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Chilean President Gabriel Boric has intensified global criticism of Venezuela’s disputed election, accusing Nicolas Maduro’s regime of attempting to steal the vote and perpetrating severe human rights violations. Boric stated, “I am convinced that Maduro’s regime has attempted to commit electoral fraud. If they had genuinely won, they would have transparently released the voting records.” Boric’s administration has expressed distrust in the independence and impartiality of Venezuelan institutions, refusing to recognize Maduro’s claimed victory. “Chile will not validate unverified results,” Boric emphasized. “We demand international organizations independent of the regime to confirm the outcome.” Since taking office, Boric has consistently…

Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-Power) has forged a strategic alliance with Australian carbon capture and storage innovators, deepC Store and Azuli, through a joint study agreement. This partnership aims to harness the potential of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to reduce emissions in Japan, Australia, and the surrounding region. The Australian duo has secured two greenhouse gas assessment permits for the Bonaparte and Browse Basins, located approximately 200-250 kilometers off Australia’s Northwest coast. These permits, also known as GHG acreages, have the potential to permanently store up to 1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). J-Power plans…

Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic dreams were shattered in a shocking turn of events, as the Indian wrestler’s drastic weight-cutting measures fell short, leading to her disqualification from the 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Games. Despite a Herculean effort to shed the extra kilos, Phogat’s weight ballooned overnight due to dehydration prevention measures, rendering her ineligible to compete. Phogat’s journey to the final was nothing short of remarkable, having stunned defending champion Yui Susaki in the earlier rounds. However, her natural weight of 55-56 kg proved a formidable obstacle, forcing her to undergo a grueling weight-cutting regimen. The Indian delegation’s medical…

“Today, we grieve yet another dubious milestone in the fiscal decline of the most powerful and prosperous nation in history,” stated the US House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington last week when referring to the alarming accumulation of gross national debt that hit a new record of $35 trillion. This rate of increase, equivalent to $6.4 billion of new debt per day, is pushing the US fiscal sustainability to its limit. By the early 2030s, government bill will exceed revenue, warned the US Congressional Budget Office. The escalating debt trajectory raises concerns about the feasibility of financing and the associated…

A suffocating heatwave has descended upon China’s eastern seaboard, wrapping megacities like Hangzhou and Shanghai in a sweltering blanket of temperatures that refuse to relent. The mercury has soared above 40°C (104°F) for days, unleashing a frenzy of electricity demand as desperate residents and businesses crank up their air conditioners in a bid for relief. In Hangzhou, a city of 12.5 million souls and a hotbed of entrepreneurial spirit, the authorities have sounded the alarm, imposing a draconian ban on non-essential outdoor lighting and displays to conserve precious energy. The city’s power grid is groaning under the strain, its very…

On August 6, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. This visit, part of Shoigu’s broader tour including Tehran, quickly drew media attention. Shoigu’s trip to Tehran, which came in the wake of the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and amidst rising Israeli-Iranian tensions, and his subsequent visit to Baku, have sparked considerable interest. While the official narrative focuses on strengthening bilateral relations and regional security, the timing and context suggest deeper strategic motives. Why the Tehran Visit Matters? One key reason for Shoigu’s visit to Tehran is Russia’s…

Niger has severed diplomatic ties with Ukraine, joining Mali in a growing rift between West African nations and Kyiv. The move comes after a Ukrainian military official’s comments sparked outrage, suggesting Ukraine played a role in the killing of dozens of Malian soldiers last month. Mali and Niger have accused Ukraine of violating their sovereignty, citing remarks by Andriy Yusov, a spokesman for Ukrainian military intelligence. Yusov hinted that Ukraine provided crucial information to rebels, leading to the deaths of Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries in July’s clashes. Ukraine has been attempting to bolster its African alliances amid the ongoing…

In the aftermath of Israel’s audacious killing of Hezbollah’s top commander, Fuad Shukr, the Lebanese capital of Beirut is poised on a knife’s edge. The city’s sun-kissed seafront, where locals and tourists alike once strolled carefree, now feels like a fragile facade, masking the ominous threat of war. Billboards emblazoned with Shukr’s image and defiant slogans like “We will avenge” dot the landscape, a testament to Hezbollah’s unyielding resolve. In the heart of the city’s southern suburbs, a bastion of Hezbollah support, the atmosphere is electric with anticipation. Inside a heavily fortified complex, the faithful gather, their faces set with…

Israeli fighter jets flew over the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Tuesday, causing a series of sonic booms intended to intimidate the city’s residents. This show of force followed drone attacks on northern Israel by Hezbollah, an armed group. The low-flying aircraft rattled windows across Beirut, highlighting the Israeli military’s capability to strike Lebanon. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed retaliation for what he described as a series of Israeli assassinations. “The Israelis chose escalation by carrying out assassinations,” Nasrallah stated, promising a “strong and effective” response, potentially in coordination with other members of the Iran-backed “axis of resistance.” Nasrallah emphasized that…

Kosovo’s government has received significant backlash from international allies, including the United States and the European Union, after closing nine Serbian post offices in predominantly ethnic Serb northern municipalities. The U.S. expressed its “deep disappointment” with the action. Serbia claims it distributes millions of euros in pensions and welfare to Serbian residents in Kosovo. The Serbian postal service is integral to this distribution, but the use of Serbian dinars for these payments contravenes a central bank ruling that prohibits the use of the Serbian currency for all transactions in Kosovo. This decision, coupled with subsequent raids on Serbian banks in…