 as part of the European speed camera marathon. Here's what to know.
UK band Massive Attack banned from Singapore over 'foreign' Palestinian flag at concert
The British band Massive Attack has been banned from performing in Singapore, days after two members displayed a Palestinian flag during a concert.
Rare clue at Minneapolis crime scene points to a barefoot killer
"In Minnesota here, people are not committing crimes a lot of times with the socks and shoes off," said a forensic scientist about footprints left in the victim's blood.
Hamas disarmament cannot wait for the IDF's withdrawal from Gaza - editorial
Palestinians deserve a chance to live under a government that is not preparing for the next war; Israelis deserve to know that an IDF withdrawal will not be followed by rearmament and another attack.
Report: Saudi crown prince urged Trump to refrain from strikes
Report: Saudi crown prince urged Trump to refrain from strikes Saudi Arabia expressed concern over US President Donald Trump's plans for massive strikes against Iran and sought clarity on the proposed…
Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade
WADDINXVEEN, Netherlands (AP) — Jeroen Wouda and Dirk Boom walk slowly along a Dutch dike, prodding at the bone dry surface with metal rods and scanning the parched grass for patches of green that…
Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history
The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.
Three incidents keep search and rescue crews busy in Tasmania
Two walkers have been rescued in separate incidents and a man and a woman who got lost on a remote four-wheel drive track have also been helped to safety on a busy day for Tasmanian search and rescue…
Trump Says He Is Canceling Strikes on Iran, Pending a Rapid Deal
President Trump said he agreed to requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to cancel planned attacks, citing what he said was progress in reaching “the perimeters of a deal” with Tehran.
Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Mideast allies had reached the parameters of a…
Iran’s leaders show a united front over the war but are divided over what the goal is
CAIRO (AP) — With escalating attacks against U.S. bases and its allies over the past…