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India-China ties seeing a positive impetus, says Chinese Ambassador

In rare media briefing, Ambassador Sun Weidong discusses LAC tensions, Taiwan and terror listings

The Hindu

Houthis Threaten to End Truce Ahead of Grundberg's Security Council Briefing

The Houthi militias threatened they would not agree to extending the humanitarian and military truce again without obtaining economic gains. This came as UN envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg is scheduled to appear before the Security Council on Monday for the monthly briefing. Houthi spokesman Mohammad Felita warned in an…

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US Seeks to Extend Yemeni Truce for 3rd Time

US special envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking headed to the region to visit Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE starting August 11 within the US efforts to help maintain the UN-mediated Yemeni truce. Lenderking's mission will focus on expanding the truce's benefits to all Yemenis and pave the way for…

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Hundreds Linked to ISIS Transferred From Syria to Iraq

Syria's autonomous Kurdish region transferred to the Iraqi government more than 600 relatives of ISIS group members who were detained at the notorious Al-Hol camp, a monitor said Friday. It is the fourth operation of its kind this year from the camp, which lies less than 10 kilometers (six miles)…

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‘It’s madness’: Ukraine holds breath as Putin turns nuclear plant into frontline

Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe’s largest, being used as cover by Russians firing missiles into Ukraine-held territory

The Guardian - UK

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres appalled to learn of attack on Salman Rushdie

NEW YORK: UN secretary general Antonio Guterres is "appalled" to learn about the attack on author Salman Rushdie, saying that in no case is violence a response to words spoken or written by others in their exercise of the freedoms of opinion and expression.

The Times of India

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Fears over escalating crisis at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; Russian airbase deep behind frontline in Crimea damaged; anger over Amnesty report

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Paris calls on Moscow to withdraw troops from the Zaporizhzhia power plant, amid renewed bombing

France has voiced its concern by the serious threat posed by Russia to the safety and security of Ukrainian nuclear facilities, specifically the Zaporizhzhia power plant. Russia and Ukraine repeatedly accused each other of shelling Europe's biggest nuclear facility as the UN proposes a demilitarised zone around the site amid…

Radio France Internationale

Timeline of Events in Afghanistan since Taliban Takeover

The Taliban's capture of Kabul on Aug. 15, 2021 brought the hardline movement back into power in Afghanistan nearly 20 years after they were toppled by the US invasion following the 9/11 attacks. The year since has been disastrous for the country. After the world cut off funding, Afghanistan’s already…

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UN Watchdog Warns of 'Grave' Crisis amid Violence near Ukraine Nuclear Plant

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog warned an emergency Security Council meeting on Thursday of the "grave" crisis unfolding at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv traded accusations of new shelling near the facility. "This is a serious hour, a grave hour," Rafael Grossi,…

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UN warns of 'grave crisis' at Ukraine nuclear plant

The UN nuclear chief warned Thursday that “very alarming” military activity at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine could lead to dangerous consequences for the region and called for an end to attacks at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia facility. Read FRANCE 24’s live coverage of the day’s events. All times…

France 24

One year on, Afghan family still divided after daughter fled, mother stayed

As thousands of Afghans crowded outside Kabul airport a year ago desperately trying to escape the Taliban, Massouda Kohistani managed to fight her way on to a foreign military flight bound for the Gulf and ended up in Spain.

Reuters

Australian academic Sean Turnell detained in Myanmar pleads not guilty in closed court

An Australian academic who is being tried with ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi on charges of violating the country's official secrets law testifies in court.

ABC News

Explosions at Russian base show Crimea now in play in Ukraine war

Kyiv has mocked Russian claims of a minor ammo explosion.

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UN chief calls for demilitarised zone as more shelling hits Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Moscow and Kyiv again blame each other for shelling at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power complex, with UN boss Antonio Guterres urging the withdrawal of military personnel and equipment.

The Independent UK

UN demands end to military activity at Ukraine nuke plant

The U.N. nuclear chief is warning that “very alarming” military activity at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine could lead to dangerous consequences for the region and calls for an end to combat actions there

Al Jazeera

UN chief issues warning as Ukraine nuclear plant shelled again

Russian and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly accused each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

The Guardian - AU

More than 1,200 people are detained indefinitely in Australia with no criminal conviction

‘The scariest thing is what we don’t know’, advocate says of those held on grounds of mental impairment

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OAS chief Almagro has more to say about the international community’s failure in Haiti

The Organization of American States, based in Washington, has a reputation for toeing the U.S. policy line when it comes to countries in the hemisphere, especially where Haiti is concerned.

Newsroom.co.nz

Criminal responsibility: How young is too young?

New Zealand's age of criminal responsibility is lower than many other countries around the world - Amnesty wants the government to change that.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Officials: Floods in Yemen Kill at Least 38 People in 2 Days

Torrential rains across southwestern Yemen and the country's capital of Sanaa have triggered flashfloods and collapsed homes, killing at least 38 people over the past two days, officials said Thursday. Scores of homes in Sanaa and the provinces of Dhamar and Ibb have completely collapsed or have been significantly damaged,…

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UN Chief: Military Activity at Ukraine Nuke Plant Must End

The United Nations chief called Thursday for an immediate end to all military activity around Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, warning that any damage could lead to “catastrophic consequences” in the region and beyond. Russian and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly accused each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia…

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UN Slams ‘Unconscionable’ Killing of Palestinian Children

The UN rights chief voiced alarm Thursday at the number of Palestinian children killed and wounded this month and demanded those responsible be brought to account. Last week saw three days of intense conflict between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants in the densely populated Palestinian enclave of Gaza. "Inflicting hurt…

Reuters

U.S. backs calls for a demilitarized zone around Ukraine nuclear power plant -State Dept

The United States supports calls for a demilitarized zone around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after fighting involving Russian and Ukrainian forces in the vicinity of the plant, a State Department spokesperson said on Thursday.

The Hindu

Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Rios of Argentina appointed leader of UNMOGIP

Rear Admiral Rios will follow Major General Jose Eladin Alcain of Uruguay who has nearly completed his tenure

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