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Trump Names Will Scharf As New White House Counsel, Replacing David Warrington
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Trump Names Will Scharf As New White House Counsel, Replacing David Warrington

US President Donald Trump has appointed White House staff secretary Will Scharf as the next White House counsel, replacing David Warrington, who is set to move to the private sector. Trump announced the change in a post on Truth Social, saying Scharf will take over as Assistant to the President and White House Counsel from September 1. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump announced: "It is my Great Honor to announce that, effective September 1st, Will Scharf will become Assistant to the President and White House Counsel, replacing a man, David Warrington, who has done a truly outstanding job as White House Counsel and, before that, for my Presidential Campaign. David will be going on to the Private Sector." Scharf will become the ​White House's top lawyer after overseeing the administrative work of the ​Oval Office in his current ​role. He also led the National Capital ‌Planning ⁠Commission, which approved Trump's White House ballroom construction project, Reuters reported. ALSO READ: Trump Says US Is 'Low-Keying It' With Iran, Watching Economic Pressure Mount Amid Hormuz Standoff Trump Praises Scharf's Legal Background Scharf currently serves as White House staff secretary and has also chaired the National Capital Planning Commission. Trump praised his performance in the role and highlighted his previous legal work, including representing Trump in several cases. "Will has done an amazing job in his current role as White House Staff Secretary, and has also served as Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission. I know Will well! He previously represented me in numerous cases, including at the Supreme Court, during the Biden Administration's corrupt and illegal campaign of Weaponization. He also previously served as a Federal Prosecutor, worked as an attorney in private practice, clerked for two Federal Appeals Court Judges, and was a top student at both Princeton University, and Harvard Law School," he said. Trump also described Scharf as "Tough, Strong, and Smart!" and said he would perform well as White House counsel. "Tough, Strong, and Smart! He also loves our Country, and respects the Law. Will Scharf will do a great job as White House Counsel!" he said. ALSO READ: Netanyahu Rejects 'Great Friend' Trump’s 15-Point Gaza Plan, Says No Israeli Pullout Without Hamas Disarmament Warrington To Move To Private Sector Warrington, who currently serves as White House counsel, will leave the administration for the private sector. Before taking up the White House counsel role, Warrington served as Trump's personal attorney and legal adviser during his 2024 presidential campaign. Scharf holds an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a law degree from Harvard Law School. He has also clerked for two federal appeals court judges and previously worked as a federal prosecutor and private-practice attorney.

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Oil price today: Brent crude jumps over 1% as traders await Hormuz reopening
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Oil price today: Brent crude jumps over 1% as traders await Hormuz reopening

On Monday, oil prices surged amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the reopening of the Hormuz Strait. While Iran and Oman are closing in on an agreement for a shipping lane, Iran's demands for concessions from the U.S. linger. Adding to market tensions, Houthi rebels targeted Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery, igniting a fire, along with numerous attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, raising serious concerns about oil shipment security.

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Trump Says US Is 'Low-Keying It' With Iran, Watching Economic Pressure Mount Amid Hormuz Standoff
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Trump Says US Is 'Low-Keying It' With Iran, Watching Economic Pressure Mount Amid Hormuz Standoff

