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United States: Mr. Joe Biden, the United States President, is set to open new embassies on the Cook Islands and Niue as part of defending Chinese inroads into the South Pacific. The announcement about the new diplomatic missions came as the US President prepared to welcome Pacific Island leaders to Washington, DC, for a two-day US-Pacific Island Forum Summit. Mr. Biden has put a premium on improving relations in the Pacific since US concerns about China’s growing military and economic influence. Two senior administration officials confirmed the plans for the embassies, and they briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity…

Israel: Health officials have reported that two Palestinians lost their lives during an Israeli military operation in a refugee camp in Tulkarem, located in the northern occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that two individuals, Mr. Asid Abu Ali (21) and Mr. Abdulrahman Abu Daghash (32), lost their lives due to Israeli gunfire during the raid. The attack caused significant damage to the infrastructure in the camp. The Israeli military stated that they entered the Nour Shams refugee camp to target and destroy a building housing a militant command centre and bomb storage facility in response to…

Australia: A recent study suggests that including nuts in a weight-loss diet could be beneficial. According to the study, those who incorporated almonds into a calorie-restricted diet lost approximately 9.3 percent of their body weight. Additionally, they saw enhancements in heart and metabolic health indicators like blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipids. The study depicts that, the impact of almonds on weight loss, 140 adults aged 24 to 65 with a body mass index (BMI) in the overweight or obese range were chosen. They were split into two groups: one had almonds as part of their diet, providing 15 percent…

China: China has clinched its first gold medals at the Asian Games, securing victories in rowing, shooting, and wushu as the host nation. President Xi Jinping inaugurated the two-week multisport event with a vibrant ceremony. China took the first gold medal as Zou Jiaqi and Qiu Xiuping dominated the women’s lightweight double sculls rowing final in Hangzhou, setting the stage for the host nation’s anticipated medal success. The Chinese duo completed the race in 7 minutes and 6.78 seconds, with Uzbekistan’s Luizakhon Islamova and Malika Tagmativa securing the silver medal, nearly 10 seconds behind them. “I am very excited, as…

United Kingdom: A new study has found that people living with ‘long COVID’ after being admitted to the hospital are more likely to have some damage to major organs. According to researchers, MRI scans revealed patients were three times more likely to have abnormalities in multiple organs, such as the lungs, brain, and kidneys. The study, published in Lancet Respiratory Medicine, analysed 259 patients who fell so ill with the virus that they were admitted to the hospital. Five months after they were discharged, MRI scans of their major organs showed some significant differences when compared to a group of…

Taiwan: Taiwan’s Defence Minister has called China’s increased military activities around the island “abnormal” and warned that it may lead to an accidental clash and the situation “getting out of hand.” In recent weeks, several Chinese fighter jets, drones, bombers, and other aircraft, as well as warships and the Chinese carrier Shandong, have been found near democratically governed Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory. Defence Minister Mr. Chiu Kuo-cheng commented that the risk of an accidental clash “is something we are very worried about.” “The risks of activities involving aircraft, ships, and weapons will increase, and both sides…

Canada: Ukrainian President Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia is “committing genocide” and the invasion “must not go unpunished” during his speech on the floor of Canada’s Parliament. “Moscow, now, as always, is bent on controlling Ukraine and makes use of all available means to do that, including genocide,” Mr. Zelenskyy told a packed House of Commons in Ottawa as he continues to rally support for his war-torn country. “It is genocide, what Russian occupiers are doing to Ukraine. And when we want to win, when we call on the world to support us, it is not just about…

France: A new report has found that the global push for clean hydrogen is being delayed due to rising costs and “lagging” policy support from governments. According to the report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), low-emission hydrogen projects are rapidly expanding, but developers are waiting for government support before investing in them. The report noted that the hydrogen made through processes that are clean or less polluting accounts for less than 1 percent of the gas’s total production and use. The IEA Executive Director Mr. Fatih Birol commented that the world had seen “incredible momentum” behind low-emission hydrogen projects…

China: China has reportedly forced three Indian martial arts athletes from Arunachal Pradesh to pull out of the Asian Games, which will be held in Hangzhou, China. It comes as they didn’t receive clearance from the host country. The three female athletes, participating as wushu fighters, hail from the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. This region is mostly claimed by Beijing as “South Tibet.” The three athletes were given approval to participate by the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee, as per the report. However, they faced difficulties in downloading their accreditation cards, which serve as entry visas to China.…

London, UK: The UK Labour party has pledged to give more power to Britain’s economic watchdog if they secure victory in the upcoming election. This follows Mr. Liz Truss’s recent budget announcement, made without analysis from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), resulting in market turmoil and a decline in the pound’s value. According to the proposals, the OBR would have the freedom to release forecasts and analyses alongside any tax and spending adjustments. Labour said the package would “bring stability back to our economy.” Currently, the government usually presents budgets in the spring and follows up with an autumn…