Oil prices jump as U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia oil industry

Fire crews are actively fighting a significant blaze at the Seaview Terraces, located on the former Seaview Hospital and asylum site near Hokitika on New Zealand's South Island. The fire, reported shortly after 7 am, was described as enormous, visible across Hokitika and the surrounding areas, prompting multiple emergency calls for assistance. Want More Context? 🔎

Assam Prepares for Electoral Roll Revision Assam is set for an intensive revision of electoral rolls as directed by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) ahead of the Election Commission's schedule, focusing on appointing election officials and additional booth-level officers. The Chief Minister has stressed the importance of purging voter lists, particularly addressing concerns over alleged illegal entries in border regions. Want More Context? 🔎

Jen Pawol made history as the first female umpire to officiate a Major League Baseball regular-season game, debuting as first base umpire during a doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. Following a successful first game, she donated her debut cap to the Hall of Fame and expressed her emotions about this milestone for women in baseball. Want More Context? 🔎

The highly anticipated duel between Australian batting legends David Warner and Steve Smith saw Warner lead the London Spirit to an eight-run victory, scoring an unbeaten 70 while Smith was dismissed for just three, contributing to the Welsh Fire's collapse. Jonny Bairstow's remarkable 86, supported by Chris Green's 32, nearly secured a win for the Fire, but the Spirit held on for the win. Want More Context? 🔎

On August 7, a KLM Boeing 777 flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam experienced a frightening incident when a power bank ignited in an overhead locker, filling the cabin with smoke. Passengers covered their mouths with scarves as crew members responded with fire extinguishers; fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the flight continued safely to its destination. Want More Context? 🔎

As Israel's conflict with Gaza intensifies, normalization of ties with neighboring states is increasingly unlikely, with nearly all Middle Eastern countries condemning Israel's actions. While Saudi Arabia conditions normalization on the establishment of a Palestinian state and European nations consider recognizing Palestine, the effectiveness of diplomatic words in halting violence is questioned. Want More Context? 🔎