US President Donald Trump said Washington is taking a "low-key" approach towards Iran and is not currently seeking a fresh military offensive, as economic pressure mounts on Tehran and negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled. In a brief phone call with Axios on Sunday, Trump said the US was only "semi-negotiating" with Iran while monitoring the country's worsening economic situation. "We are low keying it," Axios quoted Trump as saying. He added: "We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money." Trump Points To Iran's Economic Strain Trump said Iran was "in very bad shape" economically and claimed the country did not have enough money to pay its troops. He also said the US naval blockade had added to the economic pressure facing Tehran. Trump, however, pointed to falling oil prices as a factor limiting the impact of the conflict on American consumers. Oil prices were slightly above USD 75 a barrel, according to the report. "It will work out. It always works out. It's like a chess game," Trump said. His comments suggest Washington is currently relying on economic pressure rather than immediately escalating military action against Iran. ALSO READ: Netanyahu Rejects 'Great Friend' Trump’s 15-Point Gaza Plan, Says No Israeli Pullout Without Hamas Disarmament Hormuz Talks Remain Stalled The remarks come amid continued tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil shipments. Negotiations involving Iran, Oman and the US over reopening the waterway have stalled, with Tehran demanding that Washington lift its naval blockade and withdraw American forces stationed near Iran. Iran has also linked the reopening of the strait to wider conditions, including the lifting of sanctions and other measures. Trump did not express frustration over Iran's delay in reaching an agreement to reopen the waterway, according to Axios. The blockage has contributed to higher fuel prices and heightened concerns about the impact of the conflict on the global economy. ALSO READ: Laser Beam Hits Pilot, Malaysia Airlines Flight Forced To Circle Before Kolkata Landing Iran Says No Direct Talks With US Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is not currently engaged in direct negotiations with Washington and is instead communicating through intermediaries. "There are efforts underway to create grounds for negotiations," Araghchi said, according to Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, the US Defence Department has asked American defence contractors to urgently increase weapons production and accelerate deliveries amid concerns over shortages of critical munitions linked to the war with Iran. Deputy Defence Secretary Steve Feinberg reportedly told industry leaders they had 21 days to submit plans for "significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increased production for critical capabilities". The developments come as both sides remain at odds over the terms for restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Hindu women leaders honoured in South Africa on National Women's Day
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Hindu women leaders honoured in South Africa on National Women's Day

Johannesburg, Aug 9 (PTI): A South African non-profit marked National Women's Day on Sunday by honouring prominent Hindu women leaders at an awards ceremony, followed by a fashion show featuring traditional attire from various Indian states. The Mathaji Foundation hosted the Hindu Women of the Year Awards at the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Johannesburg. Led by Swamini Mathaji Dr Kali Samrakshini, the event brought together 42 organisations and over 1,000 attendees, beginning with cultural performances before the main presentations. South Africa's National Women's Day is celebrated annually on August 9, commemorating the 1956 march by about 20,000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria against the apartheid government's oppressive pass laws. The event honoured Hindu women who have built temples, provided free funeral and wedding services, promoted yoga and wellness, and launched community television broadcasts. Pandita Lucy Sigaban and television producer and presenter Yashika Singh received the award in the Sanatana Dharma category. Yoga expert Maya Bhatt won the Health and Wellness award, while Anusha Pillay and Shirley Naran received Arts and Culture honours. Yogini Pillay and Rogini Naidoo won the awards in the Business and Education categories, respectively. Jeannie Naggar was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her efforts in supporting temples in areas where the Hindu community was denied residence during the apartheid era. Keynote speaker Jolene Raison, a white South African children's author and linguistics academic, described her transition to Hinduism not as a rigid conversion but as a natural "coming home" to her original spiritual identity. "In South Africa, we really can't separate ourselves from what has happened in the past, and I was nervous about that, but I realised that Dharma has no borders and just disintegrates the sense of 'otherness' that I thought I would feel, but I never felt," she said, adding that the Indian Hindu community had always been welcoming whenever she visited temples. Following the awards, a fashion show titled 'From Kashmir to Kanyakumari', coordinated by Rashmi Haribhat, founder of the Women Empowerment League, showcased traditional attire from different parts of India. "I feel sometimes, distance actually makes you love India even more. That emotion really was the heart behind our Traditional Fashion Show on Women's Day," Haribhat said. "We are so fortunate here in South Africa to have people from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, each bringing their own beautiful culture, heritage and traditions," she said. Haribhat said the participation of women from the Indian diaspora touched her the most as they took part despite having babies, jobs and other personal struggles. She added that participants worked hard to find traditional clothes, jewellery and other items representing their respective states. PTI FH SKS SKS SKS(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Trump May Drop Iran Nuclear Deal Push If Tehran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz: Report
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Trump May Drop Iran Nuclear Deal Push If Tehran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz: Report

