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Torrential Pakistan monsoon rains kill more than 20

More than 20 people were killed on Wednesday in a torrential spell of monsoon rain in Pakistan, where downpours have swept away entire villages over the last week, leaving more than 400 dead.

Defence begins closing arguments in Hong Kong trial of Jimmy Lai

A lawyer representing Jimmy Lai said Wednesday it was "not wrong to support freedom of expression" as the defence began closing arguments in the jailed Hong Kong media mogul's national security trial.

Kneecap rapper in court on terrorism charge over Hezbollah flag

Dozens of supporters of Irish rap band Kneecap protested outside a London court Wednesday, as one of the band members appeared charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.

Historic Swedish church inches closer to new home

A historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings resumed its slow move across the Arctic town of Kiruna on Wednesday, inching toward its new home to allow Europe's biggest underground mine to expand.

More than 20 dead in fresh Pakistan monsoon rains

More than 20 people have died on Wednesday in a torrential spell of monsoon rain in Pakistan, where downpours have swept away entire villages over the last week, killing more than 400.

Kneecap rapper faces court on terror charge over Hezbollah flag

A member of Irish rap band Kneecap was due to appear in court on Wednesday charged with a terror offence for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.

Time to Go: Japan pro board game player retires at 98

Japan's oldest professional player of the board game Go retired on Wednesday aged 98, saying that she can no longer handle "six hours without a break".

Wellgistics Health Achieves Stability in First-Half 2025 and Executes Growth Initiatives

TAMPA, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Wellgistics Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:WGRX) ("Wellgistics Health" or the "Company"), a leader in next-generation pharmaceutical distribution, digital prescription routing, and AI-powered hub fulfillment, today announced financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025.

IPOMarket.com Announces Joint Venture with Fintech.TV, theCUBE, and New to The Street to Deliver Unprecedented Distribution for Pre- and Post-IPO Companies

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / IPOMarket.com, the next-generation platform for IPO media, investor engagement, and capital markets storytelling, today announced a landmark joint venture with Fintech.TV, theCUBE, and New to The Street. This partnership creates the most expansive and integrated global media network designed to amplify visibility for pre- and post-IPO companies. The collaboration combines national broadcast reach, digital authority, and direct access to Wall Street and global capital markets. Adding to this powerful alliance, John Furrier, cofounder of the influential tech media platform SiliconANGLE Media and theCUBE, joins as a strategic media partner-bringing enterprise reach, Silicon Valley access, and world-class credibility.

'Call of Duty', 'Black Myth' wow Gamescom trade show

A twisted futuristic version of "Call of Duty", Batman in Lego form and the "Resident Evil" series' ghoulish monsters had gamers salivating Tuesday as the vast Gamescom trade show opened in Cologne.

Mexican boxer Chavez Jr. deported from US over alleged cartel ties

Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been detained in Mexico after deportation by the United States to face drug cartel-related charges, Mexican authorities said Tuesday.

Mexican drug lord Zambada to plead guilty in US court

Mexican drug trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada will plead guilty at a hearing next Monday, US court filings show, raising the prospect of a cooperation deal with prosecutors.

Death toll from northern Pakistan monsoon floods hits almost 400

Rescuers and residents resumed searching on Tuesday for survivors as the death toll from five days of torrential rain rose to almost 400, with authorities warning monsoon downpours would continue until the weekend.

Record number of aid workers killed in 2024, UN says

A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of accountability a "shameful indictment" of international apathy -- and warning this year's toll was equally disturbing.

Survivors claw through rubble after deadly Pakistan cloudburst

In the middle of the night, by the glow of their mobile phones, rescuers and villagers dug through the concrete remains of flattened houses after massive rocks crashed down on a remote Pakistani village following a cloudburst.

UN says record 383 aid workers killed in 2024

A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of accountability a "shameful indictment" of international apathy -- and warned this year's toll was equally disturbing.

NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak kills 5

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City's Harlem neighborhood thought to have originated in contaminated cooling towers has killed five people and put 14 in the hospital, health officials said on Monday.

