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7 killed by Russian attacks as Moscow pushes ahead in Ukraine's east
Normal life has been impossible in Chasiv Yar for more than two years, Filaskhin wrote on social media. Do not become a Russian target evacuate
 "7 killed by Russian attacks as Moscow pushes ahead in Ukraine's east")
Yemen's Houthi rebels suspected of firing missiles at a container ship
The attack comes after the Houthis repeatedly assaulted and then boarded a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the nearby Red Sea, planting explosives on it they later detonated
 "Yemen's Houthi rebels suspected of firing missiles at a container ship")
US military claims to kill 15 ISIS operatives in joint operation with Iraq
The 15 ISIS operatives who were killed were "armed with numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive 'suicide' belts," US Central Command said in a statement
 "US military claims to kill 15 ISIS operatives in joint operation with Iraq")
Japan pushes four-day workweek amid labour shortage, faces cultural hurdles
Despite the Japanese govt's support for a shorter workweek since 2021, the concept has been slow to catch on, with few companies offering this flexibility
 "Japan pushes four-day workweek amid labour shortage, faces cultural hurdles")
IBM to revoke ops from China amid tussle between Washington-Beijing: Report
The current shift in IBM's business structure is reportedly due to the rising tensions between China and the US along with an ongoing decline in the Chinese economy
 "IBM to revoke ops from China amid tussle between Washington-Beijing: Report")
Charting the global economy: Inflation pressure cools in US, Europe
Meantime, inflation in Tokyo - a leading indicator of the national data due in September - picked up speed in August, supporting the case for the Bank of Japan to continue raising rates
 "Charting the global economy: Inflation pressure cools in US, Europe")
Trump makes fresh personal attacks against Harris, calls her defective
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has launched a fresh personal attack on his Democratic rival Kamala Harris, calling her defective".
 "Trump makes fresh personal attacks against Harris, calls her defective")
Namibia's drought crisis: Over 700 wild animals to be killed for food
The drought has depleted 84% of Namibia's food reserves, putting nearly half of the country's 2.5 million people at risk of severe food shortages from July to September
 "Namibia's drought crisis: Over 700 wild animals to be killed for food")
After elephants, monkeys found to call each other by 'name' in new study
The team found that these monkeys used their phee-calls to address specific individuals
 "After elephants, monkeys found to call each other by 'name' in new study")
Two new murder cases filed against ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
With this, the tally of cases filed against Hasina has risen to 84, including 70 on murder charges
 "Two new murder cases filed against ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina")
Doctor charged in actor Matthew Perry's death expected to plead guilty
The 'Friends' actor was found dead in October in the hot tub at his Pacific Palisades home
 "Doctor charged in actor Matthew Perry's death expected to plead guilty")
Why did Brazil suspend Elon Musk's X operations? The legal ruling explained
The Brazilian Supreme Court's ruling mandates X to meet legal requirements, settle fines, and appoint a legal representative before resuming operations
 "Why did Brazil suspend Elon Musk's X operations? The legal ruling explained")
Dutch firm builds world's strongest crane to handle massive energy infra
The crane, built by heavy lifting firm Mammoet for tens of millions of dollars, is among the latest bets that rising energy consumption will require huge new equipment for years to come
 "Dutch firm builds world's strongest crane to handle massive energy infra")
Trump's lawyers to seek dismissal of federal election subversion case
The timetable proposed by the Trump team envisions the the case remaining snarled in pretrial arguments up until potentially fall 2025
 "Trump's lawyers to seek dismissal of federal election subversion case")
Harris, Trump offer starkly different visions on climate change, energy
Harris briefly mentioned climate change as she outlined fundamental freedoms, Trump, meanwhile, led chants of drill, baby, drill and pledged to dismantle the Biden administration's green new scam
UAE signs agreement with UNICEF to aid humanitarian efforts in Sudan
The agreement allocates $ 6million for UNICEF's operations in Sudan and $ 1million for its activities in South Sudan
 "UAE signs agreement with UNICEF to aid humanitarian efforts in Sudan")
Trump questions acceptance of transgenders at Moms for Liberty gathering
Trump said transgender women should not be allowed to play in women's sports and said access to gender-affirming health care should be restricted
 "Trump questions acceptance of transgenders at Moms for Liberty gathering")
Donald Trump vows to tackle inflation, corruption at Pennsylvania rally
Trump said that he will work towards making the country a dominant energy producer in the world and claimed the country will experience a reduction in energy costs
 "Donald Trump vows to tackle inflation, corruption at Pennsylvania rally")
Houthi rebels target ship with missiles in Gulf of Aden as oil tanker burns
The attack comes after the Houthis repeatedly assaulted and then boarded a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the nearby Red Sea
 "Houthi rebels target ship with missiles in Gulf of Aden as oil tanker burns")
UN releases $100 million for humanitarian emergencies in 10 countries
Acting UN humanitarian chief Joyce Msuya said a lack of funding in these countries is preventing aid agencies from providing life-saving assistance
 "UN releases $100 million for humanitarian emergencies in 10 countries")