Russian President Vladimir Putin described the country’s economic dynamics as modest but positive, citing GDP growth of about 1%. He said external pressure and terrorist attacks on industrial and infrastructure facilities are affecting growth, and proposed discussing ways to raise economic growth rates.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 13:08
The Israeli military said Wednesday it will open internal criminal investigations into troops’ 2024 killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and six relatives, as well as the 2025 deaths of 15 medics and humanitarian workers. Israeli rights groups warn such investigations rarely result in convictions.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-19 13:07
Israel’s military has ordered a criminal investigation into the death of six-year-old Palestinian Hind Rajab in Gaza. She survived an attack on a family vehicle in Gaza City in January 2024 and spent hours speaking with paramedics before her body was found days later alongside relatives and two rescuers.
The Israeli military acknowledged firing on a car carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, reversing earlier denials. It has opened a criminal investigation into the January 2024 killing.
The Israel Defense Forces says it will launch criminal investigations into the 2024 killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and the 2025 deaths of 15 Palestinian paramedics in Gaza. The decision followed a review of 150 incidents involving Israeli troops; three other attacks involving aid workers will not receive criminal probes.
Two high-profile attacks on Palestinians during the Gaza war are set to undergo criminal investigations, according to Israel’s military.
A reform law lets Ukraine forcibly evacuate children when parents refuse to leave frontline areas, without terminating parental rights; families can reunite within six months after relocating. Human rights groups and U.N. agencies warn the coercive approach could frighten families, while critics say the law lacks clear procedures and safeguards and fails to address why people stay.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 13:05
Russia’s Federal Customs Service says more than 20,000 people crossed the Russia-Georgia border on August 18, with daily traffic also exceeding 19,000 on the previous two days. Witnesses reported a huge jam on the Russian side, where cars moved roughly 100 meters in two hours.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 13:01
Israel’s blockade, damaged roads, fuel and spare-parts shortages, and a sharply reduced number of working vehicles make it extremely difficult for aid trucks to travel from the Rafah crossing to distribution centres in Gaza. Drivers also face deadly risks from Israeli forces and Israeli-backed militias, so the number of trucks entering the enclave does not show how much aid can actually be delivered.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 13:01
After reports that Iran targeted the UAE with two ballistic missiles, the Emirates suspended trade with Tehran. As tensions continue, mediators insist that diplomacy between the US and Iran remains possible.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 13:01
Kenya has tripled its long-term goal for expanding renewable power capacity to meet rapidly rising demand and support industrialization. The move, however, may not translate into cheaper electricity for consumers.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 13:00
Hamas and other factions opposed to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas are exploring a broad electoral coalition ahead of legislative elections scheduled for November 28. Hamas wants to run in the widest possible national bloc, while Fatah says it will not join Hamas on one list but remains open to alliances with other factions.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 13:00
Prosecutors in the killing of Charlie Kirk pointed Tuesday to a bullet engraved with “Hey Facist! CATCH!” They argued the inscription shows Kirk was targeted because of how the defendant viewed his politics.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 13:00
India’s exports to the US have not been dislodged by President Trump’s tariff wall. The country’s trade surplus with the US, however, has narrowed to $33.8 billion.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 13:00
Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov says US journalists’ accounts portraying Russia as safe, with reliable and clean public transport and plentiful food in stores, serve as a soft-power tool. He specifically cited remarks by Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, adding that Russia’s own narratives can counter opposing propaganda.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 13:00
ReutersThe International Criminal Court denounced US sanctions on its president, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as a “flagrant attack” on its independence. Japan and the European Union backed Akane, while Washington accused the targeted officials of pursuing cases against governments that reject ICC jurisdiction.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:59
The Trump administration sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, accusing the court of being “corrupt and fatally politicized.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measures freeze their U.S.-jurisdiction assets and restrict access to Americans and the U.S. financial system. The ICC called the sanctions an attack on judicial independence that undermines the rule of law.