Brazil's top court rules US laws do not apply to its territory

Brazil's Supreme Court ruled on Monday that foreign legislation did not have jurisdiction in its country, after the United States used a law to sanction a judge on the court.

Republican-led states sending hundreds of troops to US capital

Mississippi will send some 200 National Guard personnel to Washington, its governor said Monday, where they will join hundreds more from other Republican-led states to double the number of troops in the US capital.

Newsmax Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Company Reports Revenues of $46.4 million, an 18.4% Increase Year-Over-YearBroadcast Revenues Soar to $38.0 Million, a 28.5% Increase Year-Over-YearNewsmax Remains the Fourth Highest-Rated Cable News Channel With Over 26 Million Quarterly Viewers

Jaguar Health Reports Approval of All Proposals at August 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Jaguar CEO Lisa Conte presenting August 20 at Emerging Growth Conference to provide updates on near-term catalysts; Click here to registerAs announced, initial proof-of-concept results from the ongoing investigator-initiated trial in Abu Dhabi show crofelemer reduced the required total parenteral nutrition in the first participating microvillus inclusion disease (MVID) patient by up to 27% and in the first participating short bowel syndrome (SBS-IF) patient by up to 12.5%; FDA meeting resulted in planned Jaguar regulatory pathway to complete supplemental NDA strategy for crofelemer for patients with metastatic breast cancer, a population meeting orphan definition in USCompany strategy: Seek business development partnerships for license to develop and commercialize Jaguar's orphan indication products, resulting in non-dilutive funding for Jaguar

Rieg's Gun Shop & Shooting Range Launches Franchise Program After 55 Years in Business

Trusted firearms retailer and training center offers entrepreneurs a rare chance to own a piece of its legacy.

Jaguar Health Family Company Napo Pharmaceuticals to Meet with FDA to Discuss Potential Regulatory Pathways for Crofelemer for Treatment of Ultrarare Pediatric Indication Microvillus Inclusion Disease (MVID)

As announced, initial proof-of-concept results from the ongoing investigator-initiated trial in Abu Dhabi show crofelemer reduced the required total parenteral nutrition in the first participating MVID patient by up to 27%; abstract describing results accepted for presentation at upcoming North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago

MIRA Pharmaceuticals Announces Completion of Phase 1 Single Ascending Dose for Oral Ketamir-2 with No Safety Concerns, Advances to Multiple Ascending Dose Stage

Following FDA IND clearance for neuropathic pain, the Company is preparing to initiate its U.S. Phase 2a trial in Q4 2025

Rain halts rescue operation after Pakistan floods kill hundreds

Rain on Monday halted search and rescue operations in northern Pakistan after flash floods that have killed nearly 350 people with around 200 still missing, officials said.

Hong Kong court hears closing arguments in tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial

Hong Kong prosecutors on Monday began closing arguments in the trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, saying the septuagenarian was fit to attend hearings after an adjournment last week to equip him with a heart monitor.

Five killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine apartment block

A Russian drone attack on a five-storey apartment block in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv early Monday killed five people and wounded more than a dozen others, Ukrainian authorities said.

Australian court fines Qantas US$59 million for illegal layoffs

An Australian court fined Qantas Aus$90 million (US$59 million) on Monday for illegally laying off 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, ending a five-year legal battle over the workers' rights.

Newsmax to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") today announced that the Company will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, after the U.S. stock market closes.

Beyond the Directory: How The Blacklining Is Building a New Economic Ecosystem for Black Entrepreneurs

By Editorial Evrima Chicago

Newsmax Announces Settlement with Dominion Voting Systems

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") today announced that the Company has reached a settlement agreement with Dominion Voting Systems, concluding a defamation lawsuit that Dominion filed in Delaware Superior Court in 2021.

Ambience Healthcare Unveils Chart Chat: The First AI Copilot Built Into the EHR

Powered by OpenAI's Reinforcement Fine-Tuning technology, this first-in-class AI copilot delivers real-time, patient-specific, evidence-based insights, directly within the EHR, underpinned by trusted medical content from BMJ Best Practice

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