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Aug 20, 2026
Vienna [Austria], August 20: The number of new asylum applications in Austria dropped to its lowest level in 10 years, recording 244 applications in July, representing a year-on-year decline of approximately 65 percent.
Ebola cases in Congo exceed 5,000, government data shows
Moderna shares double after experimental mRNA cancer treatment passes key test
SpaceX launches its 100th mission of the year, sends Starlink satellites to orbit
Apple releases urgent security update for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Aug 19, 2026
UAE condemns Israeli raids on military airbase in Idlib, reaffirms rejection of any infringement on Syria's sovereignty
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Indonesia: Death toll from magnitude 7.7 earthquake rises to 70
Jakarta [Indonesia], August 19: The death toll from the powerful 7.7-magnitude quake that struck Indonesia last Saturday has risen to 70, with at least 40,000...
Climate change drives record heat in Europe's seas, scientists say
Brussels [Belgium], August 19: Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe...
Kushner meets Netanyahu to push Gaza plan
Aug 18, 2026
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 18: US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push a 15-point Gaza...
Iran says ready for US ground operations as MoU expires
Tehran [Iran], August 18: Iranian authorities have signalled they could shift to a more offensive approach to the war with the United States as a...
Trump demands Iran to 'put up the white flag'
Washington [US], August 18: President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran surrender, as the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, agreed...
Thousands await aid after Indonesia quake
Jakarta [Indonesia], August 18: Thousands of people are waiting for aid in the eastern Indonesia region hit by a powerful earthquake that killed dozens of...
Thieves steal Renaissance artworks in Italy
Messina [Italy], August 18: Thieves have stolen four Renaissance masterworks by Antonello da Messina valued at up to 80 million euros ($93mn) from the MuMe...
Democrats rebuke Trump over scaling back military drills with South Korea
Washington [US], August 18: President Donald Trump is facing pushback over his decision to reduce joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea,...
Boat sets sail from Bristol to break Israel's siege of Gaza
Bristol [UK], August 18: A boat has set sail from southern England as part of a flotilla's efforts to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. Supporters on Sunday gathered at Hannover Quay in Bristol, a city represented by the Greens and known for its progressive spirit, to send off "Kate", a vessel with Freedom Flotilla activists on board.
Zambia's president extends election lead as contested vote count continues
Four European countries help Belgium contain wildfire near German border
British PM exchanges messages with Trump chief of staff impersonator
Houthis launch five ballistic missiles towards Bab Al-Mandeb: Sources
Disgruntled Taliban commander in Afghanistan surrenders after clashes
Drones target Kurdistan PM's office, senior security official's home
Over 2,300 dead in Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak
At least 7 killed in Ukrainian air attacks on Russia
Pregnant woman among three killed in suspected drug gang shooting in Spain
Russia's top court confirms exclusion of anti-war party from election
