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Thousands march on Capitol demanding Netanyahu's arrest, Gaza ceasefire during his Congress address
Small clashes broke out as police fired pepper spray to redirect the demonstration as it neared the seat of US govt
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Italy confiscates $131 million from Amazon for alleged tax and labor violations
Prosecutors allege such a system enabled the Amazon unit to keep the prices of its services competitive in the market
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George Clooney endorses Kamala Harris for president after urging Joe Biden to step down
Actor says Biden has shown what true leadership is by saving democracy once again
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Poll: Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump 44% to 42% in US presidential race
Poll follows RNC where Trump accepted the nomination and Biden's announcement to drop out of race, endorsing Harris
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'Think Biden can do that?': Trump mocks Biden during golf round with DeChambeau
Golf outing was part of DeChambeau's YouTube show, Break 50, allegedly about 'giving back to veterans, & not politics'
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US labour unions urge Biden to end military support for Israel
The unions expressed concernsthat Biden’s three-part ceasefire plan announced in May 2024 has not been fully accepted
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Death toll rises to 229 in Ethiopian landslides
Footage shared by the local administration showed people digging up bodies with shovels and bare hands
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Israel allocates millions to unauthorised West Bank settler outposts
The Ministry of Settlements and National Missions confirmed it allocated 75 million shekels ($20.5 million) last year
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First White House race since 1976 set to proceed without a Bush, Clinton, or Biden
For nearly 50 years, the three names have appeared on the presidential or vice-presidential ballot
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Japan stands firm on Taiwan peace with US alliance
Top spokesman in Japan stresses the importance of Taiwan Strait stability, regardless of US election result
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Donald Trump has gone as far as calling himself 'brilliant and excellent young man'
With President Joe Biden out of the race, Trump has become the oldest presidential candidate in history
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French authorities intercepting six drones daily near Olympic venues: PM
As well as drone defences, other forms of anti-aircraft defence are in place around Olympic sites
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Bangladesh to open 93% of state jobs to competition following deadly student protests
Students raise fresh demands that include scrapping of curfew, restoration of internet services, reopening of campuses
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WATCH: Bodycam footage reveals US officer fatally shooting black woman in her home
Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, in her home was shot after she called 911 to report a suspected intruder
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US spot ether ETFs ready for market debut, boosting crypto industry
After launch of 9 US spot bitcoin ETFs in January, the ether products mark another win for the cryptocurrency industry
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UK govt faces historic climate adaptation challenge
Environmental group Friends of the Earth questions UK's climate strategy, alleging it fails to meet legal standards
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India needs aggressive reduction in government debt: Moody's
Moody's affirmed its lowest investment grade rating for India and highlighted the need for significant debt reduction.
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123 Malaysians evacuated from Bangladesh arrive home safely
Student protests against government job quotas in Bangladesh led to violence, prompting the evacuation of Malaysians.
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India introduces credit guarantee scheme for small manufacturing industries
The scheme allows medium and small enterprises to buy machinery and equipment without collateral.
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Indian rupee closes at record low amid equity tax hike concerns
The rupee ended at its weakest ever closing of 83.6875 against the US dollar.
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Apple benefits as India cuts smartphone import tax to 15%
FM Sitharaman announced the tax cut to 15% from 20%, benefiting mobile phone consumers and producers like Apple.
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India sets up 10 billion rupee fund to boost space industry
The fund comes following the government’s move to allow 100% foreign direct investment in satellite manufacturing.
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India cuts import tax on gold and silver to curb smuggling
Industry officials say the move will lift retail demand and help create a level playing field for honest stakeholders.
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India maintains record infrastructure spend at 11.11 trillion rupees
FM Sitharaman stated that this spending represents 3.4% of GDP, aiming to support growth and job creation.
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India’s first post-election budget focuses on $576 billion spending
FM Sitharaman announced 2.66 trillion rupees for rural development, unveiling new programs for coalition states.
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Sirens blare, streets empty as Taiwan simulates Chinese missile strike
China increases military pressure on Taiwan, with near-daily fighter jet flights, viewing the island as its territory.
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Two killed, 13 injured in Naples balcony collapse
A man and a woman died of their injuries and seven children aged between two and seven were injured
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WHO warns of 'high risk' of polio virus spreading in Gaza, assessment ongoing
Israel to vaccinate soldiers in Gaza after polio virus detected in test samples, military announces.
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Modi's post-election budget includes $24 Bn jobs drive
Funding is five year package to "facilitate employment and opportunities" for more than 40 million youth
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Estonia's new center-right govt sworn In
49-year-old Michal will helm three-party cabinet composed of Reform, Social Democrats and Estonia 200
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Bangladesh to accept court ruling on job quotas following deadly protests
Protesters have given the government 48 hours to meet eight demands, including a public apology from PM Hasina
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Macron's risky political move raises concerns for Paris Olympics
Macron defends dissolving parliament, denies political instability will overshadow Paris Olympics.
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Uganda police detain protesters as anti-graft rallies begin
Ugandan authorities crack down on opposition, besieging headquarters of NUP with arrests on eve of protest rally
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Top US, China diplomats to meet at ASEAN talks
Blinken to meet Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss importance of adhering to international law in South China Sea
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Japanese man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Broadcaster NHK identifies man as a 29-year-old former soldier who left Japan and was killed in blast in Donetsk
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Palestinian factions agree to pursue unity under PLO in Beijing meeting
14 Palestinian groups agree on 'uniting national efforts' to stop Israeli genocide at two day Beijing meeting
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Japan sanctions four Israeli settlers in West Bank crackdown
Japan to freeze assets and press Israel to halt settlement activities completely.
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Biden calls for justice for Sonya Massey's family after fatal police shooting
Biden highlighted that Black Americans often face fears for their safety in ways many others do not.
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India's Modi government to propose annual budget in parliament
FM Nirmala Sitharaman will propose the budget, emphasizing agriculture, defense, education, and infrastructure.
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Israeli athletes to receive high security at Paris 2024 Olympics
Shin Bet will manage security for around 88 Israeli athletes and their teams.
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Gold price in Pakistan on July 23, 2024
Silver prices remained stable despite the drop in gold prices
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US and Iraqi officials meet for security cooperation talks
The officials will discuss the transition of the global coalition's mission against Daesh/ISIS.
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US Senator Merkley boycotts Netanyahu's speech to Congress
Merkley criticized Netanyahu's war strategy, saying it prioritized political survival over the release of hostages.
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Fitch says insurers can handle CrowdStrike incident losses
Ratings stated that the recent cybersecurity incident is unlikely to have an impact on insurer financial results.
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Biden vows to keep working to end Gaza war
Biden's remarks came ahead of a planned meeting with Netanyahu, focusing on a cease-fire and the return of hostages.
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Islamic body condemns Israeli attack on UN convoy to Gaza
The OIC called for international action to impose a ceasefire on Israeli military aggression and ensure aid to Gaza.
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Netanyahu hints at imminent deal for hostages in Gaza
Netanyahu tells hostage families a release deal is near, says Israeli Prime Minister's office.
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VP Harris secures delegates, campaigns in Wisconsin as presidential candidate
Harris became party's presumed nominee after President Biden withdraws from his re-eelction campaign
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Two men charged with threats against Canadian PM Trudeau, top leaders
RCMP charge two men with threatening to kill PM Trudeau, Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh
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Turkish forces neutralize 7 terrorists in Iraq and Syria
The Ministry of National Defense confirmed the neutralization by Turkish Armed Forces.