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Israelis go on day-long protests nationwide as anger over hostages builds

The strike was called by the Histadrut labor federation, though a court order ruled Monday that it should end at 2.30 p.m.

German far-left leader Wagenknecht turns power broker after state votes

The BSW, which wants to curb immigration and stop arming Ukraine, was founded only in January after splitting from the Left party

6 killed, over 13 injured after suicide bomber detonates in Afghan capital

The dead included one woman, while 13 people were wounded, all of them civilians who were taken to a hospital for treatment

Brazil SC panel upholds decision to block X nationwide as Musk feud deepens

Panel is comprised of five of the full bench's 11 justices, including de Moraes, who last Friday ordered the platform blocked for having failed to name a local legal representative, as required by law

Volkswagen considers closure of historic German plant to cut cost

VW has lost almost a third of its stock market value over the past five years, making it the worst performing stock among the major European carmakers

Explained: How Russia may change its doctrine for nuclear weapon use

The current doctrine was set out by President Vladimir Putin in June 2020 in a six-page decree

We are looking forward to working with B'desh interim govt: US diplomat

Chief Adviser Yunus thanked the US for supporting Bangladesh, including its continued funding for over one million Rohingyas who have been living in Cox's Bazar's camps

Putin arrives in Mongolia, member of ICC that issued arrest warrant for him

Ukraine has called on Mongolia to arrest Putin and hand him over to the court in The Hague

South-east asian nations must take steps to reduce road mishap deaths: WHO

The WHO South-East Asia Region accounted for 330,223 of the 1.19 million estimated global road traffic deaths in 2021, representing 28 per cent of the global burden, the WHO said in a statement

Titanic expedition yields lost bronze statue, high-resolution photos

RMS Titanic Inc., a Georgia-based company that holds the legal rights to the 112-year-old wreck, has completed its first trip since 2010 and released images from the expedition

Strike call in Israel over dead Gaza hostages reflects political divisions

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets late Sunday in grief and anger after six hostages were found dead in Gaza

Global South cities have only 70% of cooling capacity as North ones: Study

An international team, including researchers from the University of Exeter, UK, analysed satellite data on 500 of the world's largest cities to assess 'cooling capacity'

New study reveals that the Universe may had 'secret life' before Big Bang

If the latest study turns out to be true, it will challenge our traditional understanding of the universe, especially concerning black holes and dark matter

Smiling with the enemy: North Korean Olympians in hot water over selfie

Human Rights Watch has condemned the situation, urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to protect athletes from harassment and abuse

Russia advancing fast, taking several kilometres in east Ukraine: Putin

Despite a major Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk region that began on Aug 6, the stronger Russian army has in recent weeks been thrusting relatively swiftly though settlements in east Ukraine

Pakistan inflation ceases further in Aug providing room for more rate cuts

Pakistan's central bank has slashed rates by a cumulative 250 basis points in the last two meetings and is scheduled to hold the next review on Sept 12

TikTok parent ByteDance eyes $9.5 bn in record Asia dollar corporate loan

ByteDance's facility is larger than the earlier-anticipated size - an indication that the borrower is eager to take advantage of Asia's loan market, which is flush with liquidity amid dismal deal flow

Russia recovers bodies of all 22 people killed in helicopter crash

The crash occurred in Kamchatka a pristine peninsula with numerous volcanoes, known for its rugged beauty and rich wildlife

140-feet airplane-sized asteroid to pass by Earth today, NASA issues alert

As two asteroids make their closest approach to Earth on Sept 2, space watchers will be hooked to the sky to witness the spectacle

Elon Musk vs the world: Fights the tech titan has been picking up globally

Maduro to Zelensky: Here are all the world leaders Elon Musk has clashed with