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World Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
Four Die While Cleaning Water Tank in Assam's Cachar
Four men lost their lives while cleaning an underground water tank at an under-construction house in Assam's Cachar district. Police have detained the property owner. Four others were hospitalized.
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Politics Leadership Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
Merz Continues Government Restructuring with Personnel Changes
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is further restructuring the government headquarters, following changes at the political level. The latest move involves replacing more personnel in the Chancellery, with Christina Ramb set to become a department head.
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World Asia Sci Policy
Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
FG Urges Students to Embrace AI, Coding
The Federal Government of Nigeria encourages students to adopt Artificial Intelligence and coding skills to succeed in the global knowledge economy. This comes as the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) disburses N282 billion to support students' education.
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World Local Gov Corruption Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
Sudan Child Soldiers: Colombian Mercenaries Involvement
Former child soldiers in Sudan allege that Colombian mercenaries forced them into combat with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The children report being chained to anti-aircraft guns and beaten when they refused orders.
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World Middle East Budget Commodities
Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
VW Demands EU Action Against China's Subsidy Policy
Volkswagen has called on the EU Commission to take tough action against China's subsidy policy for electric vehicles, putting pressure on the EU. The German car manufacturer is pushing for countervailing duties on plug-in hybrids to be introduced before the end of this year.
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Politics Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
Trump Announces Agreement for Hamas Disarmament in Gaza
US President Donald Trump announced a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. The agreement, reached by the Peace Council chaired by Trump, will be implemented in phases with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds. An International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave. Trump thanked mediators Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey for their efforts.
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Science FX
Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
Apple Stock Plunges 10% After Tim Cook's Warning
Apple Inc.'s stock price dropped by 10% following a warning from CEO Tim Cook about significant supply constraints and slowing growth in memory prices, which he described as a '100-year flood'.
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World Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
84,000 Residents Allowed to Return Home After Gironde Fires
Residents of nine communes in Gironde are allowed to return home following the recent fires. The A63 motorway has also reopened to traffic. This comes after a week of evacuations due to the megafire that ravaged 42,000 hectares in Gironde. While relief is present among the residents, there is still a fear of potential new evacuations.
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Politics Law Legislation Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
Chilean Libertarians Propose Privatizing Codelco, Giving Citizens USD 2,000
Johannes Kaiser, president of Chile's National Libertarian Party (PNL), proposed privatizing the country's largest state-owned company, Codelco, and giving each citizen USD 2,000 under a 'popular capitalism' model. Kaiser argued that Codelco's underperformance is due to management issues and that privatization would make the company more efficient and generate jobs. The proposal was criticized by opposition deputy Andrés Couble as a 'smokescreen' for privatizing state-owned companies.
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Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
China Vows No Hegemony Despite Military Growth
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan asserted that China will 'never seek hegemony or expansion' despite its military modernization, speaking at the Chinese Embassy's celebration of the 99th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). This statement comes amidst Beijing's ongoing assertions of sweeping claims over much of the South China Sea.
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World Earth
Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
Belarus Declares Orange and Red Heat Warnings
Belarus has declared an orange level of danger due to heat on July 31, with temperatures expected to reach +35°C. A red danger level has been declared for August 1, with temperatures predicted to reach +37°C. Regional variations in temperature were also reported.
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World Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 14:43 UTC
Trump Condemns Ceuta Migrant Surge
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly described the influx of migrants in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta as 'terrible' and warned of a potential similar scenario in the USA. Thousands of migrants managed to reach Ceuta by swimming and on foot, bypassing the breakwater that separates the city from Morocco. Trump invoked this mass crossing to warn Americans about immigration.
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World Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
Trump Comments on Iran and Minnesota
President Trump has been dismissive of suggestions that Iran was responsible for recent events, stating that Iran has 'bigger problems' than focusing on Minnesota.
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World Regulators Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
Clashes and Attacks in Gaza and Lebanon
In Gaza, violations of the ceasefire continue, with field developments ongoing. In Lebanon, Israeli attacks target southern towns during a military visit. Meanwhile, two streets in Lebanon, al-Rweis and Suntari, are shown recovering from Israeli aggression.
