- Myanmar forms interim government before election but top general still in charge Reuters
- Myanmar Lifts State of Emergency, Paving the Way for Disputed Vote The New York Times
- Myanmar ends state of emergency in some parts before planned elections Al Jazeera
- Myanmar ends state of emergency and military leader switches roles to prepare for polls AP News
- Myanmar Junta Signals Shift Ahead of Decision on Emergency Rule Bloomberg
WATCH: Ride Snaps Into Two At Amusement Park In Saudi Arabia, Sends People Flying – Times Now
- WATCH: Ride Snaps Into Two At Amusement Park In Saudi Arabia, Sends People Flying Times Now
- Fairground ride snaps mid-air in Saudi Arabia, injuring 23, state media reports CNN
- Amusement park ride snaps in half, causes injuries in Saudi Arabia Fox News
- 23 Injured After Theme Park Ride Breaks in Half and Crashes to the Ground People.com
- Video: Horror at Saudi amusement park as ride snaps mid-air with people on board India Today
Exclusive: Trump’s call broke deadlock in Thailand-Cambodia border crisis – Reuters
- Exclusive: Trump's call broke deadlock in Thailand-Cambodia border crisis Reuters
- Why did Thailand and Cambodia fight a senseless border war? The Economist
- Cambodia asks Thailand to release detained soldiers as truce holds Reuters
- Thailand and Cambodia Stepped Back From War, but Their Temple Fight Remains The New York Times
- Cambodians return to scenes of destruction after fleeing border fighting with Thailand AP News
This city could run dry ‘within weeks’ as it grapples with an acute water crisis – CNN
- This city could run dry ‘within weeks’ as it grapples with an acute water crisis CNN
- Iranian president says country is on brink of dire water crisis Reuters
- Iran's climate crisis: Tehran could ‘run out of water within weeks’ - Press Review France 24
- Iran’s water crisis: will it bring down the regime? - Opinion The Jerusalem Post
- Khomam, Gilan: Protests Erupt over Repeated Water Outages NCRI Women Committee
Tariff wars: Has Donald Trump killed the WTO?
In the wake of Trump’s global trade war, can the World Trade Organization reclaim its role as guardian of free trade?
Fires and destruction as missile attacks rattle Ukraine’s capital
Missile strikes on Kyiv leave six dead, including a child, and injure 82 as fires engulf the capital overnight.
Russia kills six in drone, missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv: Zelenskyy
Rescue teams search for people under the rubble after at least 52 people are wounded.
Kenya’s sweeping alcohol control plan sparks anger
The proposal includes a ban on alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.
South Korea experiences most sweltering nights in July in history
At least 16 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea this year, according to health authorities.
Russia’s rocket-powered kamikaze drones are now hitting Kyiv — here’s everything we know – The Kyiv Independent
- Russia’s rocket-powered kamikaze drones are now hitting Kyiv — here's everything we know The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine’s fishing net defense against high-tech threat shows the challenges for Kyiv to respond to Russia’s summer offensive CNN
- Can interceptor drones stop Russia’s terror bombing? The Economist
- Ukraine's special operators used to dodge artillery shells. Now they're trying to survive Russian drones. Business Insider
- Behind attacks on Ukrainian cities, Russia is building a drone empire Defense News
Al Jazeera contributor Ruwaida Amer speaks out about the Gaza famine
Al Jazeera contributor Ruwaida Amer speaks about her own struggle to survive the Israeli-engineered famine in Gaza.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Paluckas resigns following protests
Paluckas, who became prime minister last year, has faced media attention around his business dealings.
Leading Macau democrat arrested for ‘collusion’ with foreign forces: Police
Au Kam San accused by police of being in contact with an unnamed 'anti-China organisation abroad' since 2022.
Why did the UK say it will recognise a Palestinian state?
UK urges Israel to take substantive steps to end the horror in Gaza and commit to negotiations on a two-state solution.
ChatGPT therapy: The Lebanese turning to AI for mental health support
Some Lebanese turn to AI tools for help dealing with psychological problems brought on by war and economic crises.
Trump threatens trade deal after Canada moves towards recognising Palestine
Canada and the US are working on negotiating a trade deal by August 1, with Trump threatening a 35% tariff on Canada.
Myanmar junta ends state of emergency as it prepares for elections
Opposition groups have vowed to snub poll that has been dismissed as ‘a fraud’ designed to legitimise military’s rule
Myanmar’s junta has ended the country’s state of emergency, stepping up preparations for a December election that is being boycotted by opposition groups and criticised by international monitors.
The military declared a state of emergency in February 2021 as it deposed the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi, triggering a many-sided civil war that has claimed thousands of lives.
Continue reading...Kyiv toll rises to 16 as wave of Russian strikes defies Trump ceasefire demand
A boy and his mother are among the dead and Kyiv says it has seen the biggest number of child casualties of the war.
Exclusive: UN says Congo rebels killed scores of farmers, M23 suggests ‘smear’ – Reuters
- Exclusive: UN says Congo rebels killed scores of farmers, M23 suggests 'smear' Reuters
- Aftermath of deadly attack that left 49 Christians dead Fox News
- Pope Leo on DRC attack: I pray for persecuted Christians Vatican News
- 30 Christian Worshippers Killed During Night Vigil in Church Newsweek
- Is ISIL a growing threat in the DR Congo and East Africa? Al Jazeera
Thursday briefing: How global preparedness prevented a tsunami tragedy
In today’s newsletter: Years of preparation and global coordination ensured communities from Japan to Hawaii were not caught off guard
Good morning. Yesterday one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded hit a sparsely populated region in far east Russia.
It triggered a tsunami that started crossing the ocean at hundreds of miles an hour. What followed was a race against time – early warning systems went into alert mode as waves fanned out towards the coastlines of Japan, Hawaii and the US west coast.
Travel | The head of the UK’s air traffic control company is facing calls to resign after hundreds of flights were delayed when the system went down for about 20 minutes on Wednesday.
Israel-Gaza war | A British-Israeli woman who was held hostage by Hamas for more than 15 months has accused Keir Starmer of “moral failure” after he set the UK on course to recognise a Palestinian state. Emily Damari, 29, who was released in January, said the prime minister was “not standing on the right side of history” and should be ashamed.
UK news | The co-founder of Palestine Action can bring a legal challenge to the home secretary’s decision to ban the direct action group under anti-terrorism laws, a high court judge has ruled.
Environment | Ethnic minorities and people living in the most deprived areas of England are at increased risk of dying due to excess heat, according to new research.
Technology | Five million extra online age checks a day are being carried out in the UK since the Online Safety Act introduced age-gating for pornography sites, according to new data from the Age Verification Providers Association.
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