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Aug 02, 2025
Washington [US], August 2: A U.S. appeals court revived a lawsuit seeking to hold firearms maker Sig Sauer liable to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who was injured when his P320 gun went off accidentally during a training drill.
Ukrainians mourn 31 killed in Russian strike on Kyiv
Dozens seeking food in Gaza killed as US envoy visits Israel
Aug 01, 2025
Death toll from flooding in Beijing area rises to 60
Ceasefire holds in south Syria, but humanitarian crisis deepens: UN
Heatwave hits south-west Iran as temperatures soar above 50°C
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Turkey prays for rain amid drought, fires
Ankara [Turkey], August 1: Amid worsening drought, wildfires and record-shattering temperatures, Turkey is turning to both faith and water tanks in a desperate bid to...
Tax revenue surges, Trump says America is getting richer
Washington [US], August 1: US import tax revenue in the first half of 2025 is more than in all of 2024, and President Donald Trump...
Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol may be subject to forced interrogation
Seoul [South Korea], August 1: The Seoul Central District Court, South Korea on July 31 issued a new arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk...
Online fraud alarm in Southeast Asia
Geneva [Switzerland], August 1: As several Southeast Asian countries continue to crack down on online scams, the United Nations warns the problem remains alarmingly high.
Myanmar ends state of emergency, announces election date
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], August 1: Myanmar's military government announced on July 31 that it was ending the state of emergency imposed after a coup in February...
President Trump builds gold-plated ballroom at the White House
Washington [US], August 1: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that the US will soon start construction on a gold-plated ballroom to be used...
Mr. Trump signed an executive order imposing a new reciprocal tax of 10-41%, effective from August 7
Washington [US], August 1: On the morning of August 1 (Vietnam time), US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs of 10%...
Trump says it is 'disgusting' what Russia doing to Ukraine
Washington [US], August 1: U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday sharply criticized Russia's "disgusting" behavior against Ukraine and said he plans to impose sanctions on...
Texas mayor calls for flash flood warning system
Texas [US], August 1: The mayor of a Texas city at the center of flash flooding that killed over 130 people earlier this month asked...
US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record
Washington [US], August 1: A baby boy has been born to an Ohio couple from an embryo that was frozen for more than 30 years, reportedly setting a new world record.
More than 30 killed in nursing home hit
Microsoft becomes second company to reach $4 trillion valuation
Famine in Gaza threatens thousands with starvation, WHO warns
Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses display of skills of National Service Programme recruits
Palestinian state key to Middle East stability: Egyptian President
Abdullah bin Zayed welcomes intent of several countries to recognise State of Palestine, urges broader international support
War monitor reports Israeli airstrikes in Syria's Sweida province
Jul 31, 2025
Russia and China to hold joint naval drills in Sea of Japan
More than 100 Gazans killed in past 24 hours in Israeli attacks
Pacific states breathe easier after huge quake triggers tsunami scare