US President Donald Trump may be willing to abandon efforts to secure a formal nuclear agreement with Iran if Tehran agrees to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Trump May Prioritise Strait Reopening Rather than insisting on a comprehensive nuclear deal, the Trump administration could accept the restoration of shipping through the strategic waterway as the basis for ending its military campaign in the region and extending the existing ceasefire, the report said. Citing US officials, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump has spent weeks preparing for such an outcome and has privately told senior aides that he could walk away from negotiations without securing a new nuclear agreement with Tehran. The development comes as Iran has laid out a long list of demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including billions of dollars in payments, an end to the US naval blockade, withdrawal of American forces from the region, sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian assets. Iran's Demands Complicate Talks The demands have narrowed Washington's diplomatic options and suggest that Tehran could be preparing for a prolonged confrontation rather than seeking a quick settlement, according to the report. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage between Iran and Oman, has emerged as a key source of leverage for Tehran. Missile and drone attacks have disrupted commercial traffic through the waterway, causing shipping delays and affecting global markets. Iran closed the waterway after the war began in February and has insisted that US warships and allied vessels should not be allowed to pass through it. Tehran has also sought payments from commercial vessels using the route. Washington has rejected both the restrictions and any attempt by Iran to impose tolls, according to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. Trump Under Pressure Over Strait Trump has repeatedly claimed in recent weeks that the Strait of Hormuz was fully open, but those claims have repeatedly proved premature. US petrol prices also remain significantly higher than before the conflict began in late February. With the US midterm elections less than three months away, Trump is under pressure to convince voters that the military campaign achieved its objectives.

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Canada Wildfires: British Columbia Blaze Explodes, Over 20,000 Evacuated
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Canada Wildfires: British Columbia Blaze Explodes, Over 20,000 Evacuated

Edited by: Sean Sinico Wildfires raging in the western Canadian province of British Columbia gained momentum, growing significantly in both scale and intensity in a situation already declared a state of emergency on Saturday by British Columbia Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Kelly Greene. By Sunday morning, the BC Wildfire Service reported 102 active blazes in the province (up from 70 on Saturday), nearly half of them out of control. "Over the last 24 hours, extreme fire behavior was seen in southern BC due to the continuous hot and dry conditions," the service said, adding that response efforts were being hampered by "elevated fire behavior coupled with severely poor visibility." The Bald Range fire — which exploded Saturday and enveloped the 12,000-resident Summerland area — had consumed nearly 10,341 hectares (25,552 acres) of land by early Sunday. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Sunday that it was "investigating to confirm" a possible fatality. Officials have yet to provide casualty or damage figures, nor have they published a list of missing persons. British Columbia Premier David Eby, who warned of the dangerous and unpredictable nature of the blaze on Saturday, said, "air evacuations are underway for people who remain isolated behind the fire perimeter." "To everyone affected, you are not facing this alone," said Eby in a statement, "the entire province is with you." Canadian media reported the airlifting of more than 50 people from the community of Faulder. In all, more than 20,000 people have been forced to evacuate the area. On Saturday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took to X to thank firefighters and first responders for "working tirelessly to keep people safe." Carney also pledged solidarity, writing: "The federal government stands ready to help and support the government of British Columbia in these efforts. I'm keeping everyone forced from their homes in my thoughts and hoping they can return safely soon." Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live.

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Will Kuldeep Yadav play? India coach reveals big selection headache ahead of Galle Test
Cricket

Will Kuldeep Yadav play? India coach reveals big selection headache ahead of Galle Test

India's spin bowling coach addressed worries about Kuldeep Yadav's fitness after the warm-up match, highlighting that Kuldeep bowled almost twenty overs before taking a precautionary break to evaluate his condition. Fellow spinners Jadeja and Suthar garnered extensive pitch experience with longer spells. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, returning from a hand injury, participated fully in drills. The team's focus remained on adapting to local conditions in readiness for the upcoming Test series.

