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Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of meth in major bust
The National Narcotics Agency said in a statement late on Aug 18 it had received intelligence that a vessel sailing from Sarawak, Malaysia, through the Andaman Sea might be carrying narcotics to Indonesia.
Iran’s armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US military
"We wish to warn that any assistance or facilitation provided to the aggressor US military amounts to participation in the US military operation," armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi said, according to Iran's Mehr news agency.
Three die in private helicopter crash on Greek island
The Greek fire service said that the crash triggered an alarm heard across the island in the Cyclades, which is popular with tourists over the summer months.
US pauses construction of border project in Texas national park
The Department of Homeland Security plans to build vehicle barriers, patrol roads, lighting and detection technology across the park, known for its spectacular views and rich biodiversity, including hundreds of bird species, bobcats and black bears.
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers
Iran's military announced on Sunday that it was offering a bounty equivalent to US$30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubled if carried out by a woman.
Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until Hasina extradited
India has said Bangladesh's extradition request is "under examination".
Colombia leader asks Trump to suspend tariffs over quake
"I asked him to consider to temporarily suspend the high tariffs that are affecting Colombian products, in order to give some relief to our business owners, who are facing very difficult times due to the effects of the earthquake," De la Espriella said on X.
Ebola killing a victim every 30 minutes in DR Congo: UN
Cases have been reported in six DRC provinces, as well as Uganda. Cases have also been reported near the border with South Sudan.
US says 19 million recalled eggs pose deadly risk
Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled the eggs over potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis on July 22.
North Korea warns of new ‘deterrent’ ahead of US-Seoul drills
The 11-day exercises due to begin on Monday are a regular fixture of the summer calendar, designed to prepare the United States and South Korea to defend against the nuclear-armed North.
