Joint investigation team formed to probe attacks on churches in Pakistan August 24, 2023 at 05:36AM

The government of Punjab, Pakistan has formed a high-powered Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate the recent attacks on churches and homes of Christians. The mob attacks, allegedly led by extremists from the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), resulted in the burning of 21 churches and 86 houses. Over 200 people, including TLP activists, have been arrested in connection with the attacks.

Dominican officials inspect damage inflicted by tropical storm Franklin after heavy flooding August 24, 2023 at 04:06AM

Tropical storm Franklin caused heavy flooding in the Dominican Republic, resulting in one death and two people missing. Over 670 homes were affected and 24 communities were cut off by heavy rains. Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power and 1.6 million without water.

The next steps in Trump's criminal case in Georgia August 24, 2023 at 03:54AM

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to surrender at a Georgia jail to face charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. After reporting to the jail, he will pay a bond and await trial, which could be delayed due to legal complications. Trump may try to move the trial to another location, arguing bias in Fulton County. If convicted, Trump may seek a new trial based on inconsistencies or legal issues.

Greece struggles to tame wildfires raging for a sixth day August 24, 2023 at 03:31AM

Major wildfires in Greece have left 20 people dead and caused outrage among residents. Firefighters struggled for a sixth day to control the blazes, with the largest fire front threatening a national park near Athens. The government has been criticized for its inadequate preparedness and mismanagement.

Villagers hear bang, then see Prigozhin plane plummet to the ground August 24, 2023 at 03:07AM

Residents of a village near the site of a plane crash which is believed to have killed Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said they had heard a bang, then saw the jet plummet to the ground. Russian investigators said they had opened a criminal investigation. Some unnamed sources told Russian media they believed the plane had been shot down by one or more surface-to-air missiles.

British Trade Secretary to launch UK-India campaign during her G20 visit August 23, 2023 at 11:50PM

British Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch will launch the 'Alive with Opportunity' campaign, which is designed to build on the UK and India's strong bilateral relationship and boost trade and investment, during her ongoing visit to Jaipur.

Taiwan proposes $3bn spending on new weapons, gets F-16 boost August 23, 2023 at 10:34PM

Taiwan plans to spend an additional $2.97 billion on weapons next year, including fighter jets and F-16 tracking systems, to strengthen its defenses against China. China has been increasing military and political pressure on Taiwan, which it considers its own territory. The US recently approved a potential $500 million sale of infrared search and track systems for F-16 jets to Taiwan.