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Only surviving baby in PIMS fire tragedy succumbs to her injuries
The only surviving child, Eezal Waqas, survived a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, which claimed 15 lives in total. She was saved by a nurse named Razia Noreen, who risked her life to save her child. The incident, which occurred on August 26, led to calls for justice and shock across the country. President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of Tamgha-i-Shujaat upon Razia for her bravery and selfless devotion. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented Razia with a cheque of Rs10 million and announced a national award for her.
2Techindianexpress.com
Google should relax ad tech rules, appoint antitrust monitor, US judge finds
US federal judge Leonie Brinkema has ruled that Google should relax rules governing its online advertising auctions and appoint an internal antitrust compliance monitor, while not demanding that the company break up its advertising technology monopoly. The decision was made in a 106-page decision unsealed two weeks after she rejected the Department of Justice's attempt to break up Google's advertising technology business. Despite having found in 2025 that Google had an illegal monopoly over some online ad technology, Brinkma recommended changes to Google's business practices. The government had wanted Google to sell AdX, where publishers pay a 20% fee to sell ads in auctions, claiming Google could not be trusted to run it. However, Brinkkema accepted proposals that Google would not require websites that use its ad server to also use AdX and cease practices that kept them locked into Google’s ad tech tools.
3Sportsocregister.com
Angel City FC stays in playoff hunt with key win against Seattle
Angel City Football Club (Angel City FC) secured a crucial 3-1 victory over the Seattle Reign in the 2026 NWSL season. Ally Sentnor and Ary Borges scored goals, giving Angel City a two-goal halftime advantage and a one-goal lead. With six games remaining, Angel City is one point out of eighth place in the 16-team league. The win gives Angel City an interesting split so far this season, with identical five-win, 18-point totals at home and on the road. This victory comes after a 3-3 draw against Denver. The team's remaining games include a home game against Bay FC and the regular-season finale against Boston Legacy FC.
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Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates
U.S. President Donald Trump hopes an end to the Iran war against Iran is near, as the conflict escalated with Saudi aircraft attacking Yemen and Houthi fighters launching drones and missiles at Saudi cities. The Iran-backed Houthis' advance in Yemen and Saudi Arabia's attacks have extended Tehran's reach in the war, raising global oil-supply risks. The United States tightened its travel warning for Saudi Arabia and banned government employees from travelling within 20 miles of the Yemen border. The extension of the war into Yemen could exacerbate the global energy-suppley shortage caused by the conflict. The price of Brent crude hovered around $108 a barrel on Wednesday, close to its highest levels since May, and the average retail price of diesel fuel in the U.S hit another all-time high, above $6.30 a gallon. The rise in oil and gas prices have become a major issue for the Republican Party in the lead-up to November midterm elections.
5Politicsrnz.co.nz
FENZ minister declares no confidence in CEO
The FENZ Minister, the head of the organisation, has declared no confidence in the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ), over a serious breach of the no surprises policy. The decision comes after an inquiry by a select committee into the organisation was released by the committee, which released a scathing report into the fire and Emergency New Zealand. The FENNZ Minister has also declared noconfidence in the CEO, blaming a serious violation of the policy. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke about the situation.
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Russia’s wartime parliamentary election is set to secure the Kremlin’s power – WTOP News - Russia
Russia's upcoming parliamentary election is set to secure the Kremlin's power, despite the outcome being all but certain. The election follows a challenging period for Russia, where the country has been involved in a full-fledged war with Ukraine for 4½ years. The main Kremlin party, United Russia, is expected to retain its control on the State Duma, alongside other parties that align with President Vladimir Putin's wishes. However, authorities have tightened control over the election, stifling dissent. The only party that criticized the war was removed from the ballot and some anti-war politicians have been imprisoned or forced to flee abroad. The Kremlin sees the election as a key effort to mobilize public support for the war and legitimize its action. The economic and political climate has been negatively affected by the conflict, with strikes on Russian oil refineries and logistical hubs exacerbating economic problems.
