{"id":103,"date":"2023-06-01T05:44:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T04:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bengalur.net\/?page_id=103"},"modified":"2023-06-12T14:02:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T13:02:32","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bengalur.net\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">News Sources from Straits Times etc.. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top News<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">World<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/business-news\/emergency-savings-financial-safety-insurance-investments-personal-finance-11826347#publisher=newsstand'>No Emergency Savings? Follow These 3 Steps To Build A Financial Safety Net<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T03:14:45+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Emergencies will come without warning. The only thing families can control is whether their finances are ready when they do.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/multiple-explosions-rock-erbil-near-us-consulate-as-iranian-drones-hit-iraq-11830408#publisher=newsstand'>Multiple Explosions Rock Erbil Near US Consulate As Iranian Drones Hit Iraq<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T02:17:42+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Several explosions rocked Erbil in northern Iraq early Tuesday, including near the US Consulate, as Iranian drones targeted multiple locations across the region.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/seattle-shooting-15-year-old-arrested-cops-say-3-shooters-involved-11830370#publisher=newsstand'>Seattle Shooting: 15-Year-Old Arrested, Cops Say 3 Shooters Involved<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T01:46:06+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Police said Monday there were at least three suspects involved in a shootout at a crowded food festival near Seattle&#039;s Space Needle over the weekend. One of them was among those killed in the violence.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/us-india-expanding-defence-civil-nuclear-cooperation-trump-official-11830355#publisher=newsstand'>US, India Expanding Defence, Civil Nuclear Cooperation: Trump Official<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T01:26:06+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The US and India are expanding defence and civil nuclear cooperation, including the adoption of trusted AI and other emerging technologies powering the economy, US Assistant Secretary of State S Paul Kapur said.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/after-bihar-assam-drops-cases-assures-no-action-against-cjp-protesters-11830335#publisher=newsstand'>After Bihar, Assam Drops Cases, Assures No Action Against CJP Protesters<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T00:52:56+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The Assam government on Monday announced that it will withdraw cases and other legal proceedings initiated against people who participated in protests over the alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/ukraine-president-volodymye-zelensky-to-meet-us-senators-today-as-russia-sanctions-vote-expected-11830308#publisher=newsstand'>Zelensky To Meet US Senators Today As Russia Sanctions Vote Expected<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T00:14:52+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">One of the aides said the Senate also was expected to begin voting as soon as during Zelenskiy&#039;s visit on a bill to impose sanctions on Russia that was championed by Graham.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/elon-musks-x-adds-banking-in-everything-app-push-11830288#publisher=newsstand'>Elon Musk&#039;s X Adds Banking In &quot;Everything App&quot; Push<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T23:44:11+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Elon Musk&#039;s social media app X on Monday began offering its X Money banking service to all US subscribers of its paid Premium and Premium+ tiers, part of the multi-billionaire&#039;s ambition to turn the site into an &quot;everything app.&quot;<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/assam-floods-death-count-remains-at-68-over-5-lakh-people-affected-11830230#publisher=newsstand'>Assam Floods: Death Count Remains At 68, Over 5 Lakh People Affected<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T22:40:27+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on Monday, with no fresh fatalities reported in the last 24 hours, though 4.45 lakh people remain affected across six districts, an official bulletin said.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/donald-trump-says-good-chance-of-progress-in-iran-talks-as-both-hold-fire-11830052#publisher=newsstand'>Trump Says &quot;Good Chance&quot; Of Progress In Iran Talks As Both Hold Fire<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T20:43:55+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">US President Donald Trump on Monday voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as the two sides held their fire for a third consecutive day.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/in-rajasthan-local-body-polls-congress-to-reserve-50-tickets-for-youths-11829977#publisher=newsstand'>In Rajasthan Local Body Polls, Congress To Reserve 50% Tickets For Youths<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T19:56:53+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Govind Singh Dotasra has announced that the party would reserve 50% of its tickets for young candidates, describing the move as an effort to bring new leadership into grassroots politics.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/human-integrity-not-tech-is-main-issue-iit-madras-director-on-paper-leaks-11829973#publisher=newsstand'>&#039;Human Integrity, Not Tech, Is Main Issue&#039;: IIT Madras Director On Paper Leaks<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T19:53:14+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">&quot;For any operation, there is a root of trust. The root of trust for any examination is the question paper setter,&quot; IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti told NDTV<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/will-gen-z-protest-impact-bihars-bankipur-bypolls-bjp-chiefs-response-11829800#publisher=newsstand'>Will Gen Z Protest Impact Bihar&#039;s Bankipur Bypolls? BJP Chief&#039;s Response<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T19:45:32+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Bankipur has been Nitin Nabin&#039;s stronghold. He vacated the seat to move to national politics and the Rajya Sabha.