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Palestinian dies of injuries sustained in Israel’s Jenin onslaught

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel launched deadly aerial and ground attacks on the refugee camp of Jenin in early July. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/25/709617/Palestinian-youth-dies-of-injuries-sustained-in-Israel-Jenin-onslaught

Denmark Moves to Ban Quran Burnings After Muslim Outrage

New York Times Danish and Swedish authorities have struggled to balance free speech with growing anger that security officials say has elevated the risk of terrorist attacks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/world/europe/denmark-quran-burning.html

Dozens of Arson Arrests After Greek Fire Sets Record for E.U.

New York Times Firefighters are battling blazes near Athens and in a region where about 180,000 acres have burned, according to an E.U. official who called it a record. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/world/europe/greece-wildfire-arson.html

A Crisis of Confidence Is Gripping China’s Economy

New York Times China’s economy, which once seemed unstoppable, is plagued by a series of problems, and a growing lack of faith in the future is verging on despair. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/business/china-economy-confidence.html

British Museum Director Resigns After Worker Fired for Theft

New York Times Hartwig Fischer, who had led the museum since 2016, said that the museum’s failure to respond to earlier warnings “must ultimately rest with the director.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/arts/design/british-museum-director-resigns.html

An Orchestra’s ‘Ode to Joy’ Calls for Ukrainian Freedom

New York Times As war in Ukraine continues, so does the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, with a version of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony tailored to the moment. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/arts/music/ukrainian-freedom-orchestra.html

L&T, HAL vetted to bid on India rocket privatisation

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Aeronautics are among companies vetted to potentially bid in India’s efforts to privatize its small satellite launch rocket as the government seeks more investment in the booming space market. The post L&T, HAL vetted to bid on India rocket privatisation appeared first on Reuters News…

Lebanon: Israeli spy network arrested at Beirut airport – report

Jerusalem Post According to reports, two suspects were arrested at the airpot as they were attempting to escape the country. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-756237

Nicolas Sarkozy to Face Trial in France on Charges of Campaign Financing by Libya

New York Times Nicolas Sarkozy of France is accused of receiving illegal funding for his 2007 election from the government of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/world/europe/sarkozy-trial-france-libya-corruption.html

South China Sea: US defence chief backs Indonesia’s push to modernise military

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As Jakarta’s and Washington’s defence chiefs met at the Pentagon, Jakarta said both countries are committed to peace, security and stability and ‘an open, inclusive, and rule-based order’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3232375/south-china-sea-us-defence-chief-backs-indonesias-push-modernise-military?utm_source=rss_feed