Author: News Desk

Oil prices rose as violence in the Middle East raised concerns over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude increased by over 2%, nearing $90 a barrel, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, with US military actions further complicating the situation. The future of oil production remains uncertain.

Two individuals are in hospital following a workplace incident in downtown Regina when a scaffolding deck detached and collapsed at a building on Hamilton Street. Emergency services responded to the scene, and an investigation into the circumstances is underway.

A truck crash in Egypt’s Al-Dawawis area has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 individuals, predominantly children aged 13 and 14, according to medical sources. The Ministry of Health reported 47 casualties, with many injured. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called for an investigation into the incident.

About 300 staff received a voluntary resignation call on Tuesday due to organisational changes, while three non-union employees were laid off. The adjustments aim to streamline operations and enhance efficiency within the company.

Border Force officers intercepted a nearly 3-tonne shipment of cocaine, valued at £200 million, concealed within banana boxes at London Gateway Port in Essex. Nine men were arrested and later released on bail. The National Crime Agency regards this seizure as a significant blow to organised crime.

Sudanese armed forces uncovered a mass grave in Kurmuk, containing at least 25 bodies, including those of children and women. Local officials accused the Rapid Support Forces of the killings, which reportedly occurred during their occupation of the town amid ongoing conflict in the region.

Bregg Cleaners & Tailors closed its doors on Monday, ending decades of service to local residents for dry cleaning and mending. This closure marks the end of an era for the community, which had relied on the business for generations.

Seventy years after the historic women’s march against apartheid, many South African women still face violence, unemployment, and poverty. Despite political representation gains, the realities for the majority remain challenging, with recent statistics revealing a 36.4% unemployment rate among women and a persistent crisis of gender-based violence.

Saskatoon police have appointed an arson investigator to determine the cause of a fire that damaged the construction area of Bethlehem Catholic High School on Friday. The investigation is ongoing as authorities assess the extent of the damage.

The Palestinian Football Association has announced the resumption of football leagues on 4 September, following a near three-year hiatus due to the conflict in Gaza. Over 200 clubs will participate in the inaugural “Thousand Martyrs’ Cup,” honouring 1,014 Palestinian athletes killed during the war.