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What’s Next for Israel’s Judicial Overhaul?

New York Times Israeli lawmakers are advancing parts of a contentious plan by the right-wing government to reduce the power of the Supreme Court. A final vote is expected by early next week. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/middleeast/israel-judges-courts.html

Israeli settlers storm Palestinian villages, burn cars in West Bank

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli settlers attacked several Palestinian villages and set a number of cars on fire during late-night rampages across the occupied West Bank, amid protection by Israeli troopers. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/17/707215/Settlers-attack-Palestinians,-burn-cars-in-West-Bank-amid-Israeli-army-presence

Pakistan, Iran military chiefs agree to ‘eradicate terrorism’, stop border attacks by militants

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pakistan’s powerful General Asim Munir and Iran’s General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri have agreed to work together, vowing to ‘eradicate [the] menace of terrorism’ following a surge in attacks. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3227995/pakistan-iran-military-chiefs-agree-eradicate-terrorism-stop-border-attacks-militants?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia Pauses Participation in the Black Sea Grain Deal

New York Times The Kremlin paused its participation in an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export its grain by sea despite a wartime blockade, a deal seen as essential to keeping global food prices stable. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/europe/ukraine-russia-grain-deal.html

Far From the Front, They Stand in Honor of Ukraine

New York Times The city of Chernivtsi in western Ukraine has been spared the mayhem of the Russian invasion. But like other towns in the region, it is doing its part, and has become, in effect, a back office of the war effort. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/asia/chernivtsi-western-ukraine-aid.html

One Reason China Is Willing to Engage Again: Its Troubled Economy

New York Times China was on track to recover after closing itself off during the pandemic. Now the country’s growth is staggering and Beijing is signaling it is open to talking. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/business/china-economy.html

Ticked off: Swiss watchmaker Swatch sues Malaysia for seizure of LGBTQ Pride watches

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In May, authorities confiscated a range of watches from the brand because of the presence of the letters LGBTQ on them. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3227978/ticked-swiss-watchmaker-swatch-sues-malaysia-seizure-lgbtq-pride-watches?utm_source=rss_feed

Paris Without the Crowds

New York Times European hot spots are buckling with record numbers of travelers this season. But even in a global travel darling like the French capital, strategies exist to enjoy the sights without the crowds. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/travel/paris-avoid-crowds.html

Kerry Says U.S. and China Must Set Aside Politics to Tackle Climate Change

New York Times John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, is in Beijing for three days of talks between the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gas pollution. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/asia/john-kerry-china-climate.html

Syria urges European Parliament to ‘condemn’ US looting of its resources

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Damascus rejects a recent report by the European Parliament on the humanitarian situation in Syria urging it to condemn the US’s looting of its oil and wheat. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/17/707199/Syria–EU-maintains-biased,-hostile-stance-against-Damascus,-its-latest-report-%E2%80%98fabricated%E2%80%99