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Gaza's first polio case in 25 years sparks urgent vaccination drive in war-torn territory

France24.com (en) 

The Gaza Strip has reported its first polio case in 25 years, prompting urgent efforts by health workers and aid agencies to launch a mass vaccination campaign despite ongoing airstrikes and aid restrictions. With the campaign slated to begin on August 31, UN agencies aim to vaccinate 640,000 children, but the conflict continues to pose significant challenges to delivering life-saving care in the besieged territory.

Trump’s first outdoor rally behind bulletproof glass since assassination attempt

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech on Wednesday at a rally in North Carolina while protected by a bulletproof glass shield and surrounded by snipers positioned on nearby buildings. This was Trump’s first open-air speech since the failed assassination attempt on July 13. The speech, which took place in Asheboro, North Carolina, was […]

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Fresh maritime incident reported in Yemen

En.mehrnews.com 

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a new attack on a vessel off the coast of Yemen.

UK energy industry warns of grave concerns over windfall tax rise - BBC.com

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  1. UK energy industry warns of grave concerns over windfall tax rise  BBC.com
  2. Dozens of companies sign open letter urging Ed Miliband to reconsider oil tax  The Telegraph
  3. ‘People are walking away’: UK windfall tax hits North Sea oil investment  Financial Times
  4. North Sea Oil Producers Warn of Mass Exodus  OilPrice.com
  5. Could Britain's soaring taxes push energy companies to Norway?  Euronews

Chelsea players ‘not distracted by transfer noise’

Cyprus Mail 

Chelsea’s players are in a “bubble” and will not be distracted by the constant transfer speculation surrounding the club, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall said, as manager Enzo Maresca continues his efforts to trim his bloated squad. Maresca said England internationals Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are among a group of more than 15 players who are […]

Papal trip will offer Singaporeans a message of hope, cardinal says

Crux 

With Pope Francis’s visit to Asia less than two weeks away, Singapore’s cardinal has said the trip will be an opportunity to send a clear message on issues such as artificial intelligence and the environment, and to showcase the church in Asia.