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Photos: The Korean War, 70 Years After the Armistice

New York Times American troops led United Nations forces to defend South Korea against the North. The war ended with a cease-fire agreement and a Korean Peninsula that is still divided. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/asia/korean-war-armistice-anniversary.html

An American Energy Giant Sees Israel as a Springboard to Europe

New York Times Chevron finds itself with an abundance of natural gas on Europe’s doorstep. Amid competing regional interests, the question is how to develop it. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/business/energy-environment/israel-gas-europe.html

Life Under U.K. Russia Sanctions: Chauffeurs, Chefs and More

New York Times Despite tough talk, Britain’s new sanctions program against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has proved shaky. Some oligarchs have received generous exemptions. Officials have at times overreached. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/europe/uk-russia-sanctions.html

Biden and Meloni of Italy May Find Common Ground

New York Times The president has been wary of the Italian prime minister’s hard-right politics. But when they meet on Thursday, they may see eye to eye on key issues. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/europe/biden-meloni-italy-white-house.html

Palestinian teen killed by headshot fired by Israeli forces in NW West Bank

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian teenager is killed by a headshot fired by Israeli forces in northwestern West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/27/707813/Palestine-Israel-teenager-killed-headshot-Qalqilia

Weaker yen, Osaka casino bet spark Singapore property investors’ rush to Japan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Agents said buyers are snapping up residential units and tourist accommodation in Osaka, where a casino resort is expected to open in 2029. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3229074/weaker-yen-osaka-casino-bet-spark-singapore-property-investors-rush-japan?utm_source=rss_feed

The Korean war visually explained: history, maps, casualties, military forces and key players

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Korean war was one of the most devastating conflicts of the 20th century. Here’s an infographic about the 1950-1953 conflict, the first ‘hot’ war of the Cold War. https://www.scmp.com/infographics/asia/article/3228984/korean-war-visually-explained-history-maps-casualties-military-forces-and-key-players?utm_source=rss_feed

Yemen’s economic crisis fuels mass protests in Aden

Jerusalem Post Residents rally against deteriorating living conditions and rampant corruption in governing bodies, calling for “bread, water, and power.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-752643

Japan seeks to ease arms export rules in bid to be ‘good actor’ in Ukraine war

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. PM Fumio Kishida is pushing to overcome restrictions to boost the country’s defence industry and expand support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3229013/japan-seeks-ease-arms-export-rules-bid-be-good-actor-ukraine-war?utm_source=rss_feed

Military in Niger Announces Coup After Soldiers Detain President

New York Times President Mohamed Bazoum was one of the West’s most reliable partners in a volatile region threatened by militant extremists and prone to coups. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/africa/niger-military-coup-president-bazoum.html