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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.

Protests in Kenya and Uganda highlight corruption at the top - but political elites don’t give in without a fight. (theconversation.com)

Myanmar junta extends emergency rule amid escalating conflict (www.reuters.com)

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Which American warships are en route to Lebanon? (today.lorientlejour.com)

MNDAA Tells Troops and Allies to Protect Chinese Assets in Myanmar’s Conflict Areas (www.irrawaddy.com)

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Unlock Your Brand's Potential with ARD Industry: Expert E-Commerce Solutions and Growth Strategies (ardindustry.com)

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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, drawing threats of retaliation against Israel (www.reuters.com)

Israel’s military starts drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews – but the battle over serving ‘the army of God’ vs. the army of the state isn’t over, and points to key questions for the country’s future. (theconversation.com)

Chinese warships off Alaska and Cambodia highlight the role of near and far waters in sea power dominance. (theconversation.com)

Carter Center Observers invited by Venezuela condemn election (www.bbc.com)

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Venezuela: UN Secretary General Guterres calls for ‘complete transparency’ following disputed presidential election (news.un.org)

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North korean armoured vehicles sighted in Ukraine according to german news (www.spiegel.de)

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Grenada estimates damages from Hurricane Beryl at up to a third of economy (www.reuters.com)

July 30 (Reuters) - Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell said on Tuesday that early estimates suggest that losses from deadly Hurricane Beryl, which hit the Caribbean earlier this month, likely total as much as a third of economic output.

China adjusts restrictions on unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes (apnews.com)

BANGKOK (AP) — China says it will prohibit the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist activities and that certain drone features will be restricted as the East Asian country faces repeated Western criticism for its stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine....

How Hungary's Orbán uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark (apnews.com)

In the months leading up to elections for the European Parliament, Hungarians were warned that casting a ballot against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán would be a vote for all-out war....

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....

Is Ismail Haniyeh's assassination a setback for Israel-Hamas peace talks? (www.firstpost.com)

The death of Haniyeh, a significant figure in Hamas’s political and diplomatic structure, has raised serious questions about the future of ongoing ceasefire negotiations. American officials had recently indicated that these talks, mediated by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, were close to yielding a temporary ceasefire and...

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