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Court to hear Malaysia ex-leader Najib's appeal of jail sentence
Court to hear Malaysia ex-leader Najib's appeal of jail sentence
World
by  AFP

Malaysia's highest court said Tuesday it would hear former leader Najib Razak's final bid to overturn his 12-year jail sentence for corruption, with an acquittal potentially clearing the way for his return to power. He was convicted in July 2020 of corruption linked to state fund 1MDB and sentenced to 12 years in jail.

Iran says it has replied to 'final' EU nuclear text
Iran says it has replied to 'final' EU nuclear text
World
by  AFP

Iran said Tuesday it has given its response to a "final" draft agreement on reviving a 2015 nuclear accord with major powers presented by EU mediators at talks in Vienna. The major powers have been waiting for Tehran's response to the final draft submitted by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on August 8.

US commander says China missile fire over Taiwan must be contested
US commander says China missile fire over Taiwan must be contested
World
by  AFP

China's recent decision to fire missiles over Taiwan is a "gorilla in the room" that has to be contested, a top US military commander said Tuesday. I know that the gorilla in the room is launching missiles over Taiwan," Seventh Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Karl Thomas told reporters in Singapore.

Chinese ship docks in Sri Lanka despite India, US concerns
Chinese ship docks in Sri Lanka despite India, US concerns
World
by  AFP

A Chinese research vessel docked at Sri Lanka's Chinese-run southern port of Hambantota on Tuesday despite concerns from India and the United States about its alleged spying activities. The Hambantota port has been run by the Chinese since 2017, when they took it on a 99-year lease for $1.12 billion, less than the $1.4 billion Sri Lanka paid a Chinese firm to build it.

The curators saving Ukraine's heritage at all costs
The curators saving Ukraine's heritage at all costs
World
by  AFP

When she understood Russian troops were advancing in the region of Zaporizhzhia, Natalya Chergik helped to fill a truck with a ton of paintings, antique firearms and 17th-century ceramics. As for Chergik, she came back to Zaporizhzhia after her long journey to take away artwork for safekeeping in the west of the country.

China factories ration power as heatwave sends demand soaring
China factories ration power as heatwave sends demand soaring
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Chinese lithium hub Sichuan province will ration electricity supply to factories until Saturday, state media reported, as a heatwave sends power demands soaring and dries up reservoirs. Provinces including Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui that rely on power from western China have also issued electricity curbs for industrial users to ensure homes had enough power, according to local media reports.