PORT-AU-PRINCE : Ireland has called on Haitian authorities to take urgent action to secure the release of hostages, including an Irish missionary and a 3-year-old child, after armed attackers stormed an orphanage in Kenscoff. Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris held discussions with his Haitian counterpart, emphasising the need for immediate efforts to free the group. “It is imperative that she is released immediately,“ Harris stated on social media, referring to missionary Gena Heraty, who leads special needs programs at the orphanage. The attack occurred over the weekend when gunmen targeted the facility run by Nos Petits Freres et Soeurs, an international charity. Father Richard Frechette, associated with the organisation, confirmed eight people were abducted, including Heraty, six staff members, and the young boy. “We have not yet been able to reach a ransom agreement to free them,“ Frechette told Reuters. Haiti has faced escalating violence from armed gangs, with religious and aid groups frequently targeted. A recent U.N. report highlighted the “very volatile” situation in Kenscoff, a strategically important area overlooking Petion-Ville, where multiple embassies and financial institutions are located. BINUH estimates over 3,100 people were killed and 336 kidnapped in Haiti in the first half of 2025, with gang violence displacing 1.3 million residents. Despite a U.N.-backed mission, authorities struggle to curb gang dominance, particularly from the Viv Ansanm coalition. Nos Petits Freres et Soeurs reaffirmed its commitment to Haiti, stating, “We hope for their fast and safe return. Our commitment to the Haitian people remains as strong as ever.” - Reuterspix

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NEW YORK, Aug 6 — Wall Street stocks fell yesterday as a rally ran out of steam following lacklustre economic data...

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JOBE BELLINGHAM admitted on Tuesday to having “anxieties” on following in brother Jude’s footsteps after joining Borussia Dortmund in the summer. Jobe, 19, is two years younger than Jude, who joined Real Madrid in 2023 after three years at Dortmund. A centrepiece of the England national team, Jude has emerged as one of the best players in the world in recent seasons. The younger Bellingham joined Dortmund in June from Sunderland after their promotion to the Premier League. Jobe admitted he understood what the perception would be ahead of the move to Germany. “It’s something you do think about. You have these anxieties, especially me as I’m only young,“ Bellingham told reporters at Dortmund’s pre-season camp in Austria. “I’m not perfect. I do think about these things, but that was down to the club convincing me that these things wouldn’t have much bearing on me. “This was a decision I made and it’s for myself. My journey is not anyone else’s to understand,“ he added. Bellingham made his Dortmund debut in the Club World Cup in the United States, scoring once and providing an assist in four games. Like he did at Sunderland, the younger Bellingham wears his first name Jobe on the back of his jersey rather than his last name to avoid comparisons with his sibling. Jobe said his older brother was “extremely proud -- he didn’t have much to say other than ‘embrace it’,“ when he found out he was off to Dortmund, but added “our conversations aren’t usually that serious.” The midfielder, who usually plays in a deeper role than his brother, said he did “not want to be a superstar... I don’t want to be a big character away from the pitch. “When I play I just want to be one of the highest performing players and get my head down.” Dortmund open their season at Essen in the first round of the German Cup on August 18. - AFP

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PETALING JAYA – Pemansuhan sistem penggenapan atau bundarkan kepada lima sen terdekat boleh dilaksanakan sekiranya peratusan pengguna menggunakan pembayaran secara ‘online’ mencapai sebanyak 95 peratus. Presiden Persatuan Peruncit Bumiputera, Datuk Wira Dr. Ameer Ali Mydin berkata, ketika ini peratusan pembeli yang membayar secara tunai lebih ramai berbanding kaedah transaksi seperti e-Wallet, imbas QR kod atau ... Read more The post Sistem bundar dihapuskan apabila tiba masa appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

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Misi Operation Heartbeat for Gaza itu dijadualkan berlepas ke Jordan pada Sabtu, ekoran situasi kemanusiaan yang semakin meruncing di kawasan terbabit.

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BAGI pemilik kucing atau anjing, ia bukan sekadar haiwan peliharaan, malah dianggap sebahagian daripada keluarga mereka. Maka, apabila menaiki kereta, keselamatan haiwan itu seharusnya diberi perhatian yang sama seperti penumpang lain. Namun begitu, masih ramai pemilik haiwan di Malaysia tidak menyedari betapa pentingnya tempat duduk khas atau sistem keselamatan untuk kucing atau anjing di dalam ... Read more The post Tempat duduk haiwan dalam kereta pertama di dunia appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

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ROME : Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary filmmaker behind classics like “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,“ was admitted to Policlinico Tor Vergata hospital in Rome on Tuesday morning. Italian news agency ANSA confirmed the 86-year-old director’s hospitalization. Local media outlet repubblica.it reported that Coppola was due to undergo a pre-scheduled surgical procedure. However, before entering the operating room, he was hospitalized due to atrial fibrillation, a heart condition characterized by irregular heartbeat. A hospital spokesperson has not yet responded to requests for comment. Coppola’s condition remains under observation as fans and the film industry await further updates. - Reuters

