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Ukraine Celebrates Return of Azov Commanders Held as Prisoners of War

New York Times Five members of the regiment returned home from Turkey to a heroes’ welcome on Saturday. The Kremlin accused Ankara of violating the terms of the deal that freed them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/europe/09-ukraine-russia-war-azov-news.html

UN refuses to retract its censure of Israel over Jenin aggression

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The UN has refused to retract its strong condemnation of Israel over the regime’s recent deadly aggression on the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/09/706736/United-Nations-Farhan-Haq-condemnation-Israel-deadly-aggression-Jenin-

Jordanians rally in support of Palestinian resistance against Israel’s Jenin raid

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Thousands of Jordanians stage a massive demonstration in support of the Palestinian resistance in the face of the Israeli military’s onslaught on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/09/706723/Jordanians-rally-support-Palestinian-resistance-against-Israel-deadly-Jenin-raid

Migrant Numbers on Border Plunge as Mexico Helps U.S. to Stem Flow

New York Times Mexico is taking steps to keep migrants from massing along the border. But as they flow into southern Mexico the calm may be short-lived. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/americas/border-mexico-us-migrants.html

Defecting From North Korea Is Now Far Harder

New York Times Recent rescue efforts to escape Kim Jong-un’s regime via China have been thwarted by digital surveillance, profiteering and the pandemic. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/asia/north-korea-china-defectors.html

In Line? Online? Either Way, a Ticket to Frustration for Pantheon Tourists

New York Times There is now a 5 euro fee to get into one of Italy’s most popular sites, but the process has been bewildering for some, and there are fears the system could be abused. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/europe/italy-pantheon-tickets.html

Janet Yellen’s Trip to China: No Breakthroughs But 10 Hours of Talks

New York Times Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, after 10 hours of meetings with Chinese officials, said the two sides would pursue “more frequent communication” despite their deep differences. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/business/janet-yellen-china-us.html

Global Sikh Trail: Indian author documents success stories to counter rise in hate crimes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Global Sikh Trail aims to promote knowledge and understanding of Sikh culture, and dispel the stereotype of Sikhs being ‘separatists and terrorists’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3226963/making-impact-indian-author-documents-sikh-success-stories-counter-rise-hate-crimes?utm_source=rss_feed

A married Pakistani woman was arrested after fleeing to India to see a lover she met through playing PUBG

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Pakistani woman took her four kids and made a dangerous trek to India to be with her lover she met through the popular video game PUBG. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3227055/married-pakistani-woman-was-arrested-after-fleeing-india-see-lover-she-met-through-playing-pubg?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean lawmaker sees ‘shortcomings’ in IAEA findings over Japan’s Fukushima water release plan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said he understands concerns remain over plans to release treated nuclear water into the ocean, but added that a review released last week found it was “in conformity with international…