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6,6,6! Siraj goes boom with 3 sixes in final over as India seal six-wicket win - Watch
Cricket

6,6,6! Siraj goes boom with 3 sixes in final over as India seal six-wicket win - Watch

Mohammed Siraj stunned Sri Lanka Cricket XI with an explosive 32 off 15 balls, smashing three consecutive sixes in the final over to seal India’s six-wicket win with three balls remaining. His unbeaten cameo included four sixes and a boundary. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant also contributed, giving India valuable preparation ahead of the first Test in Galle.

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In 2010, Shanghai turned a polluted industrial brownfield into Houtan Park
Environment

In 2010, Shanghai turned a polluted industrial brownfield into Houtan Park

Shanghai’s Houtan Park showcases the remarkable transformation of a contaminated industrial site into a thriving wetland that effectively purifies river water daily. The design cleverly integrates recycled materials, honoring local heritage while addressing waste reduction. Its ecological contributions include carbon sequestration and supporting wildlife recovery, setting a benchmark for urban flooding solutions and enriching communal spaces with nature.

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Ozempic Face Treatment: New K-Beauty Injectable Aims To Restore Lost Facial Volume
Health

Ozempic Face Treatment: New K-Beauty Injectable Aims To Restore Lost Facial Volume

The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss medicines has brought a new cosmetic concern into focus: changes in facial volume after significant weight loss. Often referred to as “Ozempic face”, the appearance can include hollow cheeks, loose skin, and a more sunken facial profile. South Korean biotechnology company L&C Bio is now developing an injectable treatment aimed at addressing this issue. The company says its experimental product uses processed donated human fat rather than synthetic fillers. If successfully commercialised, the treatment could add another option to the rapidly evolving K-beauty market, where skin boosters and regenerative treatments have gained considerable attention in recent years. Human Fat-Based Injectable Targets Volume Loss L&C Bio has developed a technology that uses donated human fat to create an extracellular matrix, which acts as a structural framework in treated areas. According to the company, this approach is intended to support the growth of a person’s own fat cells and potentially restore facial volume. The product is tentatively called MegaAdipoECM. L&C Bio chief executive Lee Whan-chul said the company sees potential demand among people experiencing facial changes following weight loss associated with GLP-1 medicines. ALSO READ | Who Should Avoid Face Packs? Know The Potential Skin Problems They May Cause The proposed treatment is different from the company’s existing Re2O skin booster. Re2O uses donated human tissue and is primarily positioned around improving skin quality and addressing wrinkles, while MegaAdipoECM is being developed specifically around volume restoration. Patents And Changing Regulations L&C Bio says it developed the underlying technology around five years ago and has obtained patents covering the technology in South Korea, the United States and China. ALSO READ | Planning To Wear Green Saree This Sawan? Try These Stunning Makeup Looks The company’s plans have also been influenced by changes in South Korean regulations. Lee said commercial development had previously faced a regulatory hurdle because donated fat was classified as medical waste. According to the company, a legal change in South Korea in 2026 allowed donated fat to be processed and reused for medical applications. The development comes as South Korea continues to influence international beauty trends. Treatments and concepts associated with the country’s beauty industry, including glass-skin routines and various skin-focused procedures, have attracted consumers well beyond the country. What Could The Treatment Mean For K-Beauty? The proposed injectable signals a possible shift in the beauty industry from simply improving skin texture towards addressing changes in facial volume following weight loss. L&C Bio also believes its technology could eventually have applications beyond the face. Lee has suggested that the treatment may offer a biological alternative to certain volume-enhancing procedures, although its safety, effectiveness and potential uses would need to be established through appropriate clinical and regulatory processes. For now, MegaAdipoECM remains a developing product rather than an established treatment. Claims about its ability to reverse “Ozempic face” should therefore be viewed in the context of the company’s development plans rather than as proven medical outcomes. As weight-loss medicines become increasingly common, demand for treatments addressing changes in appearance may continue to grow. Whether human fat-based injectables become the next major K-beauty trend will depend on clinical evidence, regulatory approvals, safety data and consumer acceptance.

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