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UN agency calls education ban a grave violation of fundamental rights; Afghanistan remains the only country formally prohibiting girls from secondary education.

American naval forces fired on a vessel trying to run a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports on Tuesday, according to Wall Street Journal reporting.

Pakistan's defense minister signals progress in US-Iran negotiations, though both sides appear to be hardening positions.

Parliament votes to replace capital punishment with life imprisonment in landmark move after 22-year informal moratorium.

Damascus tribunal convicts ousted president, his brother and a cousin of war crimes and crimes against humanity from Syria's 14-year civil war.

Police say a disused platinum mine dump caved in on undocumented miners searching for ore, with search and rescue ongoing for others feared trapped.

US and Iran remain deadlocked over Strait of Hormuz reopening as Trump introduces new reparations demand and describes US naval posture as a 'steel wall'.

UN human rights office reports systematic abuse including sexual violence; eyewitnesses describe extreme conditions at Security Council meeting.

Libya's largest operating oil refinery hit by drones for the third time in two days, threatening continued operations.

Traffic through critical chokepoint plummets 45% as diplomatic negotiations stall and war continues.

Days after far-right leader Abelardo de la Espriella took office, Colombia becomes only the second country after the US to back Israel's claim over the Syrian territory.

Greg Wilfert, director of Scarborough Beach State Park, survived Saturday's encounter by slipping out of his rescue torpedo.

A swimmer lost her right arm to a 9ft 8in alligator on the Silver River; two bystanders' quick actions likely saved her life.

A major earthquake centered near San José del Palmar, Colombia on Aug 10 caused significant damage and casualties across the region.

S.G. Imran, 35, allegedly strangled his daughters aged 5 and 10 at a Taj Hotel near the airport before attempting to take his own life.

A powerful quake struck western Colombia on Aug 10, collapsing buildings across Cali and Pereira and triggering a national disaster response.

Thousands marched on the state legislature in Ranchi demanding a CBI probe into alleged rigging of civil service exams; police responded with water cannon, tear gas and batons.

British radio station falsely reported the King's death; correction aired 30 minutes later, triggering regulatory breach.

Two sanctioned oil tankers captured after January's Venezuela raid have been sold to a Dubai recycler for demolition.

A powerful Monday morning quake centered near San Jose Del Palmar kills dozens, collapses buildings across western cities, and triggers regional evacuations.

A dinghy carrying 230 people reached the UK early Monday, breaking the previous record and indicating people smugglers are adapting tactics.

Near-constant bombing of Qeshm Island and other southern regions has upended lives and livelihoods despite reduced conflict intensity.

A shooting at a government office outside Bangkok killed one and injured another; the suspect livestreamed a confession.

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, jailed on espionage charges, halt multi-month protest after 93 and 84 days respectively.

With U.S. weapons stockpiles depleted and peace talks stalled, Trump bets renewed financial pressure can force Iran to end the conflict.

PM Anutin Charnvirakul halts new firearms licenses and promises tough laws after 14-year-old kills eight people and himself.

Police investigate the death of the 29-year-old Black woman, the third hanging death in Mississippi in under a year.

The countries agree to re-establish diplomatic services following Israeli humanitarian aid after June earthquakes.

Frans Mathipa, a prominent detective, was shot while driving; BBC obtained evidence in the prosecution case against the accused servicemen.

Heavy rains in India's northeast state breach river danger levels, destroying homes and infrastructure across vulnerable communities.

Supreme Leader Khamenei names Rezaei secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, signaling consolidation of Iran's old guard.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirms a Russian attack destroyed a WHO warehouse holding front-line medical supplies, with only 130 of 300 pallets evacuated in time.

Russia's Mediterranean bases convert to joint training centers under new agreement, marking shift in post-Assad Syrian-Russian relations.

A coordinated wave of false information across Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, and Telegram drove migrants from Morocco toward the Spanish enclave, resulting in approximately 90 deaths.

The 28-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appears in Manhattan ahead of September jury selection.

In a Sunday appeal, the pope urged the international community to back an immediate ceasefire and safe aid access as Sudan's civil war deepens a humanitarian catastrophe.

Rising violence and displacement campaigns target Palestinian communities including Umm al-Khair, where weddings go undanced amid daily threats.

Record military spending reflects growing regional security concerns and US pressure on Taiwan to bolster deterrence against China.

Taiwan is accelerating drone production and military doctrine to create a costly deterrent against potential Chinese military action, drawing from Ukraine's battlefield experience.

Overnight attack on Ukrainian port city injures at least 12, destroys power and water systems as Moscow intensifies summer offensive.

Police discover unidentified female body in suitcase on remote road 40km south of Goulburn; crime scene established and investigation launched.

A 46-year-old Manhattan resident faced 13 counts of reckless endangerment after a boat overturned Saturday night in New York Harbor, killing a 27-year-old woman and 5-month-old girl.

Iranian state media released a 12-second video of the Supreme Leader as officials promise more footage to counter rumors about his condition.

Israel plans large-scale land expropriations at historic Palestinian areas, including the ancient site of Sebastia, citing archaeological protection.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan calls for moratorium as strikes on commercial ships surge, threatening regional trade and safety.

Texas company Greenland Energy brings equipment ashore on Greenland's east coast despite lacking permits from local authorities.

Taiwan's 10-day Han Kuang drills test combat readiness and public resilience, including a first-time mobile internet slowdown simulation.

Journalists used contacts discovered in an abandoned luxury apartment to track down "The Spider," a feared intelligence official who vanished after Assad's December 2024 fall.

Tasia Fortune's body discovered Aug. 3 in Jackson; mother disputes suicide ruling while investigation continues.

Putin approved humanitarian pardon for 32-year-old detained since 2022; family feared he was near death in dissociative stupor.

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister says ceasefire requires addressing root causes as US envoys prepare diplomatic visits.

The three Muslim-majority nations establish collective defense agreement amid U.S.-Iran conflict and Gulf security uncertainty.

Severe storm makes landfall in Zhejiang Province with 1,600+ flight cancellations and red alert issued.

The Bombay High Court sentenced the ex-Tehelka editor to 10 years in prison, rejecting the 'perfect victim' standard in a case that drew nationwide attention.

Legislation advancing decades-long peace initiative passes with support from ruling and pro-Kurdish parties.

Ukraine's president raises his estimate of incoming North Korean forces and urges Seoul to boost air-defense support as evidence mounts of a North Korean missile unit forming in Russia.

The Caroline Bezengi, a shadow fleet vessel carrying Russian crude, has grounded and leaked oil across a vast area in the Arabian Sea.

HRW, Amnesty International, and Legal Agenda found Israel deliberately attacked two journalists in April with knowledge they were civilians.

Thousands of merchant sailors, mostly Indian and Filipino crews, remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz with no clear exit as attacks on shipping intensify.

Dozens killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid protests against military rule, prompting UN scrutiny and international outcry.