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Putin accuses Ukraine of attempting to strike Kursk nuclear power station

Putin said that Moscow had reported the event to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Kamala Harris accepts historic nomination to start election sprint

Her challenge now is to harness the energy and excitement of a party reinvigorated by her rapid ascent.

Asian shares turn cautious with US Fed in focus, yen up as BOJ chief speaks

Traders see very little chance that BOJ could hike rates in Oct after recent sell-off, but Ueda said the central bank stood ready to raise rates if economy and prices move in line with its forecast

China wants Trump to win presidential elections: Congressman Krishnamoorthi

Mark my words, China wants to see Donald Trump across the bargaining table because he'll start endless trade wars that raise prices for Americans, he added

41 Chinese aircraft, seven vessels detected around Taiwan, 32 cross border

Earlier on Thursday, the Taiwanese MND detected eight PLA (People's Liberation Army) aircraft and six PLAN (People's Liberation Army Navy) vessels around its territory

US elections: Kamala Harris' big speech seeks to redefine her for America

The four-day Democratic National Convention has drawn some of the biggest names in politics

UAE joins final UN SG's Critical Energy Transition Minerals panel in Kenya

During last meeting, panel members stressed importance of forming stronger foundations, focusing on international cooperation to achieve mutual and collective benefits with respect to mining industry

Palestinians plan UN resolution enshrining court demand to end Israel hold

The International court said staunch Israeli ally the US holds veto Security Council, and should consider precise modalities to end Israel's presence in the territories

China, Belarus agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, security

Belarus was among the first group of countries that responded to China's Belt and Road Initiative

Skydance media asks Paramount to stop negotiating with Edgar Bronfman

This comes after veteran media executive Edgar Bronfman Jr sweetened his bid to take over Paramount offering $6 billion

S'pore begins screening incoming passengers at airports for mpox symptoms

Similar screening measures will also be implemented at sea checkpoints for crew and passengers arriving on ships

Pro-Palestinian leaders say their request for speaker at DNC was declined

The news that the DNC had denied the request of a Palestinian American speaker, just a day after featuring the parents of an Israeli American hostage held by Hamas, ignited fresh criticism from left

NASA to decide on Aug 24 if Boeing's new capsule safe to fly 2 astronauts

Boeing said earlier this month that extensive testing of thrusters in space and on the ground demonstrated Starliner's ability to safely return the astronauts

Consequences of putting Trump back in White House extremely serious: Harris

Consider the power he will have especially after the United States Supreme Court just ruled he would be immune from criminal prosecution, she said

US elections: Promise to be president for all Americans, says Kamala Harris

Harris, 59, is the first ever Indian-American and Black woman to be nominated as presidential candidate

Israeli strikes kill at least 16 in Gaza, say Palestinian officials

Hamas and other militants killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in the October 7 attack and abducted around 250

US envoy warns of drug cartel risks to Mexican judiciary from AMLO Bill

Lopez Obrador, known as AMLO, has said the election of judges by popular vote would cut corruption in the judiciary, and prevent it from prioritizing business interests over the public good

Nestle CEO joins line of consumer bosses felled by rising living cost

After eight years as CEO of the Swiss maker of Nespresso coffee and Purina pet foods, Schneider will be replaced by Latin America chief Laurent Freixe

Seven & i takeover proposal tests Japan's investment-friendly stance

The new M&A guideline from the economy ministry isn't binding, but its impact has already been seen in a handful of domestic deals with multiple competitive bidders

SC rejects blocking 41K Arizona voters, partly OKs proof of citizenship law

Republicans had asked Supreme Court to get involved in legal fight over voter registration restrictions that Republicans enacted in Arizona in 2022 following Biden's thin victory in the state in 2020