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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Dubai Summer Camps 2026: Building Skills and Character

    Dubai's summer vacation transforms into a learning space with various camps and programs for children and youth. Dubai Culture Authority leads with cultural and heritage camps, while Dubai Public Libraries hosts family-themed activities. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority provides a guide to diverse summer programs. Expo Dubai City offers a summer camp for kids aged 5-12. The Roads and Transport Authority offers a professional training program, and the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Work Department focuses on Qur'anic education.
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  4. WorldPeaceCeasefireMiddle East

    Trump Announces Historic Disarmament Deal for Gaza

    President Donald Trump announced a historic agreement reached by the Peace Council for the 'disarmament' of Hamas and other armed factions in Gaza. The agreement is a significant step towards lasting peace and security, with Israel set to withdraw its forces once disarmament is complete. The deal will also pave the way for a new Palestinian government in Gaza to work closely with the Peace Council to aid the Palestinian people.
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  5. SocietyPublic HealthHealthcareGender

    NIH Funds Study on Mental Health of Gender Minority Birthing People

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded a doctoral student, Pond Ezra, a $35,832 grant to study 'Longitudinal Mixed Methods Analysis of Risk and Protective Factors Influencing Psychological Distress in Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Birthing People'. The project aims to understand how social support and medical care contribute to the mental health trajectories of SGM birthing people during the perinatal period. The study suggests that SGM women face higher disparities in pregnancy and mental health issues due to unaffirming and inappropriate care.
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  7. WorldMiddle East

    Hamas Announces Israel's Withdrawal from Gaza Strip

    Hamas has announced that Israel will withdraw from the entire Gaza Strip according to a timeline to be agreed upon. The agreement includes a timeline for the delivery of Hamas' weapons, which will only take place with the commitment of other parties. An international committee will be formed to monitor the implementation of the agreement. Hamas preferred to make concessions to save the Palestinian people.
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  10. PoliticsCivil RightsProtestMiddle East

    Families of Injured Delhi Police Personnel Demand Recognition in Parliament

    Family members of four Delhi Police personnel injured during the Cockroach Janta Party-led march to Parliament on July 20, 2026, held a press conference at the Constitution Club of India on July 31, 2026. They expressed their trauma and desire for their experiences to be discussed in Parliament, as the current discourse primarily focuses on allegations of police excesses. The families recounted waiting for news about injured relatives and feeling overlooked by social media narratives.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement with Spain Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis

    Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain, reinstating border controls at its borders with Spain due to a migration crisis in the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta in North Africa. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the decision, stating that it is an 'extraordinary measure' to protect national security and prevent possible repercussions for Italy. The measure will remain in effect for one month starting August 1, with particular attention to limiting any impact on summer tourist flows.
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  12. U.S.Local GovNorth AmericaBudget

    Major Unions Urge U.S. to Reconsider Tariffs on Canada

    Leaders of two major international unions, United Steelworkers and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, have written to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, urging him to reconsider the proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods set to take effect on Aug. 19. The union leaders, representing over 1.45 million workers, argue that these tariffs could drive a deeper wedge between the U.S. and Canada, and undermine economic and national security. They call for renewed engagement and negotiations to stabilize the U.S.-Canada trade relationship.
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  13. WorldEarthPublic Health

    Series of Earthquakes Strike Pacific Ocean

    The Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology of Guatemala (INSIVUMEH) reported a series of earthquakes in the Pacific Ocean. On July 30, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake was registered at 02:35 hours, followed by a magnitude 4.5 earthquake at 12:20 PM. On July 31, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded at 10:01 AM, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake at 03:40 hours, and a magnitude 4.9 earthquake at 13:57 hours.
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    China's Factory Activity Contracts in July

    China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, ending a four-month expansion streak, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 49.2 in July from 50.3 in June, slipping below the 50-point mark that separates expansion from contraction. The contraction was driven by a decrease in new orders, both domestic and export, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind. This development adds pressure on Beijing to boost domestic demand and roll out additional policy support to buttress growth.
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  22. PoliticsLocal GovGovernanceResignation

    Mikić Urges Immediate Vote on Pension Increase

    Zoran Mikić of the Civic Movement URA criticizes the parliamentary majority for potentially delaying the vote on increasing all pensions. He argues that pensioners have waited long enough and that the increase is not a political issue but focused on citizens. Mikić also expresses concern about voting on over 60 laws in one session, including controversial ones like the Law on Arms.
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  23. SocietyAfricaHousing

    Hong Kong Housing Society Fined Over Faulty Fire Alarm in Fatal Blaze

    Hong Kong’s second-largest public housing provider, the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS), has been fined HK$8,000 for failing to keep fire alarms functional at Kwun Tong Garden Estate. A blaze in October 2021 killed a 52-year-old man, with firefighters discovering a faulty alarm during their response. The HKHS pleaded guilty to 'failing to keep fire service installation in efficient working order' and was urged to improve its supervision of fire safety contractors.
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