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    Abelardo De La Espriella's Inauguration Venue Confirmed: USC Arena in Cali

    The USC Arena at the Universidad Santiago de Cali has been confirmed as the venue for Abelardo De La Espriella's presidential inauguration on August 7. The modern auditorium is recognized for its capacity and technology, making it one of the best in Latin America. Congress has approved the transfer of the inauguration ceremony to Cali, with the Senate voting 58 in favor and 30 against. The event is expected to host several international heads of state.
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    UN Secretary-General Criticized for Not Naming US and Israel as Main Culprits Behind International Law Violations

    The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the UN Secretary-General António Guterres for not explicitly naming the United States and Israel as the main factors behind the disregard for international law, genocide, war crimes, and aggression. The spokesperson stressed that if this trend continues, the UN could face a tragic fate like the League of Nations.
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    European Nations Boycott FIFA Competitions Over Stake Sale

    European football nations have agreed to boycott FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, due to plans by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The decision was made at a virtual meeting of UEFA's 55 national associations. The next affected tournaments are the Women's World Cup in Brazil in 2023 and the Men's World Cup in 2030, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
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    Former Belgorod Officials Sentenced for Embezzlement in Defense Construction Case

    A Moscow court has sentenced ten individuals, including former deputy governors Rustem Zainullin and Vladimir Bazharov, to a total of 144.5 years in prison and fines exceeding 3 billion rubles for embezzling funds during the construction of defensive structures in the Belgorod region. The defendants were accused of organizing a kickback scheme, inflating estimates, and purchasing substandard materials. The case involved over 1.7 billion rubles in damages to the state.
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    Maharashtra Bans Junk Food Near Schools

    Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has imposed a ban on the sale, distribution, and advertisement of processed and packaged foods high in fat, sugar, and salt within 50 meters of school premises. This includes popular items like vada pav, samosas, chips, cold drinks, chocolates, and ice cream. The move aims to promote healthier eating habits among children and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Standards Regulations. School authorities and the FDA will enforce these new rules, with violators facing action under the Food Safety and Standards Act.
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    Telegram's Fate Uncertain as Durov Charged with Terrorism Assistance

    Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has been charged with assisting terrorism by Russian authorities. While this does not immediately impact users, it could lead to Telegram being recognized as an extremist organization, potentially banning payments for premium subscriptions and displaying the logo. Lawyers advise caution but note that using the messenger for communication remains legal. Some politicians and experts suggest waiting for official clarifications before purchasing premium features.
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    Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Promotes Cybersecurity Awareness Among Children

    Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and President's Court Chairman, visited the Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival. He reviewed programs by the Cyber Security Council and Abu Dhabi Police aimed at reinforcing cybersecurity awareness among children, developing their skills, and promoting safe technology use. He emphasized the importance of instilling awareness from an early age to prepare a conscious and capable generation.
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    Successful 17th Voluntary Blood Donation Action by 'Do Good' Foundation

    The 'Do Good' Foundation, in collaboration with the Blood Transfusion Institute of Montenegro, successfully organized the 17th voluntary blood donation action. The event aimed to support the Institute in maintaining stable blood supplies and raise awareness about the importance of voluntary blood donation, especially during the summer when donor numbers typically decrease. Director Marija Manja Jovović and Dr. Nela Eraković, Head of the Blood Collection Service, praised the donors and partners for their support and encouraged more citizens to join future actions.
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