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    Israel Refuses Further Withdrawals from Southern Lebanon

    Israel has stated it will not agree to further withdrawals from southern Lebanon in upcoming negotiations, according to Network 12. Israel's Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir also declared that Israeli troops will not withdraw until the country's security is assured. Hezbollah, however, demands a full withdrawal of Israeli forces and remains distrustful of the US and Israel, viewing their policies as aligned and against lasting peace in the region.
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    Begoña Gómez Recovers Passport After Court Order

    Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has recovered her passport after the Madrid Provincial Court ordered the lifting of precautionary measures imposed by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado. The court based its decision on the fact that Gómez has strong personal, family, and professional ties in Spain, reducing the risk of absconding. Gómez's lawyer collected the passport from the court on her behalf.
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    2027 Hajj Registrations Begin

    The 2027 Hajj registrations have begun for the 84,942 candidates who secured their rights via a lottery. The process, which started on an announced date and will continue until August 18, requires applicants to complete their procedures through e-Devlet. Passports should be valid until at least November 20, 2027 to avoid any inconvenience. Applicants must log in to the registration screen, check their information, and confirm their preferences.
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    Sihanoukville Revives Abandoned Housing Projects via Incentives

    The Sihanoukville provincial government is actively promoting the revival of abandoned housing projects through special incentive policies and cracking down on online fraud. As of June 2026, 428 investment projects involving 468 unfinished buildings were identified, with 128 projects (33.8%) successfully resolved and resumed. The working group has approved preferential treatment and simplified procedures for 491 projects, with a planned total investment of $84 billion.
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    Mother of Noelia Seeks UN Probe into Spain's Protection of Daughter Before Euthanasia

    The mother of Noelia Castillo, who underwent euthanasia in Barcelona last March, has filed a complaint with the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women. She asks the UN to investigate if Spain adequately protected her daughter, who had serious mental disorders, disability, and a history of sexual violence, before authorizing her euthanasia. The mother's foundation, Abogados Cristianos, alleges that Spain failed in its duty to protect Noelia and questions the application of the euthanasia law. The complaint highlights institutional omissions such as lack of effective psychiatric care, insufficient protection, economic precariousness, and the absence of real alternatives oriented towards life.
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    EU Promises Ukraine €8.3 Billion with Conditions

    The EU has promised Ukraine an additional €8.3 billion, but this time with tough conditions. The European Union has approved a set of strict requirements for Kyiv to receive these funds by the end of 2026, according to a statement from the Council of the EU. The funds are part of the 'Ukraine Facility' program, which aims to provide over €50 billion in grants and loans to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction, and modernization from 2024 to 2027. The conditions affect the provision of funds this year and include reforms in the areas of the rule of law and anti-corruption.
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    IRGC Retaliates for Qeshm Strike, Destroys F-35s at Al-Azraq

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a retaliatory attack against the Al-Azraq airbase in Jordan, destroying three F-35 aircraft and damaging three others. The strike was in response to an American airstrike earlier that day on Qeshm Island, which resulted in the deaths of a family of three and injuries to two children. The IRGC stated that the region is not a place for an army that attacks innocent families and that their struggle will continue until the last American occupier is expelled from Islamic lands.
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    Belarusian-Russian Investor Threatens Armenia with Arbitration Over Business Interference

    A Belarusian-Russian investor, Nikolai Vinitsky, has sent a notification to the Armenian government regarding an investment dispute. Vinitsky alleges that his investments in four Armenian enterprises were illegally expropriated due to 'arbitrary and discriminatory measures' taken for political purposes. He demands that the government refrain from further unlawful actions, restore access to management and control of the enterprises, and abandon plans for nationalization. If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably, Vinitsky intends to seek justice in international arbitration with a demand for full compensation for damages.
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