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Politics Middle East Israel
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
Israeli Attacks Kill Palestinians in Gaza Despite Ceasefire
Israeli air strikes and drone attacks have killed multiple Palestinians in Gaza City and Khan Younis, including children, despite a declared ceasefire. The attacks have left at least 73,341 Palestinians dead and 174,860 injured since October 10, 2025. The UN warns that many displaced Palestinians are sheltering dangerously close to active military positions.
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Politics Regulators Peace
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
FIFA Official Criticizes Secretive Private Investment Plan
Kevin Lamur, an operational director of FIFA, has criticized President Gianni Infantino for not being transparent about plans to sell shares in competitions to private investors. Lamur stated that employees had been 'deceived' and such plans should not be realized.
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Science China Semiconductors Public Health
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
US Drone Films Chinese Destroyer, Showing Naval Warfare Changes
Never-before-seen footage captured by an American drone shows a Chinese guided-missile destroyer, highlighting changes in modern naval warfare.
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Society White-collar Fraud Cyberattack Unions
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
Man Jailed and Deported for Dh75,000 Theft in Sharjah
A man was sentenced to jail and subsequent deportation by a Sharjah court for stealing Dh75,000 from his shared accommodation. The conviction was based on CCTV footage that exposed the crime.
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World Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
Türkiye's KAAN Fighter Jet Begins Pre-Flight Taxi Tests
Türkiye's domestically developed KAAN fighter jet has initiated pre-flight taxi tests, as confirmed by Turkish Aerospace Industries. The fifth-generation aircraft's second prototype successfully conducted powered taxi tests along a runway, marking a significant milestone ahead of its maiden flight.
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Business Trade Equities Earnings
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
Q2 2026 Earnings Calls
Transcripts from Q2 2026 earnings calls of Pharma Mar, S.A., Primary Health Properties Plc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Guardant Health, Inc., and Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated are available.
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World Asia
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
NBS Live Shows
The texts describe various live shows broadcasted by NBS, including 'NBS DeBrief', 'NBS Eagle', 'NBS People and Power', 'NBS FaceOff', 'NBS Live At 9', 'NBS Morning Breeze', 'NBS Live At 1', 'NBS At 4:30', and 'NBS Deep Dive'. These shows feature different hosts and guests, and viewers can stream them live on the @afromobileug app or download it for more content.
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World Middle East European Union Ukraine
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
Russia's Military Actions in Ukraine and Global Response
Russian forces launched a massive retaliatory strike on targets in Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense reported control over the industrial zone of a silica plant in Kupiansk-Uzlovyi. Interpol issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in the attempted assassination of Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Ermolaev in Monaco. The Kremlin stated that Russian troops have fully occupied Konstantinovka in the DNR. The former head of Rosaviatsiya and his deputy were sent to a pre-trial detention center as part of a case of fraud in the construction of a runway in Domodedovo. The government has allowed the production of gasoline of the 'Euro-3' standard by the end of the year. In Krasnodar, two resellers were detained with a thousand liters of gasoline from Rostov. New restrictions on the sale of fuel have been introduced in the Belgorod region. The Reuters agency reported that Russia may start importing jet fuel from Japan.
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World Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
Former Finnish MP Claims Finland's Airspace Used for Attacks on Russia
Aino Turtainen, a former Finnish Member of Parliament and founder of the 'Power to the People' party, has stated that Finland's airspace is being used for attacks on Russia. She moved to Russia in late 2025 and was granted refugee status. Her claims contradict official statements from Helsinki denying such use.
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Tech Semiconductors Hardware Telecom
Aug 1, 2026, 14:42 UTC
iPhone 18 Pro: Apple's New C2 Modem
The iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to introduce a significant change with Apple potentially replacing Qualcomm modems with its own C2 solution. This move could enhance integration and come with privacy features and 5G satellite connectivity.
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