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  2. WorldLocal GovMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    Missing Man Found Alive in Baños After Disappearance in Quito

    Pablo David Llanes Páramo, 29, was found alive in Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua province, on August 1, 2026, after being reported missing since July 29 in Quito. The National Police confirmed his location through investigative actions. Llanes was found barefoot and disoriented by a couple who took him to a Community Police Unit. His father, Henry Llanes, confirmed the reunion and thanked the public for their support. The circumstances of Llanes' journey from Quito to Baños are still under investigation.
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  4. WorldBillLocal GovMiddle East

    67 Students Hospitalized After School Lunch Poisoning Incident in Bolívar

    At least 67 students from a school in Bolívar, Colombia, were hospitalized after consuming a school lunch consisting of pork, chicken, and potatoes. Symptoms included abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, fever, and respiratory difficulty. Authorities are investigating whether the emergency is related to the School Feeding Program (PAE) food. Samples have been taken for laboratory analysis.
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  8. CultureMiddle EastGender

    Protest Disrupts Taslima Nasreen's Speech in Kolkata

    A cultural program featuring Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen in Kolkata was disrupted when she invited poet Joy Goswami on stage. The audience protested, booing and interrupting her speech due to Goswami's perceived closeness to former CM Mamata Banerjee and his past silence over Nasreen's exile. Nasreen, who was honored by the state government earlier that day, delivered her speech after the commotion subsided.
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  11. SocietyBillLocal GovMiddle EastHealthcare

    14-year-old student stabs classmate dead over P10 in Las Piñas school

    A 14-year-old student fatally stabbed his classmate, also 14, inside Las Piñas National High School during a verbal altercation over P10 change from a canteen purchase. The victim was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival. The suspect is in police custody, and authorities are investigating how the weapon entered the school despite security measures. The incident has sparked calls for stricter school safety measures.
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  12. PoliticsCryptoSemiconductors

    Strategy Considers Selling Up to $5B in Bitcoin

    Strategy, a business strategy company, is exploring the possibility of selling up to $5 billion worth of its Bitcoin holdings. As of July 26, Strategy holds 843,775 BTC, acquired at an average cost of $75,476. The company has sold about $218.4 million of Bitcoin year-to-date to fund preferred dividends. The sale, if it occurs, would be used to fund up to $1.25 billion in USD reserves, approximately $1.76 billion in annual preferred dividends and interest payments, and up to $2 billion in common stock and digital credit security buybacks.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    30th Anniversary of 'Island of Courage and Sorrow' Memorial in Minsk

    The 'Island of Courage and Sorrow', a memorial dedicated to Belarusian internationalist warriors who died in Afghanistan, celebrated its 30th anniversary. The event was marked by solemn ceremonies, rallies, and processions attended by veterans, officials, and the public. The memorial, opened in 1996, serves as a symbol of mourning, courage, and remembrance for the Belarusian people.
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  15. PoliticsBillSanctionsMiddle East

    Fires in Sevastopol After Strikes on Russian Military Positions

    Multiple fires broke out in the occupied city of Sevastopol (Crimea) following Ukrainian strikes on positions of Russian radio electronic warfare and air defense units, according to satellite imagery and monitoring groups. Fires were also reported in Kerch, affecting a railway battalion and an unknown military unit. A Russian National Guard base was also affected, with a strong fire recorded at the territory of the 42nd Special Motorized Regiment.
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  16. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    Thai PM Apologizes for Killing of Russian Tourists in Pattaya

    The Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, has apologized for the killing of two Russian tourists, Diana and Roman Nazimov, in Pattaya. He assured that such an incident will not happen again and visited the crime scene. The death penalty is still in effect in Thailand, and the government is ready to ensure its real implementation according to the court's verdict.
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  18. SocietyMental Health

    Voronov Family: Eldest Sister Mourns Seven Siblings Killed in Russian Strike

    Aurika Voronova, the eldest surviving daughter of the Voronov family, shared an archival photo of herself with her seven younger siblings, who were killed in a Russian strike on Radushne. The photo, taken by their mother in 2020, shows the children posing in traditional embroidered shirts for a photo contest. Aurika honored her siblings' memory and cursed those responsible for the tragedy.
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  19. PoliticsMiddle East

    Ghalibaf Admits Regime Fears Popular Uprising After Khamenei's Death

    Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament, revealed that regime officials were frightened by the prospect of public unrest following the announcement of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death. Initially planned to be announced at 8 am, the news was leaked by foreign media at 2 am, prompting a meeting with Larijani and a decision to release the news earlier, urging regime supporters to take to the streets.
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  21. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastSouth America

    Ceuta's President Warns of Ongoing Crisis After Mass Migration

    Juan Jesús Vivas, president of Ceuta, has stated that the city has not recovered normality following the recent mass arrival of migrants from Morocco. Despite some returns, thousands of people remain on the streets, causing unease among the population. Vivas has called for the completion of the return process and the maintenance of security measures. He also emphasized the unique position of Ceuta and Melilla as the only land borders of the European Union in Africa.
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  24. PoliticsPolicyRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Netanyahu Blocks Transfer of US-Funded Iron Dome Batteries to Ukraine

    In 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vetoed the transfer of Iron Dome air defense systems from the United States to Ukraine, despite the systems being paid for by the U.S. government. The veto was based on conditions in a joint production agreement that gives Israel the final say on the system's use. Netanyahu cited fears that the technology could fall into Iranian hands as a reason for the refusal. The move has put Israel and Ukraine in competition for additional American military resources.
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