Coinbase CEO to meet Democrats on digital asset regulation

Brian Armstrong's meeting with lawmakers comes as major crypto players are facing legal action by regulators.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/7/18/coinbase-ceo-to-meet-democrats-on-digital-asset-regulation

Taiwan presidential candidate plans US stop, drawing China’s ire

China decries plans of 'separatist' Taiwanese presidential frontrunner William Lai to stop in US during a Paraguay trip.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/17/taiwan-presidential-candidate-plans-us-stop-drawing-ire-of-china

Alleged Pentagon leaker Teixeira calls for release, citing Trump

Lawyers argue Teixeira should be released ahead of trial, much like Trump was in his federal classified documents case.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/17/alleged-pentagon-leaker-teixeira-calls-for-release-citing-trump

Swatch sues Malaysia over seizure of LGBTQ pride watches

Swiss watchmaker says in lawsuit watches 'not in any way capable of causing any disruption to public order or morality.'

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/7/17/swatch-sues-malaysia-over-seizure-of-lgbtq-pride-watches

Indonesia names new communications minister after bribery claims

President Joko Widodo makes pick after Johnny G Plate arrested over alleged payments to firms in telecoms project.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/7/17/indonesia-names-new-communications-minister-after-bribery-claims

Two killed, child wounded in ’emergency’ on Russian Crimea bridge

Officials say traffic on bridge linking annexed-Crimea to the Russian mainland has been halted due to an 'emergency'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/17/traffic-on-russias-crimea-bridge-stopped-amid-reports-of-blasts

China’s economy misses forecasts as youth joblessness hits record

Youth unemployment hits 21.3 percent as economy grows slower than expected in April-June quarter.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/7/17/chinas-economy-misses-forecasts-as-youth-joblessness-hits-record

John Kerry arrives in China to revive climate talks

US envoy's talks in Beijing will focus on reducing methane emissions and helping poor nations address climate change.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/17/john-kerry-arrives-in-china-to-revive-climate-talks

How do EU deals to curb migration balance with human rights duty?

European Union delegation in Tunis signs agreement with Tunisia for cash and migration clampdown.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/7/16/how-do-eu-deals-to-curb-migration-balance-with-human-rights-duty

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 508

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 506th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-508

Azerbaijan accuses Russia of failing to fulfil Karabakh deal

Statement comes as the EU hosts talks between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Brussels.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/16/azerbaijan-accuses-russia-of-failing-to-fulfil-karabakh-deal

Protests swell in Israel as Netanyahu advances judicial plan

Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv and other cities with organisers promising more 'days of disruption' ahead.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/16/protests-swell-in-israel-as-netanyahu-advances-judicial-plan

Many dead in S Korea as flash floods trap 15 vehicles in tunnel

Rescuers find seven bodies in flooded underground tunnel in central Osong as they scramble to reach trapped people.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/16/many-dead-in-s-korea-as-flash-floods-trap-15-vehicles-in-tunnel

Alleged Russia agent pleads not guilty to smuggling US tech, arms

Vadim Konoshchenok accused of multiple crimes for smuggling of US-made semiconductors and ammunition to Russia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/15/alleged-russia-agent-pleads-not-guilty-to-smuggling-us-tech-arms

US to send F-16 fighter jets to Gulf amid Iran shipping tensions

US defence official said Washington considering options amid growing aggression by Russian planes in skies over Syria.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/15/us-to-send-f-16-fighter-jets-to-gulf-amid-iran-shipping-tensions

DNA from pizza crust leads to arrest in US Gilgo Beach murders

Prosecutors have charged architect Rex Heuermann with murder in three of the 11 unsolved deaths on Long Island.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/15/dna-from-pizza-crust-leads-to-arrest-in-us-gilgo-beach-murders

Fear and voting in Cambodia’s one-horse election race

Seventeen parties registered for election alongside PM Hun Sen's party, but the vote is almost impossible for him lose.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/15/fear-and-voting-in-cambodias-one-horse-election-race

Mexico president continues attacks on opposition despite order

Electoral officials have ruled Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been violating equity and neutrality rules with attacks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/14/mexico-president-continues-attacks-on-opposition-despite-order

Biden administration strikes $39bn in US federal student debt

The move comes as the Democratic administration pushes forward with a campaign promise to offer student debt relief.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/14/biden-administration-strikes-39bn-in-us-federal-student-debt

What is India’s Chandrayaan moon mission and when will it launch?

If successful, India will join just three other countries that successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/14/what-is-indias-chandrayaan-moon-mission-and-when-will-it-launch

Aspartame sweetener ‘possible carcinogen’ but safe in moderation

World Health Organisation says sweetener in diet drinks and other foods is possible cause of cancer but still safe.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/14/aspartame-sweetener-possible-carcinogen-but-safe-in-moderation