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/right-wing-activist-tg-mohandas-clarifies-would-have-shot-protesters-women-love-rape-remarks-11828030#publisher=newsstand'>Right-Wing Activist Clarifies &quot;Would Have Shot Protesters, Women Love Rape&quot; Remarks<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T19:35:45+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The controversy erupted after a video surfaced in which Mohandas said that, if he had the authority, he would impose curfew in a four-kilometre radius around Jantar Mantar, warn protesters three times to disperse, and then order police firing.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/bihar-to-release-detainees-drop-cases-against-neet-protesters-11829427#publisher=newsstand'>Bihar To Release Detainees, Drop Cases Against NEET Protesters<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T19:21:34+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The Bihar government on Monday announced that it will withdraw all cases lodged against protesters over the NEET paper leak and release those jailed under various charges.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/france-wildfire-europe-what-are-fire-clouds-new-threat-making-frances-wildfires-even-deadlier-11829439#publisher=newsstand'>France&#039;s Wildfires Are Now Creating Their Own Lightning. Here&#039;s How<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T19:10:22+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">This phenomenon, which is new to France, is yet another consequence of human-caused climate change, according to French researcher Jean-Baptiste Filippi, who studies wildfires.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/we-welcome-all-eknath-shinde-to-ndtv-on-oppositions-operation-tiger-charge-11829789#publisher=newsstand'>&#039;We Welcome All&#039;: Eknath Shinde To NDTV On Opposition&#039;s &#039;Operation Tiger&#039; Charge<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T18:54:11+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde downplayed the Opposition&#039;s criticisms and allegations of poaching leaders and explained how his party viewed the matter<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/ballot-box-burnt-one-killed-violence-marks-opening-phase-of-pok-polls-11829771#publisher=newsstand'>Ballot Box Burnt, One Killed: Violence Marks Opening Phase Of PoK Polls<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T18:49:33+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The opening round of voting took place in the Mirpur Division under heavy security deployment, but turnout in parts of Mirpur appeared subdued as temperatures soared through the afternoon.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/protests-in-punjab-reach-parliament-become-challenge-for-state-government-11829204#publisher=newsstand'>Protests In Punjab Reach Parliament, Become Challenge For State Government<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T18:47:24+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The protests by power employees, sanitation workers, and Aam Aadmi Clinics workers have become a major political issue, putting pressure on the Bhagwant Mann government.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/half-of-delhis-daily-waste-still-reaches-landfills-despite-cleanup-drive-11829603#publisher=newsstand'>Half Of Delhi&#039;s Daily Waste Still Reaches Landfills Despite Cleanup Drive<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T18:45:31+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Nearly half of the waste generated in Delhi every day continues to be sent to the city&#039;s dumpsites, even as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi works to clear decades-old garbage from the landfill sites.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/over-2-800-with-criminal-records-including-rape-and-murder-identified-at-student-protest-sites-sources-11829299#publisher=newsstand'>Face Scan Done, Cops Now Zero In On Delhi Protesters With &#039;Criminal Records&#039;<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T18:05:26+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">989 people have serious criminal records including murder, rape, kidnapping, robbery, and cases filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, sources said<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/netanyahu-heads-to-us-for-first-trump-meeting-since-iran-war'>Netanyahu heads to US for first Trump meeting since Iran war<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T03:59:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Relations between Netanyahu and Trump have occasionally appeared strained in recent months.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/shooting-near-mexicos-presidential-palace-kills-one'>Shooting near Mexico\u2019s presidential palace kills one<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T03:17:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">A 42-year-old man died and two 39-year-old men were injured.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/johnson-johnson-announces-7-billion-settlement-of-talc-lawsuits'>Johnson &amp; Johnson announces $7 billion settlement of talc lawsuits<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T02:29:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The settlement covers claims alleging that J&amp;J&#039;s talc products cause ovarian cancer.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/iraq-says-opens-probe-into-saudi-drone-attack-claim'>Iraq says opens probe into Saudi drone attack claim<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T02:10:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Saudi Arabia said drones targeting its territory had been launched by pro-Iran groups in Iraq.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/us-aviation-authority-says-seats-on-hundreds-of-boeing-737-max-jets-were-incorrectly-installed'>US aviation authority says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T02:09:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The incorrect installation could result in passengers being injured in an emergency landing.