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5 Americans Freed in Iran Deal Land in US

On Tuesday, five Americans released from an Iranian prison a day earlier landed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, following a deal that saw the US release five Iranian prisoners and transfer $6B in Iranian cash from accounts in South Korea to accounts in Doha, Qatar....

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Cuba: G77 Summit Calls for New Global Order

On Saturday, the two-day Group of 77 and China (G77+China) summit concluded in Havana, Cuba, calling for countries of the Global South to have a more significant say in the global governance system....

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Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Sign Sahel Security Pact

Military juntas of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso signed a security pact on Saturday that binds the three African countries to support each other against threats of armed rebellion or external aggression....

Politics

Over 1M Global Climate Protesters to Hit the Streets

From Pakistan and Nigeria to the US, more than 1M climate protesters across over 50 countries are expected to hit the streets this weekend to demand governments phase out fossil fuel burning....

Weather

EU Lifts Ban on Ukrainian Grain Exports, Neighbors Rebel

The European Commission on Friday decided not to extend an embargo on Ukrainian grain exports to five EU countries — setting up a clash with some of those involved....

Politics

ECB Raises Interest Rates to All-Time High

On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) raised its key interest rate from 3.75% to 4% as it claimed inflation was 'expected to remain too high for too long.'...

Money

Niger: France Reportedly in Talks for Possible Withdrawal

On Tuesday, France's ambassador to Mali and Senegal — citing unnamed sources — announced that France and Niger's military are in talks to “partially” withdraw the 1.5K French troops stationed in the West African nation....

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UN: Sand Dredging is Destroying Sea Floor

According to a new report published by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) on Tuesday, about 6B tons of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, making sand the world's second most widely used natural resource, following closely behind water....

Environment & Energy

EU's Frontex Wins Case Over Syrian Migrant Family

EU’s border protection agency, Frontex, has won a landmark case as a Luxembourg-based EU court ruled that the body doesn’t owe damages to a Syrian man and his family who were deported from Greece before his asylum application was processed....

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Rescue Underway to Save American Trapped in Turkish Cave

A team of around 150 rescuers are working to rescue Mark Dickey, an ailing American researcher trapped in southern Turkey's Morca cave complex....

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G20: Leaders Decide on Statement but Soften Ukraine Stance

In a major diplomatic breakthrough Saturday, G20 leaders managed to adopt a consensus statement for the summit in India, overcoming deep divisions over the war in Ukraine....

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Israel Says Iran Constructing Airport in South Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant alleged Monday that Iran is constructing an airport in southern Lebanon next to the border village of Birket Jabbour to use as a platform to launch attacks against Israel....

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Report: China's Navy Begins Large-Scale Pacific Drills

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has reportedly launched this week unannounced military drills in waters between Taiwan, the Philippines, and Guam, allegedly the largest ever involving an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific.

Military

Report: Cobalt, Copper Mining in DRC Leads to Human Rights Abuses

In a joint report published Tuesday, Amnesty International and the Initiative for Good Governance and Human Rights (IBGDH) warned that the expansion of cobalt and copper mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has led to forced evictions and severe human rights abuses....

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France Offers Earthquake Aid to Morocco Amid Controversy

On Monday, France's foreign minister, Catherine Colonna, announced that Paris is prepared to provide 5M€ ($5.4M) to Morocco in earthquake aid. The announcement comes amid controversy that Morocco is refusing France's assistance over the Western Sahara issue....

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US, Vietnam Strengthen Partnership During Biden Visit

US Pres. Joe Biden on Sunday during a visit to Vietnam agreed to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with the Southeast Asian nation. The deal has a diplomatic piece as well as a business push to boost the production of semiconductors....

Politics

G20 Leaders Admit African Union as Permanent Member

On Saturday, Indian Prime Minister and the host of the 18th G20 summit in New Delhi, Narendra Modi, announced that the African Union would join the alliance of the world's top economies....

Politics

Apple Will Switch to USB-C Charging

Apple is expected to comply with a European Union law that requires the company to shift its iPhone charging port from Lightning to USB-C, despite the company’s objections to the change.

World

UN: 'Climate Breakdown' Has Begun

On Wednesday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the 'Climate breakdown has begun' after the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that the Northern Hemisphere experienced the hottest summer on record this year....

Weather

Study: Under 50 Cancer Rates Surged Over Last 30 Years

Cancer diagnoses for patients under the age of 50 have increased by nearly 80% over the last 30 years, according to a comprehensive study by BMJ Oncology. Scientists are citing a confluence of factors for the uptick....

Health

NKorea Reveals ‘Tactical Nuclear Attack’ Submarine

North Korea launched its first operational 'tactical nuclear attack submarine' on Wednesday, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the event, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)....

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Nairobi: First African Climate Summit Underway

On Monday in Nairobi, Kenya’s Pres. William Ruto and the African Union kicked off the first African Climate Summit. The summit will convene with representation from more than a dozen African nations seeking to have more involvement in climate change advocacy and policy.

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UN: Invasive Species a Threat to Biodiversity, Economy

The UN Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) on Monday revealed that 37K alien species have been released by humans into the wild worldwide – with more than 3.5K of those proving to be harmful....

Social issues

Blinken Arrives in Ukraine With $1B Military Aid Package Expected

As Ukraine's counteroffensive entered into its fourth month, US Sec. of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday.

Ukraine-Russia

Report: Western Officials to Warn UAE Over Russia Trade

Officials from the US, the UK, and the EU are planning to push the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week to halt shipments of goods to Russia that could help Moscow in its Ukraine war efforts, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

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