Walmart has initiated a voluntary recall of its "Great Value" brand apple juice after tests revealed elevated levels of arsenic in the product. The recall, announced on the FDA’s website, involves 8-ounce bottles sold in 6-packs across 25 states, the District of...
Walmart Recalls Apple Juice in 25 States Due to Elevated Arsenic Levels
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Standoff in the Philippines: Authorities Close in on Pastor Apollo Quiboloy
A tense standoff has unfolded in the Philippines as thousands of police officers have surrounded the vast religious compound of Apollo Quiboloy, an influential pastor accused of child sex trafficking and other serious crimes. Quiboloy, who self-identifies as the...
Awajún Indigenous Communities Demand Justice for Child Abuse
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Oil Prices Rise Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict and US Rate Cut Expectations
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China Condemns US Decision to Add Firms to Export Control List, Vows Retaliation
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Public Transport Strike Announced for September 11 Over Early Retirement Scheme
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Israel Foils Major Hezbollah Rocket Attack; Netanyahu Warns of Retaliation
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US and Latin American Nations Reject Maduro’s Election Victory
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Stranded NASA Astronauts to Return Home on SpaceX in February 2025
Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over two months, are now scheduled to return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Originally, the pair embarked on...
Suspect in Solingen Knife Attack That Left 3 Dead Was in Hiding, Suspected of IS Membership
A knife attack during a city festival in Solingen, Germany, on Friday evening, August 23, resulted in three deaths and eight injuries. The suspect, a 26-year-old Syrian man named Issa Al H., turned himself in to the police on Saturday evening and is now suspected of...
Mpox Outbreak Expands Globally with New, Deadlier Strain Detected
A new, potentially more lethal strain of the mpox virus is rapidly spreading beyond its origins in East Africa, prompting international concern. In the past week, four countries outside Africa—Sweden, Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan—have confirmed cases of...
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in Paris Amid Allegations of Criminal Activity on Platform
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire and founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been detained by French authorities at Le Bourget airport in Paris. His arrest comes in the wake of an inquiry into various alleged criminal activities facilitated through...
Brazil Mobilizes 1,500 Firefighters to Combat Amazon Wildfires Amid Severe Drought
In response to an unprecedented wave of wildfires exacerbated by the most severe drought in decades, the Brazilian government has deployed nearly 1,500 firefighters to the Amazon rainforest. Despite a significant reduction in deforestation since President Luiz Inácio...
Mexican Government Accuses El Chapo’s Son of Kidnapping Cartel Boss ‘El Mayo’ for US Authorities
The Mexican government has issued an arrest warrant for Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of infamous Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, accusing him of kidnapping fellow cartel boss Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and delivering him to U.S. authorities. Guzmán...
Venezuela’s Supreme Court Upholds Maduro’s Disputed Election Victory
Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice, closely aligned with President Nicolás Maduro, ruled on Thursday that he won the controversial presidential election held on July 28, despite substantial evidence suggesting that his opponent secured the majority of the votes....
Curaçao Government Collapses Over Dispute on Tax Debt Forgiveness
The government of Curaçao has fallen after a major dispute erupted between the coalition parties, the Movement for the Future of Curaçao (MFK) and the National People's Party (PNP). The conflict began when two PNP parliamentarians, Sheldry Osepa and Gwendell...
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Zelensky’s Desperate Gamble: Willing to Resign for NATO Membership as Hope in U.S. Fades
As Ukraine approaches the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky is running out of options. In a shocking and desperate move, Zelensky has signaled his willingness to step down if it means securing peace or NATO membership for...
How Geopolitical Tensions Threaten Latin American Trade
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Pivotal Week Ahead: U.S. and Russia Engage in High-Stakes Negotiations
This week marks a significant turning point in international relations as the United States and Russia prepare for crucial discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Concurrently, the U.S. is finalizing a strategic mineral rights agreement with...