The US war on Iran is putting education at risk for children from low-income families in Cambodia. Rising fuel prices are making school harder to afford, and 13-year-old Sou Sreynich sometimes misses lessons to work instead.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:56
Russia is examining plans to extend rail links to the Indian Ocean through Afghanistan and Pakistan, Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin said. Work is also advancing on the eastern bypass of the Caspian Sea and on road routes through Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, as demand for additional transit corridors grows amid the situation in Iran.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:56
On Gorée Island off Dakar, the Mariama Ba School of Excellence is Senegal’s first elite boarding school for girls. It urges students to question traditional expectations for girls in the predominantly Muslim West African country. The state fully funds tuition and boarding for its 35 annual students, and the school has a 100% completion rate.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 12:52
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko said Moscow sees US threats against Oman as an attempt to apply pressure and hopes for a swift resolution and restored peace and stability in the Persian Gulf. Trump had threatened Oman over its reported progress toward an agreement with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:51
The Trump administration believes Oman gave Iran excessive concessions in negotiations over control of the Strait of Hormuz, AP reports, citing sources. Washington objects to proposed joint control of the strait’s entry and exit points and transit fees for shipowners. Trump said on August 17 that he was unhappy with Oman and threatened to “bomb the hell out of” the sultanate if it obstructed efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict.
Russia has drafted voluntary recommendations for film studios covering movies, TV series, and online content about family life, RBC reports. The guidance calls for portraying the family as a “bastion of stability,” avoiding romanticized breakups and abandonment, and linking family love with patriotism. State Duma committee head Sergey Boyarsky denied that his committee authored the document, saying it remains under discussion and is not final.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:48
A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Croatia on suspicion of helping bomb the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022. German prosecutors allege he was one of the divers who planted the explosives and are seeking his extradition. The arrest is the second in the case, while Kyiv has repeatedly denied involvement.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:47
Croatian investigators detained Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zhuravlev, whom German authorities suspect of directly participating in the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombing. Germany plans to seek his extradition. Zhuravlev denies involvement, saying he was in Ukraine when the blasts occurred.
Croatian police arrested a Ukrainian man in Pula on Aug. 19 at Germany’s request over the alleged sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines. Identified as “Vladimir Z.,” he is described by German prosecutors as a trained diver and will be transferred to Germany to face trial.
A Ukrainian citizen identified as Vladimir Z. has been detained in Pula, Croatia, over alleged involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines. German prosecutors say he is expected to be extradited and appear before an investigating judge. Another Ukrainian suspect, Sergey K., was charged in June.
A second person accused of involvement in the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines has been arrested in Croatia and is set to be extradited to Germany, German prosecutors said on Wednesday.
German authorities say a Ukrainian man was arrested in Croatia in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Germany.
German prosecutors say Croatian police arrested a Ukrainian national in Pula under a European arrest warrant. He is the second suspect detained over the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions and is suspected of causing the blasts and destroying buildings. Another Ukrainian suspect was arrested in Italy last year.
Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports from a so-called ‘pilot zone’ in southern Lebanon, where the US and Israel say they want foreign observers to verify that Hezbollah is not operating.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:47
Chinese humanoid-robot maker Unitree Robotics rose more than 460% on its first day on Shanghai’s STAR Market, closing at 845 yuan after shares were offered at 150.80 yuan. The company sells quadruped and humanoid robots and is one of the few profitable firms in the sector, amid intensifying US-China competition in robotics and AI.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:47
Unitree Robotics surged more than 620 percent during its Shanghai debut and finished up 460 percent, giving the company a peak market value of 445 billion yuan. The IPO was mainland China’s first listing of a humanoid robotics company and reflected investor enthusiasm for the sector.
Unitree, officially Yushu Technology, saw its shares soar more than 600% from an IPO price of 150.8 yuan before gains narrowed to nearly 500%. The company’s robots became globally known through viral videos, while strong retail demand reflected investor enthusiasm for robotics as a key front in the AI race.
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics opened at 1,100 yuan per share in its Shanghai STAR Market debut, up 629.44% from its 150.8-yuan IPO price. The opening valued the company at nearly 445 billion yuan, or $62 billion, while a 500-share allotment showed a paper gain of about 474,600 yuan.
