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China’s economy expanded at its weakest pace since the fourth quarter of 2022 during the second quarter, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth hitting 4.3% in the April to June period. According to data from the National Statistics Bureau, this figure missed economists’ forecasts of 4.5% and represents a slowdown from the 5% growth recorded … Read more
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ordered a nationwide temporary pause on most vehicle stops on July 14, 2026, after officers fatally shot two men in Maine and Texas within one week. The policy shift follows intense political pressure and public protests over the deaths of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. The … Read more
Kiswahili has expanded into a global lingua franca with more than 200 million speakers across 14 countries, according to Tanzanian Ambassador Mobhare Matinyi. The reach of Kiswahili now extends far beyond its traditional roots in Eastern and Central Africa. During World Kiswahili Language Day celebrations in Algiers on July 9, Tanzania’s Ambassador to Algeria, Mobhare … Read more
Hamish Tait, a 35-year-old former childcare worker, faces 329 charges related to the alleged abuse of children over a 16-year period, according to the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Charges and Allegations The charges against Tait include 162 counts of producing child abuse material, 81 counts of filming a person engaged in a private act without … Read more
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts near-normal rainfall for Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the 2026 monsoon season. However, officials warn that above-normal temperatures across the Hindu Kush-Karakoram-Himalaya region may accelerate glacier melt, increasing the risk of flash floods and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFS). Warmer conditions are expected to … Read more
The Al Ain Museum in the UAE launched its summer program in July, offering cultural experiences and educational activities for families and children through September. The initiative includes workshops, live performances, and heritage exploration, with plans for a youth museum program in August. The Al Ain Museum has unveiled a summer program designed to engage … Read more
British counter-terrorism police have taken the lead in the investigation into the death of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe, describing her killing as a “targeted attack.” The shift in the investigation comes after “new information and evidence” emerged, according to Counter Terrorism Policing. While police previously stated there was no information to suggest the murder was … Read more
French authorities confirmed Tuesday that two major fires in the Fontainebleau forest, which consumed over 2,000 hectares since Sunday, are now “fixed.” While the fires are no longer spreading, the situation remains active as crews continue to monitor the area. Six individuals were placed in custody as part of an ongoing investigation into the origins … Read more
President Trump to Deliver National Address on 2020 Election Intelligence President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a national address this Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT regarding newly declassified intelligence concerning the 2020 presidential election. According to administration officials, the televised speech will address investigations into U.S. elections and what the White House characterizes as … Read more
On Monday, July 14, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian man, Joan Sebastian Guerrero, during an attempted traffic stop in Biddeford, Maine. Federal officials later confirmed the man was not the subject of their immigration warrant, sparking widespread community outcry and calls for a formal investigation. ICE Agent … Read more