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  3. PoliticsResignation

    Dejan Stanković Resigns as Red Star Coach After Champions League Exit

    Dejan Stanković has resigned as the coach of Red Star Belgrade following their elimination from the Champions League qualifiers by Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The club suffered a humiliating 0-2 home defeat, leading to Stanković's resignation. An emergency meeting of the Management Board was called to discuss his departure. Red Star is now searching for a new coach, with extraordinary elections for new leadership scheduled in December.
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  4. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    Azerbaijan Plans Power Transmission Line Through Armenia to Europe

    President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan announced that a project is ready to construct a power transmission line from mainland Azerbaijan to the Nakhchivan exclave through Armenian territory. This project aims to eventually connect to Turkey and Europe, expanding Azerbaijan's electricity exports. Azerbaijani specialists have already analyzed Armenia's territory for tower installation. Aliyev hopes the Armenian side will not delay the decision, citing potential energy crisis risks if the Armenian Energy System (AES) closes. The implementation of this project, part of the TRIPP project, is expected to begin soon.
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  5. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Dastan Satpaev Turns 18, Officially Joins Chelsea

    Kazakhstani footballer Dastan Satpaev turned 18 on August 12, enabling him to officially join English Premier League club Chelsea. He had been training and playing with the team since February 2025 but could only complete his international transfer after reaching the age of majority. Chelsea agreed to the transfer with his former club Kairat, with the contract lasting until 2033. The transfer fee was around 2.4 million euros.
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  8. SocietyBudgetEarningsSafety

    Philippine Labor Groups Ask Supreme Court to Overturn Wage Increase TROs

    Labor groups and a lawmaker petitioned the Supreme Court to nullify temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by regional trial courts in Pasig and Navotas, blocking a P85 daily minimum wage increase for Metro Manila workers. They argue that only the National Wages and Productivity Commission, not lower courts, has jurisdiction over wage orders. The dispute, which affects over 1 million workers, comes amid elevated living costs and could delay full wage benefits if prolonged.
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  9. BusinessBudgetCommodities

    ERC Proposes Scrapping VAT on System Loss Charge in Electricity

    The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is proposing to remove the 12% Value Added Tax (VAT) on system loss charges in electricity, which amounts to billions of pesos annually. The ERC aims to finalize the resolution by early September and secure the Bureau of Internal Revenue's concurrence. This move is expected to provide immediate relief to consumers, with estimated savings of P6 billion. The proposal has received support from lawmakers and industry experts.
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  10. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Iran's Quds Force Commander Qaani Visits Baghdad Amidst Disarmament Tensions

    Ismail Qaani, commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, arrived in Baghdad for meetings with Iraqi officials and militia leaders. The visit comes as Iraq's government is pushing for disarmament of pro-Iranian groups by a September 30 deadline. Qaani's talks focused on preventing clashes with security forces and maintaining weapons control, with Iran expressing readiness to assist Iraq in limiting illegal arms supplies.
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  12. SocietyPublic HealthHealthcareFraud

    E-scooter Safety Alert: 59 Children Killed, 477 Injured Since 2019

    Alarming new research reveals that 59 children have died and nearly 500 have been injured while riding e-scooters since 2019. The youngest victims were just nine years old. The study, conducted across three major trauma centers in the UK, found a 15-fold increase in injuries involving children. Safety advocates call for measures like speed limiters and mandatory helmet use to prevent further tragedies.
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  13. PoliticsMiddle East

    Ayodhya Ram Mandir: CEO Selection Process Underway

    The selection process for the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ayodhya Ram Mandir is currently underway. Out of over 5,300 applications, 18 candidates have been shortlisted for interviews scheduled on August 11 and 12. The interviews will assess administrative experience, temple management, management of religious institutions, and crowd control. Notable candidates include encounter specialist and former IPS Rajesh Pandey and former DM Yogeshwar Ram Mishra.
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  14. WorldEarth

    Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Hit Moscow

    Moscow and its surrounding region experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms, with up to 10 buckets of water per square meter falling in some areas within 24 hours. The rain was accompanied by strong winds, with gusts up to 15 m/s. Meteorologists warn that the severe weather will continue until the end of August 12. The rain brought a third of the monthly normal amount of precipitation to the region. In Moscow, the most rain fell in Bутovo and в Тушино, while in the Moscow region, Dolgoprudny recorded the highest amount.
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    Afghanistan's First International Agriculture and Livestock Exhibition Opens

    Afghanistan's first international agriculture and livestock exhibition opened in Kabul, aiming to support domestic production, expand markets for farmers' products, and facilitate investment opportunities. Over 500 companies, including more than 50 Iranian companies, participated. High-ranking officials from Afghanistan and regional countries attended the event. Discussions on cooperation, investment, and trade were held between Afghan and Iranian officials and business representatives.
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  17. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Latvia Finds Migrant Tunnel Under Border with Belarus

    Latvian border guards discovered an underground tunnel used by migrants to illegally cross into the country from Belarus. Fifteen people were detained after emerging from the tunnel, which was found near the Silene border crossing. This is the first such incident recorded in Latvia. The discovery comes amid increased tensions between Latvia and Belarus over migration issues.
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  19. WorldMiddle East

    Partial Solar Eclipse Visible in Serbia on August 12

    A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Serbia on August 12, starting around 19:24 local time. The Astronomical Society Ruđer Bošković announced that the eclipse will be visible in the evening before sunset. Residents of Subotica have the best chance to view it, while Niš will see less than ten percent of the sun's disk obscured. Safety tips include using special glasses or homemade pinhole projectors to view the eclipse without damaging vision.
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  21. PoliticsJudiciaryInvestigationMiddle East

    Tamil Nadu Government Challenges FCRA Bill in Assembly

    The Tamil Nadu government moved a resolution against the FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) Bill in the state assembly. The resolution, moved by Minister Rajmohan, urged the Union Government to restore the FCRA and uphold property rights and cooperative federalism. The BJP opposed the resolution. Meanwhile, the central government is considering sending the FCRA Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny due to widespread protests and demands from opposition parties.
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  22. WorldEuropeEarth

    Czech Republic Experiences Unseasonably Cold Mornings

    The Czech Republic is experiencing unusually cold mornings this week, with temperatures dropping below 10°C and even below freezing in some areas. The coldest temperature recorded was -2.8°C in the Jelení region of the Krushna Mountains. Despite these cold snaps, afternoon temperatures remain summer-like. This cold weather is expected to continue until Saturday, after which temperatures will rise significantly.
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  23. U.S.North America

    AirBaltic Unveils New Business Plan: Focus on Profitability and Fleet Reduction

    AirBaltic has revealed its new business plan, which prioritizes long-term competitiveness, sustainable capital structure, and growth. The plan involves reducing the fleet size, focusing on profitable routes, and making Riga the main base. The airline aims to secure hundreds of millions in financing and targets a revenue of one billion euros by 2031. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs supports the plan, stating that it provides a smaller fleet that fits the company's financial capabilities and focuses on profitability. However, the success of the plan depends on the support of creditors, interim financing, and potential private investors.
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