Zelenskyy Seeks to Limit Autonomy of Ukraine’s Anticorruption Agencies
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Zelenskyy Seeks to Limit Autonomy of Ukraine’s Anticorruption Agencies

Kyiv, Ukraine – Recent protests across multiple cities in Ukraine have highlighted growing public dissent regarding government attempts to restrict the autonomy of anticorruption entities. On July 22, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that would reduce the independence of pivotal agencies, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office…

Annual floods on a major river island in Assam, India, pose a risk to local arts and cultural heritage.
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Annual floods on a major river island in Assam, India, pose a risk to local arts and cultural heritage.

Assam, India – Makon Kumar, a potter from the Kumar community, skillfully shapes clay with artistry honed through generations. At 60, Makon’s deeply wrinkled fingers, marked by years of crafting, maneuver a pottery wheel, her foot expertly spinning a palm-sized bowl. The wet clay, freshly acquired, becomes the foundation for her creations. The Kumar community,…

England’s Lionesses Clinch UEFA Euro 2025 Title with Impressive Victory
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England’s Lionesses Clinch UEFA Euro 2025 Title with Impressive Victory

In a remarkable display of resilience, the England women’s football team triumphed in the Euro 2025 final against tournament favorites Spain, emerging victorious with a thrilling 3-1 penalty shootout win after a goalless extra time. The match, held at St Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, marked England’s second consecutive Euro championship title, further solidifying their status…

Celebrate Creativity Across Generations at SilverKite’s Free Meet & Make Outdoor Arts Workshops in Bellevue Made possible by the Bellevue Community Fund
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Celebrate Creativity Across Generations at SilverKite’s Free Meet & Make Outdoor Arts Workshops in Bellevue Made possible by the Bellevue Community Fund

PRWire: Celebrate Creativity Across Generations at SilverKite’s Free Meet & Make Outdoor Arts Workshops in Bellevue. Made possible by the Bellevue Community Fund. BELLEVUE, WA – July 28, 2025 – SilverKite Community Arts® invites the community to gather, create, and celebrate at Meet & Make, a series of four free, intergenerational outdoor arts workshops happening…

North Korea demands recognition as a nuclear weapons state from the United States.
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North Korea demands recognition as a nuclear weapons state from the United States.

North Korea has escalated its rhetoric concerning its nuclear weapons program, with Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, emphasizing the nation’s stance on its nuclear capabilities. In recent statements conveyed via the state-run Korean Central News Agency, Kim stated that the United States must acknowledge North Korea’s “irreversible” status as…

Experts predict that tariffs will remain in effect as the August 1 deadline approaches for Trump.
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Experts predict that tariffs will remain in effect as the August 1 deadline approaches for Trump.

As the world navigates the complexities of international trade dynamics, recent developments in tariff policy announced by President Donald Trump have sparked significant discussion among experts and economists. Analysts widely agree that a new normal featuring some level of tariffs is now established. In recent weeks, President Trump has forged various trade agreements with nations…

Severe flooding in Beijing results in at least 30 fatalities as heavy rains persist.
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Severe flooding in Beijing results in at least 30 fatalities as heavy rains persist.

Beijing is currently experiencing an unprecedented weather event, with forecasts predicting that Tuesday will witness up to 300mm (11.8 inches) of rainfall in certain areas. As the city grapples with severe rainfall and resulting flooding, reports indicate that at least 30 fatalities have occurred, primarily in the mountainous districts to the north, according to state…

Key Events in the Russia-Ukraine War on Day 1,251
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Key Events in the Russia-Ukraine War on Day 1,251

Key Developments in the Ongoing Conflict: Russia’s War on Ukraine Enters Day 1,251 As of Tuesday, July 29, 2025, significant developments continue to unfold in the protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine, marked by ongoing military actions and diplomatic maneuvering. Military Engagement In a troubling incident, a Russian drone strike targeted a 25-storey residential building…

ISIL Claims Responsibility for Fatal Church Attack in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
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ISIL Claims Responsibility for Fatal Church Attack in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

A recent tragic incident in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has drawn widespread condemnation following an attack that claimed the lives of at least 43 worshippers during a night mass at a church in Komanda city, Ituri province. The armed group ISIL (ISIS) has taken responsibility for this appalling act, which investigators from…

Ceasefire in Thailand and Cambodia concludes after several days of intense border conflicts.
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Ceasefire in Thailand and Cambodia concludes after several days of intense border conflicts.

Thailand and Cambodia have reached an agreement to implement an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following five days of intense and tragic border clashes that resulted in the loss of at least 35 lives and the displacement of approximately 270,000 individuals from both nations. This significant development comes after a series of discussions facilitated by Malaysia,…