China accused of using water cannon on Philippine boat in South China Sea

Philippines Armed Forces condemns Chinese Coast Guard's 'excessive' and 'dangerous' actions in disputed waters.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/philippines-says-china-used-a-water-cannon-on-boat-in-south-china-sea

In scorching, earthquake-ravaged Hatay, water shortages lead to illnesses

Authorities, however, point to widespread destruction, low funds and dwindling outside help as obstacles to their work.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/in-scorching-earthquake-ravaged-hatay-water-shortages-lead-to-illnesses

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 529

These are the main developments as the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its 529th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-529

Defiance, fear in Niger as ECOWAS deadline looms

ECOWAS ultimatum for Niger coup leaders to restore deposed president or risk intervention is set to expire on Sunday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/defiance-fear-in-niger-as-ecowas-deadline-looms

Russian tanker damaged in Ukrainian drone attack, state media says

Russia's Tass says the chemical tanker SIG received a hole in the engine room near the waterline in the attack.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/russian-tanker-damaged-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-state-media-says

India’s Kashmir clampdown continues four years after Article 370 abrogated

The 2019 move heralded a slew of policies by ruling BJP government to tighten New Delhi's grip over the disputed region.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/indias-kashmir-clampdown-continues-four-years-after-article-370-abrogated

US, UK scouts quit World Scout Jamboree campsite in Korea over extreme heat

Hundreds of participants in scouting event in South Korea's southwest have fallen ill due to soaring temperatures.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/us-uk-scouts-quit-world-scout-jamboree-campsite-in-korea-over-extreme-heat

New York park descends into chaos as live streamer’s giveaway goes askew

Police arrest 65 people after Kai Cenat's giveaway event sees people climb on vehicles, hurl chairs and throw punches.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/new-york-park-descends-into-chaos-as-live-streamers-giveaway-goes-askew

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 528

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 528th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-528

Crushed fingers, hands mar India’s auto manufacturing hub

Poor training, shoddy equipment leave thousands of workers injured in India’s auto hub.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/4/crushed-fingers-hands-mar-indias-auto-manufacturing-hub

Colombian president’s son ‘won’t last’ in jail, defence lawyer warns

Both prosecution and defence in the case of Nicolas Petro have requested house arrest while the investigation proceeds.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/4/colombian-presidents-son-wont-last-in-jail-defence-lawyer-warns

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 527

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 527th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/4/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-527

Debt is America’s golden goose. Fitch can’t kill it

The world still wants to buy US debt, and the dollar's dominance won't be affected by the Fitch downgrade.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/8/4/the-fitch-us-downgrade-wont-rock-the-dollar-heres-why

Hong Kong uses China playbook as crackdown turns to dissidents’ loved ones

Hong Kong authorities are targeting the relatives of activists overseas in latest sign of alignment with mainland China.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/4/hong-kong-uses-china-playbook-as-crackdown-turns-to-dissidents-loved-ones

Caught between drought and downpours, India’s tomato prices crash and soar

As fortunes were made or wiped out and budgets skewered, economists say it’s time India fixed its supply chain.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/3/caught-between-drought-and-deluge-tomato-prices-in-india-crash-and-soar

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 2020 election charges

Former US president remains defiant in face of four criminal charges linked to his push to overturn US election results.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/3/donald-trump-pleads-not-guilty-to-2020-election-charges

‘The main show’: 2020 election indictment is most serious against Trump

Legal experts say charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 vote are more damaging than other cases Trump is facing.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/3/the-main-show-2020-election-indictment-is-most-serious-against-trump

Ancient whale found in Peru may be the heaviest animal ever

Move over, blue whale. There is a new contender for the heaviest animal in Earth's history.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/3/ancient-whale-found-in-peru-may-be-the-heaviest-animal-ever

Niger coup leader defiant as Nigeria cuts power, ECOWAS threatens force

Coup leader says he will not bow down to pressure to reinstate deposed government, intensifies standoff with ECOWAS.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/3/niger-coup-leader-defiant-as-nigeria-cuts-power-ecowas-threatens-force

What is Elon Musk’s ‘everything app’ and what can it learn from China?

Musk's plans for social media platform X could take cues from China's super app WeChat.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/3/what-is-elon-musks-everything-app-and-what-can-it-learn-from-china

US State Department orders evacuation of embassy in Niger following coup

The US joins European countries in calling for citizens to evacuate after Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/3/us-state-department-orders-evacuation-of-embassy-in-niger-following-coup