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Between 50,000 and 60,000 migrants breached the frontier from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, earlier this week, according to the Spanish government. The death toll has reached 67, including people who drowned and others killed in a stampede to cross a...

The Print's editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta discusses current events in India including opposition party strength, recent government-opposing demonstrations led by youth, Assam flooding, and changes to the national hockey team's jersey color. The analysis examines whether youth-led protests translate into electoral gains for opposition parties or...

TRT World reports that some European governments have moved to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. British MP Shockat Adam is urging the UK to adopt a similar policy, according to the report. The broadcast also features Daniel Lambert — football campaigner...

Australia's federal government ended a temporary fuel excise cut on July 29, 2026, with prices expected to rise gradually as service stations deplete existing fuel supplies, per ABC News Australia. The government advised motorists against panic buying as the discount expired. According to ABC News...

Protests erupted in Lahore after Pakistani police conducted a crackdown in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, triggering demonstrations by student groups, labour organizations, and progressive activists outside the Lahore Press Club. Demonstrators condemned the police violence, demanded that the Pakistani government initiate dialogue with representatives from Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir,...

Opposition lawmakers, including Pappu Yadav, staged a skit on the Parliament premises addressing the Ram Temple donation theft row, with Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi making a cameo appearance. According to ThePrint, the performance was framed as a political protest against allegations of theft...

A government minister in India resigned following sustained street protests triggered by the chief justice's comparison of unemployed youth to cockroaches, marking the first ministerial resignation due to protest pressure in over a decade. The remark became a flashpoint for young Indians frustrated with joblessness...

US President Donald Trump held a cabinet meeting at Camp David on July 31, 2026, where he discussed Iran policy and the midterm elections. He also blamed Spain's government for what he called an invasion of migrants at Spain's Ceuta enclave. According to France 24...

Tensions between Berlin's federal government and Germany's regional governments are intensifying as state elections approach, according to DW News analysis. The source characterizes the growing divide as a major political challenge that could benefit the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Per the analysis, the...

TRT World reports that India's youth-led Cockroach movement forced the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following weeks of nationwide protests over education policy. Despite government assurances, movement organizers claim students continue to be arrested, raising the prospect of a new wave of demonstrations.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during congressional testimony this week, declining to answer questions on topics including the lab leak hypothesis and his public health communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. A podcast featuring independent analysts Isaac Saul, Kmele Foster, and Ari Weitzman examined...

Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling faced court in Darwin on July 31, 2026, after being charged with assaulting the Northern Territory administrator—the territory's equivalent of a state governor. The court imposed a bail condition banning Gosling from approaching Government House in Darwin.

Hamas announced July 31 it agreed to a ceasefire agreement with Israel that includes provisions addressing Hamas's weapons and gradual Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, according to France 24. US President Donald Trump announced the plan, characterizing it as a critical step toward establishing a...

South Korea's Finance Ministry announced Friday the launch of a Korean-style sovereign wealth fund exceeding $14 billion in 2027, according to Arirang News. The fund will invest in key strategic industries including aerospace, artificial intelligence, defense, and semiconductors, and aims to secure stable long-term returns...

Al Jazeera English reports that Zimbabwe's police force has banned anti-government rallies, imposing restrictions on public protests and assembly. According to Al Jazeera, the ban directly limits opposition political activity in the southern African nation amid ongoing political tensions.

Senate lawmakers scrapped a committee vote scheduled for Thursday on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, unwilling to proceed without assurances that Blanche will not attempt to revive a nearly $1.8 billion fund — created as part of a legal settlement — to compensate people...

Thousands of people breached the border between Morocco and Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, on Thursday. Local authorities requested that the Spanish government declare a national emergency and deploy military forces in response to the mass crossing.

The State Department released a 100-page report accusing the Cuban government of a "sustained campaign of subversion against the United States," claiming Cuba has supported US-based groups including the National Lawyers Guild and Pastors for Peace. According to Democracy Now!'s coverage, the Trump administration has...

Singapore's government announced a second assistance package on July 29, with Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow stating the measures were timed to help households and businesses manage finances amid ongoing energy price volatility. According to Siow, the package was planned based on evolving global...

A major wildfire near Madrid, Spain prompted the Spanish government to declare a national emergency on July 24, 2026, forcing evacuations in towns like Chapineria where residents sheltered in sports halls. The fire spread rapidly with smoke visible across multiple towns, and local residents reported...