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  1. SportsTennis

    Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, and Yashvir Singh Qualify for Men's Javelin Final at CWG

    Neeraj Chopra, the two-time Olympic medallist, along with Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh, qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games. Chopra finished fifth with a best effort of 79.61m, while Yadav and Singh secured ninth and tenth positions respectively. None of the 12 qualifiers breached the automatic qualification mark of 84m due to difficult conditions with a steady headwind and a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius.
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  3. WorldAsiaLogisticsGrid

    Energocom's Role in Moldova's Energy Sector Questioned

    Economic experts Veaceslav Ioniță and Victoria Furțună criticize the role and activities of state-owned company Energocom in Moldova's energy ecosystem. Ioniță argues that Energocom is a 'bottleneck' and 'scapegoat' institution, while Furțună likens it to a 'black box.' Both experts question the necessity of Energocom's simultaneous existence with Moldovagaz and demand transparency in its operations.
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  5. CulturePolicyLocal GovEurope

    Women Protest Closure of Stefan Vodă Maternity Ward

    Hundreds of women from Stefan Vodă district took to the streets to protest against the closure of the maternity ward at the Regional Hospital. They demanded the reopening of the section and maintenance of medical services for women and newborns, stating that without a maternity ward, there is no future for the district. The protest comes after the Ministry of Health ordered the closure of the department due to low birth rates and high costs, redirecting pregnant women to the hospital in Caușani. Women have launched a petition and met with the Minister of Health, but their demands remain unmet.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    PM Anwar Inaugurates Maybank's New Headquarters, Emphasizes Integrity and Accessible Financial Services

    Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim officiated Maybank's new headquarters at Merdeka Tower, marking a significant moment in the bank's history. He stressed the importance of integrity, good governance, and accessible financial services, especially in the face of technological advancements like AI and quantum computing. Maybank, established in 1960, has been instrumental in driving Malaysia's economic growth and continues to serve over 17 million customers across 18 markets.
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  10. PoliticsRegulatorsEuropeMiddle East

    Ukraine: Odessa TCK Official Detained for Demanding Diesel Fuel Bribe

    In Odessa, a TCK (Military Registration and Enlistment Office) official was detained for demanding vouchers for 500 liters of diesel fuel worth almost 45,000 UAH in exchange for removing a conscript from the wanted list and assisting in his mobilization. The official threatened negative consequences related to mobilization if refused. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
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  11. BusinessTradeLogisticsCommodities

    Decline in New Online Sellers in Russia

    The number of new sellers entering the Russian e-commerce market has decreased by 25% year-on-year in the first half of 2023. This decline is attributed to falling business profitability, with some smaller players leaving the market. The increase in marketplace commissions, service costs, and logistics has also contributed to this trend. Experts predict a further reduction of 5-15% in the number of active sellers if current conditions persist.
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  12. WorldJudiciaryRegulatorsMiddle East

    Iran Recovers Body of Su-24 Pilot Majid Kazemi Shot Down in Qatar

    The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has announced the recovery of the body of Brigadier General Pilot Majid Kazemi, a pilot of one of the Su-24MK tactical bombers shot down by Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA Ababil fighter jets on March 2 while attempting to strike Al-Udeid AB. Kazemi's body will be returned to Iran within the next few hours. Iranian authorities are still working to determine the whereabouts of the other three Su-24MK pilots shot down during the incident.
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  16. WorldMiddle East

    Dubai International Holy Quran Award Sees Record Participation

    The Dubai International Holy Quran Award has received an unprecedented number of submissions for its 29th edition (1448 AH – 2027). Within the first two weeks of registration, over 12,000 entries were received from male and female participants representing 120 countries worldwide, more than double the previous edition's 5,618 entries from 105 countries. The increase follows the launch of the award's new developmental vision and enhancements to categories, prize values, and nomination mechanisms. Registration remains open until 15 August 2026 via the award's official website.
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  17. PoliticsAppointmentsMiddle EastIsrael

    Israel Refuses Further Withdrawals from Southern Lebanon

    Israel has stated it will not agree to further withdrawals from southern Lebanon in upcoming negotiations, according to Network 12. Israel's Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir also declared that Israeli troops will not withdraw until the country's security is assured. Hezbollah, however, demands a full withdrawal of Israeli forces and remains distrustful of the US and Israel, viewing their policies as aligned and against lasting peace in the region.
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  19. WorldMiddle East

    Begoña Gómez Recovers Passport After Court Order

    Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has recovered her passport after the Madrid Provincial Court ordered the lifting of precautionary measures imposed by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado. The court based its decision on the fact that Gómez has strong personal, family, and professional ties in Spain, reducing the risk of absconding. Gómez's lawyer collected the passport from the court on her behalf.
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  22. WorldMiddle East

    2027 Hajj Registrations Begin

    The 2027 Hajj registrations have begun for the 84,942 candidates who secured their rights via a lottery. The process, which started on an announced date and will continue until August 18, requires applicants to complete their procedures through e-Devlet. Passports should be valid until at least November 20, 2027 to avoid any inconvenience. Applicants must log in to the registration screen, check their information, and confirm their preferences.
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  23. WorldMiddle East

    Sihanoukville Revives Abandoned Housing Projects via Incentives

    The Sihanoukville provincial government is actively promoting the revival of abandoned housing projects through special incentive policies and cracking down on online fraud. As of June 2026, 428 investment projects involving 468 unfinished buildings were identified, with 128 projects (33.8%) successfully resolved and resumed. The working group has approved preferential treatment and simplified procedures for 491 projects, with a planned total investment of $84 billion.
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