Reports Mount of Israel’s Torture & Rape of Palestinians Prisoners (www.democracynow.org)
7-nation prisoner swap shows how diplomacy, not law, governs exchanges (theconversation.com)
Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic. The race is on to contain the spread (apnews.com)
Kenya and the Central African Republic have declared new outbreaks of mpox as Africa’s health officials race to contain the spread of the disease in a region lacking vaccines....
The Mexican women aiding migrants on their perilous journey north (www.bbc.com)
Economists See Honduras' Progressive Tax Plan as Model for Other Countries (www.commondreams.org)
Massive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time (theconversation.com)
South Korea arrests official over alleged data leak exposing spies, reports (www.reuters.com)
Russian-UK dissident Kara-Murza disappears from jail in latest sign a prisoner swap with West may be close (www.reuters.com)
MOSCOW, July 31 (Reuters) - Vladimir Kara-Murza, a dual Russian-British national jailed on treason charges for 25 years, has been moved from his prison in Siberia and is being sent elsewhere, Russia’s prison service told Reuters.
Myanmar junta extends emergency rule amid escalating conflict (www.reuters.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/26070451...
Chinese warships off Alaska and Cambodia highlight the role of near and far waters in sea power dominance. (theconversation.com)
Rescuers search through mud and debris as deaths rise to 151 in landslides in southern India (apnews.com)
Hundreds of rescue workers searched through mud and debris Wednesday from multiple landslides that have killed at least 151 people in southern India, police said....
Myanmar’s junta terrorised a Rohingya town. Then rebels burned it down. (www.reuters.com)
International Human Rights Commission Condemns ‘Fortress Conservation’ (insideclimatenews.org)
Keir Starmer says Southport rioters will feel ‘full force of the law’ (www.theguardian.com)
Wayanad: Massive landslides kill 123, trap dozens in Kerala (www.bbc.com)
U.S. Pledges $500 Million in New Military Aid to the Philippines, as China Asserts Sea Claims (www.nytimes.com)
Hugo Chávez statues targeted across Venezuela in post-election unrest (apnews.com)
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Anti-government activists across Venezuela are toppling giant statues of Hugo Chávez to express their anger over the alleged stealing of an election by the late president’s handpicked successor, Nicolás Maduro....
Pedro Sánchez ordena querellarse contra Peinado por prevaricación (okdiario.com)
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Spanish PM declines to testify as witness in wife's corruption case (www.reuters.com)
MADRID, July 30 (Reuters) - Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declined to testify on Tuesday as a witness in a judicial investigation into alleged corruption and influence peddling against his wife that led him to consider resigning in April, lawyers present at the hearing said....
Taiwan says reaches agreement with China over fishermen's deaths (www.reuters.com)
TAIPEI, July 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan reached an agreement with China on Tuesday over the deaths of two Chinese fishermen in a maritime incident following months of negotiations, a move that could tone down tensions in the sensitive Taiwan Strait....
Over 500 Mexicans flee to Guatemala to escape cartel violence in Chiapas (www.theguardian.com)
Chiapas, once haven for Guatemalans fleeing genocide, sees citizens crossing border to escape tyranny of crime groups...
US boosts alliance with the Philippines with $500 million funding and pact amid concern over China (abcnews.go.com)
Washington’s top diplomat and defense chief announced $500 million in new military funding Tuesday to boost the Philippines’ external defense and progress on a proposed military intelligence-sharing pact as both allies renewed their concerns over China’s continuing aggressive actions in the region....
Taliban severs ties with Afghan embassies in the West (www.dw.com)
The Taliban has said that many of its embassies in Western countries are still loyal to the country’s former government. Employees in those places have been stuck in limbo for years....