Shares in Unitree, China’s best-known humanoid robot maker, surged nearly sixfold in their Shanghai trading debut. The landmark moment comes as the country’s robotics sector has become a key battleground in the Sino-U.S. tech war.
Unitree Robotics shares jumped 629% on their first day of trading in Shanghai.
Chery will open an R&D facility at a vehicle-testing centre in Bedfordshire in late autumn. The company says it is part of its long-term UK expansion, as it moves toward local manufacturing and plans to develop vehicles for British roads, with future work on self-driving cars and AI.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 12:46
Chery Automobile said on Wednesday that it will establish a research and development centre in Britain this year, as demand for Chinese cars grows in the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country’s trade infrastructure is operating effectively and remains resilient despite recent terrorist attacks. He acknowledged that operations are under intense pressure, but said sector workers are coping well with the challenges of the times.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:45
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering publicly confronting US President Donald Trump over Gaza and Lebanon, according to sources close to Netanyahu cited by Al-Monitor. The sources say Netanyahu believes Washington’s conditions conflict with Israel’s interests and that the leaders’ personal relationship has deteriorated significantly. A recent meeting with Jared Kushner produced a compromise, but Netanyahu maintains Israeli troops cannot leave Gaza until Hamas begins disarming.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:38
At least 30 people were killed when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in Zamboye, western Central African Republic, near the Cameroon border. Rescuers and residents recovered 30 bodies, but others may remain trapped. A local official said the toll could be about 40, though a formal count is not yet available.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:38
The UAE has imposed an indefinite halt to trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran, accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory. Iran rejected the allegation as baseless and called the reported attack a “false flag operation” by Israel and the United States. Analysts say the embargo could severely affect Iran because it relies heavily on the UAE for critical imports and financial-market access.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:37
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all financial and economic transactions with Iran until further notice, citing Tehran’s military escalation and a missile threat. The move has refocused attention on strained ties between the major Gulf Arab oil producer and Iran.
Experts say concerns about the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella are prompting allies to reassess their defense strategies, potentially increasing the risk of nuclear proliferation. Researchers describe Washington as increasingly distant and unreliable on nuclear deterrence, a perception reinforced by the Trump administration’s policies and calls for countries to strengthen their own defenses.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:33
About 100 people were killed when rock collapsed at a gold mine in Zambo, eastern Cameroon. Search and rescue efforts are continuing under difficult conditions, with debris cleared manually because heavy machinery could bring down intact mine shafts. The full scale of the incident remains unclear.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:32
Jason Statham’s Mutiny is due in theaters on August 21, but the full 1-hour-35-minute film is already watchable on Amazon’s US Prime Video service. There is no indication the release was intentional or a marketing stunt, and Amazon has been asked for comment.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 12:32
America’s older adults need more places to live, yet developers face fierce opposition from seniors themselves, even in liberal communities that acknowledge the housing problem.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 12:30
Moderna and Merck said a combination of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine and Merck’s Keytruda immunotherapy succeeded in a late-stage skin cancer trial, sending Moderna shares up 60% in premarket trading.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:30
Ukraine’s parliament approved Andrey Sibiga as foreign minister with 266 votes and Yevgeny Khmara as defense minister with 312. Protests over former defense minister Mikhail Fyodorov’s dismissal have continued for 34 days, with demonstrators also calling for the removal of armed forces chief Alexander Syrsky.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:28
Hospital sources in the Gaza Strip said Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City and the Nuseirat refugee camp killed 10 people and injured 15 others. Medical sources said at least six were killed and others wounded in a strike near the Municipal Park in central Gaza City.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:26
At least 21 people died and four were injured when a minibus and a lorry collided head-on on the BR-373 highway in Paraná, southern Brazil, at about 04:30 local time on Wednesday. The minibus was reportedly carrying patients and relatives to medical appointments. Authorities are investigating the cause.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:25
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in Beijing during Noboa’s state visit. Li called for stronger political trust, expanded trade and implementation of the bilateral free trade agreement, along with cooperation in energy, mining, infrastructure, 5G and artificial intelligence. Noboa said Ecuador wants to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with China.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:24
Russia’s Defense Ministry says its troops liberated the Vodyanskoye community in the Donetsk People’s Republic during the past 24 hours. It also reports roughly 1,420 Ukrainian military casualties across the front, including about 380 in the Battlegroup Center’s area, where six armored combat vehicles were destroyed.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:23
Vitaly Ganchev, head of the Kharkov military-civilian administration, said Russian troops’ liberation of Kudiyevka expanded their control in the Kazachya Lopan area and created serious logistical difficulties for Ukrainian forces. Russia’s Defense Ministry reported the settlement was liberated on August 16.
Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called in a YouTube address for elections to be held while the war with Russia continues, saying Ukraine faces a governance crisis. Ukrainian law bars elections under martial law, which has been in force since February 24, 2022.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:23
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada voted 312-0 to appoint Yevgeny Khmara as defense minister, surpassing the 226 votes required. Khmara had served as acting minister since July 16, after Mikhail Fyodorov was dismissed on July 14.
Ukraine’s parliament approved Yevhenii Khmara’s appointment as the country’s new defence minister on Wednesday.
Ukraine’s parliament confirmed President Volodymyr Zelensky’s defense minister nominee, former senior SBU officer Yevhen Khmara, by 312 votes on Aug. 19; 226 were required. The decision ends Mykhailo Fedorov’s hopes of returning to the post, which protesters had demanded during demonstrations outside parliament.
Ukraine’s popular former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, dismissed last month, called Tuesday for progress toward elections delayed by Russia’s invasion. Ukraine imposed martial law after Russian forces crossed the border in February 2022, and military rule bars elections.
Ousted Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections to be held despite the continuing war with Russia, saying Ukraine is facing a governance crisis. His break with President Volodymyr Zelensky is potentially the most serious internal challenge to Zelensky since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Recently dismissed Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections during wartime, saying the country faces a governance crisis. It is the first such demand from a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia’s invasion began in 2022.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko said the Persian Gulf region faces threats of escalation, but Moscow is doing everything possible to resolve the situation. He said all parties should seek a swift peaceful settlement to prevent further casualties and infrastructure destruction, while urging consideration of Russia’s updated collective-security concept for the region.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:23
Iranian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Ali Abdollahi says Tehran is closely watching the deployment of US forces in Persian Gulf states. Iran would consider any assistance or support those countries provide to the US military an act of aggression and complicity with the aggressor.
The 7th Russian-Chinese Business Forum will take place at Moscow’s Russia National Center on September 10-11, bringing together about 600 companies from the two countries. Its agenda includes agritech, digital technologies and AI, e-commerce, tourism, creative industries, and workshops on foreign trade and logistics.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:17
NATO says it is fully prepared to confront any threat and defend member allies amid claims that Iran could attack US targets in Europe. The Financial Times, citing anonymous sources allegedly close to Tehran, reported that Iran might strike US bases in Europe and the Middle East if Washington continues refusing to sign a peace agreement with Tehran.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:16
The operator said on Wednesday that its guests were aboard a helicopter that went down in Kenya’s Samburu County.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 12:10
A helicopter crashed at Mount Ololokwe in Kenya’s Samburu County, killing all six people aboard. Their identities have not yet been confirmed, while local media reported that tourists may have been on the scenic flight. The crash site was inaccessible, with drones being used to assess it.
Brandenburg is becoming drier while water-intensive companies including Tesla, Red Bull and Rauch plan to expand. Residents and experts in Baruth say decades-old extraction contracts rely on outdated data, groundwater availability may be overstated, and corporate use and payments lack transparency.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 12:10
AFP News AgencyCanada’s midnight tariff deadline is approaching, while the US is playing down the prospect of a last-minute deal. Quebec separatists also say there will be no referendum while Trump is in office.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 12:00
Donald Trump delayed tariffs on Canada at the last minute after a tentative deal was reached.
