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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
France has implemented a ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls starting Tuesday, prohibiting businesses from contacting consumers without prior consent or an existing contract relationship.
Trump faces lawsuit over push to limit birthright citizenship
Rights groups have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, days after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier attempt to end the practice.
US jury in Luigi Mangione murder trial to remain anonymous
A New York judge ruled that jurors in Luigi Mangione’s murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will remain anonymous, with jury selection expected to begin on September 8.
Brazil’s Supreme Court to weigh cases that could weaken Amazon protections
Brazil’s Supreme Court will hear cases on Wednesday that could significantly reshape Amazon rainforest protections, following Congressional vetoes of environmental measures backed by President Lula.
Rights groups launch new legal challenge to Trump campaign against ICC
Four major human rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s sanctions campaign targeting the International Criminal Court, arguing the measures violate constitutional rights of US citizens and groups.
Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm
Venezuela and Israel have agreed to restore consular relations following Israeli humanitarian assistance after earthquakes devastated the South American nation, marking a significant diplomatic shift.
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO reports 2.4 million Afghan girls are barred from secondary school, with the figure rising by 200,000 since the prior year, as the Taliban maintains restrictions on female education.
Truck crash in Egypt kills 18, many of them child labourers
At least 18 people, many of them children, died when a pick-up truck carrying agricultural laborers crashed in Egypt’s Ismailia governorate on Tuesday.
Flood death toll in India’s Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes
Flooding in India’s Assam state has killed at least 100 people and displaced over 700,000 residents, with major rivers remaining dangerously swollen following heavy monsoon rains.
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO reports 2.4 million Afghan girls are barred from secondary school, with the figure rising by 200,000 since the prior year, as the Taliban maintains restrictions on female education.
Truck crash in Egypt kills 18, many of them child labourers
At least 18 people, many of them children, died when a pick-up truck carrying agricultural laborers crashed in Egypt’s Ismailia governorate on Tuesday.
Flood death toll in India’s Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes
Flooding in India’s Assam state has killed at least 100 people and displaced over 700,000 residents, with major rivers remaining dangerously swollen following heavy monsoon rains.
Firefighters spend second night battling ‘devastating’ New Forest blaze
Firefighters battle a major blaze in England’s New Forest that started when a van caught fire on a highway, threatening rare heathland and protected species across approximately one square kilometer.
US intelligence ‘believes Russia was behind Leipzig airport drone bomb’
US intelligence believes Russia was responsible for a drone attack on a German airport, though Berlin has not formally accused Moscow as political sensitivities complicate the response.
Despite Mideast wars, 20 million gather in Iraq for Shia pilgrimage
Approximately 20 million pilgrims gathered in Karbala for the Arbaeen commemoration, with many connecting the ancient historical event to contemporary Middle Eastern conflicts and recent geopolitical developments.
Police use teargas on young Indians as government jobs protest escalates
Thousands of young job-seekers clashed with police in Jharkhand during a protest over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations, with officers deploying teargas and water cannons.
Flip-flopping Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan but cannot placate all his allies
Israeli PM Netanyahu publicly rejected a US-backed Gaza plan while reportedly negotiating its details with military officials days earlier, struggling to balance demands from far-right coalition allies and the Trump administration.
Trump demands Iran pay compensation for decades of US soldier deaths
Donald Trump demands Iran pay war reparations for US soldier deaths and regional damages as his negotiations to end Middle East conflicts face setbacks.
The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides
Vulnerable Chinese men seeking wives through matchmaking agencies in Guiyang are being defrauded by women posing as potential brides, losing hundreds of thousands of yuan in elaborate scams exploiting the country’s severe gender imbalance.
Nvidia gets $500bn from Wall Street giants to develop AI projects
Nvidia has secured $500 billion in funding from major Wall Street firms including Apollo, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs to develop AI infrastructure and hardware projects.
Colombia’s far-right government recognises Israeli claim over Golan Heights
Colombia’s newly inaugurated far-right president has recognised Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, becoming only the second country after the United States to do so.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...