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Thousands rally in Niger calling for withdrawal of French troops

Thousands rallied Saturday in the Niger capital Niamey to demand that former colonial ruler France withdraw its troops as sought by a junta which seized power in July.

Radio France Internationale

Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody’s in charge of cleaning it up

With more countries landing on the Moon, people back on Earth will have to think about what happens to all the landers, waste and miscellaneous debris left on the lunar surface and in orbit

The Hindu

India should vigorously pursue G20 agenda: Commonwealth General-Secretary

India should pursue G20 agenda with vigor to ensure gender parity & gender-inclusive approaches are woven into climate change initiatives. Commonwealth has taken steps to ensure gender considerations are embedded in initiatives, such as the Climate Finance Access Hub & Universal Vulnerability Index, to address gender disparities effectively. India leads…

The Hindu

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"Assam Rifles seized drugs worth over ₹4,200 crore in the past four years,” says DG P.C. Nair

Assam Rifles has seized drugs worth Rs 4,267 crore in the past four years, with Rs 875 crore in 2020, Rs 1,402 crore in 2021, Rs 855 crore in 2022 and Rs 1,135 crore in 2021. DG Assam Rifles also highlighted the procurement of modern weapons and equipment, and the…

The Hindu

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 556 of the invasion

Russia destroys boat trying to attack Crimea bridge, Moscow claims; US poised to send Kyiv munitions containing depleted uranium, reports say

The Guardian - AU

UN chief is globetrotting to four major meetings before the gathering of world leaders in September

The United Nations chief is going globetrotting to four major meetings before the biggest meeting of all – the annual gathering of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly starting Sept. 18

The Independent UK

Germany says it ended training of Saudi border forces after abuses reported

Statement comes amid concern about allegations Saudi forces have killed hundreds of migrants

The Guardian - UK

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War in Ukraine sees Ireland reckon with its policy of neutrality

Ireland is trying to balance its policy of military neutrality with a desire to support Ukraine on a political level.

Al Jazeera

Azerbaijan slams French 'interference' on Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan summoned France's ambassador Thursday and condemned its "direct interference" in Nagorno-Karabakh after several French councils sent a humanitarian aid convoy to blockaded Armenians in the enclave.

Radio France Internationale

The Congolese military is accused of a deadly crackdown on a religious sect, killing at least 43

Congo's communications ministry says at least 43 people have died in a clash between armed forces and members of a religious sect protesting Western organizations operating in the country

The Independent UK

Niger junta bans UN agencies and global NGOs from 'military zones'

Niger's Interior Ministry has announced it's stopping UN agencies and international NGOs from working in military "operation zones" as the country experiences a security crisis following a military coup.

Radio France Internationale

Russia says it shot down 281 Ukrainian drones over the past week

Russia's defence ministry on Friday said it had destroyed a total of 281 Ukrainian drones over the past week. Also on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a business forum in Italy that there can be no "sustainable peace" in Ukraine unless the country regains control of Crimea, Donbas and…

France 24

US might mediate Lebanon-Israel border dispute: White House adviser

Amos Hochstein said it was ‘natural’ to resolve the issue after the 2022 delineation of the maritime border.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: critics of counteroffensive are ‘spitting in the faces of soldiers’, says Kyiv – as it happened

Ukraine’s foreign minister also says critics of the offensive’s slow progress should ‘shut up’

The Guardian - AU

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The Independent UK

Sudan's army chief warns that the country will be fragmented if the deadly conflict is not resolved

The head of Sudan’s army warned that the northeast African country will be divided if its deadly conflict between the military and rival paramilitary force is not resolved

The Independent UK

UN says number of people killed, injured or kidnapped in Haiti rose 14% in recent months

The U.N. says 1,860 people have been reported killed, injured or kidnapped in Haiti from April to June

The Independent UK

Filipino who helped tame insurgency and pro-poor Indian cancer doctor among Magsaysay awardees

A Philippine university professor who became a peace negotiator and an Indian doctor who chose to work in a far-flung rural region to reach poor cancer patients are among the winners of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Awards — regarded as Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize

The Independent UK

Norway will close its embassy in Mali, citing the security situation

Norway is closing its embassy in Mali by the end of the year, citing the security situation in the West African country

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The Independent UK

First Indian companies sanctioned over trade with Russia, report reveals

Punitive sanctions were imposed on Indian businesses for links with world’s biggest diamond miner Alrosa

The Independent UK

UN-backed panel says Italy can do more to fight racism, discrimination in sports and society

A U.N.-backed team of human rights experts focusing on racial discrimination has urged Italy to do more to fight acts of violence, hate speech, stigmatization and harassment against Africans and people of African descent

The Conversation

Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody's in charge of cleaning it up

There’s a lot of trash on the Moon right now – including nearly 100 bags of human waste – and with countries around the globe traveling to the Moon, there’s going to be a lot more, both on the lunar surface and in Earth’s orbit.

The Independent UK

Some in Africa are celebrating the coups. Many are fed up and desperate for change, analysts say

Coups that have resurfaced in Africa after years of stability are being celebrated by some

France 24

Coup leaders detain President Ali Bongo, appoint general to lead Gabon's 'transition'

Mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader Wednesday after placing the just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, alleging betrayal and massive embezzlement during his long-time rule over the oil-rich Central African nation.

Evening Standard

Gabon coup: Military parades new leader through the capital after overthrowing president

Former president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been placed under house arrest

The Guardian - UK

Fifth of known species on Earth found in Unesco world heritage sites – survey

Sites cover less than 1% of planet and although protected are at risk from climate breakdown and human consumption, say experts

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