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