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Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro names Alfredo Gaspar as running mate
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has selected conservative Congressman Alfredo Gaspar as his running mate for October’s presidential election against incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast
An Indian-flagged ship capsized and sank after being struck by a projectile off Yemen’s coast. All 14 crew members aboard were safely rescued, officials reported.
Nirmal Purja: How a generation of record-setting guides died in a disaster which klled a climbing legend
Six Nepali mountain guides, including renowned climber Nirmal Purja, died in an avalanche on Broad Peak last week, marking a devastating loss for Nepal’s mountaineering community and elite climbing generation.
As Spain grieves, recurrent heatwaves stir fears of further wildfires
Spain grapples with devastating wildfires that killed 14 people in early July, with experts warning that climate change and intensifying heatwaves are increasing fire risks across southern Europe.
Michigan, Missouri, Washington primary elections: Key takeaways
Michigan Democrats held a close primary contest between centrist Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed for Senate nomination, reflecting nationwide party tensions over Israel policy amid swing state electoral stakes.
Toppled Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina to speak today: What we can expect
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ousted in 2024 and exiled in India, is scheduled to address the Foreign Correspondents’ Club virtually on Wednesday alongside other Awami League leaders.
Why is Ceuta a migration flashpoint and how were so many people able to cross from Morocco?
Tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta after border controls appeared to break down, resulting in dozens of deaths and a humanitarian crisis.
India denies involvement in ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina’s planned speech
India denied involvement in organizing a virtual speech by former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, stating a private media entity hosts the event as tensions over bilateral relations escalate.
Senate Democrat’s report says major banks ‘looked the other way’ on Epstein
A Senate Democrat released a report alleging major Wall Street banks knowingly facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation by ignoring suspicious financial activity for years.
Turkiye’s Davutoglu steps back from politics: A timeline of his career
Ahmet Davutoglu, former Turkish Prime Minister and onetime Erdogan ally, announced he is stepping down from politics this week and dissolving his Future Party, citing corruption and democratic decline.
Iran’s war with the US is not its only conflict as internal crises mount
Iran faces mounting internal crises including economic deterioration, public executions, broadcaster bias accusations, and large-scale corruption involving government trusts, even as the country remains engaged in an escalating five-month war with the US.
Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis
Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against Houthis by sea and possibly land to protect its Red Sea oil exports, while organizing a multinational maritime coalition with 14 states.
Police chief resigns days after deadly shooting in US city of Seattle
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned days after a deadly shooting at a summer festival killed three people and injured four others, including a young child.
Daughter of British couple killed in Spanish wildfire rejects claim they ignored order to leave
The daughter of a British couple killed in a Spanish wildfire disputes claims they ignored evacuation orders, calling for a government investigation into emergency response failures.
Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal
Western allies warn that North Korean IT workers operating under fake identities are generating revenue to fund the country’s nuclear weapons program, posing espionage and cybercrime threats.
Trump says US has ‘understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal
Trump claims Israel is “very happy” about a newly announced Hamas disarmament deal, though Israel has not officially endorsed the agreement and faces implementation uncertainties.
‘Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US
Peru’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Carlos Espa stated the country will deepen ties with the United States as a strategic partner while working to restore relations with Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed extending the presidential term by an additional year, with the government-controlled National Assembly expected to approve the measure in September.
Sen. Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt. And, a new rule undercuts U.S. asylum
Sen. Rand Paul threatens contempt charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci after the infectious disease expert invoked Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing on COVID-19’s origins.
Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him: Why it matters
President Trump announced that Morocco named a major highway after him, crediting his administration’s support for Morocco’s position on Western Sahara and the Abraham Accords with Israel.
Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity
Healthcare workers face unprecedented attacks across conflict zones from Gaza to Lebanon, as international law protecting medical facilities and personnel is increasingly ignored with impunity, experts say.
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There are many types of travelers in the world: family, corporate, leisure, group, and backpackers. Business travelers represent the most important segment for luxury hotels. They are easy to manage and are prone to spending significantly more on additional services...
Bulat Utemuratov receives share in private school from Glencore
Glencore, the world’s biggest commodities trader, handed out a large portion of its share in a Kazakh private school to a trusted lieutenant of the country’s ruling dictator, in an under the radar deal that uncovers the companies close ties with the repressive regime....
National Security Agency (NSA) Timeline
When President Harry Truman established this government organization, National Security Agency (NSA), he had in mind an agency that would collect and decode information from around the world. In the infographic below, learn more about the NSA and how it evolved into its current reputation for exceeding the scope of its power by monitoring US citizens without warrants:
Former Swedish Homeschooler Hasn’t Seen Parents in 7 Years
In 2010, Sweden passed the New Education Act, a broad piece of legislation intended to make the country’s schools more uniform. Although homeschooling in Sweden was virtually illegal already, this sweeping reform all but guaranteed all Swedish children would receive a...