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Russian strike burns 8 million books in Ukraine: publisher
Books burn in the fire at a major book warehouse following Russian…
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Israel conveys ‘concerns’ to U.S. on Gaza plan, keeps up strikes on territory
Israel said on Monday (August 3, 2026) it had expressed concern to…
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Why is Pakistan-occupied Kashmir rocked by protests? | Explained
The story so far: Simmering discontent over inflation, lack of accountability and…
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‘Water bombers’ take to skies as Greece battles wildfires
This aerial photograph taken from a French Civil Security rescue coordination helicopter…
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Death toll in explosion during peace rally in NW Pakistan rises to 17
People carry a casket of a victim of suicide bombing, to transport…
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Japan confirms joint yen intervention with U.S., signals readiness for more action
Japan and the United States conducted coordinated yen-buying intervention and will not…
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What’s at stake in the latest U.S.-Iran talks?
Civilians carry coffins draped in the Iranian flag in Mosul, Iraq |…
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Oil prices tumble as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal
Two tankers laden with Saudi oil crossed the Bab el-Mandeb Straitout of…
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Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says
This handout photo taken and released on August 3, 2026 by Myanmar’s…
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Egypt
Photo: earthquake.usgs.gov An earthquake measuring magnitude 5.4 struck off Egypt early on…