In Vietnam, risking all in the search for a better life

In Vietnam's Nghe An province, the export of people as migrant labour is a key element of the province's economic plans.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2023/7/20/in-vietnam-risking-all-in-the-search-for-a-better-life

Trump handed dual court defeats amid ongoing legal woes

The former US president is facing two criminal proceedings, as well as a civil case brought by writer E Jean Carroll.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/19/trump-handed-dual-court-defeats-amid-ongoing-legal-woes

Honduras to build island colony to imprison gang members

Officials hope the isolated facility will cut gang members off from criminal networks on the mainland.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/19/honduras-to-build-island-colony-to-imprison-gang-members

Texas trooper letter describes women, children injured at border

The trooper's email raises concerns about heavy-handed tactics used to keep migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/19/texas-trooper-letter-describes-women-children-injured-at-border

Michigan charges 16 fake electors for alleged role in 2020 scheme

Charges are first levied against those accused of using political system to overturn ex-President Trump's election loss.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/18/michigan-charges-16-fake-electors-for-alleged-role-in-2020-scheme

Israel ‘not a racist’ state, US House resolution proclaims

Measure is the latest backlash against Israel's critics in the US, as Israeli President Herzog visits the White House.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/18/israel-not-a-racist-state-us-house-resolution-proclaims

Peru’s Boluarte denounces protests as ‘threat to democracy’

President Dina Boluarte has faced criticism for her government's heavy-handed response to anti-government protests.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/18/perus-boluarte-denounces-protests-as-threats-to-democracy

Ukraine’s Zelenskky says Russia blackmails world with food access

Ukraine food provides basic security to 400m people and Moscow cannot be allowed to hold that supply ransom: Zelenskky.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/18/ukraines-zelenskky-says-russia-blackmails-world-with-food-access

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