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Brazil: Brazil’s President, Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will attend the ‘Amazon Summit’ next week in the world’s biggest rainforest, which is a key protector against climate change. Mr. Lula stated ahead of the Summit that private businesses will be asked to help with the reforestation of 30 million hectares of degraded land. The Summit is organised by the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO). The eight countries, including Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela, of the ACTO will be in Belem, at the mouth of the Amazon River, from 7th to 8th August 2023. ACTO was…

United States: Former US President Mr. Donald Trump is expected to face court charges on 3rd August 2023 at 4 PM (US standard time) for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. Mr. Trump and six individuals, who have not been identified, are facing accusations of plotting to disrupt the 2020 election. This marks the third criminal indictment against the former president since March 2023, and it is considered the most severe among the cases that could potentially impact his 2024 White House election. The arrest and arraignment will occur at a federal courthouse situated near the US Capitol. The former…

United States: The United States has ordered the evacuation of some staff and families from its embassy in Niger amid the repercussions of the July coup. The US State Department spokesperson Mr. Matthew Miller explained in a statement that the measure was taken “out of an abundance of caution” and that the embassy itself would remain open, though only for “limited emergency services.” “The United States remains committed to our relationship with the people of Niger and to Nigerien democracy. We remain diplomatically engaged at the highest levels,” Mr. Miller noted. The announcement follows similar moves by European countries to…

Tunisia: The Tunisian President Mr. Kais Saied has dismissed the Prime Minister Ms. Najla Bouden from the position, according to the Tunisian Presidency. The President appointed former central bank executive Mr. Ahmed al-Hachani as the new Prime Minister of the country. Ms. Bouden was the first woman to head a government in Tunisia. No official explanation was given for Ms. Bouden’s dismissal, but several Tunisian media outlets highlighted Mr. Saied’s displeasure over shortages, particularly of bread in state-subsidised bakeries. According to reports, Ms. Bouden’s government is seen as having been unable to fix the economic and social crisis that Tunisia…

France: The first trip of military planes carrying mostly European nationals evacuated from Niger safely arrived at Paris and Rome airports. Following last week’s coup, France and other countries are preparing to conduct further evacuation operations to bring their citizens out of the West African country. Niger’s President, Mr. Mohamed Bazoum, and his government were removed by members of his presidential guard on 26th July 2023. This was the seventh military takeover in less than three years in West and Central Africa. The countries, including France, Italy, and Spain, said they would evacuate citizens by air amid the escalating conflict.…

United Kingdom: A new study has suggested that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening is safe and can almost halve the workload of radiologists. According to the World Health Organisation, breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer globally, with more than 2.3 million women developing the disease every year. Early detection of breast cancer through screening can enhance the chances of a better prognosis and lower mortality rates. The new findings indicate that AI screening is comparable to the accuracy of two radiologists working together without increasing false positives and significantly reducing the workload. The interim…

United States: Popular American musician Melissa Viviane Jefferson, known as Lizzo, is facing accusations from her former tour dancers of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment between 2021 and 2023. The lawsuit, filed on 1st August 2023, includes accusations of sexual, religious, and racial harassment, discrimination, assault, and false imprisonment. As per the statement, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez are the former dancers bringing the lawsuit. Davis and Williams were fired from the dance team, and Rodriguez later resigned due to their colleagues’ alleged mistreatment. The dancers also reportedly allege that the musician criticised a dancer’s recent…

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has promised to allow environmental activists to “make their voices heard” at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), which is taking place in Dubai. The announcement came in a joint statement with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). “In line with UNFCCC guidelines and adherence to international human rights norms and principles, there will be space available for climate activists to assemble peacefully and make their voices heard,” the statement said. During the COP28 from November to December in the business hub of Dubai, official permission is…

United States: The United States has extended a formal invitation to China’s new Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi to visit Washington. The move is part of the ongoing efforts by officials from both nations to hold regular meetings amid intensifying competition between them. The US State Department confirmed the invitation, stating that Washington expects Mr. Wang to accept it, but it did not specify a date for the visit. The offer had previously been extended to Mr. Wang’s predecessor, Mr. Qin Gang, who was ousted after just seven months in the position. “In the meeting yesterday, we extended the invitation…

United States: Angus Cloud, known for his role in HBO’s famous series “Euphoria,” has passed away at the age of 25. The actor portrayed a drug dealer named Fezco O’Neill in the multiple Emmy Award-winning series. The cause of death is still unknown. A statement said that Cloud had been struggling to deal with the recent passing of his father and had experienced ongoing mental health issues. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” stated the Cloud family. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with…