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Texas Counseling Center Highlights the Role of Counseling in Supporting Immigration Psychological Evaluations
Texas Counseling Center is highlighting the role professional counseling can play in helping individuals manage the emotional challenges associated with immigration proceedings and prepare for immigration psychological evaluations.
Tokyo opposes US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief Akane
Tokyo objected on Wednesday to sanctions imposed by the United States against International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane of Japan, calling Washington's latest salvo against the institution "very unfortunate".
Pakistan govt to challenge court on moving ex-PM Khan to private hospital
Pakistan's government will challenge the Supreme Court's order to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital for medical checks, the law minister said late Tuesday.
Humanoid-maker Unitree surges more than 600% on Shanghai debut
Chinese humanoid pioneer Unitree, whose backflipping robots wowed the world earlier this year, made a much-anticipated market debut in Shanghai on Wednesday with a similarly impressive leap in share price of more than 600 percent.
India four wickets away from victory in Sri Lanka Test
India closed on victory in the opening Test after striking twice to reduce Sri Lanka to 175-6 at lunch on the final day in Galle on Wednesday.
Australian mushroom killer suffered miscarriage of justice, lawyers say
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson suffered a "substantial" miscarriage of justice in her trial, her lawyers said on Wednesday as they sought to quash her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy.
Bowling great Donald warns Bangladesh that Australia will hit back hard
South African bowling great Allan Donald has urged Bangladesh to resist any temptation to play for a draw in the second Test against Australia, saying they must stick to the formula that powered their win in Darwin.
Belgian wildfire 'encircled' but situation still 'complicated'
Firefighters managed overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but the situation on the ground "remains complicated" with crews battling several new flare-ups, authorities said Wednesday.
STARPRIME Completes Beta Testing of Market-Maker Model for Retail Brokers
The Market-Maker Model developed by STARPRIME has completed an extensive beta-testing phase, working with a select number of clients. The term ‘market maker’ carries a stigma of being a bad actor in our industry. That reputation has identifiable origins, and some of it has been earned. What follows is how a properly governed market-making arrangement differs, and where it can materially improve outcomes for retail brokers.
Southern African mothers plead for sons lured to Russia's war
Instead of celebrating her son's birthday this month, Zimbabwean mother Rodwin Chitewere spent the day praying for his body to be brought home from Russia, where he was reportedly killed fighting Moscow's war against Ukraine.
Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race
Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.
Palestinian-American hoists US flag on home besieged by settlers
A Palestinian-American has raised the US flag on his home besieged by Israeli settlers, as the United States renewed criticism of the siege that has generated condemnation around the world.
Aussie Rules club suspends five players for drinking, bringing women to hotel
Top Australian Rules side the Sydney Swans suspended five players on Wednesday for late-night drinking and bringing women to their hotel after a game.
Freedom Holding Marks New Türkiye Milestone as Freedom Yatırım Secures Brokerage License
Istanbul, Türkiye - August 18, 2026. Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), has received an operating license from the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (CMB). Freedom Yatırım has become the first broadly authorized foreign brokerage firm to receive such a license in Türkiye since 1992.
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday, after negotiations between both countries that went down to the wire.
Humanoid resources: China's robots search for workforce breakthrough
A horde of schoolchildren watched excitedly as a diminutive humanoid tour guide named Wuji welcomed them to a robot school in eastern China, gesticulating theatrically as it described the institute's aspiration to train the mechanical workforce of the future.
Five Premier League stars to watch this season
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 campaign.
China goes rural with data centres in quest to power AI
In China's hilly Guizhou province, a cluster of European-style buildings complete with clock tower and multi-arched bridge emits a low, permanent hum -- a clue to its unexpected identity as tech giant Huawei's largest data centre.
China's robots open to opportunities in search of commercial breakthrough
A horde of schoolchildren watched excitedly as a diminutive humanoid tour guide named Wuji welcomed them to a robot school in eastern China, gesticulating theatrically as it described the institute's aspiration to train the mechanical workforce of the future.
Trump pauses planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of new tariffs on some Canadian goods late Tuesday, after negotiations between both countries that went down to the wire.
Tech leads losses as Asian stocks track Wall St selloff
Technology stocks were back in the crosshairs of investors Wednesday, taking another heavy blow from a spike in bond yields, rising oil prices, persistent inflation and dimming hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Ikitau, Suaalii named in Australia squad for Argentina Tests
Star Wallabies centres Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii were named Wednesday in coach Les Kiss's squad for the two-Test tour of Argentina after injury.
Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers said Wednesday the jury was not properly sequestered in her trial as they sought to overturn her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy.
US, South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism
Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end around a week earlier than planned, both countries said on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump ordered the "inappropriate and hostile" drills scaled back.
Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to 'innocuous' evidence at appeal
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers said Wednesday the jury was not properly sequestered in her trial as they sought to overturn her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy.
'American Doctor' shows brutality of conflict in Gaza
Mark Perlmutter has treated patients hit by natural disaster and conflicts across 30 countries, including in his native United States. Yet, nothing prepared him for the horrors he would witness under Israeli bombardment.
Italian scientists bet on octopus to fight crab invasion
From a fishing trawler in the Adriatic, Italian scientists gently release thousands of tiny octopuses in the hope of fighting an invasive crab species that has devastated local fisheries.
New Zealand blocks lawsuits against firms over climate harm
New Zealand has passed hotly contested legislation to block lawsuits that seek to hold companies liable for climate change harm.
New 'Insidious' reflects anxiety of being a new parent: director
When he sat down to write "Insidious: Out of the Further," the sixth installement of the blockbuster horror franchise, director Jacob Chase channeled his fears over a major life event: becoming a parent.
Aussie Rules club suspends five players amid police probe
Top Australian Rules side the Sydney Swans suspended five players on Wednesday without giving a reason, after police said they were investigating allegations of a sexual assault.
No.1 Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati
Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her big game with devastating effect on Tuesday, hammering China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.
No.1 Sabalenka slams Wang to power ahead in Cincinnati
Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her big game with devastating effect on Tuesday, hammering China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.