Halal canteens at Chinese university spark national debate over affirmative action (studyinternational.com)
Russia Destroys 3 Abrams Tanks, 3 HIMARS and 8 Bradleys in 10 Days: Moscow (www.newsweek.com)
China cuts arms imports to rely more on its own weapons tech: SIPRI report (www.scmp.com)
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It’s official: The UK is the second-most miserable nation in the world (www.telegraph.co.uk)
America is driving Germany’s deindustrialisation (unherd.com)
The cat is out of the bag. After months of denial, it is now conventional wisdom that Germany — and Europe more generally — faces deindustrialisation due to the end of cheap Russian piped gas. “Germany’s Days as an Industrial Superpower Are Coming to an End,” reads a headline on Bloomberg....
Australia to End ‘Nuisance’ Tariffs on Toothbrushes, Bumper Cars (www.bloomberg.com)
The Australian government will lift import tariffs on a wide range of consumer goods including toothbrushes, chopsticks and pens in an effort to lower rising household living expenses and business costs.
Israel to restrict access to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan (www.aljazeera.com)
To Save Israel, US Destroys International System it Built (consortiumnews.com)
Air-Dropped Aid Crushes 5 Palestinians to Death in Gaza (news.antiwar.com)
DEI killed the CHIPS Act (thehill.com)
Michael Gove Suggests Pro-Palestinian Marchers to Scrutinize for Extremist Group Involvement (www.infoterkiniviral.com)
In a statement that has sparked debate and controversy, Michael Gove, a prominent British politician, has called on pro-Palestinian marchers to question the presence and influence of extremist groups within their protests. Gove’s remarks come amid heightened tensions and increased scrutiny surrounding demonstrations in support...
Pope says Ukraine should have 'courage of the white flag' of negotiations (www.reuters.com)
The Transformation of Gaza's Hospitals into Battlegrounds (www.infoterkiniviral.com)
Gaza’s hospitals, once sanctuaries of healing and refuge, have tragically become battlegrounds amidst the ongoing conflict in the region. The escalation of violence has not only strained the already fragile healthcare infrastructure but has also turned these vital institutions into scenes of chaos and despair....
Chinese police set to patrol alongside Hungarian officers (www.telegraph.co.uk)
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British aircraft carrier suffers fire while docked 😂 (ukdefencejournal.org.uk)
UNRWA Staffers Tortured by Israeli Troops to Falsely Admit 'Hamas Links' (thecradle.co)
Canada and Sweden Restore UNRWA Funds as Report Accuses Israel of Torturing Agency Staff (scheerpost.com)
Europe must be ready for US to quit Nato, diplomats warn (www.telegraph.co.uk)
A new surge of settler outposts is terrorizing Palestinians off their land (www.972mag.com)
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United Nations says Israeli settlement expansion in occupied Palestinian territories amounts to war crime (www.radiohc.cu)
President of Colombia Defends His Criticism of ‘Israel’ Amidst United States’ Antisemitism Allegations (orinocotribune.com)
Canada, Sweden Restore UNRWA Funds as Report Accuses Israel of Torturing Agency Staff (www.commondreams.org)
“The work that UNWRA does cannot be overstated,” said Canadian lawmaker Salma Zahid. “It will save lives as we have seen the visuals of children dying of hunger in Gaza. The need for immediate aid is non-negotiable.”...