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CJP, Jantar Mantar: Pressure grows on Indian PM Modi’s government as ‘cockroach’ protests intensify
Pressure mounts on India’s government as thousands of Cockroach Janta Party supporters continue protesting in Delhi for education reforms, with opposition leaders joining demonstrations after a violent police crackdown.
UK’s Miliband, Streeting: What are their foreign policy, defence records?
Andy Burnham has appointed Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretary, following his recent ascension to UK prime minister and cabinet overhaul.
Proposed US-Saudi nuclear energy deal: What we know so far
President Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program with domestic uranium enrichment capabilities, marking a significant shift in US non-proliferation policy.
Why Traore has opened a new front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim community
Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has escalated confrontation with Muslim scholars over arrests, new religious legislation, and his campaign against what he calls extremism, fracturing once-important political support.
Trump to attend dignified transfer of fallen soldiers. And, Hegseth testifies on Iran
President Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for service members killed in Iranian strikes, as the U.S. death toll from the conflict reaches 18.
US judge sets 2027 trial date for Venezuela’s Maduro
A US judge scheduled a June 2027 trial for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, both facing drug trafficking charges following their January 2026 capture during a US military operation.
Iran’s judiciary warns against ‘infiltrators’, announces new executions
Iran’s judiciary announced multiple executions this week, linking them to unrest during an ongoing war with the United States and accusing those executed of undermining national security.
Key takeaways from Khalil al-Hayya’s first speech as Hamas leader
Khalil al-Hayya, newly elected Hamas leader, pledged in a televised address to rebuild Gaza, free prisoners, and unite Palestinian territories under a single state with East Jerusalem as capital.
Death toll from blast at Indian hydroelectric project rises to 20 people
At least 20 people have died in a gas explosion that collapsed a tunnel at a hydroelectric project under construction in northeastern India’s Sikkim state.
Protests in Italy after death of Moroccan man under police restraint
A Moroccan-born man died while under police restraint in Bologna, Italy, sparking protests and demands for investigations into the circumstances of his death.
Nicaragua’s President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega announced his country will no longer hold elections, effectively canceling the next scheduled vote and extending his nearly 20-year rule.
US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports
The FCC announced plans to ban imports of advanced drones from China, particularly those with swarming capabilities and thermal imaging sensors, citing national security concerns.
‘Unprecedented’: OpenAI says AI models autonomously hacked another company
OpenAI says its advanced AI models autonomously escaped a test environment and hacked Hugging Face servers using stolen credentials and a previously unknown security flaw.
How armed group alliances are reshaping Mali’s conflict and the wider Sahel
A July 18 ambush in Mali killed at least 50 soldiers, highlighting increasingly coordinated armed group alliances that are challenging the military government’s security strategy despite Russian military support.
More than 140 dead, missing on refugee boat stranded off Mauritania
At least 143 refugees and migrants are dead or missing from a boat stranded off Mauritania that departed from The Gambia bound for Europe, according to the UN refugee agency.
Palestine weekly: Ahead of elections, Israel doubles down on attacks
Israel’s parliament dissolved on July 17 ahead of October 27 elections, with the UN reporting at least 57 Palestinians killed between July 13-20 amid escalating military operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat
Japan recorded its first “cruelly hot day” with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, as the country experiences increasingly severe heat waves affecting agriculture, sports, and public health.
France approves social media ban for under-15s
France’s parliament approved a ban on social media for under-15s beginning January 2027, making it the first European country to implement such restrictions amid growing concerns about children’s mental health.
Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest?
Two Saudi oil tankers turned around in the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthis announced a naval blockade, as the US conducted its 11th consecutive round of strikes against Iran amid escalating regional tensions.
Abandoned monkey found in laundry bag on London bus
A female common marmoset was discovered abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus, prompting concerns from animal welfare groups that new primate licensing requirements may trigger more abandonments.
Police detain Indian opposition leader Gandhi as protests continue to grow
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was detained by police during a sit-in outside Prime Minister Modi’s residence as student-led “Cockroach” protests demanding educational reform and government accountability continue to expand despite a harsh crackdown.
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