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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

Two Killed in Kyiv After Overnight Russian Missile Strike, Zelensky Says

Two people were killed and several wounded in Kyiv after an overnight Russian missile-and-drone barrage that struck multiple regions, President Zelensky said.

#ukraine, #russia, #kyiv, #missiles