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Saturday, 08 August 2026 ¡ Global Edition ¡ Updated 05:25 CST
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Houthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing

Houthis' expansion of cross-border attacks means an even bloodier war may be imminent, analysts say.

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Saudi ⁠Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil

The agreement states that an ⁠attack on any one of the ⁠three countries is an ⁠attack against them all, Pakistan says.

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Why Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran

University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran.

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Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know

Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

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Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues

Record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and Austria as Italy places all of its 27 major cities on highest heat alert.

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Saudi Pro League’s England international Toney charged with assault

Ivan Toney charged for an assault that allegedly ​took place on December 6 last year in United Kingdom.

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‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission

The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.

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Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz

President Trump says he has signed two new orders targeting birthright citizenship. And, Iran is aiming to ban U.S. ships from the Strait of Hormuz.

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Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school

At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.

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The other classroom: Returning to sacred knowledge

Why doctors, lawyers and other professionals are turning to Darul Qasim in Chicago to rediscover Islamic scholarship.

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At least five killed in Thailand school shooting, police say

Authorities say suspected gunman shot and ⁠killed his grandparents ​at their home before opening fire at the school.

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Besieged Sudanese city faces relentless drone strikes and risk of mass atrocities, U.N. warns

Hundreds of thousands of civilians in el-Obeid are being battered by relentless drone strikes and face critical water shortages and a worsening cholera outbreak, while women and girls are reporting high rates of sexual violence.

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Africa backs Infantino as CAF unanimously votes in FIFA president’s favour

CAF president Patrice Motsepe calls for good governance, as Africa throws weight behind FIFA's Gianni Infantino.

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Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery

A viral video shows medical staff protecting a patient as an earthquake struck Japan during surgery.

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‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago

Jaswant Singh Khalra's daughter Navkiran reflects on slain father's life and legacy, which also inspired a recent film.

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