Asian Burg https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Bangladesh stun Australia with historic maiden Test victory Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly hinted at retirement this year with the 41-year-old having previously said the 2026 World Cup would be his last, as his Al Nassr contract runs until June 2027. New Zealand passes law blocking climate-related lawsuits against companies Saudi Arabia revises school textbooks, removes several references to Jews and other religions Iran appears to be losing some control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz with more than 80% of recent vessel traffic using the Omani route amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Islamabad–Rawalpindi Flooded:Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe urban flooding, submerging roads and inundating homes across the twin cities. How Screen Time May Affect Children’s Development During Childhood Earthquake rocks Spain’s historic Granada, injuring three Meta rejects claims it sought to hook children to Facebook, Instagram Trump says no Iran talks are planned, while Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until US sanctions and military pressure end. US and South Korea will cut joint military drills from 11 days to five and scale back field training following Trump’s order to reduce US participation. Google has officially opened its local office in Pakistan with PM Shehbaz Sharif highlighting opportunities for stronger cooperation in technology, digital skills and innovation. More than 80% of recent ship traffic has used the Oman route, suggesting Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz has weakened as US forces escort vessels. U.S. to allow select private firms to conduct offensive cyber operations Female content creator shot dead near Taxila, Pakistan Iran is reportedly turning to railways to move oil to China as maritime exports face disruption using a 10,400-km overland corridor that can take around 15 days, though rail capacity remains far below that of oil tankers NATO fighter jet shoots down drone over Romania Netherlands develops smart inflatable flood barriers Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly hinted at retirement this year with the 41-year-old having previously said the 2026 World Cup would be his last, as his Al Nassr contract runs until June 2027 Russia says Ukraine launched over 800 drones in one of its largest aerial attacks, killing at least six people. Russian strikes on Ukraine also killed three people, while Romania shot down a drone that entered its airspace Why Travellers Are Obsessed With Foreign Supermarkets Europe’s heatwaves are causing major business losses but most firms lack insurance covering heat-related disruptions. Insurers are exploring new heat-triggered policies as economic risks grow. UK assures Pakistan of swift action on student visa delays Belgium’s biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany Endangered Deltas: How Human Demand Is Pushing River Ecosystems Towards Collapse Ebola has killed 2,325 people in DR Congo making the current outbreak the country’s deadliest on record with 4,945 confirmed cases reported. Double Super Over, Double Nerves — A Night T20 Cricket Will Remember Beyond the Boundary: Pakistan vs India — More Than a Match Cricket’s Shadow Over Every Other Sport in Pakistan and India Iran rejects U.S. demands over the Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns of higher fuel prices amid the ongoing conflict. India food safety chief launches sweeping crackdown on quick-commerce warehouses Morocco arrested 111 migrants attempting to reach Spain’s Ceuta as security tightened after calls for a mass border crossing. A magnitude-7.7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least 51 people and injured 113 with about 5,000 evacuated after landslides blocked roads and more than 1,300 homes were damaged. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed deepening ties with Kim pledging to strengthen their “friendship” as Pyongyang continues supporting Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Gaza Health Ministry: 22 Oxygen Stations Out of Service Amid Israeli Blockade Heathrow Airport has restricted road access to Terminals 2 and 3 after a burst water main caused flooding in the central terminal area on Saturday morning HRCP has called for a judicial tribunal headed by a sitting Lahore (Pakistan) High Court judge after finding serious inconsistencies in the deaths of two women in Lahore police custody with the cause of death still unresolved. Iran: Hormuz Can Be Opened or Closed Only by Us The Taliban marked 5 years in power in Afghanistan on Saturday with a “victory day” parade in Kabul. India marks Independence Day with first-ever ‘Vande Mataram’ rendition at Red Fort Taiwan detects Chinese military activity around island Air India captain reportedly tested positive for cannabis after Aug. 4 flight that lost 300 ft, injuring 17 people; the result has not been officially confirmed and it does not establish impairment or that cannabis caused the incident. Hayden Panettiere, actress best known for ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ has died at 36 her representative confirmed with the circumstances of her death currently unknown. Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, 41, was found dead in London days after resigning amid plagiarism and qualification allegations. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island killing at least five people and damaging buildings. A tsunami warning was issued but later lifted; about 2,000 residents evacuated Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce U.S.-South Korea military drills calling them costly and hostile to North Korea. The exercises began Monday as scheduled. Kuwait’s oil sector remains largely paralysed as the Iran war restricts access to the Strait of Hormuz on which the country depends for most of its oil exports and government revenue. Home Pakistan marks Independence Day with calls for unity and reform Selena Gomez startup faces fraud lawsuit from investors