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Demonstrations led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee are challenging Pakistan's governance in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with protesters demanding greater political representation and accountability amid a violent response by Pakistani authorities. In an episode of WorldView with Swasti, Dr. Swasti Rao, Consulting Editor...

US and Saudi Arabian warplanes conducted joint air strikes against Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq on July 30, 2026, killing at least 20 fighters, according to TRT World reporting. The strikes followed a series of drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities attributed to...

A cyclospora outbreak has sickened more than 18,000 people across 45 states, with Michigan reporting over 10,000 cases, according to TRT World. Health officials have tied initial infections to imported lettuce from Mexico, but say the massive case count suggests more than one contamination source....

TRT World's analysis argues that social media platforms blur genocide, influencer content, and advertisements into undifferentiated feeds, according to the source. The analysis frames this as a risk to urgent humanitarian stories becoming "background noise" in the attention economy.

FIFA has proposed involving private equity firms in financing the FIFA World Cup, a move worth approximately $20 billion according to reports. The analysis argues that introducing private equity represents a fundamental shift in ownership and governance of football's premier competition, raising questions about whether...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a September 19 deadline for the organization's 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million payments as part of a plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

North Korea-linked cyber operations stole over $600 million in cryptocurrency during the first half of 2026, according to security firm Blockaid. The report attributes 55 percent of all cryptocurrency theft incidents globally to North Korea-related attacks during this period. Globally, attackers drained $1.1 billion across...

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is reportedly pursuing a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, according to reporting by Channel 4 News. The proposal has sparked public backlash over concerns about privatizing soccer's flagship tournament.

Palestinian families in Gaza's Zeitoun and Tuffah neighborhoods have been forced to evacuate again, according to TRT World, as Israeli forces continue to expand a designated exclusion zone known as the yellow line. Affected residents told TRT World that few places remain to seek shelter...

Search and rescue operations continue in Gaza for thousands of bodies buried beneath millions of tonnes of debris from conflict-related destruction, according to TRT World reporting by Ashraf Shannon from Gaza. Israeli restrictions on the entry of heavy machinery have severely limited rescue efforts, leaving...

UNESCO listed South Sudan's antelope migration route as a World Heritage site in danger on July 28, 2026, according to africanews. The designation affects one of Africa's largest terrestrial migrations and recognizes threats to the ecosystem's survival. The UNESCO status is expected to mobilize international...

Digital platforms are transforming India's domestic work market, TRT World reports, allowing households to book cleaners, cooks, and housekeepers through smartphone apps rather than traditional word-of-mouth networks. According to the report, the shift has opened earning opportunities and scheduling flexibility for some workers in India's...

France is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, according to TRT World, with fires spreading rapidly across the country. TRT World reports that a lack of sufficient firefighting aircraft has exacerbated the crisis, forcing authorities to seek international assistance. Turkey has deployed...

Zinedine Zidane was unveiled on July 28, 2026, as the new head coach of the French national football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps after 12 years in the role. The 54-year-old Zidane, a World Cup-winning player and former club manager, returns to coaching after five years...

Oman has proposed a new regional mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, according to Reuters sources, as the U.S. and Iran enter a three-day pause in military strikes. The proposal reportedly includes a voluntary transit fee framework aimed at reducing tensions over one...

According to DW News, firefighters and local residents are working around the clock to contain wildfires on the outskirts of Bordeaux, France, which have already triggered the largest evacuation in the country since World War II.

More than 350,000 people have evacuated as wildfires sweep across France and Spain, according to TRT World. One of France's largest blazes since World War II has advanced to within 15 kilometres of Bordeaux. Authorities warn that an incoming heatwave could intensify the crisis and...

UNESCO added the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, France—stretching over 80 kilometers of coastline—to its World Heritage List on Sunday, completing a designation effort that began nearly two decades ago. The beaches mark the site where Allied forces launched their June 6, 1944 invasion to...

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a major Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with confirmed cases reaching 3,200 and deaths exceeding 1,405 as of July 2026. Nearly 90% of infections are concentrated in the northeastern Ituri province, according to the World Health...

Belgrade and the wider Balkans region face a critical water infrastructure crisis as aging pipelines leak approximately 25% of treated drinking water before it reaches residents' homes, leaving taps dry while water floods streets. According to TRT World, infrastructure neglect — not drought alone —...