In Pakistan's South West, Baloch ethnic group take to the streets demanding government to fulfill basic rights

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Members of the Baloch ethnic group are demonstrating throughout Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan.

A community rights group is demanding the government fulfill basic rights and stop exploiting Balochistan's resources.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Top court dismisses effort to overturn Jimmy Lai conviction

The top court in Hong Kong has dismissed efforts to overturn the
conviction of Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy campaigners.

The individuals had previously been found guilty of organizing and
taking part in pro-democracy demonstrations back in 2019.

William Denselow reports from Hong Kong.

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India's market regulator bats for its chief amid quid pro quo allegations

India's market regulator is asking investors to exercise due diligence before reacting to fresh allegations by a US-based short seller.

Hindenburg Research has accused the head of India's market regulator of conflicts of interest relating to the Adani Group.

They say SEBI's chief Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband invested in offshore funds also used by the Indian conglomerate.

Neha Poonia has more.

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It's also become a political issue with India's main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demanding the SEBI chief resign but Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has hit back. It says this is an attempt by 'global forces' who are working in collusion with the opposition to 'hinder India's progress'

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ZELENSKY: UKRAINE RESTORING JUSTICE WITH KURSK INCURSION

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says his troops have moved into Russian territory to "restore justice".

He says it's also designed to put pressure on Moscow's forces.

It's reported tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes in the western Kursk region after Ukraine launched an incursion.

Lee Turner's the UK's former ambassador to Ukraine and says it's a major problem for Vladimir Putin.

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Bangladesh's interim government says it's working on resolving attacks against religious minorities

Bangladesh's interim government has said that it is working on addressing rising attacks against religious minorities following Sheikh Hasina's ouster from power, calling it a matter of grave concern.

This comes after hundreds of homes, businesses and temples belonging to Bangladesh's minority Hindus were vandalised last week.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Tropical storm Maria makes landfall in Japan

Tropical Storm Maria has made landfall in northern Japan dumping a
month's worth of rain on the region.

Officials say it's just the third such storm to hit this part of the
country's Pacific coast since records began.

East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Biden explains reasons for ending re-election bid in CBS interview

US President Joe Biden says he dropped out of the Presidential race because he was worried internal Democratic party discussions about his fitness to serve would be a "distraction" to his re-election campaign.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Nigeria Ends 2024 Olympics Participation Without a Medal

Nigeria's participation in various events at the 2024 Olympics in Paris ended without the country winning a single medal.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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ECOWAS PLEDGES TO ENSURE MALI, NIGER BURKINA FASO RETURN TO THE BLOC

West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States, says it will continue to encourage Mali, Niger Republic and Burkina Faso to rejoin the bloc.

 

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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Tornado warnings issued for Washington DC and New York

New York City airports have already begun experiencing some delays as
tropical storm Debby now moves up the US East Coast.
According to the weather centre - Debby lost its tropical status but
was still considered a potent storm,
even triggering tornado and flood warnings for Washington, DC and New York.
At least seven people have died since Debby first moved into Florida
earlier this week.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Police footage sheds more light on Trump assassination attempt

Newly released footage from police in the United States has revealed moments of frustration, chaos and miscommunication surrounding the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last month. 

The former US President was nicked by a bullet in the shooting, which killed one person and injured two others at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Third person arrested over Taylor Swift attack plot

A third person has been arrested in connection with a plot to carry
out a terror attack at Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria.

Security officials say they have detained a 19-year-old who was
planning to kill "a large crowd" of concertgoers in Vienna.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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REPORT: US MIGRANT SHELTERS SEEING FAR FEWER ARRIVALS

A new report has revealed migrant shelters in the US are seeing far fewer new arrivals, following the government's action to limit asylum claims.

Immigration an issue that has become highly politicized ahead of the presidential election.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Protests by traders in Pakistan's Northern Region worsens economic problems

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Economic tensions are rising in Pakistan's northern region as traders have shut down the Karakoram Highway to protest illegal taxation on Chinese goods.

This has left hundreds stranded, including tourists from the UK, Spain, France, and China, who were heading to Beijing.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Carles Puigdemont reportedly back in Belgium

A close associate of Carles Puigdemont says he's now back in Belgium.

The Catalan separatist politician - who faces an arrest warrant in Spain over the 2017 independence referendum - gave a speech in Barcelona on Thursday before disappearing.

Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Trump & Harris campaign after debate confirmation

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both on the campaign trail this
Friday, a day after confirmation they will meet in a televised debate
next month.

Trump's running mate JD Vance hit the trail earlier this week. While
Harris and her vice presidential pick Tim Walz also visited multiple
battleground states throughout the week.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump-Harris Presidential Debate confirmed for Sept 10th

US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will meet
for their first debate on September 10th.

Trump has said he wants three head-to-heads, while Harris has said she
may consider more if Trump "shows up" to the first one.

Trump again suggested Harris is not intelligent enough to debate him
during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, in Florida, his first major
event since Harris was announced as the Democratic candidate for the
US presidency.

Mitch McCann reports.

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China appeals against EU electric vehicle tariffs

Beijing has launched an appeal at the World Trade Organization against
the European Union's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

The EU recently imposed additional duties of up 37.6 percent arguing
that the European market was being flooded by cheap vehicles.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Fighting in Russia's Kursk region enters fourth day

Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region has entered its fourth day, after Kyiv's troops launched a surprise cross-border incursion earlier this week. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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New Report Shows Antimicrobial Resistance, Surging Drug Prices Leading to Infant Mortality in Nigeria

A recent report has revealed that neonatal sepsis, a bacterial bloodstream infection in newborn babies is exposing infants to deaths in Nigeria.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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