Zelenskyy dismisses ambassador to U.S. Stefanishyna
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Olga Stefanishyna from her post as Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, according to a decree published on the president’s website on Aug. 3.
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A Walk in my shoes: The hidden challenge of finding the right fit
Buying a pair of shoes is something many people do without much thought. You walk into a shop, browse through different styles, ask for your size, and, if you're lucky, leave with exactly what you…
US signs deal to boost Patriot and THAAD missile parts production
The US has signed a more than US$3 billion deal with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to ramp up production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missile parts, as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine strain…
Spokane Fire Live Tracker Maps as Blaze Compared to Palisades Fire
The disaster is beginning to resemble the neighborhood-level devastation seen during Southern California's deadly Palisades fire.
- Over 8,000 acres burned, destroying 600+ structures in Spokane
- Comparable to Palisades Fire (2025) in neighborhood-level destruction
- Statewide emergency declared, burn ban imposed due to extreme fire weather
Opposition figure to Putin Boris Nadezhdin leaves Russia and appears in Paris: “I am alive and free”
El exaspirante presidencial, condenado por extremismo e inhabilitado políticamente, afirma que decidirá desde el exilio sus próximos pasos
TOR needs capital, technology and expertise to scale production to 100,000 barrels daily – Analyst
Energy analyst Benjamin Nsiah says the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) can achieve a production capacity of 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day, but only if government secures strategic partners to provide…
Venezuela Oil Flows Drop as Iran War Pause Cools Indian Appetite
Oil exports from Venezuela plunged in July due to weaker demand from India after a pause in the Iran war unlocked Middle Eastern barrels trapped in the Persian Gulf.
Iran war: Trump tells Iranians to make deal or surrender
President Donald Trump declared that the US military blockade would continue until Iran either made a deal or went for "total surrender." Follow DW for more.
Trump's new formula for making the presidency profitable: Truth Social offers exclusive access to his posts for $100,000 a month
The social network is launching a premium access service to the posts of the President of the US, an initiative criticized by the opposition and experts for implying the use of insider information.
Intention is to destabilise country: Nishikant Dubey seeks Zuckerberg’s apology over restricting PM’s Facebook post
Opposition members push back against the BJP MP’s line of questioning, arguing that “anti-government” content cannot be equated with “anti-national” content.
Telangana government to set up dashboard to provide information on progress, targets, and implementation of various programmes
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju says a special cell will be created to facilitate implementation of the schemes
Brazil’s Oil Output Hits Record as War Drives Up Non-OPEC Supply
Oil production in Brazil reached a record high in June as rising supplies from producers a world away from the Middle East cushion disruption from the fallout of the war in Iran.
Sheikh Hasina’s event can hit positive momentum in ties, says top aide to Bangladesh PM
Humaiun Kobir, adviser on foreign affairs to PM Tarique Rahman, conveyed the message to Dinesh Trivedi during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka
Indian sailor missing after vessel hit near Odesa, family seeks help
The family of Indian crew member Ramchandra Dubey has appealed to the Government of India to trace him after he went missing when the vessel he was travelling on was struck near Ukraine’s Odesa port…
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
Cubans struggle to bounce back after 6th nationwide blackout this year
HAVANA (AP) — Cubans on Monday were recovering from the sixth islandwide blackout this year, as the nation remains in free-fall after the Trump administration effectively cut it off from oil in January. The energy grid collapses leave people with fewer options to get by as…
Todd Blanche's Agreement on Trump IRS Deal Scrutinized by Legal Analysts
Legal experts told Newsweek there are lingering questions about Blanche's deal with Republican senators to advance his nomination.
Social Security Update: New Bill Would Change COLA for Seniors
The Social Security 2100 Act would modify the formula used to determine annual COLAs between 2027 and 2036.
Trump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran, insists nuclear talks are underway despite Tehran’s denial
In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump claimed Iranian leaders were seeking negotiations behind closed doors while publicly denying any engagement with the United States.
