Vietnamese billionaire tycoon found guilty of defrauding stockholders, sentenced to 21 years (apnews.com)
A prominent Vietnamese business tycoon was found guilty Monday of defrauding stockholders of nearly $150 million by falsely inflating the value of his company, in a case that comes as the government cracks down on widespread corruption in the country....
Venezuela’s opposition trounced Maduro, election receipts show (thehill.com)
Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in another attack in Indonesia's restive Papua region (abcnews.go.com)
Gunmen stormed a helicopter and killed its New Zealand pilot shortly after it landed in Indonesia’s restive Papua region on Monday, and they released two health workers and two children it was carrying, police said....
Bangladesh’s dictator flees—leaving behind a dangerous vacuum (www.economist.com)
On the afternoon of August 5th, televisions in Bangladesh broadcast images of a helicopter rising from the residence of Sheikh Hasina, the country’s prime minister until minutes before. The chopper was carrying her and her sister “to safety”. Shortly afterwards images appeared of gleeful protesters entering the prime...
Nine UNRWA staff may have been involved in Oct. 7 attack on Israel, says UN (www.reuters.com)
Olympic 2024 boxing controversy: IBA add to confusion over eligibility row (www.bbc.com)
The Russian-led IBA, which was stripped of its status as amateur boxing’s governing body by the IOC in 2019 because of fears over its governance and regulation, called a news conference in Paris during which president Umar Kremlev and chief executive Chris Roberts were expected to shed new light on the disqualifications....
Torture, abuse and humiliation: Palestinians on Israeli prison ‘hell’ (www.theguardian.com)
Commodities giant Glencore is ordered to pay over $150M in wake of Congo mining bribery case (apnews.com)
Federal prosecutors in Switzerland said Monday they have found Glencore’s international unit “criminally liable” and ordered the commodities giant to pay over $150 million in fines and compensation after ending a probe of bribery in connection with Congo’s mining industry over a decade ago....
Palestinian prisoners describe widespread abuse in Israel’s jails (www.theguardian.com)
The head of Russia's military park and a top Defense Ministry official are arrested for fraud (apnews.com)
The director of an exhibition park showcasing Russia’s military might was arrested on fraud charges along with a top Defense Ministry official, part of a sweeping investigation into abuse of office in the top echelons of the military leadership....
Bangladesh’s Leader Resigns and Flees Country After Protests (www.nytimes.com)
Bangladesh PM resigns and flees as protestors storm palace; Army announces interim government (www.aljazeera.com)
Downing Street condemns Elon Musk for claim ‘civil war is inevitable’ (www.independent.co.uk)
Billionaire condemned for ‘extraordinarily irresponsible’ post amid disorder on Britain’s streets
Bangladesh’s army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman takes charge after PM Hasina’s ouster (www.straitstimes.com)
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Malaysia summons Meta to Prime Minister's Office over removal of Anwar's posts on slain Hamas leader, demands apology (www.channelnewsasia.com)
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Venezuela could hand energy rights to BRICS Maduro (www.malaysiasun.com)
IDF uncovers Hamas-built drive-through tunnel on Gaza-Egypt border (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Vietnam’s coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China (apnews.com)
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint exercises as the two countries attempt to put aside their own territorial disputes in the face of rising tensions with China over control of key features in the South China Sea....
Thailand’s progressive Move Forward party might be dissolved, but its former chief remains hopeful (apnews.com)
BANGKOK (AP) — The charismatic Thai politician who led his young, progressive party to a stunning general election victory a year ago is urging supporters not to lose hope, even if the party is disbanded by a legal order....
Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election (apnews.com)
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Voices across the globe expressed concern Sunday over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela following last weekend’s disputed elections....
Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina resigns as widening unrest sees protesters storm her official residence (apnews.com)
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s prime minister resigned and fled the country Monday, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule. Thousands of demonstrators stormed her official residence and other buildings associated...
Famine declared in Sudan’s Darfur (www.semafor.com)
Court jails Vietnamese tycoon for 21 years for US$146 million fraud: State media (www.channelnewsasia.com)
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