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Attempts on to salvage oil tanker blown up by Yemen's Houthi rebels

The EU's Operation Aspides published images dated Saturday of its vessels escorting ships heading to the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion

Internet in space: Polaris Dawn tests Starlink's laser-powered project

Four astronauts aboard the Polaris Dawn mission successfully tested laser-powered internet in space by sharing photographs of the mission

Iran launches satellite in space amid Western concerns over missile risks

Iran described the launch as a success, which would be the second such launch to put a satellite into orbit with the rocket

Bangladesh crisis: Hindus protest over demand for new minority law, justice

Hindu protesters in Dhaka and Chattogram carried signs demanding swift justice through a fast-track tribunal for those responsible for the attacks on the community

China's economy softens in August as Beijing struggles with weak demand

Data published by the National Bureau of Statistics Saturday showed weakening activity across industrial production, retail sales and real estate

Google's millisecond ad auctions targeted in illegal monopoly claim

A trial under way in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, will determine if Google's ad tech stack constitutes an illegal monopoly

Trump calls Laura Loomer free spirit after her racist remark against Harris

He was responding to a question from a reporter about his allies expressing concern about his close relationship with Loomer

Unique 600kg-floral Onam tribute honours UAE's spirit of generosity

This year's floral display at Abu Dhabi's Burjeel Medical City (BMC) symbolised the UAE's focus on tolerance, generosity, peace

9/11 memorial unveiled in New Jersey to honour victims, heroes of attack

The solemn ceremony, was attended by over 350 people, including local officials, state senators, assembly members, and first responders

UAE, Germany discuss boosting cooperation ties, strategic partnership

They also exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the Middle East

Bomb threats close schools after Trump spreads false rumours about Haitians

The buildings were evacuated, and authorities with explosive-detection dogs swept and cleared them, officials said

Trump vows deportations from Ohio, says 'nests of bad people' emptied in US

Trump called it an invasion from within and asserted that nests of bad people are flooding the country

Pope makes new overture to China, calls Beijing promise, hope for church

Francis declared himself happy with the process, saying both sides were engaging in negotiations in a spirit of good will

Kamala Harris says she's different, offers a 'new generation of leadership'

Harris also criticised the hate and division that we see coming out of Donald Trump

G20 backs FAO's Blue Transformation for sustainable fisheries, aquaculture

FAO Blue Transformation strategy aims to ensure aquatic food systems continue feeding the world's growing population

Stuck astronauts make 1st comments after Boeing capsule leaves without them

It was their first public comments since last week's return of the Boeing Starliner capsule that took them to the International Space Station in June

Even Facebook couldn't compete with Google, says ex-ad chief Boland

Boland likened the technique to Google being able to select the 30 best apples from a crate before anyone else got the chance to buy

Here's how the strike by Boeing machinists will impact airline flights

The strike won't affect travelers unless it lasts a very long time

Iraqi, US forces kill top IS commander, other militants in joint operation

Among the dead was an IS commander from Tunisia, known as Abu Ali Al-Tunisi, for whom the US Treasury Department had offered $5 million for information

Biden meets Britain's PM, brushes off Putin's threats about war with West

Ukraine and many of its supporters in the US and Europe want Biden to lift restrictions on Western-provided long-range weapons