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    Venus Williams Eliminated in US Open First Round by Sofia Kenin

    Venus Williams was defeated by Sofia Kenin in the first round of the U.S. Open, losing 6-2, 7-6. The match, which started late due to Novak Djokovic's lengthy match, was Williams' 14th consecutive singles defeat and her sixth straight first-round loss at the U.S. Open. Despite receiving a wildcard entry, the 46-year-old's performance was marred by unforced errors and double faults. Kenin, who won the 2020 Australian Open, advances to face No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula in the second round.
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    First Meeting of Mecca Pact's Political and Defense Committee

    The first meeting of the political and defense committee of the Mecca Pact, signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, will be held in Istanbul on August 31. The ministers of foreign affairs, defense, and chiefs of staff of the three countries will attend to discuss international security, defense capability development, operational cooperation, and joint production in the defense industry.
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    Asian Stocks Drop Amid Hawkish Fed Tone

    Asian stocks fell on Tuesday, with technology shares leading declines, as investors reacted to hawkish comments from Federal Reserve President Kevin Warsh about inflation concerns. The MSCI Asia Pacific equities gauge dropped 0.8%, while the Kospi Index, a key indicator for artificial intelligence investments, fell over 3%. The decline in Asian markets came as oil prices surged.
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    Student List Leads in Serbian Polls

    A poll conducted by the Bureau for Social Research (BIRODI) shows that the Student Movement's list would win around 48.5% of the votes in Serbia's next parliamentary elections, ahead of the Serbian Progressive Party–Aleksandar Vučić list (SNS) with 38.6%. The poll also projects that the Socialists (SPS), Vučić's coalition partner Ivica Dačić, would win 3.9% of the votes. The remaining opposition lists and national minority lists together would win between 7.8 and 10.2% of the votes.
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    Russian Strikes Destroy Ukrainian Warehouses in Borispol and Odessa

    The Russian military has destroyed warehouses used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Borispol, Kyiv region, and a logistics terminal in Odessa. The strikes resulted in large fires and thick black smoke. The Ukrainian Armed Forces' logistics centers and warehouses were targeted, with the Russian Ministry of Defense stating that these facilities were used for storing and distributing military cargo. The strikes also affected civilian infrastructure, including a logistics center belonging to the Roshen company, which may cause disruptions in the supply of goods.
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    Independence Day Celebrations Cost 20 Times More Than Planned

    Prime Minister Vasile Tofan initially requested a reduction in expenses for Independence Day celebrations due to budget deficit. However, the Ministry of Culture increased the budget from 500,000 lei to 10 million lei, leading to a final cost of over 9.8 million lei for a single day. The contract was awarded without competition through 'direct negotiations', citing urgency and creative specificity. Despite the increase in spending, the government did not respond to questions about how saving turned into record spending.
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    Sánchez Addresses Ceuta Crisis, Denies Contradictions Between Ministers

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the migrant crisis in Ceuta, denying contradictions between Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska and Defense Minister Margarita Robles regarding the role of the CNI. He stated that while there were reports from both the CNI and National Police, no one predicted the magnitude of the crisis. Sánchez also praised Morocco's cooperation and estimated that around 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta.
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    South Africa Accuses Israel of Defying UN Court's Orders in Gaza

    South Africa has formally accused Israel of failing to adhere to three legally binding orders from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), submitting an evidence dossier to the world body. The dossier claims that as of August, at least 73,407 Palestinians have been killed and 174,335 injured in Gaza since October 2023, with one Palestinian child killed every day on average. South Africa warns that the rights of Palestinians may be 'destroyed' before the ICJ renders its final decision, threatening the legitimacy of the court itself.
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