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UN experts: Israeli military campaign in Jenin may constitute war crime

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. UN experts ruled that Israel’s recent military campaign against Jenin may constitute a “war crime.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/06/706540/Israel-United-Nations-Jenin-war-crime-Palestinians

Why Japan’s seaweed might be the new supercrop to fight global warming

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From carbon absorption to reducing methane emissions from cattle, research into new applications for the marine plant is flourishing. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3226726/why-japans-seaweed-might-be-new-supercrop-fight-global-warming?utm_source=rss_feed

Your Thursday Briefing

New York Times A meeting between the leaders of the U.S. and Sweden. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/briefing/sweden-nato-israel-jenin-ukraine.html

South Korea’s baby crisis is so bad doctors shun paediatrics, leaving parents on edge

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some hospitals have shut children’s emergency rooms as paediatricians abandon a field they think has no future amid the country’s plunging birth rate. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3226713/south-koreas-baby-crisis-so-bad-doctors-shun-paediatrics-leaving-parents-edge?utm_source=rss_feed

As activists slam IAEA’s approval of Fukushima water dump, others say criticism is ‘Japan bashing’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The IAEA endorsement is ‘ridiculous’ as the agency cannot be considered an independent arbiter given its role to ‘advance nuclear power’, one activist says. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3226680/activists-slam-iaeas-approval-fukushima-water-dump-others-say-criticism-japan-bashing?utm_source=rss_feed

Zelensky Said He Warned U.S. of Slow Ukraine Counteroffensive Amid Wait for Arms

New York Times Ukraine’s president said he had wanted to start the military push sooner in an interview with CNN. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/05/world/europe/zelensky-ukraine-counteroffensive-weapons.html

At Least 16 Killed in Gas Leak in Boksburg, South Africa

New York Times A cylinder of a type of gas often linked to illegal mining was found in a shack at an encampment near the city of Boksburg, an emergency services official said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/05/world/africa/south-africa-gas-leak.html

Singapore singles desperate to see Taylor Swift are offering themselves as dates to UOB cardholders

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Singaporean bank’s cardholders have exclusive access to presales for Taylor Swift concert tickets, which has prompted some Swiftie bachelors to jokingly search for dates who happen to be cardholders. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3226681/singapore-singles-desperate-see-taylor-swift-are-offering-themselves-dates-uob-cardholders?utm_source=rss_feed

Ukraine Strikes Makiivka, Igniting a Huge Blast in Russian-Occupied City

New York Times Ukrainian and Russian officials differed on whether a military or civilian area had been struck. Earlier in the war, Russia lost dozens of soldiers, if not hundreds, in a strike on the city. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/05/world/europe/ukraine-strike-makiivka-russia-war.html

Thailand’s Pita Limjaroenrat confident of being named PM as parliament sets July 13 vote

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pita Limjaroenrat’s pro-democracy Move Forward Party netted the most seats at the May 14 election but there are no guarantees it will be able to form government or that he will lead the country.…