Modern slavery: Pakistan’s latest climate change curse

In another unpredictable monsoon season, Pakistan's farming communities face a resurgence in of indentured servitude.

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Philippines’ Marcos orders price cap for rice amid ‘alarming’ price surge

Presidential office announces price ceiling for staple, citing 'considerable economic strain on Filipinos'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/9/1/philippines-marcos-orders-price-cap-for-rice-amid-alarming-price-surge?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 555

As the war enters its 555th day, these are the main developments.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine deployed new long-range weapon, hints at Russia raid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says new weapon system has range of 700km and 'the task is to make this number bigger'.

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China likely shipped real guns to Solomon Islands, not replicas, US claimed

US diplomats doubted explanations that Chinese shipment contained replica weapons, previously unseen documents show.

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US deports dozens to Haiti despite telling citizens to leave country

Rights advocate says more than 60 Haitians were sent back to the Caribbean nation struggling with escalating violence.

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Suicide bomber targets army convoy in northwest Pakistan

Five soldiers wounded in the attack in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 554

As the war enters its 554th day, these are the main developments.

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‘Tactical nuclear strike drill’ by N Korea as US, S Korea hold exercises

Pyongyang's latest launch follows deployment of B1-B bomber in joint US-South Korea exercises that end on Friday.

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‘Lively in faith’: Pope Francis heads to Mongolia with eye on diplomacy

Mongolia, between Russia and China, could help ease church's troubled ties with Beijing and lift Ukraine peace efforts.

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Hurricane Idalia, downgraded to tropical storm, kills three in southeast US

Two of the deaths involved motorists caught in Idalia's heavy rainfall, while a Georgia resident was struck by a tree.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in East Jerusalem

Khaled al-Zaanin was killed after Israeli police alleged he carried out an attack in the Old City.

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Australians to vote on Indigenous ‘Voice to Parliament’ in October

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says referendum will take place on October 14 as support for the measure declines.

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Outgoing Guatemalan president assures ‘transparent transition’ to Arevalo

President-elect Bernardo Arevalo campaigned on anti-corruption platform but has faced opposition from the government.

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Airport in western Russia attacked by drones, aircraft damaged: Reports

State news agency TASS cited reports that four Ilyushin Il-76 heavy transport planes were damaged in drone attack.

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Social media company X to allow political ads, reversing previous ban

Platform says decision builds on commitment to 'free expression' and pledges to prohibit promotion of misinformation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/29/social-media-company-x-to-allow-political-ads-reversing-previous-ban?traffic_source=rss

Live parasitic worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world first

The worm, usually found in carpet pythons, was discovered after she complained of symptoms including forgetfulness.

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US accuses Russia of intimidation over former consulate worker’s spy charge

Robert Shonov, Russian national and ex-staffer at consulate, charged with 'cooperation on a confidential basis' with US.

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Guatemala arrests anti-corruption lawyer, prompting international outcry

The US has condemned the arrest of Claudia Gonzalez, a lawyer who worked with a UN-backed anti-corruption commission.

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Myanmar’s striking civil servants: Displaced, forgotten, but holding on

The Civil Disobedience Movement remains a pillar of resistance to military rule, but the cost is high for those involved

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Zimbabwe opposition alleges ‘blatant and gigantic fraud’ in election

Nelson Chamisa says opposition will challenge outcome as President Emmerson Mnangagwa denies any fraud.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/28/zimbabwe-opposition-alleges-blatant-and-gigantic-fraud-in-election