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‘Children cannot eat symbolism’ – Gazan on food shortages

'Children cannot eat symbolism' - Gazan on food shortages
Obtaining food has become a daily ordeal for many Gazans

Most people in Gaza are eating just one meal a day, with many collapsing from hunger, a Palestinian businessman living inside the enclave has said.

Sarkaal sare oo ka tirsan NISA oo xalay lagu dilay bartamaha magaalada Muqdisho

Aug 01 (Jowhar)-Faah faahin dheeraad ah ayaa laga helayaa dil xalay degmada Hodan ee bartamaha magaalada Muqdisho loogu geystay sarkaal ka tirsan hay’adda Nabad Sugida iyo Sirdoonka Qaranka Soomaaliyeed, kaasoo lagu magacaabo Abuukar Sadiiq Muxudiin.

Madaxweyne Afwerki oo dhambaal ka helay Aqalka Cad

Aug 01 (Jowhar)-Madaxweynaha Mareykanka Donald Trump ayaa bishan Luulyo 30-keedii warqad rasmi ah u diray Madaxweynaha Eriteriya, Isaias Afwerki.

Trump renews attack on Fed chair after rates held again

Trump renews attack on Fed chair after rates held again
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell sparred over the Federal Reserve's renovation costs last week

The US President has attacked the head of the country’s central bank again, a day after the Federal Reserve voted to keep its key lending rate steady for the fifth month in a row.

US envoy Witkoff to inspect aid distribution in Gaza

US envoy Witkoff to inspect aid distribution in Gaza
US envoy Steve Witkoff met Benjamin Netanyahu ahaed of a visit to inspect aid distribution in Gaza

US President Donald Trump’s envoy is due inspect aid distribution in Gaza, as a food crisis drives mounting international pressure for a ceasefire.

Trump says Canada’s Palestine stance may hurt trade deal

Trump says Canada's Palestine stance may hurt trade deal
Mark Carney said tariff negotiations with Donald Trump have been constructive (File image)

US President Donald Trump has said it will be difficult to make a trade deal with Canada, after the country announced it is backing Palestinian statehood.

EU wine, spirits to face 15% US tariff from August 1

EU wine, spirits to face 15% US tariff from August 1
The US tariff on European wine and spirits is currently 10%

European wine and spirits will face a 15% US import tariff until a different deal is agreed in talks expected to continue in the autumn, the European Commission and EU diplomats said today, dashing producers’ hopes of an immediate reprieve.

Trump to build ballroom at White House

Trump to build ballroom at White House
The Rose Garden is seen under construction at the White House in Washington, DC

US President Donald Trump plans to build a ballroom at the White House as he pushes forward with remodeling the US executive mansion, his spokeswoman said.

US envoy Witkoff to enter Gaza, inspect aid distribution

US envoy Witkoff to enter Gaza, inspect aid distribution
Palestinians receive a limited amount of flour at a humanitarian aid distribution point at the Zikim border crossing in Gaza

US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee will enter Gaza tomorrow to inspect aid distribution and meet with residents of the territory.

Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube

Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he wants 'Australian parents to know that we have their backs'

Australia said it will add YouTube to sites covered by its world-first ban on social media for teenagers, reversing an earlier decision to exempt the Alphabet-owned video-sharing site and potentially setting up a legal challenge.

Trump to scotch tariffs 'in honour' of King Charles

Trump pledges to scrap Scotch levy in honour of King Charles

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Hungary's Magyar pushes to unblock EU billions

Hungary’s Magyar urges EU to unlock billions in funding

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Israel: Detained flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

Israel to Send Detained Flotilla Activists to Greece

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Iran threatens 'painful' response if US renews attacks

Iran Warns of Severe Retaliation if US Resumes Military Strikes

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Blow for Lula as Brazil MPs slash Bolsonaro prison term

Brazilian MPs Cut Bolsonaro’s Prison Term, a Setback for Lula

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Brasília Stuns: How a Parliamentary Override Could Free Brazil’s Most Polarizing Figure They cheered like strangers reunited. In the cool, concrete amphitheatre of Brazil’s National...