Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Yemen, Iran and Gaza dominate a volatile day
Yemen saw the deadliest fighting in this window, with Houthi missile and drone attacks on military sites in Marib and Hadramawt killing at least 58 members of the internationally recognised government forces, while a separate Houthi strike on government held Marib killed two civilians and injured 14 others. π πThe fighting also fed fears of wider spillover, as reports said Saudi Arabia was being affected by the conflict and preparations were under way for a possible mine clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz using uncrewed surface vehicles, underwater drones and explosive laden robots. π πIran remained at the centre... [Continue Reading]
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Noontime News Recap: US security and energy moves dominate as Pacific and Asia tensions flare
The United States has agreed to pay German energy company RWE $1.2bn to abandon offshore wind projects in America and shift investment towards gas, a striking reversal that underlines the Trump administration's push away from renewables. πOn the security front, US intelligence has warned that Russia could test a NATO country within weeks, with officials saying Moscow may seek to provoke an alliance member as early as this autumn. π At the same time, President Donald Trump has threatened leakers after reports deepened that US munitions stocks are under strain during the war with Iran. πIn East Asia, South Korean... [Continue Reading]
South Korea recovers 15 suspected North Korean landmines after monsoon floods near border
South Korean authorities have recovered 15 suspected North Korean landmines along coastal areas in Gwanghwa County after heavy monsoon rains and torrential flooding. Officials said the mines were found between 23 July and 3 August and were believed to have been washed over from the inter-Korean border. The discovery has renewed concern about explosive hazards in border regions exposed to severe weather.Choi Young-ran, who heads civil defence for Gwanghwa County, said the landmines were discovered along coastal areas and were likely carried by floodwaters during the monsoon season. County officials said in late July that residents should be alert to... [Continue Reading]
India's monsoon floods and landslides kill more than 100 since July
Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, according to official data. The deaths have been reported across several states, with Assam, Kerala, Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, and Jharkhand among the worst affected areas. Thousands of people have also been forced from their homes as heavy rain continues to disrupt daily life in parts of the country.Assam has recorded at least 87 deaths, making it the hardest-hit state in the current monsoon season. In Sivasagar district alone, 47 people have died, according to the figures cited in the supplied material. Kerala... [Continue Reading]
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Sri Lanka closes schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions after heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that killed at least five people. The worst-affected areas are in the country's central region, where downpours over the past two days have caused widespread disruption. Officials said the weather has flooded homes, fields and roads, while rescue teams continue to respond to the emergency.The government's Disaster Management Centre said five people died after being buried in mudslides that overran two houses in the central region. Its spokesperson, Pradeep Kodippili, said three people were wounded and two remain missing. He also said rains... [Continue Reading]