Bloomberg News Now rounds up today’s leading stories, including Donald Trump’s pause on 50% tariffs on Canada and Overton’s selection to run the FDA, with updates on global business news throughout the day.
Bloomberg News Now’s audio report features the day’s top stories, including Donald Trump pausing new tariffs on Canada and Overton being tapped to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
US President Donald Trump says he has paused planned 50% tariffs on Canadian imports for three days after Washington and Ottawa reached a trade deal, subject to final documents. He also suggested the controversial Keystone XL pipeline could be revived, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said work remains.
Donald Trump said the planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods would be delayed for three days after US and Canadian officials reached a tentative deal, pending documents. He also suggested the controversial Keystone XL pipeline could be revived, without explaining whether it was connected to the tariff agreement.
President Donald Trump said his threatened 50% tariff on a broad range of Canadian goods would not take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET, temporarily sparing about $20 billion in imports.
Donald Trump says the United States and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports. The duties had been set to cover $20 billion in Canadian goods, from hockey sticks to tongue depressors, with tensions potentially rising further if they took effect.
US President Donald Trump said he would delay planned 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods for three days while the two countries finalise a trade deal. He said the US and Canada had reached an agreement subject to completing documents. Talks include auto tariffs and Canadian provincial restrictions on US alcohol, while Trump said a final deal could revive the Keystone XL pipeline.
US President Donald Trump says the United States and Canada have reached a deal to avert steep tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods. Shortly before a midnight deadline, he said the scheduled 50% duties would be paused for three days, pending final documents.
The Trump administration agreed to postpone 50% tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian products for three days after high-stakes negotiations in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had paused the 50% tariffs on Canadian goods due to begin Wednesday for three days, saying the two countries had reached a deal.
Target reported a second consecutive quarter of comparable-sales growth, saying a merchandising overhaul led by its new CEO was drawing in more customers. The discount retailer also received a $994 million tariff refund.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 12:00
The Women’s Super League has launched its first official fantasy app, redesigned around player retention. It combines the WSL and WSL 2, divides the season into six parts, and uses an Instagram-influenced design, while preserving player selection, scoring, transfers, and private leagues.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 12:00
Nvidia is working with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR on up to $500 billion in financing to turn compute into an investable asset class. The piece questions whether chip demand and AI companies’ revenues can support that vision, noting the arrangements are only memorandums of understanding so far.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 12:00
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province on August 15 has left about 40,000 people homeless and damaged nearly 12,000 homes. The death toll has reached 70, with 1,182 injured, while rescue teams continue searching for missing people. Aid deliveries have reached 253 metric tons.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 11:55
Amazon says Prime Air will expand to nearly 500 US cities and towns by year-end, six times its current footprint. Drone deliveries are coming soon to the Chicago, Syracuse, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Boise metro areas. The service has delivered hundreds of thousands of packages this year, usually in about 60 minutes, while Amazon highlights its collision-avoidance system amid scrutiny over previous crashes.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:53
Ukraine’s street-level conscription drive, known as “busification”, is facing allegations of abuse and corruption. Anton, a Kyiv resident, says police seized him and sent him to a recruitment centre, while resistance to recruitment officers has escalated into shootings and bombings that caused deaths and injuries.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:47
Pakistan’s government has filed a review petition challenging the Supreme Court’s order to transfer jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to a private Islamabad hospital. It argues the court bypassed legal procedures by acting before hearing prison authorities and says a medical board, not the court, should decide whether he receives hospital treatment.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:47
Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred to a hospital for medical assessment after concerns about his worsening health, prompting speculation about possible political negotiations. His adviser denied any deal with the government, while Pakistan’s law minister said the government would challenge the Supreme Court order.
Pakistan’s government says it will challenge the Supreme Court’s order to move jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala prison in Rawalpindi to a private hospital in Islamabad. The law minister argues that, under the law, a convicted prisoner should receive treatment in prison or at a public hospital.
Pakistan’s government will challenge a Supreme Court ruling ordering authorities to transfer jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said in a video statement.
