Thailand’s army accused Cambodia of violating a newly established ceasefire, claiming that clashes resumed shortly after the truce took effect, prompting Thai troops to retaliate in self-defense. The ceasefire, agreed upon after peace talks in Malaysia, aimed to end recent deadly fighting along their disputed border, which resulted in at least 38 deaths and significant displacement.
In Susiya, West Bank, Palestinians face escalating violence from Israeli settlers, including attacks on water sources and olive groves, amid growing tensions following the October 7 outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas. Villagers, determined to remain on their land despite threats and destruction, report around 54 settler attacks since the conflict began, highlighting a struggle for survival and identity in a region marked by occupation. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreNew insights from a BBC documentary suggest that pages of Ian Brady's unpublished autobiography, titled Black Light, may contain crucial information about the location of his final victim, 12-year-old Keith Bennett, who was never found. Despite Brady's death in 2017, there are renewed hopes that information in the manuscript could help locate Bennett's body, as police remain committed to the case. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreBritain plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN in September unless Israel improves conditions in Gaza and commits to peace, a move criticized by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump. British officials emphasize that this is not a reward for Hamas, but a response to the humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinians, following similar actions by France. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreFrancisco Severo Torres, a 35-year-old Massachusetts man, was sentenced to time served after spending 26 months in prison for attempting to open a United Airlines emergency exit mid-flight and for stabbing a flight attendant with a broken spoon during the incident on March 5, 2023. He pleaded guilty to interference with flight crew and faces five years of supervised release, during which he cannot fly commercially. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIndia have been invited to join next month’s Central Asian football Nations Cup in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.India has received an invitation to participate in the CAFA Nations Cup next month, alongside Iran and Uzbekistan, with the tournament running from August 29 to September 8. This event marks a thaw in diplomatic ties in the region and comes amid challenges for Indian football, including the absence of a national team coach and uncertainty surrounding the Indian...
Read moreIran rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that it interfered in ceasefire and prisoner swap negotiations between Hamas and Israel, labeling the allegations as "completely baseless." Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei emphasized that Hamas is capable of negotiating independently and criticized the US for supplying weapons to Israel amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎
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