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  2. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelBiodiversity

    India's Arms Sales to Israel Risk Complicity in Gaza Genocide, Amnesty Says

    Amnesty International has accused India of risking complicity in the Gaza genocide by continuing to supply arms, ammunition, and military components to Israel despite the ongoing conflict. The rights group revealed that Indian companies sent 2,596 shipments of weapons and military equipment to Israel between October 7, 2023, and November 30, 2025. Amnesty warned that these exports could put India at risk of violating international law and called for an immediate halt to all arms exports to Israel.
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  4. PoliticsJudiciary

    SC Moots Protocol for Archive-Only Access to Livestreamed Court Proceedings

    The Supreme Court of India is considering a protocol to allow access to its livestreamed court proceedings archives, aiming to prevent commercial exploitation and misuse of judicial hearings. This move comes after a July 24 interim order that barred the circulation of livestream proceedings on digital platforms, which activists argue reverses the principle of open justice.
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  8. SocietyPublic HealthHealthcareGender

    Kerala Mental Health Centre Inmates Face Abominable Conditions

    Inmates at State-run mental health centres in Kerala are enduring appalling living conditions due to acute staff shortages and inadequate facilities. Despite being fit for discharge, around 95 inmates remain in centres like Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur due to lack of family support or alternative accommodation. Relapses have forced some patients back into the centres.
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  9. PoliticsLawElectionsPeace

    Democratic Donors Alarmed by DNC's Struggles Ahead of 2028

    Powerful Democratic donors are expressing concern about the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) performance under Chair Ken Martin, with many considering alternative fundraising options due to the DNC's apparent ineptitude and mounting debt. Despite President Trump's low approval ratings and Republican unpopularity, Democrats fear their party is not positioned to capitalize on these advantages in the 2028 presidential election cycle.
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  11. SocietyNorth AmericaHealthcare

    Health Workers Threaten to Sue SSANU, NASU Over Allowance Exclusion

    Health workers have threatened to sue the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) over their alleged exclusion from the Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Allowance. The health workers claim they have been denied the allowance, which is meant to compensate them for the hazardous nature of their jobs.
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  13. WorldIsraelBox OfficeTennis

    Carlos Alcaraz Unveils New Braided Hairstyle Ahead of US Open

    Seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz has sparked a social media frenzy with his new braided hairstyle, a departure from his previous looks. The Spaniard, who has been out of action since April due to a right wrist injury, showed off his new style in an Instagram post on Thursday. While fans are divided in their reactions, many are excited to see the 23-year-old return to the courts at the Cincinnati Masters (August 13-23) and defend his US Open title (August 23-September 7).
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  14. WorldMiddle EastBiodiversityEarthquake

    Bhiwandi Building Collapse: 9 Dead, Rescue Operations Ongoing

    A four-story residential building in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai, collapsed on Thursday night, killing at least nine people and injuring four others. Rescue operations are underway with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local authorities involved. The building, declared structurally unsafe, was undergoing repair work without proper permission when it collapsed. Officials are investigating the contractor and owner involved in the repair work.
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  17. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Pappu Yadav's Protest in Parliament Over Ram Temple Donation Theft

    Pappu Yadav, an Independent MP from Purnia, staged a protest in Parliament over alleged misappropriation of donations for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Dressed as a Hindu priest, Yadav carried a donation box and created a scene, which was opposed by the BJP and led to a controversy. The Lok Sabha secretariat objected to his protest, and a complaint was filed against him for hurting religious sentiments.
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  18. WorldAsiaMiddle EastTrade

    Russia Imports Gasoline from Morocco

    Russia has begun importing gasoline from Morocco, with a shipment of approximately 30,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline arriving at the Arctic port of Murmansk. The fuel was loaded onto a Panamanian-flagged tanker in the Moroccan port of Tangier in mid-July and is being supplied by the company 'Lukoil'. This is the fourth country from which Russia is importing fuel, following Belarus, Kazakhstan, and India. The imports are a response to fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.
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  19. WorldBillMiddle East

    Harry Styles' Mexico City Concerts Boost Travel Demand

    Harry Styles' five concerts in Mexico City have increased travel demand by 42% compared to the same period in 2025, according to data from Despegar. The events have also stimulated local economies, with high demand for official merchandise and food inside the GNP Stadium. Official prices for merchandise range from 250 to 1,600 pesos, while food and drinks are priced between 40 and 210 pesos.
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  22. U.S.RegulatorsNorth America

    US Visa Price Drop in Colombia Due to Dollar Decline

    The fall of the dollar in Colombia has reduced the price of US tourist and business B1/B2 visas. The official fee remains $185, but with the current exchange rate, it's around $695,000 per person, a significant drop from $815,000 at the beginning of 2025. The Representative Rate fell from $4,409.15 to $3,646.58 between January 2025 and May 2026, with the dollar reaching minimums of $3,182. The visa fee must be paid before scheduling appointments and does not change with currency fluctuations. However, a new Visa Integrity Fee of $250 may soon apply, increasing the total cost to around $1,385,910.
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