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/trump-uses-stage-at-general-motors-to-launch-midterms-attack-on-democrats'>Trump uses stage at General Motors to launch midterms attack on Democrats<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T01:56:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">It is highly unusual for presidents to turn speeches at auto plants into campaign rallies.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/france-and-spain-race-to-contain-fires-before-new-heatwave'>France and Spain race to contain fires before new heatwave<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T00:17:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">28 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">They are battling the worst wildfires in living memory.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/houthis-pushing-to-model-irans-hormuz-control-in-red-sea-yemeni-fm-says'>Houthis pushing to model Iran\u2019s Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni Foreign Minister says<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T23:16:08+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Firing was taking place along the frontline, but neither side had yet mounted an offensive.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/pentagon-says-it-will-not-finish-spending-ukraine-funds-until-year-trump-leaves-office-source-says'>Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T23:15:55+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Trump\u2019s first impeachment came after officials ruled that his administration withheld funds for Ukraine.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-july-28-2026'>While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 28, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T23:08:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/zelenskiy-to-meet-us-senators-russia-sanctions-vote-expected'>Zelensky to meet US senators, Russia sanctions vote expected<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T22:26:08+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The Senate will begin voting during his visit on a Bill to impose sanctions on Russia.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/russian-attacks-in-eastern-ukraine-kill-seven-officials-say'>Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine kill seven, officials say<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T22:00:43+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Russia\u2019s military said it had captured Kostiantynivka, a claim Ukrainian officials deny.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/just-one-in-three-americans-back-iran-war-most-unsure-of-trumps-goals-reuters-ipsos-poll-finds'>Just 1 in 3 Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump\u2019s goals, Reuters\/Ipsos poll finds<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T21:15:50+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The poll, conducted July 24 through July 26, also showed the Republican president\u2019s approval rating ticking higher to 37 per cent.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/chad-joins-growing-list-of-countries-to-withdraw-from-icc'>Chad joins growing list of countries to withdraw from ICC<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T21:10:38+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The move follows pressure from the US, which has accused the court of posing \u201can intolerable threat to US sovereignty\u201d.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/us-france-trade-barbs-in-fight-over-un-rights-chiefs-second-term'>US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief\u2019s second term<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T20:43:13+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The move followed a tense weekend exchange between the two permanent Security Council members on X.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/andrew-tristan-tate-to-seek-release-from-us-jail-while-fighting-extradition'>Andrew, Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail while fighting extradition<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T20:25:51+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">MIAMI, July 27 &#8211; Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will press for their release from a U.S. jail as they fight the British government&#039;s efforts to extradite them to face charges of rape, assault and facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation, the brothers&#039; lawyers told reporters on Monday.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/nigeria-tells-south-africa-to-curb-xenophobic-attacks-on-migrants-questions-state-response'>Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T20:20:50+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">ABUJA, July 27 &#8211; Nigeria urged South Africa on Monday to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying repeated violence was straining ties and raising questions about whether the government was complicit.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/us-justice-dept-asks-supreme-court-to-restore-trump-mail-in-voting-order'>US Justice Dept asks Supreme Court to restore Trump mail-in voting order<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T20:15:49+01:00\" 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href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/haiti-schedules-first-election-in-a-decade-for-december'>Haiti schedules first election in a decade for December<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T19:45:54+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">27 July 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">PORT-AU-PRINCE, July 27 &#8211; Haiti&#039;s CEP electoral council on Monday scheduled the first presidential elections in a decade for December with a runoff in February, after plans to hold the vote in August with a December runoff were postponed over security concerns.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/bitcoin-weakens-in-asia-trading-as-fed-rate-decision-looms'>Bitcoin weakens in Asia trading as Fed rate decision 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