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Over 50 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Yemen
The vessel overturned near the province of Abyan, with just 10 individuals rescued so far and dozens still missing, according to local authorities.
Moldovan court upholds ban on Ilan Shor’s parties from September elections
Moldova's Supreme Court has upheld a decision preventing the political bloc Pobeda/Victorie from participating in parliamentary elections.
Tunisia receives 5.2mn tourists in year to July 20
Tunisia’s tourism sector is witnessing a strong rebound in 2025, with 5.297mn tourists visiting the country by July 20, marking a 9.8% year-on-year.
Codelco confirms discovery of fifth worker killed in Chilean mine accident
All five trapped workers at Codelco's El Teniente copper mine in Chile have been found dead after rescue teams cleared more than 24 metres of underground passages that collapsed.
Hamas offers Red Cross cooperation on hostage aid delivery with conditions
Hamas announced readiness to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza if Israel meets certain conditions.
Georgian ruling party nominate Kakha Kaladze for third term as Tbilisi mayor
This will be Kaladze’s third consecutive run for the post of Tbilisi mayor, having been first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021.
Kosovo abolishes customs duties on US products, chamber urges free trade talks
The Kosovon government announced that it has removed customs duties on all products originating from the United States, following new tariffs set by the US on the small country.
Polish manufacturing downturn eases in July but remains steep
Business conditions in Poland’s manufacturing sector continued to deteriorate in July, though at a slower pace than the month before.
Tsunami washes away tonnes of salmon from Russian fish processing plant
A tsunami following the largest earthquake in the Kuril Islands in 70 years washed 120 tonnes of salmon and one tonne of scallops stored at the Alaid fish processing plant into the ocean.
Iran revives currency redenomination bill but keeps 'rial' as official unit
MPs opted to retain the 'rial' as the official currency unit, rejecting the government's proposal to rename it ‘toman,’ as was initially announced as part of the plan
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 94 "shadow fleet" captains from multiple countries
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 94 individuals from Russia, Myanmar, Iran, Pakistan, China, India, Bangladesh and Georgia, as well as five oil transportation companies.
Iran moves to establish defence council amid tensions with Israel
Iran is preparing to establish a Defence Council amid heightened security concerns following the fragile ceasefire that ended a 12-day war with Israel.
Iran and Pakistan sign 12 MOUs to deepen bilateral ties
High-ranking officials from Iran and Pakistan signed 12 memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on August 3 during a visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Islamabad.
India will continue Russian oil imports despite Trump tariff threats
India will continue purchasing oil from Russia despite threats of penalties from US President Donald Trump, two Indian government sources speaking on condition of anonymity say.
Syria inaugurates Azerbaijan gas pipeline through Turkey
Syria has inaugurated a regional gas transmission line linking the country with Azerbaijan through Turkey.
Iran's Pezeshkian arrives in Lahore for two-day Pakistan visit
Iran's president is expected to meet to discuss security relations with the country's eastern neighbour following the devastating 12-day war with Israel.
Slovenia announces imposition of arms embargo on Israel
Slovenia imposed an embargo on exports, imports and transit of arms to Israel, becoming the first European country to take such action, Prime Minister Robert Golob announced following a government session.
India to continue buying Russian oil despite Trump's threats
Indian officials have said they would keep purchasing oil from Russia despite threats of penalties from US President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian airfield and oil facilities
Ukrainian Security Service drones struck a military airfield used for storing and launching Shahed drones in Primorsko-Akhtarsk on August 2.
Yemeni Houthis target Tel Aviv airport with hypersonic "Palestine-2" missile
The Yemeni Houthi armed forces targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv with a hypersonic "Palestine-2" missile, with the Israeli military saying the latest barrage was shot down.