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Philippines accuses China air force of 'dangerous' acts in Scarborough Shoal within Philippine maritime zones (www.gmanetwork.com)

It was the first time the Philippines has complained of dangerous actions by Chinese aircraft, as opposed to navy or coast guard vessels, since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in 2022....

Secure Jobs, Uncertain Future: China’s Growing Appetite for Government Employment (www.cfr.org)

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Western allies condemn Israeli finance minister's remarks that starving Gaza "might be just and moral" (www.euronews.com)

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Canada and Australia, expressing alarm at China's claims over the disputed waters of the South China Sea, signal more military cooperation (www.straitstimes.com)

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‘I put myself in this trap’ In his own words, one gay Russian official describes working for a government that doesn’t believe he should exist (meduza.io)

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Brothers in oppression: Pakistan learning tricks of rights violations from China (morungexpress.com)

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"It is a dictatorial policy": A former detainee in China's Xinjiang region on her time in prison and Chinese politics (uyghurtimes.com)

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The best way foreign countries can support opposition activists in Russia is by helping Ukraine win the war, freed Russian opposition leader says (kyivindependent.com)

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Amidst China's aggression, Philippines warships hold sea exercises with Japan, U.S. (www.australiannews.net)

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Russia's critics abroad say the Kremlin is intensifying attacks (www.bbc.com)

Kremlin critics living in Europe say that Russia is stepping up its efforts to silence, threaten and persecute opponents abroad....

Abducted from Australia by Saudi Arabia? The mystery of the missing child bride (www.bbc.com)

When Lolita came to Australia in 2022, she was fleeing an older man she’d been forced to marry as a child in Saudi Arabia....

China pressures lawmakers from at least six countries not to attend a China-focused summit in Taiwan in attempt to isolate the island nation (www.taipeitimes.com)

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Sabotage and downpours greet a "grandiose" Olympics (freedomnews.org.uk)

45 health care workers returning from the Gaza war sign open letter asking U.S. President Biden and Vice President Harris: "End this madness now" (www.dropbox.com)

In an open letter addressed to U.S. President Biden, his Vice President Harris, and First Lady Jill Biden, 45 physicians, surgeons, and nurses wrote: “With only marginal exceptions, everyone in Gaza is sick, injured, or both. This includes every national aid worker, every international volunteer, and probably every Israeli...

France trains live updates: Arson attacks on French train network delay thousands of travellers hours before Olympic ceremony (www.bbc.co.uk)

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China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on Chinese online gambling operators (apnews.com)

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Jasper faces 'significant loss' of buildings, infrastructure as wildfire engulfs Alberta town (www.cbc.ca)

‘Unacceptable Levels’ of Hazardous Substances in Temu Products, UK investigation finds (sourcingjournal.com)

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Chinese takeover of European seaports: EU turned a blind eye on security risks for years, experts say (www.ftm.eu)

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Fined for yellow and blue shoes: How Russian laws smother dissent (www.bbc.com)

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Saudi Arabia: Executions rise despite pledge to human rights (www.dw.com)

The number of executions in Saudi Arabia has risen sharply in the first half of this year. As of July 15, the state executed 98 men and two women for charges related to murder, terrorism and drugs. This marks a 42% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to a recent report...