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  2. WorldLawCeasefireMiddle East

    Ukraine Proposes Ceasefire to Russia; No Response Yet

    Ukraine has proposed a ceasefire to Russia, covering both aerial attacks and combat operations on the front. The proposal was delivered directly to Vladimir Putin, but there has been no response from the Russian side. This comes as US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner, are set to visit Moscow and Kyiv on Sunday. Ukrainian officials suggest that Russia may refrain from striking Kyiv during the visit.
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  8. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    Turkey Approves Privatization of Key Infrastructure

    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's decision to privatize two Bosphorus bridges (15 July Martyrs Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge), eight highways, and two ring roads for a period of 30 years has been approved. The infrastructure includes major routes such as the KGM European and Asian Highways, Izmir-Aydin and Izmir-Cesme Highways, and ring roads in Bursa and Gaziantep.
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  11. CultureMiddle EastPhysicsEarth

    Man Found Dead in Ancient Wine Jug in Bulgaria

    Archaeologists in Bulgaria have discovered the skeleton of a young man inside a large clay wine vessel, dating back approximately 1600 years. The man was found with two iron knives and a belt, suggesting he may have been trying to hide from an attack and subsequent fire around 400 AD. The 'dolium' vessel, used for storing wine and olive oil, became his final resting place after the destroyed settlement was rebuilt over it.
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  16. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Khan al-Ahmar School Under Threat of Demolition

    The Palestinian village of Khan al-Ahmar in the Israeli-occupied West Bank faces the imminent demolition of its 'school of tires', a symbol of resistance against settler violence. The school, attended by around 300 Bedouin children, has been operating without a permit since 2010. Veteran Israeli filmmaker Amos Gitai's documentary 'The Road to Jericho' highlights the plight of the village and the school, with Gitai noting that international pressure has so far prevented its demolition.
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  17. PoliticsLegislationElections

    Republicans Wary of Trump's Role in Midterms

    Republicans are divided over Donald Trump's planned involvement in their midterm campaigns, with some candidates in competitive races reluctant to embrace him due to his low approval ratings. While Trump's support could alienate moderate voters, distancing themselves could jeopardize access to his substantial campaign resources. Some Republicans have privately asked Trump's team not to visit their districts, leaving the party without a unified strategy.
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  20. SocietyLocal GovIndictmentMiddle East

    Spanish Police Dismantle Human Trafficking Ring Exploiting Colombian Women

    The Spanish Police have dismantled an organization dedicated to the sexual exploitation of women, predominantly Colombian, resulting in the arrest of 14 people and the rescue of multiple victims. The network targeted vulnerable women with false job offers and forced them to work in brothels and bars, handing over a significant portion of their earnings. The organization also used these establishments to sell drugs and prescription medicines.
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  22. WorldPolicyMiddle EastNorth America

    Iran's Rocket Mining Threat in Strait of Hormuz

    Iran has developed a method to lay naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz using rockets fired from the coast. The US military claims it struck Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launchers on Larak Island after they were reportedly preparing to fire sea mines into the world's most vital oil route. This capability, demonstrated by Iran in 2025 using the Fajr-5 rocket artillery system, raises concerns about the potential disruption of 20% of global oil supplies.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaLogistics

    Pakistan's Businesses Lose Billions Due to Afghanistan Trade Halt

    The ongoing situation between Afghanistan and Pakistan has led to a significant halt in trade, resulting in damages exceeding one billion dollars to Pakistani businesses. This has raised concerns about the continued impact of this situation. The closure of roads between the two countries has also caused losses of over $2.5 billion to traders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province alone, posing challenges to economic activities on both sides.
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