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  2. WorldMiddle East

    Enhanced Traffic Controls for School Safety

    The start of the new school year has led to increased traffic controls around schools across Serbia. Police will enforce speed limits, issue warnings and fines, and install radar systems to monitor violations. Drivers are advised to be cautious, especially during morning rush hours, as children may not accurately judge vehicle speeds or distances. Parents are urged to teach their children safe movement rules and avoid improper parking near schools.
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  5. CultureIsrael

    Swara Bhaskar's 'Jauhar' Remark Sparks Controversy

    Actor Swara Bhaskar's comments on the 'Jauhar' scene in the film 'Padmaavat' have sparked a row, with netizens criticizing her views. Bhaskar later clarified that her comments were misquoted, asserting that she never called Rani Padmavati or any Sati a 'coward'. The controversy has led to fresh debate about the historical accuracy and cultural sensitivity of the film's portrayal of the 'Jauhar' scene.
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  8. PoliticsGovernanceNorth America

    TRM Director Contest: Two Candidates Advance, Two Await Decision

    Dorin Scobioală and Ecaterina Cheptănaru have been declared compatible with the position of general director of Teleradio-Moldova and have been admitted to the interview stage. Andrei Zapșa and Sergiu Sandulescu have risk factors identified by the Information and Security Service and their reconfirmation will be decided by the Supervisory Council on September 2.
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  9. PoliticsUnited KingdomConflict

    Massive Russian Aerial Attack on Odesa

    Odesa suffered a massive aerial attack on Monday, August 31, with explosions heard throughout the city. Russia launched Banderol S8000 cruise missiles, drones, and other munitions, targeting energy infrastructure, residential areas, and port facilities. The attack caused power outages, damaged infrastructure, and injured several people, including a child. Ukrainian air defense shot down some of the incoming missiles and drones.
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  10. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    Russia Proposes Permanent Visa-Free Travel with China

    Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed making the visa-free travel program with China permanent during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The current visa-free regime, implemented in 2025, allows citizens of both countries to visit each other for up to 30 days without a visa. Putin noted that the program has facilitated business and humanitarian contacts and increased tourist exchanges by 43% in the first half of the year. Russia is ready to work together with China to make the visa-free regime permanent if Beijing finds it beneficial.
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  20. PoliticsSummitMiddle EastPublic Health

    Russian 'Starlink' Equivalent Facing Major Setbacks

    Russia's ambitious 'Rassvet' (Sunrise) project, aimed at creating a Starlink-like satellite network, has encountered significant issues. The second batch of 16 satellites launched in July failed to reach their intended working orbit of around 550 kilometers. As of August 31, none of these satellites had reached the planned height, with most orbiting between 300 and 400 kilometers. Several satellites are already losing altitude due to orbital decay, and at least two are reportedly moving towards re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. This failure follows similar issues with the first batch launched in March, where only 12 out of 16 satellites reached the intended altitude. The lower orbits significantly reduce the lifespan of the satellites due to increased atmospheric drag. Russia currently lacks the launch capacity to quickly deploy its own satellite constellation, with only six to eight launches of the necessary 'Soyuz-2.1b' rockets conducted annually. Moreover, the Progress Space Center in Samara, where these rockets are assembled, was struck by the Ukrainian military on August 15.
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  22. WorldEuropeMiddle East

    Afghan Envoy Calls for Stronger Pakistan-Afghanistan Ties

    Afghan Ambassador Sardar Ahmad Shakib has called for stronger ties between Afghanistan and Pakistan, emphasizing the need for cooperation and mutual respect. Speaking at the National Defence University in Islamabad, Shakib highlighted the deep interdependence of the two countries and urged them to view their current realities through a lens of shared prosperity. He stressed that Afghanistan does not want its soil used against Pakistan but also cannot accept Pakistan's security concerns being used as a pretext for military action. Shakib also emphasized the right of independent nations to have relations with other countries without it being interpreted as a position against another.
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  23. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    Zakharova Calls Kyiv Regime 'Terrorist Caliphate', Blend of State Machinery and Terrorism

    Maria Zakharova, Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, has described the Kyiv regime as a 'terrorist caliphate' mired in corruption. She also labeled it a blend of state machinery and terrorist methods, commenting on President Zelensky's threats to Russian civilian aviation. Zakharova noted that this terrorism has an international character due to funding received from abroad.
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