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  1. WorldLawMiddle EastChina

    Malaysia and Myanmar Agree to Repatriate Rohingya Refugees

    Malaysia and Myanmar have reached an agreement for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees. Myanmar has agreed to accept 5,000 Rohingya refugees currently in Malaysia, with the process expected to be carried out in an orderly manner under international humanitarian principles. This decision is part of efforts to address the longstanding Rohingya refugee issue and maintain public peace in Malaysia. The Malaysian government has started the process of identifying, documenting, and screening refugees to facilitate their return. Meanwhile, Rohingya refugees in Malaysia have expressed fears about their safety if they are sent back to Myanmar.
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    U.S. Inflation Rate Drops Slightly in June

    The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the U.S. central bank's preferred inflation gauge, fell slightly in June. The headline PCE index decreased by 0.1% month-over-month, while the core PCE index rose by 0.1%. Annual inflation remained elevated at 3.7% for headline and 3.3% for core. The temporary drop was primarily due to lower oil prices following a brief truce with Iran, but energy prices are already rebounding.
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  5. PoliticsJudiciary

    Justice Minister Announces Offices for Efficient Judicial Services

    Justice Minister Akın Gürlek has announced the establishment of 'offices for the efficiency of judicial services' within first instance courts, regional administrative courts, and other judicial bodies. These offices aim to monitor delays, examine applications, and analyze case review times. They will also work on preventing recurring disputes and incidents that lead to crime.
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  7. WorldMiddle East

    Bosnia Considers, Then Rejects, Russian Entrepreneur's Citizenship Bid

    The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina initially planned to consider granting citizenship to Russian entrepreneur Ilya Perekopsky, a co-founder of VKontakte and Telegram, at a meeting on July 30. Perekopsky, who has been working in Bosnia and Herzegovina since early 2022, sought citizenship to invest in the country's economy. However, the proposal was removed from the agenda after four ministers opposed it. Perekopsky is a close associate of Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
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  9. SocietyCorruptionMiddle EastIsraelFraud

    Police Commissioner Dismisses Commander Amid Nightlife Venue Allegations

    Danny Levi, the Commissioner of Israel Police, has dismissed Yoav Eliasi from his position as commander of the rapid response unit in the Tel Aviv district. This decision follows an investigation by Haaretz which alleged that Eliasi used his connections within the police to prevent the closure of a nightlife venue where he is a partner, after an incident of violence occurred there. Eliasi has denied these allegations, stating that he has never been a partner in the club and has not interfered with its affairs with the police. He attributed the allegations to a business dispute between his brother and his partner.
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  12. WorldMiddle EastEarthHealthcare

    African Swine Fever Spreads in Serbia, Eight Districts Affected

    African swine fever has spread to eight districts in Serbia, according to Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Dragan Glamocic. The disease has been confirmed in the districts of Mačva, Srem, Obrenovac, and South Banat, with a total of 33,850 pigs having died or been euthanized since the beginning of the year. Glamocic emphasized that the virus is most commonly spread through wild boars and non-compliance with biosafety measures on farms. He also noted that there is still no vaccine against the disease, and the only effective measure is the euthanasia of infected animals.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    Judge Rejects Suspending Tax Investigations of Zapatero Family

    The judge in the 'Plus Ultra' case has rejected ordering Hacienda to suspend the tax investigations of former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, his wife Sonsoles Espinosa, their daughters Laura and Alba Rodríguez, and the company Whathefav. The judge agreed with the Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office that there is no correspondence between the criminal investigation and the tax inspections. The only exception is the investigation into the jewels found in Zapatero's office, but the fiscal and penal scope of these items is still pending definition. The judge also rejected the argument that the tax inspection should be suspended due to potential self-incrimination.
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    Germany's Migrant Crime Crisis Explodes

    Germany's federal government reported that 53% of suspects in 751 recorded gang rapes last year were foreign nationals, despite making up less than 17% of the population. The largest national groups among suspects were Syrians, Afghans, Iraqis, and Turks. Foreign nationals also accounted for around 45% of Germany's prison population in 2025. Between 2015 and 2024, nearly 938,000 people were registered as victims of suspects from ten major asylum-origin countries. In Berlin, a Lebanese-German man drove into a Pride event, killing one and injuring 31, after pledging allegiance to ISIS. He was previously convicted for preparing a serious act of violence and distributing ISIS propaganda but received a suspended sentence.
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  22. SocietyMiddle EastInequalityBudgetWeather

    Colombia Reports 435 Human Trafficking Cases in 2025, Most Involving Women and Internal Trafficking

    In 2025, Colombia reported 435 cases of human trafficking, with 380 involving women and 55 men. The majority of cases (69.4%) were internal, occurring within the national territory. On July 27th, Law 2608 was enacted to strengthen protection and assistance for victims and survivors, and to impose harsher penalties on perpetrators (13 to 23 years imprisonment).
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  23. WorldMiddle EastEarthEarthquake

    Six Killed, Including Two Children, in Russian Missile Strike on Ukrainian Residence

    Six people, including two girls aged 5 and 12, were killed in a Russian ballistic missile attack on a private residence in Krivói Rog, central Ukraine. The missile, an Iskander-M, was launched from Vorónezh and hit the residence where a large family lived. Local authorities reported the incident, with the death toll potentially rising as more information becomes available.
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    Producer of 'Joker' Arrested for Alleged $100M Ponzi Scheme

    Jason Klot, executive producer of films like 'Joker', 'Babylon', and 'Ghostbusters: Legacy', has been arrested for allegedly running a $100 million Ponzi scheme. He faces seven counts of wire fraud after investors were misled about how their money would be used. Instead of funding film projects and a gaming platform, the money was reportedly used for a Canadian real estate project.
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