July2023
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Israeli military operation kills 7 Palestinians in West Bank
Jul 3, 2023Israel launched a large-scale military incursion in the northern occupied West Bank on Monday, killing seven Palestinians in what the army called a “extensive counterterrorism effort.” The operation, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-right administration,... -
Elon Musk tweets false climate claim
Jul 3, 2023Elon Musk, the rich owner of Twitter, incorrectly claimed that farming has no significant impact on the climate, causing academics to issue corrections and raising concerns about misinformation on the prominent social media platform. Musk stated... -
Chinese defense minister meets with Russian navy chief
Jul 3, 2023China intends to “strengthen communication at all levels” with the Russian navy, China’s defense minister Li Shangfu said on Monday, following a meeting with Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov of the Russian navy in Beijing. The two countries... -
Bangladeshi players got reward for ‘declining’ IPL for national team
Jul 3, 2023Shakib al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh’s men’s national cricket team, could participate in the final season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), since the two-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders purchased him in the auction. However,... -
Russia to cut oil exports by 500,000 bpd in August, oil price rises
Jul 3, 2023Russia will restrict oil exports by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, President Vladimir Putin’s oil spokesman said on Monday, as Moscow works with Saudi Arabia to raise global oil prices. Brent crude oil LCOc1... -
Ukraine says Russian troops advancing in ‘fierce fighting’
Jul 3, 2023Ukraine stated on Sunday that Russian troops were advancing in four regions in the country’s east amid “fierce fighting,” but that its forces were going forward in the south. Russian troops were moving near Avdiivka, Mariinka,... -
Biden to travel to UK, NATO summit, Finland: White House
Jul 3, 2023According to the White House, US President Joe Biden has planned a diplomatic trip to Europe this month, including stops in the United Kingdom, the NATO summit in Lithuania, and meetings in Finland. The White House... -
Zulu king undergoes tests following adviser’s sudden death
Jul 3, 2023South Africa’s Zulu king, the head of the country’s most powerful traditional monarchy, has undergone “thorough” medical checks in the aftermath of the sudden death of a close aide, a spokeswoman said Sunday, amid fears that... -
Arrests in overnight French riots rise to 719: ministry
Jul 3, 2023Arrests during a fifth night of rioting in France over the police shooting of a teenager have grown to 719, according to the interior ministry on Sunday. The ministry had earlier offered a preliminary total of... -
Tesla nearly doubles deliveries compared to last year
Jul 3, 2023Tesla outperformed analyst forecasts in the second quarter, delivering 466,140 vehicles amid a challenging market, according to the company’s earnings report released on Sunday. The nearly half-million deliveries indicate an increase of 83% over the same...