Niger: Former Nigerian emir of Kano meets the putschists (www.africanews.com)
One of West Africa’s most prominent traditional and religious leaders flew to Niger’s capital, Niamey, Wednesday to meet with the country’s coup leaders....
Cambodia’s king signs royal decree to nominate Hun Manet as PM (www.rfa.org)
Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni on Monday issued a royal decree to appoint Hun Sen’s eldest son Hun Manet as the country’s prime minister, ensuring that the transfer of power from father to son will occur later this month....
US commerce chief Gina Raimondo plans China trip (www.scmp.com)
US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo is planning to visit China in late August, according to people familiar with the matter, part of the Biden administration’s effort to reduce tensions between the world’s two largest economies....
Ukrainian Armed Forces announces successful strike on Chonhar Bridge (www.pravda.com.ua)
The defence forces of Ukraine successfully struck the Chonhar Bridge on Saturday morning.
Bangladesh police clash with protesters calling for PM resignation (www.aljazeera.com)
Bangladesh police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at stone-throwing opposition party supporters blocking major roads in the capital Dhaka to demand the prime minister’s resignation....
The Cryptographer Who Ensures We Can Trust Our Computers (www.youtube.com)
U.S. Relied on Intercepts in Assessing Hamas’s Operations at Gaza Hospital (www.wsj.com)
Signals intelligence gathered independently of Israel was among information behind assessment that Hamas and other militants were using Al-Shifa Hospital complex
South Korea court grants ex-Samsung exec bail in industrial espionage case - CNA (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Hezbollah says front with Israel will remain active (www.reuters.com)
Pro-Israel supporters confront Rep. Jamaal Bowman for supporting cease-fire during healing event in White Plains (www.cbsnews.com)
Behind Hamas’s Bloody Gambit to Create a ‘Permanent’ State of War (www.nytimes.com)
Most wanted: The Hamas leaders on Israel’s radar | Ghostarchive (ghostarchive.org)
Kazakh Export Ban Shocks Tajikistan's Fuel Market And Threatens Food Prices (www.rferl.org)
Antisemitism rampant online since Hamas’ attack, report finds (www.euronews.com)
The new research, released by the UK-based Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) on Tuesday, found that in the three days following the attack, the absolute number of antisemitic comments on conflict-related YouTube videos increased by 4963% when compared to the previous three days....
In first, Arrow downs Eilat-bound missile from ‘Red Sea’; Houthis claim UAV attack (www.timesofisrael.com)
Iran-backed Houthis said Tuesday that they had launched drones toward Israel, triggering sirens in Eilat amid Israel’s war against the Hamas terror group in Gaza....
UNRWA SITUATION REPORT #14 ON THE GAZA STRIP AND WEST BANK, INCLUDING EAST JERUSALEM (www.unrwa.org)
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Indonesia promises better relocation package for islanders after clashes over Chinese project (www.straitstimes.com)
Poland's education minister says he's 'taken steps' to extradite Yaroslav Hunka (www.cbc.ca)
India-based Zomi armed group raids Chin resistance camps in northwestern Myanmar (myanmar-now.org)
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3.7-magnitude earthquake rattles Ogden area (kutv.com)
ASA Bans Ads for UK ISP 6G Internet Over 6G Mobile Confusion (www.ispreview.co.uk)
Iran, South Africa sign agreement in Pretoria ahead of BRICS summit (www.al-monitor.com)
Iran is looking to join BRICS. “We hope to obtain the opportunity of accelerated membership under strong support we hope to receive from South Africa.” Iran has been accused of supplying Russia with drones for use in Ukraine.
How We Used Machine Learning to Investigate Where Ebola May Strike (www.propublica.org)
The bright spots on the map struck us like a lightning bolt....
Bahamas Promises Police Aid for Haiti (www.telesurenglish.net)
The Bahamas would send 150 defense agents to Haiti if the United Nations (UN) approves such an offer. The news was released by the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a communiqué....
Exclusive: Argentina, IMF staff-level agreement set to combine reviews on $44 billion loan, sources say (www.reuters.com)
LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - Argentina’s preliminary deal with the International Monetary Fund is set to combine reviews of its $44 billion loan programme, according to four sources, potentially paving the way for streamlining payments to the cash-strapped country....