The Palestinian Authority has condemned Israel’s tender for 1,234 housing units in the occupied West Bank under the E1 settlement project. Palestinian and Israeli rights groups warn that even partial implementation could isolate East Jerusalem, divide the West Bank and confine Palestinians to disconnected enclaves.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 11:45
CGTN’s latest Art Series season, China Crafted, is being presented at Singapore’s Chinatown Library from August 1 to 31. Films, animations, QR-linked digital content and books selected by Singapore’s National Library Board introduce material culture from the Shang, Han, Tang and Song dynasties, including jade, bronze, lacquer, silk, metalware and Song porcelain.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:44
AFP News AgencyVolkswagen expects to sign a deal with a local Indian partner this year, Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer said. The German group is struggling to build scale in the world’s third-largest car market.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:40
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, along with a political settlement of the peninsula issue, serve the interests of all parties. He was responding to reports that a joint U.S.-South Korean military exercise would end earlier than expected.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:37
Beninese music icon Angelique Kidjo has become the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy winner was honoured for a four-decade career and for using music to connect cultures.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:36
Danish brewer Carlsberg fell short of half-year profit and sales expectations on Wednesday. Severe weather worsened weak Chinese demand, sending the company’s shares down as much as 4% to a seven-week low.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:35
Rusal said its aluminum production rose 4.5% year-on-year to 2.01 million tonnes in January-June 2026. Bauxite and alumina output also increased, while aluminum sales fell 10% to 2.06 million tonnes. Global primary aluminum output edged down, with growth in China offset by declines elsewhere.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:33
Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a trademark lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that the KPop Demon Hunters film, planned concert tour and merchandise substantially overlap with its offerings and have confused consumers. The band wants the name barred from music, live shows and merchandise, and is seeking unspecified damages.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:30
The article reviews what is known and what remains unclear about Hayden Panettiere’s death.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:30
The author attaches an Apple AirTag to their corgi Jelly’s collar and sees pet tracking as its most logical use. They have never needed it to find Jelly, but say it provides peace of mind and lets them check whether she has gone for a walk without repeatedly texting her sitter.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:30
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov of Russia has been placed 10th in ESPN’s ranking of the world’s best goalkeepers. ESPN highlighted his penalty-shootout performance and noted that he kept eight clean sheets in 15 Ligue 1 matches last season. David Raya topped the list, followed by Thibaut Courtois and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:29
Fifty years ago, Gylfi Geirsson and Sigurbjorn Svavarsson used small Icelandic coastguard vessels to cut British fishing trawl wires and evade Royal Navy frigates, employing guerrilla-like tactics to keep foreign fleets out of Icelandic waters.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:25
Francis Clifford Smith, who was spared execution eight times, has died aged 101. Convicted of murder in 1950, he spent more than 70 years in prison while maintaining his innocence; the evidence against him was later questioned. He spent his final years in a care facility under supervised parole, highlighting the challenges posed by America’s ageing prison population.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:22
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Andras Baka on taking office as Hungary’s president. Xi highlighted the countries’ longstanding friendship and said he was ready to work with Baka to deepen political trust and practical cooperation while advancing their all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:21
A decree published by Ukraine’s presidency records President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Wednesday removal of Iryna Mudra from her deputy leadership position. The change followed the country’s anti-corruption agencies announcing that they had uncovered a money-laundering group allegedly involving senior officials from Zelensky’s office.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:20
AFP News AgencyPaul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for International Affairs, will visit Moscow from August 25 to 28, Bishop Nikolay Dubinin said. Gallagher previously traveled to Moscow in November 2021, where he met Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:14
France has formally adopted and published its “aid in dying” law, granting eligible adult French nationals and long-term residents with incurable conditions causing unbearable pain a right to assisted dying. Doctors and an assessment panel must confirm eligibility, followed by a two-day wait; patients generally administer the lethal substance themselves. Critics call the law dangerous for vulnerable people.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 11:14
China’s Foreign Ministry welcomed Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent statement that Taiwan is part of China. Anwar said the one-China principle is widely accepted worldwide, while Beijing called adherence to it an unshakable international consensus and said China will inevitably reunify.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:12
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
