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India passes data protection bill amid surveillance concerns
The new law has drawn criticism from opposition lawmakers and rights groups over the scope of exemptions. #press
Twitter fined for delay in complying with federal Trump election probe
Newly unsealed documents reveal federal investigators sought a search warrant for Donald Trump's Twitter account. #press
Niger coup leaders accuse French forces of destabilising the country
Coup leaders say French forces freed 'captured terrorists' and breached airspace ban, as France denies all allegations. #press
Despite multiple crises, Tunisia’s president still has his supporters
Economic crisis and political repression have pushed many away, but Saied is still backed by some. #press
At least two killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia city, Ukraine says
Ukrainian officials warn death toll could rise after attack on a residential area on the city in southeast Ukraine. #press
Two dead after Lebanon’s Hezbollah fight with residents of Christian town
Fighting began after a Hezbollah truck overturned in the town of Kahaleh, and residents closed roads. #press
Amazon summit calls on developed nations to fulfill climate funding deals
Twelve countries, representing the Amazon, Congo Basin and southeast Asia, join pact for rainforest funding. #press
Biden issues executive order restricting US investment in Chinese tech
The order will block and regulate high-tech US-based investments in China, increasing tensions between the two nations. #press
What’s the impact of Niger’s military coup?
Coup leaders continue to ignore international calls to reinstate the ousted president. #press
Robbie Robertson, leader of Canadian-US group The Band, dies at 80
The Band's hits included The Weight, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, and collaborations with Bob Dylan. #press
Man who allegedly threatened US President Biden shot dead during FBI raid
The FBI has said it was serving search and arrest warrants to a residence in Provo, Utah, when the man was shot. #press
Conflict over the clock: China among countries where time is political
Keeping of time in Asia has often been subject more to the geopolitics of time zones than considerations of geography. #press
Niger coup leaders rebuff diplomatic overtures from AU, ECOWAS
West African leaders expected to meet on Thursday to discuss response to generals who have deposed Niger's president. #press
Afghan central bank lacks independence from Taliban: US watchdog
It lacked independence from the Taliban, had deficiencies in anti-money laundering and countering 'terrorism' financing. #press
Rwanda genocide survivors criticise UN court’s call to halt suspect’s trial
Felicien Kabuga, who is nearly 90 and has dementia, is accused of encouraging and bankrolling the Rwanda genocide. #press
Sanctions, airspace closures hamper UN humanitarian efforts in Niger
UN aid agencies scramble to replace depleting aid stocks as regional sanctions start to kick in. #press
Israeli minister dismisses US ‘terror’ label after deadly settler attack
Avi Dichter brushes off US use of the term 'terror attack' to describe the killing of a Palestinian by settlers. #press
Fighting in Sudan’s Omdurman intensifies as displaced tops 4 million
The army is trying to recapture territory lost to the RSF by taking back control of a bridge across the Nile. #press
President Duda sets Poland parliamentary election date for October 15
Polls for the parliament's upper and lower houses come amid rising tensions on country's eastern borders. #press
July 2023 hottest month on record as heatwaves scorch Earth
Global average temperature for July confirmed to be highest on record of any month, Europe climate observatory says. #press