https://english.alahednews.news/nicons/rsslogo.png https://english.alahednews.news/ Alahednews https://english.alahednews.news/ Alahednews Japan Rejects US Push to Cut Russian Energy Over National Interests LNG from Russia’s Sakhalin-2 project remains crucial. https://english.alahednews.news/83265/551 Japan to Elect First Female Prime Minister as Ultranationalist Takaichi Rises to Power Takaichi’s rise follows the resignation of outgoing PM Shigeru Ishiba and the collapse of a months-long political deadlock. https://english.alahednews.news/83238/551 Pakistan, Afghanistan Reach Ceasefire Deal The ministry said both sides “will make sincere efforts through dialogue to find a positive solution to their complex yet resolvable issues.” https://english.alahednews.news/83118/551 Trump to Attend ASEAN Summit for Thailand–Cambodia Ceasefire Signing in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia first brokered a temporary truce on July 28, halting active hostilities and paving the way for broader negotiations. https://english.alahednews.news/83077/551 Tehran, Moscow and Baku Seal Landmark Deal to Boost Trade from Baltic to Gulf The three nations had set 15 million metric tons of annual cargo transit through their joint transport routes. https://english.alahednews.news/83069/551 Pakistan and Afghanistan Trade Blows as Border Erupts in Fierce Clashes Pakistan’s military said its forces killed more than 200 Pakistani Taliban and other fighters during the clashes. https://english.alahednews.news/83044/551 Singapore Pledges Support for Gaza Reconstruction Wong highlighted Singapore’s ongoing support for Palestinians through capacity-building programs, including scholarships. https://english.alahednews.news/83014/551 Strong Quake Hits Philippines, Tsunami Alerts Issued Police officer said that power and communication lines were down across several towns, complicating early damage assessments. https://english.alahednews.news/82979/551 Typhoon Bualoi Ravages Vietnam, Leaving 51 Dead and Thousands Homeless The powerful storm wrecked more than 230,000 homes and submerged vast areas of farmland. https://english.alahednews.news/82822/551 Philippines Ends Quake Rescue Efforts, Focus Shifts to 20k Displaced Survivors Officials announced that rescue efforts were wrapped up after confirming that the current death toll of 72 was unlikely to rise. https://english.alahednews.news/82810/551 Rescuers Continue Search for Trapped Students After Indonesian School Collapse Investigators said the building’s foundations were unable to support ongoing construction work on its upper floors. https://english.alahednews.news/82807/551 Deadly 6.9 Quake Kills Dozens in Philippines Emergency services were reportedly scrambling to find survivors on Wednesday https://english.alahednews.news/82770/551 Indonesia School Collapse: 1 Dead, Dozens Trapped Several hundred rescuers were involved in the effort and had equipment for breathing, extrication, medical evacuation and other support tools. https://english.alahednews.news/82750/551 North Korea, China Forge Stronger Alliance Against US Hegemony Choe said Pyongyang had a positive view of Xi’s concept of a “community with a shared future for mankind.” https://english.alahednews.news/82724/551 ABC Must Pay Journalist Fired for Gaza Post ’HRW reporting starvation as a tool of war.’ https://english.alahednews.news/82614/551 Typhoon Ragasa Forces 2 Million to Flee Southern China After 14 Dead in Taiwan Super Typhoon Ragasa slams into southern China, triggering mass evacuations after deadly destruction in Taiwan and Hong Kong. https://english.alahednews.news/82611/551 Nepal’s Gen Z Turn to Offline Apps as Social Media Ban Sparks Protests Bitchat became the unlikely backbone of the movement. The app requires no mobile data, SIM card or servers. https://english.alahednews.news/82414/551 Nepal Appoints New Interim Prime Minister Protests escalated after a social media ban. https://english.alahednews.news/82396/551 Nepal’s Anti-Corruption Protests Spotlight Deepening Ties with “Israel” Each year, an estimated 7,000–10,000 “Israelis” travel to Nepal, where the entity maintains an active embassy. https://english.alahednews.news/82376/551 Nepal’s Young Protesters Back Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Interim Leader Karki has emerged as the leading candidate for interim leadership, according to protest representatives. https://english.alahednews.news/82360/551 Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Deadly Youth-Led Protests in Kathmandu By Tuesday evening, at least 19 people had been killed in Kathmandu alone, and around 400 were injured. https://english.alahednews.news/82309/551 China Deepens Engagement with Afghanistan, Eyes Mineral Resources and Regional Connectivity Wang emphasized mutual political trust, expanding trade and agricultural exchanges, and deepening security collaboration. https://english.alahednews.news/81979/551 Trump: Putin-Zelensky Should Meet without Me He said the two had a very difficult relationship. https://english.alahednews.news/81951/551 Australia to Netanyahu: Strength Isn’t Killing, Starving Children Burke criticized Netanyahu over the war in Gaza. https://english.alahednews.news/81950/551 Australia Slams “Israel” over Unjustified Visa Revocations Canberra had banned Simcha Rothman, a politician closely aligned with Netanyahu’s coalition. https://english.alahednews.news/81928/551