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    Shubman Gill Defends Follow-On Decision After Sri Lanka Draw

    India captain Shubman Gill stood by his decision to enforce the follow-on in the Colombo Test despite Sri Lanka's remarkable rearguard effort that saved the match and denied India a series sweep. Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133 anchored Sri Lanka's draw, keeping them sixth in the WTC standings. Gill acknowledged lessons learned but remained optimistic about India's WTC final hopes.
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    Kazakhstan's New Kurultai: Composition, Parties, and Mandates

    Kazakhstan's new unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, has been established with 145 deputies. The 'Adilet' party received the majority of mandates (110), followed by 'Aul' (10), Respublica (9), OSDP, and 'Ak Zhol' (both 8). The deputies, representing various professional fields, were registered and issued certificates by the Central Election Commission. President Tokaev emphasized the historical significance of the Kurultai's name and urged deputies to serve the nation's interests.
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    Kazakhstan: President Tokayev Discusses Using National Fund for Infrastructure

    President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has expressed his readiness to use funds from the National Fund to build social facilities and infrastructure projects with long-term socio-economic effects. He emphasized that there will be no wasteful spending of these funds and that the effectiveness of the National Fund should be evaluated by its specific results and benefits for future generations. The President also mentioned that the National Fund's resources are already being directed towards children and that modern, quality infrastructure will be created for the younger generation.
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    Migrant Business Owners in Magdeburg Close Shops to Protest AfD

    Migrant business owners in Magdeburg, Germany, closed their shops for half a day to protest against the high poll numbers for the right-wing extremist AfD party ahead of the state election on September 6. The 'Migra Strike' aimed to highlight the contributions of migrants to society and economy, and to raise awareness about the consequences of a possible AfD government. Around 150 shops, including restaurants, barbershops, and kiosks, participated in the strike, which also included a rally in front of the state parliament. The organizers called for responsible voting and encouraged society not to be divided into 'foreigners' and 'Germans'.
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    Israel Considers Expelling UK from Gaza Support Center

    The Israeli government has reportedly discussed expelling British officials, and possibly others from European countries, from the International Gaza Support Center. The center, led by the U.S., coordinates activities related to the Gaza Strip. This move comes amidst increasing tensions between Israel and the UK over policies in Palestinian territories and London's criticism of Israel's E1 plan in the West Bank.
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    Iceland to Vote on Resuming EU Talks in Close Referendum

    Icelanders voted on Saturday whether to resume negotiations with the EU, with polls predicting a close result. The referendum, which has divided the country, comes after the government considered that the process was not finished correctly in 2015. If 'yes' wins, negotiations would resume and another referendum on the agreement would be held. If 'no' wins, the process will be interrupted. The EU considers Iceland's accession geopolitically important.
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    Tatiana Kim Tops Russia's Wealthiest Women List for Fifth Time

    Tatiana Kim has been named the wealthiest woman in Russia for the fifth consecutive year by Forbes magazine. Her fortune is estimated at $5 billion, despite a decrease of over $2 billion due to attacks on Wildberries warehouses and a drop in the stock market. Kim's company, Wildberries, has faced numerous drone attacks by Ukrainian forces on its warehouses across various regions of the country.
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    Cambodian Leader Meets with Indonesian and Kenyan Counterparts

    Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia and President of the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference (ISC-2), received courtesy calls and held bilateral meetings with His Excellency Sultan Baktiar Najamudin, President of the Senate of Indonesia, and His Excellency Farah Maalim, Member of Parliament of Kenya, during the ISC-2 hosted by Cambodia.
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    Tajikistan Celebrates 35th Independence Anniversary

    The Republic of Tajikistan marked its 35th Independence Anniversary with various political and educational events. These included meetings of Majlisi Namoyandagon deputies with employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, soldiers, officers, and activists across different districts. The celebrations highlighted achievements in statehood, national economy, and social development, emphasizing the importance of unity, peace, and stability.
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