India police arrest 74 Rohingya refugees in latest crackdown

The refugees were living in six districts of Uttar Pradesh state 'after crossing the border illegally', police said.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/india-police-arrest-seventy-four-rohingya-in-latest-crackdown-on-refugees

Tall claims, modest gains as Philippines’s Marcos marks 1st year

Analysts say Marcos's rhetorical deftness has helped buoy his administration's lacklustre performance in public's eyes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/tall-claims-modest-gains-as-philippiness-marcos-marks-first-year

Barack Obama’s personal chef found dead in Martha’s Vineyard lake

Obama family say they are heartbroken over death of 'warm, fun, extraordinarily kind' chef Tafari Campbell.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/barack-obamas-personal-chef-found-dead-in-marthas-vineyard-lake

Ecuador announces state of emergency after mayor shot to death

The country is also contending with violence within its prison system as deadly clashes erupt between gangs.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/ecuador-announces-state-of-emergency-after-mayor-shot-to-death

US sanctions Mali’s defence minister, officials over Wagner ties

US State Department accuses three Malian officials of facilitating the Russian mercenary group's rise in the country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/24/us-sanctions-malis-defence-minister-officials-over-wagner-ties

At least 15 dead after ferry sinking in Indonesia

Authorities are searching for 19 passengers who are missing after a ferry sank off Sulawesi island.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/24/at-least-15-dead-after-ferry-sinking-in-indonesia

Spain in ‘political limbo’ after election yields no clear winner

Conservative People's Party wins most seats in Sunday's vote but may fail to force removal of Socialist Pedro Sanchez.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/24/spain-in-political-limbo-after-election-yields-no-clear-winner

An Israeli civil war?

The genie is out of the bottle, and the fanatics won't stop until their messianic redemption is complete, come what may.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/23/an-israeli-civil-war

The 1975 cancels Indonesia, Taiwan gigs after Malaysia LGBTQ row

Malaysia banned the British band after its lead singer kissed a bandmate on stage and criticised country's LGBTQ laws.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/23/the-1975-cancels-indonesia-taiwan-gigs-after-malaysia-lgbtq-row

Russian missile attack on Odesa kills one, damages cathedral

Officials say air attack wounded 19 people, including several children, and severely damaged Odesa's largest cathedral.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/23/russian-missile-attack-on-odesa-kills-one-damages-cathedral

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 515

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 515th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-515

Cambodia votes in one-sided election with PM Hun Sen win expected

Critics have described the election as the least free and fair in decades due to exclusion of main opposition party.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/23/cambodia-votes-in-one-sided-election-with-pm-hun-sen-win-expected

Israel’s Netanyahu hospitalised, to be fitted with pacemaker

Israeli prime minister says he feels 'great' and expects to be released in time for a key vote on his judicial changes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/23/israels-netanyahu-hospitalised-to-be-fitted-with-pacemaker

Metgharabiin: Ramy Essam’s story of exile told through his music

Essam's new album Metgharabiin (Outsiders) captures the struggles of Egypt's activists, in prison, exile or silenced.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/7/22/metgharabiin-ramy-essams-story-of-exile-through-unique-tracks

N Korea fires several cruise missiles into sea as tensions soar

Latest North Korean missile launches come amid warnings as US nuclear-armed submarine docks in South Korea port.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/22/n-korea-fires-several-cruise-missiles-into-sea-as-tensions-soar

Can Manipur ever trust India again?

The Indian State's inaction in Manipur is its latest betrayal of the country's northeast. Long silences speak volumes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/22/can-manipur-ever-trust-india-again

‘Why would I vote?’:Cambodians quietly question election’s value

Some plan to resist a discredited national election the only way they can: by staying at home on voting day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/22/why-would-i-votecambodians-quietly-question-elections-value

Cambodia’s sham election might be Hun Sen’s last

Asia's longest serving leader makes his own rules, in golf and politics. Now he's preparing his sons to take over.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/22/cambodias-sham-election-might-be-hun-sens-last

Brazil to rein in gun ownership after Bolsonaro-era expansion

Former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro loosened restrictions on gun purchases and encouraged firearm ownership.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/21/brazil-to-rein-in-gun-ownership-after-bolsonaro-era-expansion

Ex-Trump lawyer settles lawsuit for $1.7m in alleged unpaid fees

Former lawyer Michael Cohen is set to play a central role in criminal charges against Donald Trump in New York.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/21/ex-trump-lawyer-settles-lawsuit-for-1-7m-in-alleged-unpaid-fees

Are you ready for a digital death?

Who gets your WhatsApp messages, passwords and crypto assets when you pass? It's getting more complicated to die.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/21/are-you-ready-for-a-digital-death