The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has resolved to oppose the use of military force in Niger after a lengthy and tense meeting. The AU is at differences with ECOWAS on this choice, which should have been ratified last week. ECOWAS chose to immediately deploy its standby forces in preparation for a potential military intervention.

Niger Crisis: African Union opposes ECOWAS military intervention

Niger Crisis: African Union distances itself from ECOWAS

Russia said its forces have repelled multiple assaults from Ukraine in the directions of Zaporizhian, Luhansk and Donetsk. Ukraine announced progress in the directions of Melitopol and Berdiansk on the same day. According to the Russian Defence ministry, air defences shot down a Ukrainian Su-25 fighter jet in Donetsk and intercepted 4 Himars missiles, two bm-30 missiles and 26 drones. Ukrainian armed forces general staff issued a report saying that offensive operations are still making progress in directions of Melitopol and Berdiansk. The military report said the Ukrainian air force conducted seven strikes on Russian troops and equipment. Ukrainian multiple rocket launchers and artillery also hit Russian artillery, air defences and other important targets. Separately, Russia's federal security service said a Ukrainian reconnaissance sabotage group attempting to enter Bryansk was defeated and 4 members were killed. Ukraine's authorities have not yet commented.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia intercepts 26 Ukrainian drones

The wealthy have been conditioned to be mostly unaffected by the recent ups and downs of the economic cycle. According to a recent UBS report, concerns about the recession may have finally reached the multimillionaires and millionaires.

Economic uncertainty forces rich to reconsider lifestyle

Canada's biggest city in the Northwest Territories faces an emergency situation as a massive wildfire steadily creeps on to it. As per The Guardian, as of Tuesday night, the huge blaze was just 10 miles (16 kilometres) away.

Massive 402,000 acre wildfire threatens Canada's Yellowknife, authorities sound alarm

According to reports, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stated that the investigation being done by Republican House members into the international business dealings of President Biden's family may qualify as an impeachment inquiry. "When Biden ran for government, he claimed to the public that he had never discussed business. We can demonstrate that what he claimed—that his family had never gotten a dollar from China—is untrue, McCarthy said on Monday on a TV program with Sean Hannity for Fox TV.

US: Republicans corner President Biden ahead of 2024 polls

A US federal appeals court, on Wednesday (August 16th), imposed restrictions on the widely used abortion pill, mifepristone. The ruling, which partially blocks a lower court ruling that sought to revoke Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of the abortion pill, has instead limited its use to the first seven weeks of pregnancy, and prevented its distribution by mail.

US appeals court places restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone, Supreme Court to have final say

In order to deepen relations with Belarus, a steadfast friend of Russia, and as NATO members step up border security with Belarus, China's defense chief arrived there for a three-day visit.

China's defence minister Li Shangfu kicks off his Belarus visit

Adults would be able to possess up to 25 grams (0.88 oz) of the drug, grow a maximum of three plants, and purchase marijuana as members of non-profit cannabis clubs under German law, which still needs to be approved by the parliament.

Germany: Government legalises cannabis, law will allow adults to keep 25 grams of the drug

In massive raids against a rumored global money laundering conspiracy, Singaporean investigators have recovered assets worth close to US$750 million, police announced on Wednesday. Ten foreign people from China, Turkey, Cambodia, Cyprus, and Vanuatu were detained by the police during the operation, which was conducted on Tuesday and targeted places throughout the city-state.

Singapore: Police seizes $736 million in assets anti-laundering raids

An IndiGo pilot collapsed and died at the boarding gate of Nagpur Airport in India, just as he was about to board an aircraft to fly it to Pune. The incident transpired on Thursday (August 17) and the deceased pilot has been identified as 40-year-old Captain Manoj Subramanyam.

India: IndiGo pilot collapses and dies at boarding gate before operating flight to Pune

The United States on Wednesday said it was determined to secure the release of Travis King, an American soldier who crossed into North Korea. Further, the nation advised a cautious approach to the remarks attributed to the soldier by North Korea.

US says committed to 'bring home' American soldier Travis King from North Korea

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived Thursday in Riyadh, his first official Saudi trip since a landmark rapprochement in March, state media reported.

Thaw in ties: Iranian foreign minister arrives in Riyadh for first Saudi visit after China-brokered deal

After the Ministry of Defence agreed to negotiations, a two-week strike that was scheduled to target a British ammunition depot that provides missiles to Ukraine has been postponed.

UK: Two-week strike at British munitions plant has been suspended

According to a renowned demographer, China's ageing society problem would worsen over the following ten years as the country's population ages by an average of 10 million per year, placing additional demand on the state pension fund, senior care facilities, and healthcare services.

China: Ageing crisis enters a 'crucial juncture'

In a groundbreaking move towards a cleaner and more sustainable future, India has just given the green light to an ambitious plan the Indian government approved a plan to introduce a fleet of 10,000 electric buses in 169 cities over the next decade. This initiative comes with a substantial investment of around 7 billion US dollars.

India approves $7 billion plan for 10,000 electric buses

Wildfires sweep through Canada's northwest territories, destroying a remote community and posing a risk to territorial capital Yellowknife.

Canada Wildfires: Northwest territories declare emergency

On July 4th, three picnickers drowned in a body of water in MP's Dewas district as a group of men stood by and recorded the incident. One of the onlookers attempted to save the three but fled from them as they started to drag him down in a last-ditch effort to hold on to life. After that, nobody ventured to enter the water. Friends of theirs were among those who witnessed the atrocity.

India: Onlookers film picnickers as they drown in Madhya Pradesh

The Pakistan cricket board is facing flak for omitting Imran Khan from a tribute video. Was the omission deliberate?

Gravitas: Why did PCB omit Imran Khan from its tribute video?

Special Counsel Jack Smith who recently charged Donald Trump with a third indictment for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election, received access to the former president's direct messages, and draft tweets on X, formerly known as Twitter, according to The New York Times report.

Special counsel got access to Trump's direct messages, drafts on X, court transcripts reveal

Rana Sanaullah, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), revealed on Tuesday that party supremo Nawaz Sharif was confident about general elections being held in the South Asian country in February next year.

Nawaz Sharif expected to return to Pakistan by September or October, says PML-N leader

UAE vs NZ 1st T20: The Kiwis are all set to lock horns with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a three-match T20 international match series starting from Thursday (August 17).

UAE vs NZ 1st T20: Check date, venue, time, squads, live-streaming and all you need to know

A manager and two cooks from a Maharashtra-based restaurant were arrested after a customer on Monday lodged a complaint about finding a rat in his meal. Anurag Singh, a bank executive, found the rat in the chicken dish he ordered at Papa Pancho Da Dhaba, a restaurant famous for almost two decades for its Punjabi fare.

India: Dead baby rat found in chicken dish; restaurant manager, two cooks arrested

Brian Kemp, the Republican governor of Georgia, on Tuesday took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to insist that the 2020 presidential election in his state "was not stolen".

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp refutes Donald Trump's allegations of election theft

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