Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, a Libyan who was cleared in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing trial, has died at the age of 70, according to a Facebook post by Libyan Airlines.
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Wife of US Soldier Deported Under Trump Policies
The wife of an active-duty US soldier was deported to Honduras on Monday, according to her family and the Department of Homeland Security. She is at least the seventh spouse or parent of a US soldier to be deported under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Toilet Paper Prices Wiped Out as US-Canada Trade War Surges
Toilet paper and paper products face surging prices in the US amid a trade war with Canada, as both nations impose tariffs on each other’s goods. According to The Guardian, the dispute threatens decades of economic cooperation between the two countries.
Far-right Israeli Lawmaker Damages Palestinian Memorial
A far-right Israeli lawmaker damaged a Palestinian memorial with a sledgehammer in the occupied West Bank while under military escort, according to the BBC.
Nigeria President Orders Manhunt After Kidnapper Video Released
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered a manhunt for armed kidnappers who launched deadly attacks on four villages in a remote part of Niger state last Friday, according to the BBC.
Mass Arrests in Global Crackdown on West African Cyber-Crime Networks
Fifty-eight people linked to organized West African cyber-crime groups have been arrested in a global operation across 22 countries and six continents, according to the BBC.
Canada Announces Dollar-for-Dollar Retaliatory Tariffs as High as 50%
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs as high as 50% on nearly C$28 billion in U.S. goods in response to new levies imposed by President Donald Trump. The tariffs are set to take effect on 8 September.
Photos: Rohingya refugees rally nine years after Myanmar exodus
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh’s overcrowded camps have protested against dire conditions as they mark nine years since a military enforcement action drove them out of neighbouring Myanmar
Swedish Military Seeks to Take Over Russian-Owned Estate
Sweden's armed forces have asked the government to expropriate a Russia-owned property near a naval base on security grounds, according to the BBC.
European Rights Court Orders Turkey to Free Imprisoned Businessman
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Turkey to immediately release businessman Osman Kavala, whose detention has lasted nearly a decade. According to the court, his continued imprisonment violates his rights to a fair trial and freedom of expression.
CIA Chief Travels to Moscow for Unannounced Talks
The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has travelled to Moscow for unannounced talks, according to the BBC's US news partner CBS.
China Calls US Sanctions on Iran ‘Illegal’
China has condemned new US sanctions targeting Iran and its trading partners as 'illegal,' according to the Guardian and Al Jazeera. The move follows a US Treasury announcement naming 60 individuals and entities for alleged involvement in trade with Iran.
Russian Stadium Says It Won’t Host Kanye West Gigs
St. Petersburg's Gazprom Arena said it would not host Kanye West concerts scheduled for October, stating no rental agreement had been signed with promoters. According to BBC, the rapper would have been the first major Western artist to perform in Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
What Would Justice Look Like for Myanmar’s Rohingya?
As the fifth anniversary of the 2017 Rohingya genocide in Myanmar passes, more than 700,000 remain in Bangladesh, while new persecution in Rakhine state raises urgent concerns. International legal actions, including cases in Argentina and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seek accountability but face political and procedural hurdles.
Can Pakistan’s Asim Munir convince Iran’s military chiefs to return to talks?
Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir is in Tehran, meeting with Iran’s leadership amid stalled peace negotiations. According to Al Jazeera.