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Aug
09
Major Trends

Foreign relations of Mali, Foreign relations of Sweden, Mali–Russia relations Mali orders the Swedish ambassador to leave within 72 hours, days after Sweden ann

Foreign relations of Mali, Foreign relations of Sweden, Mali–Russia relations Mali orders the Swedish ambassador to leave within 72 hours, days after Sweden announced that development aid to Mali would be suspended over Mali's support for Russia. (Al Jazeera) (Swedish Foreign Ministry)

Aug
10
Politics / Government

Religion and the Russian invasion of Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces governmental deliberations toward banning a traditionally Russia

Religion and the Russian invasion of Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces governmental deliberations toward banning a traditionally Russia-linked branch of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine in order to strengthen the country's "spiritual independence". (Reuters)

Aug
10
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Religion and the Russian invasion of Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces governmental deliberations toward ba

Russian invasion of Ukraine Religion and the Russian invasion of Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces governmental deliberations toward banning a traditionally Russia-linked branch of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine in order to strengthen the country's "spiritual independence". (Reuters)

Aug
10
Economy / Jobs / Business

2024 United Kingdom riots Thousands of anti-racism protesters march in cities across the United Kingdom to protest against far-right riots, political figures, a

2024 United Kingdom riots Thousands of anti-racism protesters march in cities across the United Kingdom to protest against far-right riots, political figures, and the Reform UK party. (DW) A petrol bomb is thrown towards an Islamic centre in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland. (BBC)

Aug
10
War / Conflict / Security

Gaza war Al-Tabaeen school attack Israeli rockets strike Al-Tabaeen school in Gaza City during Fajr morning prayers, killing more than 93 Palestinians and injur

Gaza war Al-Tabaeen school attack Israeli rockets strike Al-Tabaeen school in Gaza City during Fajr morning prayers, killing more than 93 Palestinians and injuring 47 others, several of whom were trapped in the building as it was damaged by a fire. (Al Jazeera) (Times of Israel)

Aug
10
War / Conflict / Security

Al-Tabaeen school attack Israeli rockets strike Al-Tabaeen school in Gaza City during Fajr morning prayers, killing more than 93 Palestinians and injuring 47 ot

Al-Tabaeen school attack Israeli rockets strike Al-Tabaeen school in Gaza City during Fajr morning prayers, killing more than 93 Palestinians and injuring 47 others, several of whom were trapped in the building as it was damaged by a fire. (Al Jazeera) (Times of Israel)

Aug
10
Sports

Breaking at the 2024 Summer Olympics In the first-ever men's breakdancing event at the Olympics, Philip "Phil Wizard" Kim of Canada wins the B-Boys gold medal,

Breaking at the 2024 Summer Olympics In the first-ever men's breakdancing event at the Olympics, Philip "Phil Wizard" Kim of Canada wins the B-Boys gold medal, with Danis "Dany Dann" Civil of France winning the silver and Victor Montalvo of the United States winning the bronze. (CBC News)

Aug
10
War / Conflict / Security

2024 Kursk offensive Russia introduces a "counter-terrorist regime" in Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk Oblasts in response to the ongoing incursion, resulting in t

2024 Kursk offensive Russia introduces a "counter-terrorist regime" in Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk Oblasts in response to the ongoing incursion, resulting in travel restrictions and an increased security presence. (Novinite) (Ukrainska Pravda) The state-run Russian news agency TASS reports that over 76,000 residents have evacuated from Kursk Oblast this week. (DW) Ukrainian forces enter Belgorod Oblast for the first time during the ongoing incursion, reportedly capturing the village of Poroz. (Kyiv Independent)

Aug
11
Politics / Government

In a phone call with European Council President Charles Michel, Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian accuses the European Union of facilitating Israeli crimes ag

In a phone call with European Council President Charles Michel, Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian accuses the European Union of facilitating Israeli crimes against humanity and terrorism in the Gaza Strip by implementing double standards that destabilize the Middle East and increase the chances of a global war. (Al Jazeera)

Aug
11
Politics / Government

Iran–European Union relations In a phone call with European Council President Charles Michel, Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian accuses the European Union of

Iran–European Union relations In a phone call with European Council President Charles Michel, Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian accuses the European Union of facilitating Israeli crimes against humanity and terrorism in the Gaza Strip by implementing double standards that destabilize the Middle East and increase the chances of a global war. (Al Jazeera)

Aug
11
Sports

2024 Summer Olympics The 2024 Summer Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony taking place at the Stade de France in Paris, France.

2024 Summer Olympics The 2024 Summer Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony taking place at the Stade de France in Paris, France. (BBC News) The United States finish atop the medal table with 40 gold medals and 126 total medals, ahead of China who finished with 40 gold medals and 91 total medals, with silver medals being the tiebreaker. (BBC News)

Aug
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

United States support for Israel in the Gaza war The Council on American–Islamic Relations files a lawsuit against the United States government and the FBI over

United States support for Israel in the Gaza war The Council on American–Islamic Relations files a lawsuit against the United States government and the FBI over alleged anti-Palestinian discrimination against two Palestinian Americans for placing them on a watch list despite having no violent crime convictions. (Reuters)

Aug
12
War / Conflict / Security

2024 Kursk offensive Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast Alexei Smirnov accuses the Ukrainian military of using chemical weapons that poisoned Russian civilians.

2024 Kursk offensive Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast Alexei Smirnov accuses the Ukrainian military of using chemical weapons that poisoned Russian civilians. Ukraine's State Security Service denies these claims and accuses Russia of falsifying war crimes. (Newsweek) (Reuters) Ukrainian colonel general Oleksandr Syrskyi announces that Ukrainian forces now control over 1,000 km2 (386 mi2) of Russia's Kursk region. (AP)

Aug
12
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kursk offensive Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast Alexei Smirnov accuses the Ukrainian military of using chemical weapons that po

Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kursk offensive Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast Alexei Smirnov accuses the Ukrainian military of using chemical weapons that poisoned Russian civilians. Ukraine's State Security Service denies these claims and accuses Russia of falsifying war crimes. (Newsweek) (Reuters) Ukrainian colonel general Oleksandr Syrskyi announces that Ukrainian forces now control over 1,000 km2 (386 mi2) of Russia's Kursk region. (AP) Eastern Ukraine campaign Russian forces take the settlement of Lysychne in Donetsk Oblast. (Reuters)

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