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World

August 3, 2026

New Zealand passes bill making English official language

Spoken by more than 95 per cent of New Zealand’s population, English has now become an addition to Māori and the country’s sign language as official languages.

New Zealand
August 3, 2026

Floods killed 29, injured 129 across Afghanistan: WHO

WHO said at least 300 families were affected in Nuristan and Laghman alone.

Flooding in Afghanistan
August 3, 2026

Ukraine drone strike targets Russia’s largest retailer

Ukraine launched a drone strike on the warehouse of Russia’s largest online retail outlet, Wildberries, popularly called Russia’s Amazon.

A scene from the drone strike on Wildberries
August 3, 2026

Mel Barlow appointed new British high commissioner to Brunei Darussalam

Ms Barlow will succeed Alexandra McKenzie and officially assume office in September.

Mel Barlow
August 3, 2026

Amdavad 2030: India vows memorable centenary Commonwealth Games

Indian authorities said the country will build on the success of the just-concluded Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and host a memorable centenary edition in 2030.

Amdavad 2030
August 3, 2026

Rights group, regulators seek Meta glasses ban

“This technology is fueling digital violence, as perpetrators now need virtually no technical know-how,” HateAid said.

Meta glasses
August 3, 2026

Iran denies negotiating with U.S. after Trump’s claim

“We are not currently negotiating with the United States. Our negotiations are with Oman to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz,” an Iranian official stated.

Donald Trump
August 3, 2026

UK drivers steal £200,000 of fuel from petrol stations daily since Iran war

According to Forecourt Eye, the volume of fuel stolen jumped by 24 per cent, from an estimated 87,000 litres to 108,900 litres a day.

UK filling station
August 3, 2026

Myanmar says ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s proof of life shown to Red Cross

The military regime that hijacked Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government kept her behind bars away from the public to diminish her political clout and popularity.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
August 3, 2026

El-Sisi, Macron discuss U.S.-Iran war, France wildfires

French and Egyptian presidents held a telephone conversation on Saturday in which the parties discussed regional security and bilateral cooperation.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Emmanuel Macron