July2024
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Iran’s Khamenei urges turnout after voters shun first presidential round
Jul 4, 2024Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, urged voters to cast ballots in Friday’s presidential election, claiming that the historically low turnout in the first round was not a sign of a move “against the... -
Heavy fighting rocks Gaza as thousands on the move again
Jul 4, 2024On Wednesday, as tens of thousands of Palestinians frantically sought refuge after the army ordered the evacuation of a large area in the territory’s south, Israeli soldiers attacked and engaged in combat with Hamas in Gaza... -
What makes Hurricane Beryl so exceptional?
Jul 4, 2024The devastating hurricane Beryl that is currently soaking the Caribbean has already shattered records for the earliest formation of an Atlantic storm of this magnitude. Here’s what you need know about the hurricane, which is being... -
South Africa inaugurates new unity government
Jul 4, 2024After weeks of coalition wrangling, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new unity administration in South Africa started being sworn in during a televised event in Cape Town on Wednesday. The newly reappointed deputy president, Paul Mashatile, took the... -
Major UK tabloid The Sun backs Labour in election
Jul 4, 2024The Sun, a prominent UK newspaper, declared on Wednesday that it was “time for Labour,” endorsing the main opposition party to win the next election and characterizing the ruling Conservatives as “exhausted” and split after 14... -
PM seeks enhanced trade, business between Bangladesh, Spain
Jul 4, 2024In order to benefit both parties, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasized today the importance of strong trade and commerce between Bangladesh and Spain. “We want to enhance business between Bangladesh and Spain,” she said as Spanish... -
At least 3 million children at risk as Hurricane Beryl hits the Caribbean
Jul 4, 2024The first major hurricane of the year, Hurricane Beryl, made landfall in the southeast Caribbean on Monday, 1 July, causing widespread damage. The winds, torrential rains and flash flooding could put at least 3 million children... -
One child displaced every minute in Haiti as armed violence persists – UNICEF
Jul 4, 2024The number of internally displaced children in Haiti has increased by an estimated 60 per cent since March – the equivalent of one child every minute – a result of ongoing violence caused by armed groups.... -
Brazil demanded Meta cease taking users’ data to train its generative AI models
Jul 4, 2024Brazil on Tuesday demanded Meta cease taking users’ data to train its generative AI models, a move the US tech giant called “a setback.” The decision was issued by Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority, which warned... -
Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket set for its first-ever launch next week
Jul 4, 2024Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket is set for its first-ever launch next week, carrying with it the continent’s hopes of regaining independent access to space and fending off soaring competition from Elon Musk’s SpaceX. After four...
