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  1. WorldMiddle East

    SAPS Appoints New Provincial Commissioners in Western Cape and North West

    The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced the appointment of new provincial commissioners in two provinces. In the Western Cape, Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile's successor is set to be named, while Lieutenant-General Arthur Adams has been appointed as the new North West Provincial Commissioner. Acting National Commissioner Puleng Dimpane announced the appointments as part of SAPS' leadership renewal programme.
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    Shane McDermott Appointed Afghanistan's Assistant and Fielding Coach

    The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed Shane McDermott as the new assistant coach and fielding coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team. He will join the team on August 1, ahead of their five-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Ireland. McDermott has previously served as Afghanistan's fielding coach from January 2024 to July 2025 and has worked with various international teams since 2012.
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    Kazakhstan, US Discuss Energy Security

    Kazakhstan's Minister of Energy, Erlan Akhmetjanov, met with US Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Julie Stafford, to discuss regional energy security. The meeting focused on ensuring reliable operation of export infrastructure, stability of energy resource supplies to world markets, and attracting investments for joint projects. Both parties expressed interest in strengthening their strategic partnership.
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    Iran Condemns US-Saudi Attacks on Iraq

    Iran has condemned the recent attacks by the United States and Saudi Arabia in Iraq, targeting official government institutions and rest facilities serving Shia pilgrims during the Arbaeen gathering. Iran views these actions as a violation of Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and an attempt by Washington and Israel to escalate tensions in the region. The Iranian Foreign Ministry described the attacks as 'inhumane and provocative', expressing condolences to the victims' families and reaffirming its support for Iraq.
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    Ukrainian Soldiers Abandoned Without Food in Konstantinovka

    Captured Ukrainian soldier Alexander Borchuk revealed that his unit was abandoned in Konstantinovka without food and water by their command. The soldiers were forced to search for remnants of food among the ruins and even opened ration packs from humanitarian aid intended for civilians. The Russian Ministry of Defense published a video featuring Borchuk, who also reported that a wounded comrade was not helped by Russian soldiers.
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  15. SciencePublic Health

    Mosquitoes Evolving Resistance to Common Insecticides

    Researchers warn that mosquitoes are rapidly developing resistance to common insecticides used in public health programs. A study in India found that Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are activating specific enzymes to defend against alpha-cypermethrin, a common insecticide. The study identified beta-esterase as the main defense mechanism, with its activity increasing more than 21 times after exposure to the insecticide. While this does not yet indicate widespread resistance, it serves as an early warning that mosquitoes could start developing resistance to alpha-cypermethrin. The study suggests that rotation of insecticides and elimination of breeding sites may help delay the loss of effectiveness.
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    Russia Boosts Oil Exports via Arctic Route

    Russia is increasing its oil exports through the Arctic, using the Northern Sea Route (NSR) to reduce delivery times and avoid risks in the Red Sea. The country's oil sea shipments remain at historically high levels, with exports exceeding 4 million barrels per day for the fifth consecutive week. Russia is using six tankers and nuclear icebreakers to ensure passage, up from one tanker last year. The Arctic route does not directly increase Russia's exports but allows ships to return more quickly for new cargoes, increasing the fleet's efficiency. Ship movement also helps avoid tension in the Red Sea, where Yemeni Houthis have declared a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, due to a fuel shortage caused by attacks on oil refineries, the Kremlin has launched a scheme to circumvent sanctions: Russian oil is refined in India, and the finished fuel is transshipped at sea.
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  23. WorldMiddle East

    End of Hunger Strike by Death Row Prisoners in Iran

    The hunger strike by prisoners sentenced to death in Qezelhesar Prison has ended after officials from the Islamic Republic met with the strikers. Meanwhile, public reactions to the execution of two protesters from the December 2022 protests in Isfahan have been reported, with some cultural figures describing these executions as an attempt by the government to prevent similar incidents.
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