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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was fatally struck by a “short-range projectile” outside his Tehran guesthouse, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The paramilitary organization claimed the projectile, weighing around 7kg (16lbs), caused a powerful blast that killed Haniyeh and his bodyguard last Wednesday. The IRGC blamed Israel for the attack, alleging US support. However, Israel has not commented on the incident. The IRGC’s account contradicts Western media reports suggesting Israeli operatives planted explosives in the guesthouse. The security failures surrounding Haniyeh’s death have embarrassed Iran and the IRGC, leading to dozens of arrests and dismissals within the organization. Supreme…

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IOC President Thomas Bach condemned the “hate speech” targeting boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting at the Paris Olympics as “completely intolerable.” At a press conference, Bach emphasized, “We refuse to engage in a politically charged cultural conflict.” Khelif from Algeria and Lin from Taiwan have faced intense global scrutiny regarding their gender identity. Both athletes were disqualified at the 2023 world championships due to unspecified and unproven gender-based tests conducted by the Russian-led International Boxing Association, which has been excluded from the Olympics by the IOC amid a longstanding dispute. Bach defended the athletes, stating, “We have two boxers…

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Sweltering heat grips China’s eastern coastal megacities, with temperatures soaring to 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) on Friday, and prolonged extreme temperatures expected to persist into next week. Shanghai Meteorological Center issued its first red warning signal for high temperatures this year after the city reached 40C, marking the 22nd day of temperatures above 40C since records began in 1873. Nearby Hangzhou also issued a red warning early Friday, with temperatures hitting 40C in several districts. “It feels like fire falling from the sky,” said Wang, a 60-year-old tourist visiting Hangzhou from Hebei province. “I’m constantly sweating, and even the wind…

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“People in Gaza are facing yet another peril: Hepatitis A is spreading including among children,” Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, wrote on social media. Since the start of the war last October, UNRWA shelters and clinics have reported 40,000 cases of the disease, he said, compared to only 85 in the same period before conflict erupted, representing “a frightening increase”. Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus of the same name that is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through direct contact with an infectious person. Ideal conditions…

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In the ongoing China-EU trade dispute, China is tactically preparing for potential retaliation while maintaining a cautious stance. Following the EU’s July 4 imposition of provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, China has responded prudently, prioritizing negotiation while signaling readiness to counter if necessary. Initially, China has launched targeted investigations into EU brandy and pork imports. The Ministry of Commerce has initiated an anti-dumping probe into EU brandy, focusing on France, which accounts for 99.3% of China’s brandy imports. However, potential tariffs on brandy are expected to have minimal impact on China’s alcohol market, which recently resumed imports from Australia…

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US Vice President Kamala Harris is nearing a final decision on her presidential running mate, meeting in person with top contenders over the weekend. On Friday, Harris held a one-on-one meeting with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, lasting around 90 minutes. Other hopefuls include Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, US Senator Mark Kelly, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. Harris plans to make her choice by Monday, ahead of a public appearance with her new vice presidential nominee in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The campaign also plans a social media announcement featuring the duo. The choice…

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Researchers at King’s College London have discovered a correlation between problematic smartphone use and increased symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia in teenagers. Problematic smartphone use refers to behaviors such as feeling anxious when unable to access one’s phone, struggling to control screen time, and prioritizing phone use over other activities. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, found that 44% of 13-16-year-olds with problematic smartphone use reported symptoms of anxiety, compared to 26.4% without. Similarly, 56% of 13-16-year-olds with problematic use reported symptoms of depression, compared to 35.8% without. While screen time itself was not directly linked to…

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Donald Trump has sparked controversy by questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identity, asking “is she Indian or is she black?” during an interview with a black journalist at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago. The audience gasped in shock at his remarks. Trump claimed to have known Harris “indirectly” for a long time and said she always emphasized her Indian heritage. He then expressed surprise that she now identifies as black, asking “I didn’t know she was black until a few years ago, and now she wants to be known as black, so I’m confused, is…

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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, and his two co-defendants, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi, are expected to plead guilty to conspiracy charges at a military tribunal in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as early as next week. According to US officials, the three men have agreed to plead guilty in exchange for life imprisonment, avoiding a potential death sentence. The defendants, who have been in US custody since 2003, are accused of planning and executing the deadliest terrorist attack in US history, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people. The attack involved hijacking planes and…

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Qaiser Nawab, President of BRISD, visited the Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad to offer condolences for the passing of Indonesia’s former Vice President Hamzah Haz. On behalf of BRISD and Pakistani youth, Nawab wrote a heartfelt message recognizing Haz’s contributions to Indonesia. He was warmly received by embassy officials, who appreciated the gesture. Nawab emphasized Indonesia’s importance in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the strong ties between Indonesia and Pakistan. This visit showcased solidarity and the commitment of BRISD to fostering international relations. Pictures taken by ELVIN YUSUBOV

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