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Special Counsel Asks Seoul Court for Five-Year Sentence for Ex‑President Yoon in Probe Over Marine's Death

At a July 24 hearing, prosecutors urged Seoul court to sentence former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years for aiding a suspect in a 2023 Marine's death.

#southkorea, #yoonsukyeol, #specialcounsel, #marinedeath

U.S. Military Reports 12th Straight Night of Strikes on Iran and Resumes Blocking Iranian Ports

CENTCOM says U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets for a 12th night and redirected commercial vessels, widening the campaign beyond military targets.

#iran, #us-military, #straitofhormuz, #maritime

U.N. report: Southeast Asian scam networks caused up to $114 billion in 2025 losses

A U.N. report estimates transnational scam networks operating from Southeast Asia caused $88–$114 billion in victim losses in 2025 across the Asia-Pacific.

#cybercrime, #unodc, #southeastasia, #scams

UN-EU Alert: Tropical Cyclone ELEVEN-26 Could Strengthen to Typhoon Before Possible Landfall in Guangdong

UN-EU crisis monitor issues orange alert as Tropical Cyclone ELEVEN-26 could reach typhoon strength before likely landfall in Guangdong, exposing about 17.2M people.

#china, #typhoon, #weather, #gdacs

Prosecutors Search South Korea’s National Election Commission Over Alleged Data Manipulation After June Ballot Shortages

Prosecutors searched the National Election Commission headquarters in Gwacheon amid a probe into alleged manipulation of voter statistics after June ballot shortages.

#southkorea, #election, #investigation, #ballotshortages

Amnesty: Pakistan’s March Strike on Kabul Rehab Center Should Be Investigated as Possible War Crime

Amnesty International urges an independent probe into Pakistan’s March 16 strike on Kabul’s Omid rehab center, saying evidence points to a civilian medical facility.

#afghanistan, #pakistan, #amnestyinternational, #warcrimes, #humanrights

Zelensky announces Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s next commander-in-chief, pending formal decree

Zelensky named Col. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s next commander-in-chief on July 21, saying the appointment will be formalized later.

#ukraine, #military, #zelensky, #drapatyi

Human Rights Watch Accuses Ecuadorian Forces of Abuses and Seeks Answers on Possible U.S. Role in Boat Attacks

Human Rights Watch accuses Ecuadorian forces of torture and arson in a U.S.-backed operation and raises questions about possible U.S. involvement in attacks at sea.

#humanrights, #ecuador, #unitedstates, #military

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Selected Canadian Goods Using Rare Section 338

Trump signs three proclamations imposing additional 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports, including autos, alcohol and dairy; takes effect around Aug. 19.

#trade, #tariffs, #canada, #us

Sinaloa Cartel Co-founder 'El Mayo' Zambada Sentenced to Life in Brooklyn; $15 Billion Forfeiture Ordered

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García, 77, was sentenced to life without parole in Brooklyn federal court and hit with a $15 billion forfeiture judgment.

#crime, #drugtrafficking, #sinaloa, #justice

Three U.S. Service Members Killed July 17–18 in Iran-Related Attacks in Jordan and Iraq

Two U.S. troops died in a missile and drone strike on a Jordan base July 17; a third was killed July 18 in Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance.

#iran, #usmilitary, #jordan, #iraq, #centcom

France orders ISPs to block Polymarket over unauthorized crypto gambling

France's gambling regulator told ISPs on July 16 to block Polymarket, saying the crypto prediction market offered illegal gambling and posed consumer risks.

#polymarket, #crypto, #france, #gambling, #regulation

U.S. Finalizes 25% Tariff on Most Brazilian Imports, Exempting Beef, Coffee and Aircraft

The U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting July 22, 2026, while exempting items like beef, coffee, orange juice and aircraft.

#trade, #brazil, #tariffs, #ustr

Ukraine Says It Struck Russian Fuel Shipping, Depots and Yaroslavl Refinery on July 16–17

Ukraine says it launched coordinated strikes on July 16–17 targeting Russian fuel tankers, logistics hubs and the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl.

#ukraine, #russia, #military, #energy, #blacksea

Over 500 feared dead after two Rohingya boats reportedly sink off Myanmar, U.N. agencies warn

IOM and UNHCR say two boats carrying mostly Rohingya may have sunk off Myanmar in July, with more than 500 feared dead and searches ongoing.

#rohingya, #myanmar, #migrants, #maritime, #refugees