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  1. SportsProtestMiddle EastAmerican Football

    Hong Kong Basketball Coach Yung Kam-wah Not Charged Over Student Abuse

    Hong Kong police have found insufficient evidence to charge basketball coach Yung Kam-wah over an incident where he was alleged to have forced a student to slap himself multiple times during training. The incident was captured on video and sparked public concern. Yung was arrested in early June but later released on bail. The school involved, Hon Wah College, suspended Yung from his coaching duties and provided support to the student. Two former basketball players at the University of Hong Kong also came forward with allegations of verbal abuse by Yung during his time as their coach.
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  3. PoliticsBillMiddle East

    Russia to Sue Baltics Over Racial Discrimination

    Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Gennady Gatilov, confirmed plans to file a lawsuit against the Baltic countries in the International Court of Justice for violating the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The lawsuit is part of Moscow's top priorities to defend the rights and freedoms of Russians and Russian-speaking citizens in the Baltic countries.
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  4. CultureUnited Kingdom

    John Leguizamo to Reunite with Matt Damon in Daniels' Mystery Sci-Fi Film

    John Leguizamo is in negotiations to join Matt Damon in an untitled project from filmmakers Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known as the Daniels. The film, which has been described as 'The Breakfast Club meets Inception,' will reunite Leguizamo and Damon following their collaboration on 'The Odyssey'. The project also stars Sandra Oh, Sean Kaufman, Michael Gandolfini, and Charles Melton.
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  6. SportsMiddle EastHockey

    Independiente Santa Fe Advances to Copa Sudamericana Round of 16, Will Face River Plate

    Independiente Santa Fe qualified for the round of 16 in the Copa Sudamericana after defeating Caracas FC with an aggregate score of 5-0. The Colombian team won both legs, 2-0 at home and 3-0 away. They will now face Argentine River Plate in the next round, with the first leg scheduled for August 11 in Bogotá and the return leg a week later in Buenos Aires.
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  8. WorldRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle East

    Tuzla Mayor Warns of Imminent Demolition of 50,000 Homes

    Tuzla Mayor Eren Ali Bingöl, from the Republican People's Party (CHP), has raised alarm about a potential disaster affecting 50,000 residents in Tuzla. Bingöl claims that due to a disagreement with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) over zoning issues, these homes are at risk of demolition. Bingöl has been trying to resolve this issue for two years but has not made significant progress. He has proposed various legal solutions and drafted a zoning plan, but İBB has demanded the cancellation of building permits and the initiation of demolition works. Bingöl has vowed to protect the rights of Tuzla residents and not comply with İBB's demands.
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  11. SocietyCorruptionInvestigationIndictment

    IDAC Senior Investigator Mantsha Raphesu Testifies at Madlanga Commission

    Senior Investigator Mantsha Raphesu from the Independent Development and Administrative Commission (IDAC) took the stand at the Madlanga Commission. He was sworn in to tell the truth about his involvement in the commission's investigations. Raphesu corroborated evidence presented by Drushantha Ramsamy and explained disciplinary action taken against him, including an accusation of leaking information.
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  12. TechEuropeInflationBudget

    Inflation Surge in Germany After Fuel Discount Ends

    Consumer prices in Germany rose by 0.8% in July compared to June, pushing the inflation rate up to 2.8%. The end of the state-ordered fuel discount and continued high energy prices, particularly for gasoline and heating oil, contributed to this increase. Food prices also rose slightly (0.4%), while services became 2.9% more expensive. Economists warn that the effects of the energy price shock on inflation are not yet fully materialized, and further increases are expected in the coming months.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Kerkuk Joins Union of Turkish World Municipalities

    Kerkuk, a city with a significant Turkmen population, has officially joined the Union of Turkish World Municipalities. The move was announced by AK Party Vice Chairman Kürşad Zorlu, who stated that Kerkuk's membership sends a clear message to those who left the union due to political maneuvers in Turkey. The decision is seen as a step towards the goal of a 'Turkic World Century' under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    NATO Attempts to Divide Armenia from CSTO Allies

    The Ambassador of Russia to the CIS, Victor Vasiliev, has accused NATO of attempting to 'pull' Armenia away from its allies within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). He stated that NATO and certain Western states are making efforts to distance Armenia from CSTO allies, including through joint military exercises. This comes amidst reports that the European Union will demand that Armenia introduce visas with Russia and reduce Russian business presence in the country.
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  19. BusinessTradeMarketsEquities

    2 Point Zero Group Reports H1 2026 Results

    2 Point Zero Group, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, achieved a net profit of AED 7.7 billion and revenues of AED 21.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 114% year-on-year. The group's CEO, Samia Bouazza, attributed this growth to the consolidation of Tandem results, strategic mergers, and new investments in financial services and packaging markets. The group also completed the monetization of its Energy investment and expanded into North American energy infrastructure through the acquisition of Travers Midstream Partners. The group's stock received a 'buy' recommendation from Abu Dhabi First Securities, and it ranked 36th in Time magazine's global growth leaders list.
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  23. ScienceSoutheast AsiaEarth

    New alloy discovered in Hiroshima blast debris

    Scientists have discovered an unknown alloy in the debris of the Hiroshima atomic blast. The material, consisting of metals vaporized and then cooled rapidly, has an unusual crystalline structure and combines several metals. It was found within microspheres in the sand on the shores of Hiroshima Bay. The discovery shows that unique materials can be formed under nuclear explosion conditions that do not occur naturally.
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