August2023
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More than two million children displaced by brutal conflict in Sudan as violence spreads to new areas
Aug 29, 2023At least two million children have been forced from their homes since the conflict in Sudan erupted four months ago – an average of more than 700 children newly displaced every hour. As violence continues to... -
One year on from catastrophic floods, millions of children in Pakistan still need urgent support
Aug 29, 2023One year after historic floods devastated Pakistan and a national state of emergency was declared, millions of children continue to need humanitarian assistance and access to essential services, UNICEF warned. Recovery and rehabilitation efforts remain underfunded.... -
Toyota halted operations at 12 of its 14 factories in Japan due to a system glitch
Aug 29, 2023Toyota said Tuesday it halted operations at 12 of its 14 factories in Japan due to a system glitch, but that it did not appear to be a cyberattack. The world’s biggest automaker refrained from discussing... -
Asian markets extended a global rally
Aug 29, 2023Asian markets extended a global rally Tuesday ahead of US data this week that could be key to the Federal Reserve’s decision-making on interest rates. However, worries over China’s economy continue to dampen sentiment, with authorities... -
Chelsea striker Lukaku set for Roma loan: Italian press
Aug 29, 2023Romelu Lukaku, a Belgian international striker, will be loaned by Chelsea to Serie A team Roma, according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport on Monday. Roma will pay the London club 5.8 million euros ($6.2... -
Taijul, Ripon, Jahanara in Big Bash T20 draft
Aug 29, 2023As Cricket Australia published the complete list of the players for the overseas drafts, Taijul Islam, Ripon Mondol, and Jahanara Alam were named as candidates for Australia’s domestic T20 competition, the Big Bash League (BBL). A... -
Four migrants killed in boat capsize off Greece
Aug 29, 2023While 18 people were rescued, four migrants perished after their boat capsized off the coast of Lesbos, Greece, according to the coastguard. In the Aegean, a patrol found 22 people, but four of them were deceased,... -
Alps rockslide halts train services between France and Italy
Aug 29, 2023Following a significant rockslide in the Maurienne region of the French Alps that also closed some highways, officials stated Monday that train service between France and Italy has been suspended until at least Thursday. The rockslide,... -
North Syria airport out of service after Israeli strike
Aug 29, 2023Flights were grounded on Monday as a result of Israeli airstrikes on the Aleppo airport in northern Syria, according to a military source quoted by the Syrian state news agency SANA. “The Israeli enemy launched an... -
All 23 US marines accounted for after deadly Australia crash
Aug 29, 2023Police announced Monday that all 23 US marines on a military plane that crashed in northern Australia had been located. Three people were killed and five people were critically hurt in the incident. During a normal...