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Ukraine’s ousted defence chief rejects Zelensky’s job offer
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has rejected President Zelensky’s offer of alternative government positions, insisting he wants his original role back after his removal last week triggered mass protests.
UK’s Burnham tells Scotland new independence vote is off limits
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out holding a new Scottish independence referendum, saying such a vote would distract from economic priorities during his recently begun administration.
Iraqi PM makes first official visit to Iran in bid to deepen ties
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi completed his first official visit to Iran since taking office in May, with both nations signing multiple agreements to deepen economic, security, and strategic cooperation.
World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage
The World Bank estimates earthquakes in Venezuela in late June caused $19.6 billion in physical damage, with nearly half affecting residential buildings and significant impact on infrastructure and non-residential structures.
Lima: Fire kills 10 members of same family in Peru, police say
A fire in Lima, Peru killed 10 members of the same family, including five children, early Wednesday. Police are investigating whether arsonists deliberately set the blaze at the home in the La Victoria district.
Bangladesh: A year after deadly jet crash, families demand answers
A year after a Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into a Dhaka school, killing 36 people, families demand the government release investigation findings and implement recommended survivor compensation.
Canada’s ‘powerful’ dairy sector is in Trump’s trade crosshairs
Canada’s dairy supply management system faces scrutiny as the US threatens 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods, citing the policy as unfair to American farmers seeking market access.
Armed attackers kill more than 20 in northwest Nigeria
Armed gangs killed at least 20 people in attacks on villages in Nigeria’s Zamfara State, part of escalating violence across the country’s northwest and central regions.
Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack
Five Thai paramilitary soldiers were killed and six civilians injured in a Wednesday evening attack on a security checkpoint in southern Narathiwat province, with assailants stealing weapons before fleeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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