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    Turkey's 'Development Road' Project: A $150 Billion Overland Route to Replace Hormuz Strait

    Turkey is planning a $150 billion 'Development Road' project to build an overland route connecting Iraq's Al Faw port to Turkey and Europe. The project, announced by Turkey's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Abdul Kadir Uraloğlu, includes railway and highway infrastructure, as well as energy transmission lines and communication networks. The goal is to start construction this year and secure funding. The 1,200-kilometer corridor aims to link Iraq's Grand Faw Port to Turkey via railways and highways, with onward connections to European markets. Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE are already involved in the project, which is planned to take three to five years.
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    Man Sentenced to Life for Femicide After Beating Girlfriend to Death

    A 42-year-old man, Mzwakhe Paulos Mhlambi, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his 36-year-old girlfriend, Dibakiso Maria Motaung. Mhlambi assaulted Motaung during an argument in QwaQwa, Free State, South Africa, accusing her of infidelity. The court convicted him of femicide after finding that he repeatedly banged Motaung against a wall, causing her death from internal bleeding. The Free State Provincial Commissioner welcomed the sentence as a strong message against gender-based violence and femicide.
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    US Rapidly Advancing Towards Regional War

    The United States is rapidly moving towards igniting a regional comprehensive war as part of a dangerous strategy aimed at expansion and imposing illegal dominance throughout the region. America is exploiting the resources of Muslim countries to strengthen its army and the Zionist regime's war machine. Iran and its allies have proven that the balance of power in the region has shifted, and any country that supports America will face severe consequences.
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    U.S. Stock Market Pre-Market Buzz & Weekly Wrap-Up

    The U.S. stock market experienced intense volatility during the week ending July 31, 2026. Key tickers in focus included $MRNA, $COIN, $SYK, $AAPL, $WU, $NVO, $GDDY, $RDDT, $RBLX, $AXTI, $COHU, $NWL, $AMZN, $MPWR, $ALAB, $ETN, $DFLI, $DXCM, $MRVL, $CCJ, $FSLR, $SMCI, $TEM, $NBIX, $BBAI, and $XOM. Major winners were $MSFT and $AMZN, while $AAPL and $META came under pressure. Semiconductors ended lower, and AI-linked names experienced extreme swings.
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    Jeff Hoffman Wants to Stay with Blue Jays, Push for Playoffs

    Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman has expressed his desire to remain with the team despite trade rumors ahead of the MLB deadline. Hoffman, who has been performing well in a setup role, believes the Blue Jays can still make a playoff push this season. The team is currently 51-59 but is only 4.5 games behind the third and final Wild Card spot in the American League.
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    Cuba Seizes Synthetic Drugs from US Hidden in Food

    Cuba's General Customs Administration has reported the seizure of a new shipment of synthetic cannabinoides, known as 'chemicals' in the country, which arrived by air from the United States hidden in a food box. The drug was discovered by customs officials using canine techniques. This is the second such seizure in less than two weeks, with a similar case reported on July 19. Cuban authorities maintain a 'zero tolerance' policy against narcotics and seized a total of 507 kilos of drugs in 2025.
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    PSTU Launches Hertz Dias' Presidential Bid

    The Unified Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU) has officially launched Hertz Dias' candidacy for the presidency of Brazil. Hertz Dias, a public school teacher from Maranhão and rapper, presents himself as a socialist and class-independent alternative. Vanessa Portugal, also a public school teacher, was chosen as his vice-presidential candidate. The convention also defined other candidates for state and federal positions.
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    India's Cabinet Approves Revamped Khelo India Scheme with ₹36,441 Crore Outlay

    The Union Cabinet has approved a revamped Khelo India Scheme with an outlay of ₹36,441 crore for 2026–31. The scheme aims to strengthen India's sporting ecosystem through systematic talent identification and development, improved sports infrastructure, coaching, nutrition, mentorship, and greater integration of sports with education. It will support 10 times more athletes than before, strengthen the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) at the grassroots level, and align preparations for future events, including the 2030 Commonwealth Games, while encouraging greater private and CSR participation.
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    Magal of Touba 2026: 16 Accidents, 44 Injured Before Religious Event

    In the 48 hours leading up to the Grand Magal of Touba 2026, 16 traffic accidents have occurred, resulting in 44 injuries. Seven accidents happened on the Ila Touba motorway, six on National Route 3 (RN3), and three on other roads. Authorities have deployed 3,073 gendarmes and reinforced speed controls after a driver was caught traveling at 230 km/h.
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