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    Pretoria High Court Reinstates Tshwane City Manager Johan Mettler

    The Pretoria High Court has overturned the Tshwane Council's bid to sideline City Manager Johan Mettler, ordering his immediate reinstatement. Mettler was suspended after a closed vote during a council meeting, but the court ruled that the Speaker did not have the authority to determine a councillor's eligibility to vote or subtract votes. The court also found that the acting city manager's appointment was unlawful and ordered that Mettler resume his duties. Both the DA and ActionSA welcomed the ruling.
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    Two Non-Local Labourers Killed in Kulgam Terror Attack

    Two non-local labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed and another injured when suspected militants opened fire on them in Kulgam district of Jammu & Kashmir. The attack, which took place on Friday evening, targeted the labourers at a brick kiln in Kelam area. One of the injured labourers later succumbed to his injuries. Security forces have launched a massive search operation to track down the assailants. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack.
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    India's Solar Energy Boom

    India has emerged as the world's second-largest solar growth market, with a significant increase in installed capacity from 3 GW in 2014 to 162.15 GW by June 2026. This transformation is driven by policy support, infrastructure development, and citizen participation. Notably, India added 29 GW of renewable energy in the first half of 2026 alone, with 26 GW from solar and 3 GW from wind. Initiatives like PM Surya Ghar Yojana and PM-KUSUM are empowering households and farmers with rooftop solar and solar-powered irrigation respectively. The country aims to reach 500 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.
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    China Rejects Philippines' Delimitation of 'Baselines' Around Huangyan Dao

    China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected and will never accept the Philippines' delimitation of the so-called 'baselines of the territorial sea' of China's territory of Huangyan Dao (Huangyan Island), stressing it is illegal, null and void. The move by the Philippines is considered a grave infringement upon China's territorial sovereignty and a serious violation of international law, including the United Nations Charter and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
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    Russian Strikes Target Ukrainian Missile Production and Logistics

    The Russian Ministry of Defense reported strikes on multiple Ukrainian facilities involved in the production and assembly of missiles, drones, and their components. Targeted locations include Kyiv, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Dnipropetrovsk regions, and ports in the Odessa region. Key targets hit include plants producing components for FP-5 'Flamingo' missiles, operational-tactical missiles, and their warheads. Additionally, logistics hubs and power plants were also struck.
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    Kasparov Predicts Russia's Disintegration Within Decade

    Garry Kasparov, former chess champion and Russian opposition politician, has predicted that Russia will cease to exist within its current borders in the next ten years. He described Russia as a 'zombie empire' that will cause significant harm before its collapse, attributing its inevitable downfall to historical forces rather than personal desires. Kasparov made these remarks in an interview with TVP World.
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    British Couple Robbed at Gunpoint in Philippines; SUV Stolen

    Four armed men broke into a couple's home in Negros Oriental province, Philippines, on July 29. They robbed a 48-year-old woman and her 79-year-old British husband at gunpoint, stealing cash, phones, food, and their SUV. The vehicle was later found abandoned and seized as evidence. Police have identified a suspect and are investigating the motives and identities of other suspects. This incident has raised concerns about home security in the area.
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    Indefinite Curfews Imposed in Nepal Amid Sectarian Violence

    Authorities in Nepal have imposed indefinite curfews in several districts, including Janakpur, Dhanusha, Saptari, and Siraha, following escalating sectarian violence. The clashes began in Sunsari district over a dispute involving loud music during a Hindu event and have since escalated, with Hindutva mobs attacking Muslim-owned businesses and forcing Muslim residents to recite Hindu-nationalist chants. The violence has left at least three people dead and several injured. Security forces have been deployed to enforce the curfews and prevent further escalation.
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