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How to deactivate DEWA when moving out of a Dubai home

Dubai: If you are moving out of a home in Dubai, you need to deactivate your DEWA electricity and water connection and settle your final bill before the tenancy can be fully closed. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) links its electricity and water deactivation service with the cancellation of the Ejari tenancy registration…

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Iran-US Tensions Rise Over the Strait of Hormuz

Tensions between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz increased on Tuesday after President Donald Trump declared that the strategic waterway is now “new territory of the United States.” The statement raises the tone of a dispute that once again threatens to disrupt one of the world’s main routes for […]

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Operation Forrest Gump: Anti-corruption raid heaps pressure on Zelenskyy

Ukraine's president fires a top aide after the National Anti-Corruption Bureau alleged a group of top officials laundered money to pay a former minister’s bail.

  • Ukrainian President dismisses Iryna Mudra from deputy head position.
  • Operation Forrest Gump investigates alleged criminal organization.
  • NABU claims $3M laundered through Sense Bank to bail German Galushchenko.

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Military air strike neutralises eight suspected ISWAP fighters in Borno

Nigerian military forces under Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised eight suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters in a precision air strike in the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State. The development was contained in a post shared on Wednesday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region…

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Flores Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 71 as Aid Efforts Continue

The death toll from earthquakes in East Nusa Tenggara has risen to 71, with nearly 60,000 people displaced as relief efforts continue.

  • Death toll from Flores earthquakes rises to 71, as of August 19, 2026
  • BNPB delivers 165 tons of relief supplies by air, 398 tons total distributed
  • Nearly 60,000 people evacuated, priority on assisting displaced residents

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Israel’s deadly Gaza strikes cast more doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit

JERUSALEM (AP) — Deadly airstrikes in Gaza and reports of an Israeli raid there on Wednesday cast more doubt on any progress made by the latest U.S. efforts to…

  • At least 10 killed in two Gaza strikes, 9 in police station attack
  • U.S. negotiators urged Israel to reduce attacks after Kushner visit
  • Hamas commanders targeted in airstrikes, one captured by Israeli troops

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How Trump’s Deportation Machine Deprives Deaf People of Their Humanity

In February, an ICE agent directed Emilio, a Deaf man, to get onto a bus in southern Texas. By that point, Emilio had spent nine weeks in immigration detention and didn’t know what was going on.

  • Deaf man Emilio deported to Mexico City, unfamiliar with Mexican Sign Language
  • Over 100 Deaf individuals received deportation orders since early 2026
  • Deportation process denies communication access, violates due process

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Knesset Speaker Ohana says he's 'glad, proud' Likud defied High Court on repeating comptroller vote

When inquired by KAN, Ohana's office responded: "It is unclear to us what is new about the Knesset speaker's consistent position that the Knesset will not meekly accept being trampled."

  • Knesset Speaker Ohana expresses gladness and pride in Likud's defiance of High Court ruling.
  • Likud coalition refuses to comply with court's order to hold repeat election for state comptroller.
  • Ohana declares High Court ruling without authority and contrary to law.
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