The downing of a Ukrainian drone on a beach in southern Russia has killed at least six people, including three children
The anti-aircraft alarms were not activated and the attack caught hundreds of families by the sea in the middle of summer off guard. Around fifty people are reported injured.
French court rejects ex-RT France chief's deportation appeal
A Paris administrative court has rejected an emergency appeal filed by Xenia Fedorova, former head of the pro-Kremlin propaganda channel RT France, against a French government decision to deport her…
Iran discusses regional developments with Pakistan, Oman
Iran discusses regional developments with Pakistan, Oman Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reportedly held phone conversations on Monday with his counterparts in Oman and Pakistan, to…
Russian officials say 11 killed in Ukrainian strikes
The Ukrainian strikes on a Russian Black Sea resort and annexed Crimea also wounded dozens.
Milei on Lula: released over a procedural flaw, not for being innocent
Argentine President Javier Milei repeated his accusations against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday, arguing that the corruption convictions once against him were annulled on…
UAE’s Hormuz oil exports more than halve in July as shipments bypass strait
The UAE sharply cut its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports in July, with flows through the route dropping by more than half.
How had I never heard of Guanajuato? A reflection by MND’s summer intern
MND summer intern Jared Tucker didn't expect to travel much in Mexico. A 24-hour trip to Guanajuato changed his mind — and made him wonder why more Americans don't visit.
High Court questions factual basis of petition against UNRWA restrictions
The petitioners asked the court to strike down the restrictions, arguing that they violated the rights of Palestinians who depend on UNRWA for education, health care and other assistance.
Prominent Palestinian activist arrested by PA for protesting high fuel prices, corruption
His arrest is seen by many Palestinians as a continuation of the PA leadership's campaign to silence and intimidate critics and political opponents.
Bereaved, hostage families demand emigration option for Gazans before letting int'l force enter
The families argued that facilitating the departure of Gaza residents who wish to leave could improve Israel’s security situation and weaken Hamas’s control over the local population.
VIDEO: Police rescue man from mob over one chance robbery allegations in Rivers
Police in Rivers State rescued a man from a mob over one-chance robbery allegations. Watch the video of the dramatic rescue and learn more about the incide Read More…
Agricultural quarantine service warns applicants against fake recruitment groups, payment demands
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) warns applicants against fake recruitment groups demanding payments. Rely only on official NAQS communic Read More…
Nigeria should end visa barriers for africans — Lumumba
Prof. PLO Lumumba calls on Nigeria to remove visa barriers for Africans, advocating for regional integration and trade within the continent. Learn more.
Ceuta: EU calls borders a 'shared European responsibility'
The European Commission has offered Morocco more support at the border to Ceuta and Melilla, and called for "united action" from the bloc on border security.
South Korea Records Its Highest Ever Temperature
South Korea recorded its highest temperature since modern observations began in 1904, with the city of Yangsan reaching 42.5C as temperatures exceeded 40C for a fifth consecutive day.
As For-Profit Companies Battle Over ICE Contracts, Immigrants Are Caught in the Middle
This story is a collaboration between Mother Jones, POGO Investigates, and the Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University.
Blanche Wins GOP Backing After Rescinding ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
The Senate Judiciary Committee's Republican holdouts say they've secured the written assurance they sought and will now support Blanche—even as Trump explores ways to revive the fund.
Trump accuses Iranian leadership of being ‘duplicitous’
Trump accuses Iranian leadership of being ‘duplicitous’ US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being “duplicitous” in their conduct with the US by agreeing to talks privately and then publicly…
GROUNDUP: Activists go door-to-door to ‘push back’ against xenophobia in Yeoville
The locals, armed with pamphlets and information about rights, are urging people to speak out against violence, harassment and division fuelled by groups like March and March.
OPEN SECRETS: Digital Profiteers (Part Two): The banks and the costs of verifying social grant recipients
In the previous article, we explained why the South African government is extending the use of banks to verify grant recipients in social grants administration and how this process works. In this article, we unpack how much these banks are charging to conduct their services for social grants administration and explore the implications of…
WTI Oil plunges as Trump revives US-Iran peace hopes
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $78.45 at the time of writing on Monday, down 7.76% on the day, as investors unwind the geopolitical risk premium following announcements of a potential agreement between the United States (US) and Iran.
