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Tukaram Mundhe leads crackdown on food safety violations in Mumbai since May 2026
Maharashtra food safety chief Tukaram Mundhe has conducted over 3,000 raids targeting poor hygiene in Mumbai's food businesses since May 2026.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi defends working mainly from official residence
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended working long hours from her official residence, saying it helps manage her workload and staff demands.
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Kazakhstan’s Adilet party wins landslide in first single-chamber parliament election
Kazakhstan’s Adilet party won about 71% of the vote in August 23 elections for a new 145-seat single-chamber parliament.
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EU and Russia send firefighting aid to Serbia for major wildfires in Deliblatska Pescara
Serbia activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism on August 21 to request aid, joined by Russian firefighting aircraft combating wildfires since late July.
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Iranian Parliamentary Committee Approves Fees on Ships Passing Strait of Hormuz, Blacklists Violators
Iran’s parliamentary committee approved draft law to charge fees on ships through Strait of Hormuz and blacklisted 45 vessels for violations.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least two Palestinians including child amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli air and drone attacks in Gaza on August 23-24 killed two Palestinians, including a 4-year-old boy, and wounded seven amid ongoing ceasefire violations.
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UK PM Andy Burnham visits Kyiv, announces missile tech sharing to support Ukraine
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day and pledged ongoing support, including missile technology sharing.
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Australia's nicotine consumption rises 40% as illegal tobacco dominates market by 2025
Australia’s nicotine use grew 40% from 2017 to 2025, driven by an 80% share of illegal tobacco products in consumption.
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Human-Caused Hawk Fire Near Reno Forces Evacuation of Nearly 90,000 People
A human-caused wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has burned over 5,200 hectares and forced immediate evacuation orders for 42,000 residents.
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North Korea Condemns US General’s Remarks Calling South Korea ‘Dagger in the Heart of Asia’
North Korea criticized US General Xavier Brunson’s description of South Korea as ‘the dagger in the heart of Asia’ in a June interview.
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Landslide at Conakry landfill kills at least 30, injures dozens
A landslide at a Conakry landfill on August 23 killed at least 30 people and injured about 22 others after heavy rain.
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Migrant boat capsizes off Tunisia's southeast coast; at least eight bodies recovered
A boat carrying 15 mostly young Tunisians capsized near Ben Guerdane en route to Italy, leaving at least eight dead and sparking protests.
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Turkish FM Hakan Fidan visits Jakarta to enhance ties with Indonesia
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Indonesian leaders on June 3 to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.
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US disables Botswana-flagged tanker trying to reach Iran amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
US forces disabled the Botswana-flagged tanker M/T Lexie near Iran after it ignored warnings during the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
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US Secretary of State Rubio denies Israeli plan to occupy 70% of Gaza is US policy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Israeli military takeover of 70% of Gaza is not part of the Trump administration’s plan to end the war.
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Tunisian court sentences Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi to life plus 30 years
A Tunisian court sentenced Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi and 34 others to life and long prison terms on terrorism-related charges.
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Iran inflation soars to 77.2% in May 2026, highest since World War II amid war and sanctions
Iran's annual inflation rate hit 77.2% in May 2026, driven by war, sanctions, and economic mismanagement, with prices for essentials rising 113.8% year-on-year.
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Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman elected president of 81st UN General Assembly
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected president of the 81st UN General Assembly, starting his term on September 8, 2026.
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British Couple Lose Appeal Against Espionage Convictions in Iran
Lindsay and Craig Foreman lost an appeal against their 10-year espionage sentences in Iran, their family said today.
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DR Congo government and M23 rebels agree on Switzerland peace talks roadmap
The DR Congo government and M23 rebel group agreed on a roadmap for peace talks after five days of talks in Switzerland from August 17-21, 2026.
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130-Year-Old Chateau d'Yquem Wine Restored After Decades Hidden Under Czech Castle
Eight bottles of Chateau d'Yquem wine from the 1890s were restored and returned to Becov nad Teplou castle after being hidden under its floor for decades.
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EU Agrees to New Migration Rules with Longer Detention and Offshore Return Hubs
EU politicians approved a regulation allowing longer detention and stricter enforcement of deportation orders, including offshore return hubs.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky rejects wartime elections amid ongoing conflict
President Volodymyr Zelensky said holding elections during war with Russia risks dividing Ukraine and rejected calls to hold votes now.
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Two arrested for murder of four migrant workers in burned minivan in Italy
Italian police arrested two Pakistani nationals over the killing of four migrant farm workers found in a burned minivan in Calabria.