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CJP protest: India’s ‘Cockroach’ protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, experts say
Independent ballistic experts confirmed that injuries sustained by protesters during a July 20 Delhi demonstration were caused by pellet guns, contradicting official police denials of their use.
US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe
An F-35B stealth fighter jet crashed near San Diego’s Miramar airbase on Friday, but the pilot ejected safely and sustained only non-life-threatening injuries, the Marine Corps reported.
Liberia’s kush crisis: The hidden trade behind a generation at risk
Liberia faces a growing kush crisis affecting young people, with families seeking treatment amid limited rehabilitation options and questions about whether enforcement targets major traffickers or street-level users.
Is Israel really ready to withdraw from Gaza?
A disarmament agreement requiring Israeli withdrawal from Gaza has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and politicians, despite U.S. President Trump’s support for the deal.
Yemen’s Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels denied plans to impose fees on ships transiting the Red Sea, stating passage through the vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains free of charge.
Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers
Five years after President Kais Saied’s 2021 power consolidation, Tunisia faces deteriorating conditions including widespread blackouts, wildfires, and public demonstrations amid government crackdowns on media and opposition figures.
Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties based in Iraq face mounting pressure as their military assets are heavily attacked by Iran amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
Singapore fines French teen for iJooz vending machine straw-licking stunt
A 19-year-old French student studying in Singapore was fined S$600 for licking a straw from a juice vending machine and returning it to the dispenser.
Five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s President Zelensky reported that a Russian missile attack killed five members of the Voronov family near his hometown of Kryvyi Rih, calling it a “horrific crime” amid a broader barrage of over 70 missiles and 280 drones.
Protests erupt in Libya’s Tripoli as anger grows over power cuts
Protesters in Tripoli blocked roads and shut public buildings to oppose prolonged power cuts and high electricity rates, with demonstrations spreading across multiple districts of Libya’s capital.
Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats
Pakistan-administered Kashmir faces elections complicated by protests over 12 assembly seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees, with voting split across three dates and a major activist movement calling for a boycott.
Dharmendra Pradhan, CJP protest: India’s Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
India’s education minister resigned after intense youth-led street protests, marking a rare political victory for Gen Z demonstrators and sparking broader demands for government accountability.
German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project
Germany has approved nearly 800 million euros in arms export licenses to Israel in the first five months of 2026, with over 60 percent linked to a submarine project.
Death toll from Pakistan monsoon rains, floods tops 100
Pakistan’s monsoon rains and flooding have killed at least 107 people and injured 344 others since late June, with authorities warning of additional downpours expected later this week.
Sam Altman says AI has entered ‘singularity’: Should we be worried?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared that artificial intelligence has reached ‘the singularity,’ where AI surpasses human intelligence, sparking both optimism and concern about control and safety.
ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
The ICC’s Assembly of States Parties voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies. The decision follows a lengthy investigation and removes him from the world’s only permanent war-crimes tribunal.
Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
Israeli settlers have set fires to two mosques and damaged vehicles and farmland in the West Bank, Palestinian officials report, amid escalating tensions following a deadly clash between settlers and Palestinians.
Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites
Mount Olympus has been added to Unesco’s world heritage list after a 12-year application process, joining sites including D-day beaches in Normandy and ancient Japanese capitals.
Israel obstructing takeover of pilot zones in Lebanon’s south: Military
Lebanon’s military claims Israel is obstructing its takeover of security control in southern villages under a phased withdrawal agreement, with continued Israeli military operations preventing full deployment.
‘Freeze the conflict’: Drones slow Kazakh oil flow amid Russia-Ukraine war
Kazakhstan suspends oil exports after drone attacks blamed on Ukraine damage its Black Sea terminal, disrupting supplies to European markets as President Tokayev urges Russia-Ukraine conflict resolution.
Israel launches military incursion into Syria amid UN condemnation
Israel’s military forces advanced into southwestern Syria and established checkpoints, drawing UN condemnation of violations against Syrian sovereignty and a 1974 disengagement agreement.
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Problems Persist As Moon Decides to Uphold Japan-Korea Agreement On ‘Comfort Women’ Issue
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