One dead as Typhoon Doksuri batters Philippines, threatens Taiwan

Powerful storm rips off roofs, floods low-lying villages and knocks out power as it lashes northern Philippines.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/26/one-dead-as-typhoon-doksuri-batters-philippines-threatens-taiwan

Indonesia blocks Musk’s X.com under curbs on porn, gambling

Ministry of Communication and Informatics says it is in contact with social media company about purpose of the domain.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/7/26/elon-musks-x-com-blocked-in-indonesia-under-curbs-on-porn

US Education Dept opens probe into Harvard’s legacy admissions

A complaint earlier this month triggered the investigation, which will consider whether the practice is discriminatory.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/us-education-dept-opens-probe-into-harvards-legacy-admissions

Mexican armed forces facilitated Ayotzinapa disappearances: Panel

An independent investigatory panel says security forces obstructed their efforts to investigate human rights scandal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/mexican-armed-forces-facilitated-ayotzinapa-disappearances-panel

Al Jazeera slams naming of its journalists on Egypt ‘terror’ list

Al Jazeera Media Network denounces the Egyptian move to reinstate a number of its journalists on 'terror' list.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/al-jazeera-slams-naming-of-its-journalists-on-egypt-terror-list

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