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Will India Face 100% Trump Tariffs? How the US Russia Sanctions Bill Could Hit Oil, Trade and Diplomacy - Russia
The US House of Representatives has approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a major piece of legislation aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia over the Ukraine war. The bill allows President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue purchasing significant amounts of Russian oil and gas. The measure is designed to reduce the revenues Russia earns from energy exports, which Western governments argue help finance Moscow's war effort. However, the legislation does not automatically trigger tariffs, but allows the US administration to impose tariff tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy. If used by a future US administration, tariffs could affect goods exported from targeted countries into the American market. However experts caution that there is still a significant gap between a law granting authority and the actual implementation of tariffs.
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Thai King’s Vietnam visit marks three milestones in bilateral ties
The Thai King's visit to Vietnam marked three milestones in bilateral ties, including the first by a Thai monarch since 1976. This visit came as Vietnam and Thailand celebrated their 50 years of diplomatic ties in 2026. The two countries' relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2025. Over 1.1 million visits were made between the two countries in 2025, and over 100,000 Vietnamese people are living, studying and working in Thailand. The visit also reflected the importance Thailand’s Royal Family, state and people attach to relations with Vietnam. The focus on bringing bilateral trade to the $25 billion target is to strengthen the relationship and strengthen cooperation in culture, education, tourism and people-to-person exchanges.
9Techtheintelligencer.com
LA news helicopter crashed in birthplace (and, arguably, epicenter) of 'eye-in-the-sky' reporting
LA news helicopter crashed live on-air, killing three people while covering a collision between an SUV and a city bus. The incident occurred in the birthplace of the Telecopter, which was designed to beat the competition to the scene. The invention of the telecopter was kept top secret by KTLA-TV chief engineer John Silva, who managed to reduce the 2,000 pounds of camera equipment from its original weight to less than 400 pounds. The news from the air provided a new era of big money for local television stations. However, tragedy added to the number of fatal crashes involving news helicopters in the U.S. since 2000.
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2025 was among driest years on record for world’s rivers, study finds
A study by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has found that 2025 was among the driest years on record for the world's rivers. The assessment revealed a depletion in the global water savings bank, which was 42% below normal across the world. This is due to the climate crisis and extreme weather events driving a more erratic and unpredictable water cycle. The last seven years have seen the fewest rivers with "normal" flows since 1991. In 2025, only about a third of rivers were in the normal range, while 36% of the global river basin area had river flows below or well below normal, and 21% were above- and much-above-normal flows. The study is published as rivers struggle against multiple threats due to climate crisis-induced droughts, pollution, and overexploitation. The impact on our river systems has directly impacted people's wellbeing and the global economy.
11Healthnews24.com.au
One major healthcare freebie will now cost most Australians money
The Department of Health has announced that the free Covid-19 vaccine will no longer be offered for free to high-risk individuals from October 1, due to the rise in immunity to the disease. High-risk people include adults over 75, adults aged between 65-74, and Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders aged between 50-74. Those not eligible for the free vaccine can still get the vaccine privately if their healthcare provider allows it. The change is unclear how much of this change in fees will make, with only 472,830 people aged between 20 and 64 receiving the vaccine so far in 2026.
12Healthwhitecase.com
Australian Online Safety Act – Digital Duty of Care
The Australian Government has released an exposure draft of the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026, which includes proposed changes to the Online Security Act 2021 (Cth). The key change is the introduction of a "digital duty of care" that requires online service providers to take steps to protect users and provide a safe environment online. The draft also proposes repealing the Basic Online Safety Expectations and industry codes/standards, moving the OSA regime away from co-regulatory to a direct model with the eSafety Commissioner empowered with additional enforcement powers. The digital duty of Care would apply to individuals responsible for online services who provide the service or exercise day-to-day control of the service. It would require providers to ensure a safe online environment, including individuals protected from material and conduct related to extreme violence or cruelty, criminal offences and drug use, and children under 16 years of age. The bill is open until 22 September 2026.
