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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye meet: What’s next for their defence pact?

As US-Iran strikes resume, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye test their pact's substance, and who might join next.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it

War on Iran disrupts imports, driving demand for Cairo’s recycled waste, but rising costs squeeze recyclers.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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Who are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran?

Airlines and automakers have taken a hit, while banks and energy firms have raked in big profits.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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Rescuers search for 18 missing after boat capsizes off Northern Cyprus

The captain and crew of the ferry have been brought before a judge and placed under formal arrest.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad

A fire broke out following unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief under scrutiny

A group of the country's private sector power producers says Nepali authorities lost crucial time in rescuing hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels

NPR News · 31 Aug 2026
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Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks

The UAE says it intercepted a drone coming from Iran and rejected 'false' reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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U.S., Venezuela strike oil deal. And, the staggering hidden toll of U.S. heat deaths

The U.S. and Venezuela have entered into an oil deal. And, NPR spent two years tracking heat-related deaths and found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat more than the official counts show.

NPR News · 31 Aug 2026
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Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians

Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated strikes on warehouses.

NPR News · 31 Aug 2026
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The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast

The latest package of US sanctions on Iran is unlikely to achieve Washington’s objectives.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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Nepal tunnel traps hinder flood rescue: How many are dead or missing?

Flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have left nearly 5,000 people missing, many trapped in hydropower tunnels.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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After the flash flood disaster, here is what Nepal really needs

The country urgently needs to set up early warning systems, monitoring and safe shelters.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad

A fire broke out following unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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Attacks flare between U.S., Iran after month-long pause

U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29

NPR News · 31 Aug 2026
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Spain’s Sanchez says Russia, Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis

Sanchez cited EU research which had found that Russia ⁠and ⁠Israel both spread disinformation during the crisis.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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Venus Williams bows out of US Open with straight-sets defeat to Sofia Kenin

The 46-year-old US veteran loses to wildcard compatriot but will play in women's doubles with sister Serena Williams.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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Iran attacks Jordan, UAE after US bombs Larak Island: What’s the latest?

The retaliatory attacks came after the US targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera · 31 Aug 2026
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