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DOUBLE Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel will leave Soudal Quick-Step at the end of this season, the team said on Tuesday, and join Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe. The 25-year-old Belgian is one of cycling’s brightest stars and won both the road race and time-trial titles at the Paris Olympics in 2024. He is also the current time-trial world champion, finished third at the 2024 Tour de France and has twice won the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Monument race. Evenepoel also won his first Grand Tour, the Vuelta a Espana in 2022. “Remco informed the team’s management that he did not wish to discuss an extension of his current agreement, which expires at the end of 2026,“ Soudal Quick-Step said on Tuesday. “While we regret Remco’s decision to leave, we will foster the memories that we have made and will continue to strive together to achieve some significant results for the rest of the season.” Red Bull-Bora boss Ralph Denk hailed the signing as a landmark one for the team. “Remco brings not only exceptional athletic talent, but also a remarkable mindset. His determination, professionalism, and relentless drive to succeed are truly inspiring,“ he said. Evenepoel will race alongside Tour de France breakout star Florian Lipowitz, who came third and won the best young rider’s white jersey. Red Bull also boast five-time Grand Tour winner Primoz Roglic. Denk described Evenepoel’s arrival as a sign of “bold ambition to become one of the most attractive forces on the international cycling stage in the years to come”. - AFP

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BUDAPEST: Bos Mercedes, Toto Wolff memberi bayangan bahawa pengumuman kontrak untuk George Russell bakal dilakukan dalam tempoh sebulan akan dating sambil mendedahkan peluangnya adalah 50-50. Russell dijangka akan kekal bersama Mercedes selepas musim ini berikutan pengesahan Max Verstappen bahawa dia akan terus memandu jentera Red Bull. Sepanjang tahun lalu, Verstappen dikaitkan dengan perpindahan ke Mercedes ... Read more The post Wolff beri bayangan kontrak Russell bersama Mercedes appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

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KYIV : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that he had had a “productive” conversation with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on ending the war, sanctions on Russia and the finalisation of a U.S.-Ukraine drone deal. “President Trump is fully informed about Russian strikes on Kyiv and other cities and communities,“ Zelenskiy wrote on X, referring to intensifying drone and missile attacks. Trump, who has signalled frustration with Vladimir Putin in recent weeks, has given the Russian president until August 8 to make peace in Ukraine or face tougher sanctions. A source in Washington said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff would be meeting the Russian leadership in Moscow on Wednesday. Speaking in his nightly video address, Zelenskiy said Trump “knows the situation along the front line,“ which extends for 1,000 km (620 miles) through eastern and southern Ukraine. Ukraine, he said, had long supported U.S. proposals for an immediate ceasefire and had proposed a number of formats to implement a halt to the fighting. “We have spoken with and proposed to Russia quiet in the skies, no missile and drone attacks and specifically no attacks on civilian infrastructure or on the energy sector,“ he said. “All of this has been violated by the Russians and in a very cynical fashion.” Trump has threatened to hit Russia with new sanctions and impose 100% tariffs on countries that buy its oil, although sources close to the Kremlin have told Reuters that Putin is unlikely to bow to the ultimatum. Zelenskiy said Ukraine was also ready to conclude a deal with the U.S. on the purchase of Ukrainian drones that would amount to “one of the strongest agreements”. He had earlier said the deal was worth around $30 billion. Ukraine is increasingly seeking financing and investment from its foreign partners to bolster its burgeoning domestic arms industry. Zelenskiy said Kyiv’s European partners had so far pledged to buy more than $1 billion in U.S. weapons for Ukraine as part of a new scheme. - Reuters

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(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for peace talks at the White House on Friday, a U.S. official told Reuters. Read full story

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PETALING JAYA: Tahap kesedaran rakyat Malaysia terhadap penipuan kewangan menunjukkan peningkatan apabila 9 daripada 10 mengakui mereka membaca amaran penipuan yang dikeluarkan bank, kata persatuan bank. Hasil tinjaun tahunan ketiga yang dijalankan oleh Persatuan Bank-bank dalam Malaysia (ABM) dan Persatuan Institusi Perbankan Islam Malaysia (AIBIM) mendapati usaha berterusan industri perbankan menerusi kempen #JanganKenaScam memberi impak ... Read more The post Kesedaran rakyat Malaysia terhadap penipuan kewangan meningkat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

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KETIKA rakan sebayanya leka bermain permainan video atau media sosial, Muhammad Hadif Zharfan Mohd. Zulhilmi lebih senang menghabiskan masa di dapur. Baru berusia 13 tahun, minat remaja itu terhadap dunia masakan bukan sekadar hobi santai. Ia adalah minat yang tumbuh sejak kecil, hasil pemerhatian dan curi-curi belajar daripada ibunya di dapur. Kini, dia sudah mampu ... Read more The post Remaja lelaki 13 tahun rajin ke dapur masak untuk keluarga appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

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BALING – Cuaca panas yang me­landa ketika ini bukan sahaja menjejaskan pendapatan segelintir penduduk, malah mendatangkan ancaman kepada kesihatan seperti demam, sakit kepala, pening, batuk dan keletihan. Keadaan itu membuatkan me­reka terpaksa berada di dalam rumah lebih lama untuk mengelak daripada terkena strok haba. Nor Shakirah Aazelan, 28, ber­kata, dia dan suami, Muhammad Safri, 32 ... Read more The post Cuaca panas ancam kesihatan rakyat appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

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(Reuters) -Wednesday marks the 80th anniversary of the dropping of the first atomic bomb. Read full story

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KALAU dahulu, dia bermain e-sukan untuk isi masa lapang, kini Mysara Asram melangkah jauh dalam dunia tersebut. Wanita berusia 28 tahun itu kini merupakan seorang pempengaruh e-sukan yang memiliki 6,900 pengikut di Instagram dan 241,300 pengikut di TikTok. Sepanjang penglibatannya dalam dunia e-sukan, anak jati Johor itu berjaya meraih beberapa pengiktirafan yang membuktikan komitmen serta ... Read more The post Mysara pernah ‘live’ sehingga 16 jam sehari appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

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