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
Alleged romance scam pastor arraigned
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a self-acclaimed pastor for allegedly defrauding women through romance scams involving false promises of marriage, blackmail, and other fraudulent schemes.
Extreme heat costs Asia's poorest workers health and wages
When temperatures soar across Asia's cities, informal workers face a choice: risk their health or lose their income. For many, the effects don't end when the workday is over.
Arunachal Pradesh’s Glaw Lake is India’s 101st Ramsar site: Bhupender Yadav
Ramsar sites are recognised for their biodiversity, critical habitats for migratory birds, and ecological significance, such as carbon sequestration and flood control
It Appears That the US Military Accidentally Killed Everybody on Board a Civilian Medevac Flight in New Mexico
"When those lights go out, man, you know you are in big trouble." The post It Appears That the US Military Accidentally Killed Everybody on Board a Civilian Medevac Flight in New Mexico appeared first…
Romania Blasts Rock to Redirect Danube Flow to Nuclear Plant
Romania’s military took unprecedented action to boost water flows toward the country’s sole nuclear power plant by detonating a rock formation in the Danube River.
Cape Fear ending explained: Who died, what happened to Max Cady, who is Natalie's real father, and possible season 2 predictions
Cape Fear had a dramatic season finale. Here's everything that went down in the last episode of the Apple TV thriller.
Wildfires: Why disposable BBQs are being banned from some parks and beaches
There's something almost comic about the modern British summer ritual: As soon as the mercury climbs, we head to the nearest park, sit cross-legged on scorched grass and hunch over a flimsy foil tray…
Oil Slips as Trump Holds Off Iran Attack, Says Talks to Resume
Oil fell after US President Donald Trump said he called off a planned attack on Iran and that new talks with the Islamic Republic would begin on Monday.
Islamabad ATC hands Mushtaq Ahmad to police on 3-day physical remand in protest case
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has handed over former senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan and other suspects to police on a three-day physical remand in a case registered in connection with a…
One Spider-Man: Brand New Day scene explains the new structure of the MCU heading into Avengers: Doomsday
A seemingly throwaway joke introduces a way to rank the problems each hero is capable of facing.
Centre raises windfall tax on petrol, diesel and ATF exports from August 3
India has increased export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel. These revised rates will be effective from August 3 for the next fortnight.
Kanwar Yatra 2026: Schools, colleges shut in Ghaziabad from August 4-12; Meerut, Baghpat join list
The Kanwar Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage during the holy month of Shravan in which devotees of Lord Shiva carry holy Ganga water.
Loke blames Chennah defeat on smear campaign
The DAP secretary-general says he was the target of slander claiming he wants to wrest power from the Malay establishment by becoming Negeri Sembilan MB.
Apple Launches New Legal Challenge Against UK Backdoor Demand
Apple last month filed a new legal complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) over the British government's demand for access to encrypted iCloud backups belonging to UK users…
Burn Warehouses, Crash Banks?
Oleg Loginov on the fallout from attacks on Wildberries, "Russia's Amazon"
Putin Can Learn 3 Big Lessons From World War I
The war in Ukraine is often compared to the trenches and desolate landscapes of World War I. But there are political parallels, as well.
Cops Mistype Username, Send Innocent Man to Prison for 18 Months
"He should never have been charged, let alone convicted." The post Cops Mistype Username, Send Innocent Man to Prison for 18 Months appeared first on Futurism .
Tehran’s New Weapon Is Not a Bomb. It Is an Invoice.
Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a source of revenue, and it is waging war to keep collecting.
Trump's Iran Reversal Sends European Gas Prices Tumbling
European natural gas prices plunged at opening on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had called off a planned attack on Iranian energy sites and talks on a deal would begin this week. Europe’s benchmark natural gas prices, the Dutch TTF Natural Gas Futures, sank by 4% at the start of trade on Monday, following the 5% slump…