World News Today highlights on August 3, 2026 : Iran's 'survival economy': Families sell empty perfume bottles, natural hair for income

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Published3 Aug 2026, 06:29:31 AM IST

Latest news on August 3, 2026: Families sell hair, empty perfume bottles to make ends meet. (Representative image)**(Caroline Stauffer)**

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3 Aug 2026, 08:05:33 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Iran's 'survival economy': Families sell empty perfume bottles, natural hair for income

The report said demand for rented laptops has also increased, with people hiring them for simple tasks such as typing documents, using Microsoft Office and attending online classes.

3 Aug 2026, 04:31:41 PM IST

World News Live Updates: US military sends unusual email seeking 'creative and unconventional' ideas to ‘punish’ Iran: Report

The email was sent before Trump threatened fresh strikes on Iran but later decided against them over the weekend after regional leaders, including Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, urged him to de-escalate the conflict.

3 Aug 2026, 08:47:47 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Firefighting operation turns tragic: 2 dead after choppers dousing Greek wildfires collide mid-air | Watch viral video

The death toll from Greek wildfires has risen to five after a mid-air collision of firefighting helicopters near Athens. Two pilots were killed in the incident.

3 Aug 2026, 06:29:31 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Canada's WestJet flight attendants go on strike in dispute over pay, flights cancelled, 250,000 flyers impacted

WestJet is majority-owned by Onex Corp. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents 4,400 flight attendants at the carrier, announced the strike on its Facebook page.

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