More than 7,350 West Bank Palestinians arrested by Israel during Gaza war (www.aljazeera.com)
How Biden Could Try to Coerce Israel to Change Its War Strategy (www.nytimes.com)
Mystery in Japan as dangerous streptococcal infections soar to record levels. Health officials racing to identify cause of rise in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, which has a 30% fatality rate. (www.theguardian.com)
Shooting and blast reported at concert hall near Moscow (www.theguardian.com)
Notably, US embassy made a statement that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and US citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings a couple of weeks ago....
Summerfall Studios co-founder David Gaider speaks in favor of industry unionization and his studio's four day work week. (www.pcgamer.com)
Gunmen in combat fatigues fire on Moscow concert hall crowds, killing and wounding several people (apnews.com)
Russia adds 'LGBT movement' to list of extremist and terrorist organisations (www.reuters.com)
Russia adds 'LGBT movement' to list of extremist and terrorist organisations (www.reuters.com)
Russia and China veto US resolution on Gaza over failure to explicitly demand ceasefire (peoplesdispatch.org)
UN security council rejects US-led UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire by China and Russia veto (www.scmp.com)
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$3 billion deal with the UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines (apnews.com)
China’s words at top UN court could signal stronger support for Palestinians (www.scmp.com)
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How Israeli settlers are expanding illegal outposts amid Gaza war (www.aljazeera.com)
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Chinese envoy meets Hamas political leader in Qatar to discuss ‘Gaza conflict and other issues’ (www.scmp.com)
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Vietnam regards developing relations with China as the top priority of its foreign policy. (www.idcpc.org.cn)
Big Oil Boasted Feminism and Climate Solutions at a Major Fossil Fuel Conference - and it was all Greenwashing Bullshit (www.thecanary.co)
Gaza drone video shows killing of Palestinians in Israeli air attack | Al Jazeera Newsfeed (youtube.com)
Malaysia eyes censorship powers over Netflix, other streaming content amid creeping conservatism (www.scmp.com)
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Amid China-India rivalry, Nepal’s political shift tips scales in favour of Beijing (www.scmp.com)
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US has urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure (www.reuters.com)
UK, Australia call for ‘immediate’ end to fighting in Gaza (www.aljazeera.com)
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Gaza war: HRW, Oxfam urge the US to suspend arms sales to Israel (www.africanews.com)
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Removal of Vietnamese president Vo Van Thuong raises concerns over stability, but ties with China expected to remain stable (www.scmp.com)
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World Health Organization says only more land crossings into Gaza can prevent famine (www.reuters.com)
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that only an expansion of land crossings into Gaza could help prevent famine in the densely populated Palestinian enclave.