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Kenya Faces Deadliest Day of Protest with 31 Fatalities Amidst Calls for Reform

Kenya's deadliest protests this year see 31 dead, fueled by anger over police brutality and corruption, as unrest coincides with key historical date.

#kenya, #protests, #humanrights, #corruption

U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg to Attend Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome

Keith Kellogg joins global leaders in Rome for URC2025, focusing on Ukraine's reconstruction and sustainable recovery.

#ukraine, #us, #recovery, #international, #conference

China's Retirement Age Reform: Addressing Demographic Challenges in a Historic Shift

China increases retirement age to sustain pensions amid aging population, sparking public debate.

#china, #retirement, #pension, #demographics

EWC 2025: Largest Esports Event Ever Set to Begin in Riyadh

The 2025 Esports World Cup, with over $70 million in prizes, starts in Riyadh on July 8, highlighting Saudi Arabia's investment in gaming.

#esports, #gaming, #saudiarabia, #investment

17th BRICS Summit: New Members Amplify Global Influence

BRICS expands with new members, discussing global reforms and financial cooperation in Rio summit.

#BRICS, #economy, #globalgovernance, #climatechange

BRICS Summit Tackles AI Governance Amid Leadership Absences

Leaders from BRICS nations focus on AI governance despite notable absences at the summit.

#brics, #artificialintelligence, #globalgovernance, #dataprotection

Iran Suspends Cooperation with IAEA, Escalating Nuclear Tension

Iran halts IAEA cooperation, raising nuclear transparency concerns amid regional tensions and potential diplomatic engagements.

#iran, #nuclear, #iaea, #diplomacy, #sanctions

Green Climate Fund Approves Record $1.225 Billion for Climate Projects

The Green Climate Fund approves $1.225 billion for 17 projects aiding Asia, Africa in climate resilience and renewable energy.

#climatechange, #greenclimatefund, #renewableenergy, #asia, #africa

Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced for Contempt of Court in Absentia

Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to six months for contempt; tried in absentia after leaked audio approval confirmed.

#bangladesh, #sheikhhasina, #politics, #internationalcrimes

Historic WHO Pandemic Agreement Adopted Amid U.S. Withdrawal

WHO adopts first legally binding Pandemic Agreement, but U.S. absence raises collaboration concerns.

#worldhealthorganization, #pandemicagreement, #globalhealth, #uswithdrawal

United Nations Faces 80th Anniversary Amidst Challenges and Calls for Reform

UN marks 80th anniversary with reform drive addressing crisis response and financial woes.

#unitednations, #globalgovernance, #reform, #internationalrelations

Israel-Iran Conflict Escalation Raises International Tensions

China balances diplomacy and economic interests amidst escalating Israel-Iran tensions in June 2025.

#israel, #iran, #china, #middleeast, #diplomacy

Major Economies Gather in Seville for Development Conference Amid U.S. Absence

World leaders meet in Seville for FFD4, addressing global poverty and climate goals. U.S. absence raises concern.

#internationaldevelopment, #ffd4, #usabsence, #climatechange, #sustainabledevelopment

Unprecedented Global Decline in Fertility Rates Raises Economic Concerns

Global fertility rates fall faster than predicted, threatening economic stability worldwide.

#fertility, #global, #economy, #demographics

North Korea to Deploy 6,000 Troops to Russia for Reconstruction Efforts

North Korea plans to send 6,000 troops to Russia's Kursk for reconstruction, raising regional security concerns.

#northkorea, #russia, #military, #internationalrelations