Islamabad says it is in talks with the US officials about a Pakistani citizen involved in an assassination attempt on American politicians

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Pakistan says it's in contact with US officials following the arrest of a Pakistani citizen accused of plotting political assassinations in America.

The suspect is alleged to have ties to Iran.

Islamabad says it is awaiting more details from Washington before making an official statement.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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UN SAYS PEACEKEEPERS IN LEBANON "MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER"

The United Nations has said it's "more important than ever" for peacekeepers to remain on the border of Israel and Lebanon. 

The comments come as concerns grow the two sides are on the brink of war after a ratcheting up of tensions in the Middle East. 

From Beirut, Trent Murray has more. 

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Indian wrestler who helmed #MeToo movement vies for Olympic gold

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat (PRONO: VEE-NEE-SH FO-GH-AT) will be vying for a rare gold medal in Paris today after she became the first woman from the country to reach an Olympic final in the sport.

India has only won two individual gold medals in their Olympic history - one in shooting in 2008 and the other in athletics in 2021.

Phogat says she's fighting for the 'future of Indian wrestlers'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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UK POLICE ON ALERT FOR DISORDER

UK police say they're prepared ahead of possible disorder on Wednesday.

Officials have been monitoring reports of far-right calls for gatherings in dozens of locations.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says rioters can expect rapid sentencing within days.

Tuesday night saw relative calm compared to previous days.

Home affairs expert Danny Shaw thinks some of the response so far could have been more rapid.

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Nobel winner Mohammad Yunus to leader B'desh interim government

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Nobel prize winning banker Mohamman Yunus will lead Bangladesh's interim government after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following a mass uprising.

Bangladesh's army chief has been holding talks with civil society leaders amid political uncertainty as the South Asian nation remains on the edge.

Ishan Garg tells us more...

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North Korea says German entry into UN monitoring force is bid to create Asian NATO

INTRO: North Korea calls Germany's entry into a US-led UN border monitoring force on the Korean peninsula would raise tensions, accusing Washington of creating an Asian version of NATO. Germany became the latest member of the United Nations Command last week, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Trump to sit down with Elon Musk for "major interview"

Donald Trump says he is planning to sit down for an interview with Elon Musk next week.

The CEO of the electric company Tesla and the social media platform X has become one of the former president's most high-profile backers.

Ira Spitzer has more

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Trump brands Harris Walz ticket "dangerously liberal"

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump  has branded his democratic rival's choice as running mate as "dangerously liberal" in a new attack ad.

Vice President Kamala Harris has named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her vice presidential pick.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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WHO Alert: COVID-19 making worrying comeback

Covid-19 infections are on the rise worldwide and the World Health
Organisation says it is unlikely to decline anytime soon.
The UN health agency has sounded the alarm bells following several
reported cases at the Olympics.
More than 40 athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics have tested positive
for Covid-19.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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UN says thousands continue to die from hunger in Sudan

The United Nations says the international community has failed the
people of Sudan.
On Tuesday, the UN Security Council convened an urgent session
following reports that some 500 thousand people are on the brink of
famine near El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur.
Speaking during the meeting, Edem Wosornu, the Director of Operations
at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs told
council members that this is an entirely man-made crisis – and a
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KAMALA HARRIS CHOOSES MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TIM WALZ AS RUNNING MATE

US Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate ahead of November's Presidential election.

Initially, 60 year old Walz was seen as an outsider in the race for the VP nomination.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Georgia's Governor calling on residents to be alert as Hurricane Debby moves through the state

The National Hurricane Center has issued a warning of a
"life-threatening" flood threat as Hurricane Debby is set to move past
the US southeast.
At least five people have been killed after it slammed into Florida as
a category one hurricane.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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European markets stabilise after global stocks rout on Monday

European markets stabilised in early trading on Tuesday after the week began with a global rout.

Traders around the world are on edge over the U.S. economy potentially sliding into a recession later this year.

Giles Gibson has more.

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Nigeria Police Arrests 873 Suspects During Nationwide Protests

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Nigeria police says it has arrested close to 900 people during the nationwide protests against bad governance and hunger that kicked off on August 1st.

The protests turned violent following clashes with police, with incidents of vandalism and looting.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.   

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MAN HOSPITALISED DURING RIOTS IN BELFAST

A suspected "hate crime" has hospitalised a man in Belfast, in Northern Ireland, during a seventh night of riots in the UK.

Police said attackers "stamped on his head" — while others tried to "shield him from further attacks".

Stuart Smith has more.

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UK Water Companies Face Fines Over Sewage Spills

3 water companies in the UK face significant fines over historic sewage spills.

After a public consultation, Thames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian water could be fined a combined total of £168 million ($214 million).

John Bevir reports.

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Bangladesh's President dissolves Parliament

Bangladesh's President has dissolved the country's Parliament, after students threatened to relaunch their agitation.

Protesting students also want an interim government to be formed immediately. They say they will not accept a role for the military in governance.

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Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv damages medical clinic

Russia launched missile attacks against Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv on Tuesday striking a densely populated residential area, according to authorities. People are believed to be trapped under rubble. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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India takes stock of Bangladesh crisis Inbox

Even as reports suggest Sheikh Hasina is still in India, a day after she resigned and fled Bangladesh, New Delhi is yet to confirm this development.

The Indian government has briefed political parties on developments, sources say - even as experts warn New Delhi's immediate challenge remains in distancing itself from Hasina.

Neha Poonia has more.

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FRESH DISORDER IN UK TOWNS

Police officers have had bricks and fireworks aimed at them in fresh violence in the English city of Plymouth.

Police made a series of arrests and several officers were injured.

There were also clashes in Belfast and Birmingham.

There have been hundreds of arrests in England and Northern Ireland - in a week of disorder.

Superintendent Russell Dawe spoke after the clashes in Plymouth.

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