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Bodies of five more international climbers, including world-renowned British-Nepali Nirmal Purja, have been airlifted to Skardu after they were killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said on Thursday. The avalanche struck on July 30, cutting off contact with the 10-member international expedition led by 43-year-old Purja on Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains. His company confirmed there were no survivors. “Following one of the most technically deman
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Bodies of five more international climbers, including world-renowned British-Nepali Nirmal Purja, have been airlifted to Skardu after they were killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said on Thursday. The avalanche struck on July 30, cutting off contact with the 10-member international expedition led by 43-year-old Purja on Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains. His company confirmed there were no survivors. “Following one of the most technically deman
N12 Report: The U.S. Air Force has begun withdrawing some of its refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport, ahead of an approaching agreement.

Twelve companies, including seven banks, one individual, and six vessels, were added to the list
By Jason Lange and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Five months into the U.S. war with Iran, Americans who expect the Middle East to slide toward chaos outnumber those who see the war bringing more stability by three to one, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The six-day poll concluded on Monday, as Republican President Donald Trump again backed away from threatened "massive attacks" on Iran, underscoring uncertainty surrounding a conflict he initially predicted would bring a swift
Trump privately told Republican donors he wants JD Vance to win in 2028, using language like "We need to elect JD." Advisers stress he hasn't fully settled on a successor and is still keeping some competition alive between Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. One source summarized it as "JD is earning it, and Trump sees it," noting Trump stopped routinely asking "JD or Marco?" Source: WaPo

According to the International Volleyball Federation, some national volleyball federations also declined to participate in the Under-17 World Cup, which will be hosted by Qatar
Ukrainian FPV drone nets a Russian fiber-optic quadcopter mid-air. https://t.co/A3EOJqvW1g

Ukrainian strikes have cut Russian refining to a two-decade low, forcing one of the worldvs largest oil producers to buy finished fuel abroad—first from India, now from Morocco, shipped to the Arctic.

A German court on Thursday handed an Afghan man a life sentence for a car-ramming attack in Munich last year which killed a two-year-old girl and her mother and left dozens injured. The court in Munich found the man, named only as Farhad N., guilty of two counts of murder, 23 of attempted murder, and 22 counts of bodily harm, 19 of them serious. The court found that the offences carried a “particular gravity of guilt” – a designation that makes it much less likely that 25-year-old Farhad N. will
In the Zaporizhzhia district, Russian troops attacked cars with drones, injuring three people.
WATCH: Ukrainian FPV interceptor drone downing Russian fiber-optic quadcopter using a net launcher.

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SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade minister on Thursday asked his Bri...
Ukrainian drone strikes hit the Yaroslavl oil refinery in western Russia on Thursday, one of the country's five largest. https://t.co/imC8IJUwIZ

Ukraine has presented a package of proposals to Azerbaijan aimed at expanding trade, investment and energy cooperation as the two countries work to restore pre-war levels of bilateral trade.
Eight nations -- Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt -- issued a joint statement condemning what they called ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza. They cited strikes on medical facilities and civilian infrastructure and warned the escalation threatens the second phase of the plan and the diplomatic track.
BREAKING 🔴 Houthi forces launched a missile attack on Yemeni government positions in Hadramout, southern Yemen, leaving multiple government troops killed and wounded. https://t.co/Th23KFmVfp
NEW: Iran's Ministry of Intelligence says it arrested 21 alleged Mossad-linked suspects in Kerman for reportedly gathering intelligence on sensitive military and air defense sites. It also announced the arrest of four armed gang members and five suspects allegedly tied to the coup plot, seizing multiple military-grade weapons and referring the detainees to the judiciary.

According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, the area near the settlement of Al-Mansouri came under three airstrikes and artillery fire

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According to sources in the Persian Gulf, such steps are aimed at exerting additional pressure on the US through its allies to reach a peace agreement acceptable to Iran

SC Villa captain and Ugandan international David Owori was found unconscious by passers-by, but later pronounced dead.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan: When Damascus, Aleppo, and Hama are wealthier and safer, we immediately feel it in Gaziantep, Mersin, and Istanbul. Likewise, destabilizing activities occurring in any part of Syria constitute a threat inside Türkiye. With this understanding, [our efforts in] counterterrorism, defense and security will deepen further.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani: Clearing our shared borders of terrorism and protecting them jointly is very important here. Bringing this process to success will serve our common interests. Outside of [the state], there should be no armed authority [operating independently]; such elements must not exist. Weapons should be solely under the national umbrella and under [state] authority. This is very important for the stability of this region and the region [as a whole].

Reform say employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration status Foreign secretary Ed Miliband has announced a package of new sanctions against Russia. Among the 19 targets sanctioned are six Russian banks, six newly acquired shadow fleet tankers and four Russian companies importing tantalum and niobium – rare metals critical for producing military kit, the Foreign Office said. Today’s new sanctions demonstrate the UK’s unwavering commitment to supporti

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Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, August 6th
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan: The Israeli government aims to sabotage peace efforts and separate the Palestinians from Gaza, and this objective has not changed. If possible, it seeks to turn Gaza into a place without Palestinians, a place where they cannot live. However, Netanyahu will not succeed in this policy; the people of Gaza will continue to live in Gaza and build their future there.
🚨🇺🇦🔥 Ukraine has forced another Russian oil refinery to halt operations. A long-range kamikaze drone strike targeted the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery, dealing another blow to Russia’s energy infrastructure. According to the available information, Ukrainian long-range drones struck the refinery before dawn, causing significant damage that forced the facility to suspend operations. The attack reportedly hit key processing infrastructure, disrupting production at one of Russia’s important petroleum

The United Kingdom has imposed fresh sanctions on 13 individuals and entities, six vessels and several financial institutions accused of supporting Russia or its energy exports.
Head of the MFA of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha stated that Kyiv wants to restore the pre-war volume of bilateral trade turnover with Azerbaijan, which has currently reached around 600 million dollars.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out strikes on Russian oil refineries in Bashkortostan and the Yaroslavl region, and also struck two military patrol boats and shadow fleet vessels in the Black Sea.

Western allies are more hesitant to give up interceptor missiles they may need for their own defense as war rages on multiple fronts.

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Sanae Takaichi emphasized that the Japanese government would continue to uphold the three non-nuclear principles - not to possess, produce, or import nuclear weapons
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara opposes sending Syrian forces into Lebanon alone, telling the Qatari-owned Lebanese paper Al-Modun that any presence there must involve several Arab states under regional and international oversight. He is also seeking talks with Hezbollah on disarmament, aiming to fold the group into the Lebanese army.