Thousands rally in various Serbia towns to protest against lithium excavation deal (apnews.com)
Kyiv hails dialogue with Beijing, hints at potential Zelenskiy-Xi meeting (www.reuters.com)
‘Deep moral deterioration’ being normalised in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (www.theguardian.com)
Lebanon: Explosion reported in Beirut as Israel claims it targeted Hezbollah commander (www.middleeasteye.net)
Israel’s military said it carried out a strike targeting a Hezbollah commander in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, in response to a deadly attack on the occupied Golan Heights over the weekend....
U.S. Treasury warns India’s banks about business with Russia (www.theglobeandmail.com)
Global methane emissions rising at fastest rate in decades, scientists warn (www.theguardian.com)
Israeli lawmaker defends alleged rape of Hamas prisoner as far-right protesters rage over IDF troops' detention (www.cbsnews.com)
King Charles’ €500K lobster dinner blows hole in French presidency’s budget (www.politico.eu)
Chinese Olympic women's diving gold medal winners’ pose sparks social media jokes about relationship (www.scmp.com)
The free world has bet its survival on just one fighter jet (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Maduro Wins Reelection for Third Presidential Term in Venezuela (truthout.org)
“Their successful outcome is a triumph for the Venezuelan people,” Adely added, “especially considering the level of U.S. interference and attempted sabotage of the democratic process, particularly through sanctions and coercive economic measures aimed at producing ‘regime change’ in Venezuela.”...
After Furious Battles, Ukraine Loses a Pair of Hard-Won Villages (www.nytimes.com)
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Russia inches toward strategic supply route in Ukraine's east (www.reuters.com)
Korean diaspora organization launches “US out of Korea” campaign (peoplesdispatch.org)
Israeli whistleblowers detail horror of shadowy detention facility for Palestinians (edition.cnn.com)
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US anti-Muslim incidents rose about 70% in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war (www.straitstimes.com)
India not rethinking on issue of allowing Chinese investment, trade minister says (www.reuters.com)
Venezuela election: Protesters clash with police after Maduro victory claim (www.bbc.co.uk)
Before you read that, see also: Choreographed celebrations in Venezuela as Maduro claims win...